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"Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up's."~ Peter Davies "All you have got to do is plant that seed in your mind, care for it, work steadily toward your goal, and it will become a reality."...
Protein Popcorn Balls
1 mini bag of low fat popcorn or 1/2 regular bag 1 scoop protein powder (flavor of your choice) 1-2 tbsp natural peanut butter 1 cup water 1/4 c. organic whole cherrios Preparation: Pop popcorn in microwave. Mix protein powder and water in large mixing bowl. When...
competition expense Q&A
Q: Hi Gina! Like I mentioned before, my goal is to do my first figure competition in june of 2010. I have heard it can be expensive with the training, coaching, purchasing of suits, hair, make-up...etc. I have found trainers in Edmonton, Alberta and their cost is $750...
Traveling with meals
Q: Hey Gina, I am leaving for a vacation to Thailand and wanted to run something by you.... Since I will be in fairly remote areas of Thailand, I've looked into some local gyms and hopefully one will allow me to work out there. If not, I can take care of cardio by...
fat and carbs q&a
Q: I've read this before about combining fat with carbs and I'm just curious what the reason is behind this. *Meal composition– low-fat, high-carb meals are most effective at raising both insulin and leptin. You don’t want to combine a lot of fat with your carbs! A:...
Jenn’s Oriental chicken salad
Jenn's Oriental chicken salad INGREDIENTS: --1 bag Cole Slaw mix --1 bag Angel hair Shredded lettuce --1/4 C. sliced almonds 1/2 cup green onions, sliced --1/4 C. water chestnuts --4 oz shredded chicken (OPTIONAL TO ADD: bell peppers, mushrooms & artichoke hearts...
Gina’s Chicken Cayenne Marinade
Ingredients * 2 cups Low sodium soy sauce * 1 cup of cold water * 1/2 cup Splenda brown sugar or granulated * 1 tbsp onion powder * 1 tbsp garlic powder * 1/2 tbsp ground cayenne pepper * 1/2 tbsp ground black pepper * 1-2 tbsp of hot sauce (can adjust to how you want...
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” ~ Epictetus