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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…
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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…
Getting Back in Shape – Losing the Baby Fat
By the time I had my son Miles at 41.5 weeks, I'd gained about 33 pounds, bringing me up to 150 lbs from my pre-baby 117. By then I was freakin'…
Raw Cauliflower Tabouli
Surprisingly filling but very light and summery, this version of tabbouleh replaces the grains with cauliflower and the olive oil with olives. Have this with Hummus and Kale Open-Face…
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The Protein Question
Check out Derek's recent article for One Green Planet, Protein in a Plant-Based Diet: A Vegan Bodybuilder's Perspective! We've taken a bit of a break from posting (and pretty much…
Spanish Rice
Here's my non-authentic, totally made up and easy version of Spanish rice. "Spanish" Rice 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell…
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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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Eating for a Healthy, Active Pregnancy
I've had a few questions about what I've been eating during pregnancy, so I'll share! A great pregnancy nutrition resource, by the way, is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based…
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Overall Posedown From Last Weekend’s Show
I've gotten all the video from last weeks show uploaded to youtube now, and I thought I'd post my posedown with the novice short class winner for the overall title.…
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The 2012 OCB Bodysculpt Open!
Yesterday I competed in the OCB Bodysculpt Open and had a great time! I competed in two classes: the Men's Novice and Men's Open, placing first in Novice and second…
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Lentil Taco Filling
An easy alternative to faux ground beef and TVP, lentils (especially French lentils) make a great taco filling! I like to use this recipe for double-decker tacos, spreading mashed…
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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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Plant Based Nutrition – Will I Get Anemic?
As a personal trainer I've talked with many people and even seen clients struggle with iron-deficiency anemia after adopting a plant based diet. I've even had people describe to me how…
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My Mid-to-Late Pregnancy Routine
A typical week, with days bolded, looks like this: Legs 20 minutes incline treadmill or elliptical Deep Body-weight squats, 3-4 sets x 20 reps Leg Extension 3-4 x 12-15 SUPERSET…
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Holiday Carrot, Banana, and Almond Butter Smoothie
This has become one of my new favorite snacks - the nutmeg and cinnamon make it almost like a healthy replacement for eggnog. As in most smoothie recipes, you'll want…
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The Paleo Diet – The Ultimate Review Released!
Walk into any Crossfit gym these days and the predominant nutritional advice you'll hear is unfortunately that of the Paleo Diet. Now I am by no means knocking Crossfit…
Holiday Recipes
Another Thanksgiving...another chance to try out a bunch of delicious holiday recipes! This was our menu: Squash, Corn, and Quinoa Chowder (see Greens & Grains on the Deep Blue Sea)…
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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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Exercise During Pregnancy
So you may have heard we are expecting... we're actually half way there - crazy!! I've been looking into exactly what level of exercise is safe and beneficial during…