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Crustless Low Fat Pumpkin Pie
Pie crust, although delicious, is often what turns an otherwise healthy fruit pie into a gut bomb of fat. This is the most recent update to a pumpkin pie recipe…
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Part One of Dealing with Training Injuries: My Experience
It's now nearly 7 weeks past my WNBF Pro Physique debut and over the past two months I've been laying plans for my off-season and setting goals for 2016. Designating a…
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Training for Life: Preparing My Body for a Major Athletic Event
We're expecting our second (vegan) child any time now after a second, so-far successful vegan pregnancy. But this post isn't just about training for pregnancy or childbirth - even though…
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My Pro Debut at the WNBF Pro Universe!
We've just returned from a trip to Manhattan NY where I competed in my debut Pro Men's Physique Contest! It was a short and busy trip, and there was stiff…
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6 Weeks Out From My Pro Debut at the WNBF Pro Universe!
It's been a long time since I've shared a progress update! I've been training consistently, but my training has changed dramatically over the last 6 months. Ever since shortly after my…
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Simplify Your Weightloss – Part 1 – Resistance by Max Seabrook
I keep hearing all these complicated and different ways to lose weight. So I wanted to write this series of articles to help simplify what makes a successful weight-loss…
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The 4 Vital Components of a Successful Resistance Program
Whether you're a gym newbie or a veteran of the iron, we all want to make sure our time in the gym is being spent as effectively as possible. In…
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How We Met
Warning: this has only a little bit to do with veganism. It's just a fun human interest Valentine's Day story, I suppose! If you like mmorpgs and surprise romantic endings,…
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Group Personal Training Available in September!
The May session of our Group Personal Training classes is now complete and we're looking for up to 12 motivated people to join the next session in September! We had…
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Vegan Cruise Highlights, Our Talent Show Performances, and a Special Announcement
Our second year on board the MSC Poesia, the Italian cruise ship that hosts the Holistic Holiday at Sea vegan vacation, did not disappoint. Some highlights, both fun and educational, were:…
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Vegan Muscle on TV!
I'm a little late in posting this, but about a week ago we had a great trip up to Manhattan, NY. We ate some fantastic food, saw the sights,…
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Exciting News!
Hey Everyone! We're rolling out all kinds of stuff now that our son Miles is old enough to be (briefly) babysat by the grandparents - including a Personal Training Kickstart…
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Plant-Based Success Stories!
New success story page! A few of Derek's clients have been kind enough to write about their experiences adopting a plant-based diet and regular fitness routine. More inspiring stories on…
12 Week Champions 2012 – Plant Based Nutrition Wins AGAIN!
As some of you know already, May was officially my last month with Gold's Gym (although I'm now a member and still train there!) and we are now striking out…
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My Bellydance Performance at Over 8 Months Pregnant!
With about three weeks to go until my due date, I danced at Tummy Tuesday, a bellydance showcase held here in Richmond, VA every last Tuesday of the month at…
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2 Weeks Out!
The OCB Body Sculpt Open is only 2 weeks away! I can't believe time has gone by so fast! We've both been extremely busy with work, personal endeavors (contest prep/belly…
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My First Article on One Green Planet
I've recently become a contributing author to One Green Planet and today my first article was published! I am excited to contribute to such a great resource and look…
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Interview Tonight!
Check it out: we'll be appearing on the WildKat radio show tonight at 7:15! Tune in if you can!
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Back from Rocking the Forks Over Knives and VBB&F Booths at Asheville VegFest!
Phew! Back home after a lot of bouncing around to the West Coast and the mountains of North Carolina and it's time to catch up! For those of you who…
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Plant-Based Potluck Kickoff July 24th
Join us at our home for a Plant-Based Potluck July 24th @ 6:30 pm to kick off our meal swaps that will be starting August 7th. It'll give us a…