5 Minute Carb Cycling Meals

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In my quest to implement the carb cycling diet into my daily routine, I’ve come across a frustrating problem. This diet requires lots of protein on the low carb days, which means that I have to cook some type of meat or veggie patty to fulfill the plan. I’ve tried some different solutions, but I’ve [...]

Strong Goals: Fitness Items You Can Compete In

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One of the things that makes a strong goal achievable is a sense of competition. This is especially true when it comes to fitness goals. While it’s really popular to challenge a friend or co-worker to a weight loss goal, there are many sanctioned events which also provide a competitive outlet. In the list below [...]

A Tribute To My Greatest Mentor

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My dad, Bill Richardson, has always been my greatest mentor. Veterans day 2010 would have been my dad’s 99th birthday. Born on 11/11/1911 my dad lived his life with two major themes. He always had a positive attitude and he loved to exercise. These two themes have always resonated with me. As a kid, I [...]

Focused Fitness Planner

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In our modern fast paced world, many of us find it hard to stay in shape. The constant battle of a high stress job, commuting, a myriad of oversized fast food choices, and a desk job that makes us sit in front of a screen all day soon add on the pounds and make us [...]