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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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Posture – The Unsung Hero!

If you look around you in any public place you'll quickly notice that everyone slouches! It's understandable given that all day long people are sitting at a computer, on a…
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Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine!

Did you know that there is now a health and fitness magazine geared specifically toward plant-based health?? The summer issue of  Vegan Health & Fitness magazine is now available at…
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THREE Salad Recipes

  There was a time when I would consider having a salad for lunch or dinner only with extreme reluctance. Of course we have green salads with each of those…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…