WATCH OUT FOR THE HOLIDAY DRINKS

The holiday season is full of temptations that can make you lethargic, heavier, and feel horrible. Below are some favorite holiday drinks that will do just that!Peppermint White Hot MochaCalories: 520Carbs: 75gSugar: 74gProtein: 15gFat: 19g Peppermint Hot ChocolateCalories: 440Carbs: 62gSugar: 46gProtein: 13gFat: 16gCaramel Apple SpiceCalories: 380Carbs: 77gSugar: 70gProtein: 8gFat: 1gChestnut Praline CreamCalories: 350Carbs: 41gSugar: 41gProtein: 13gFat: … Read more

September 2023 Challenge

Two times throughout the year, FCG holds an in house challenge that raises money for a charity. To be honest, these are two of my favorite times of the year because I like seeing where your hard work at the gym pays off.The challenge will be Saturday September 23rd at 9AM. The cost to enter … Read more

Think Of Your Training Like Spending Money

Let’s think of training in terms of something that will make sense to all of us: Money. In life, if we overspend, we’ll find ourselves in a difficult situation. If we save our money and spend it wisely we may be in a better position to pay bills when necessary.Picture it like this: I give … Read more

8 Questions You Should Ask Yourself

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Summer is coming and it’s good to reflect on where you’ve been and where you are going as 2023 moves forward.Are you meeting your goals?Do you have more goals to achieve this year?Do you even have goals?Goals are hard to achieve when you don’t have any and getting results is even harder. The alternative is … Read more

Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is an antioxidant powerhouse. This means it can strengthen our immune systems and help us fight free radicals. If too many free radicals hang around together it leads to oxidative stress, an imbalance in our bodies which has close ties to adverse health effects. Aside from a stronger immune system, Vitamin C may … Read more

Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup

Easy Rotisserie Chicken soup with rice, veggiesand lemon for a little zing.Winter comfort food all the way!Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 20 minutesServings: 8Calories: 240gCarbs: 33gProtein: 17gFat: 4gIngredients:6 cups chicken broth1/2 TBSP minced garlic1 small onion, chopped fine2 cups celery, chopped2 cups carrots, chopped2 bay leaves1 TBSP dill1 lemon, juiced1/3 C basmati riceSalt and pepper … Read more

Magnesium

Magnesium plays a part in over 300 reactions in the human body! It is an essential mineral to our function, however, it is common for most adults to miss the mark on consuming enough on a consistent basis.  Magnesium is usually consumed in larger amounts compared to other minerals. Typically, 100mg per day is adequate … Read more

Are You Eating Enough

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“If you eat more than 1200 calories, you’re going to blow up.”“If you want to lose weight you HAVE to cut out ALL carbs, sugar and dairy.”“Working out more isn’t enough, you have to REALLY drop your calories.”I bet at one time or another you’ve been told or thought one of the statements above. They’re … Read more

Heart Disease in Women

We have been focusing on the heart in February and it’s important to talk about why it matters. At first glance, this may seem pretty obvious but it goes deeper than that. There is no doubt that we want to stay healthy, live a life that we enjoy and be here for our family and … Read more

Folate For A Healthy Heart

Folate (or Folic Acid), a B-Vitamin, is the next supplement we’ll be looking at during our Heart Health Focus in February. Folate is typically recognized for its role in healthy fetal development. It also offers benefits to our hearts as well. This essential nutrient can be found in eggs, beans and dark, leafy green vegetables. In … Read more

Vitamin K Can Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that has many benefits around the body including bone health and has even been used in treating certain types of cancers. It plays many roles in keeping our hearts healthy and makes our February supplement focus list. The benefits of Vitamin K on heart health includes:•Decreased risk of heart … Read more

Our Most Popular Salmon Recipe

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This recipe is not only our most popular, but it’s also HEART HEALTHY! It’s high in protein and heathy fats and takes little time to prepare!Total Calories: 230kcalProtein: 23gCarbs: 13gFat: 10gPrep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 2o minutesServes: 6Ingredients:1/2 cup honey3 TBSP coconut aminos2 TBSP rice wine vinegar2 TBSP minced garlic1/2 tsp crush red pepper flakes4 … Read more

Vitamin C: An Antioxidant Powerhouse

Vitamin C is an antioxidant powerhouse. This means it can strengthen our immune systems and help us fight free radicals. If too many free radicals hang around together it leads to oxidative stress, an imbalance in our bodies which has close ties to adverse health effects. Aside from a stronger immune system, Vitamin C may … Read more