Fit Journey Weight Loss Journey Resource

This week’s spotlight is one of Fit Journey’s favorite readers!  See how she balances a healthy active lifestyle and still has room for a little ice cream!  We introduce you to…Kelly Gibbons! What was your turning point? My turning point ...

Why is olive oil so good for you? Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat which may help lower cholesterol. Olive oil contains antioxidants (polyphenols) which have anti-inflammatory properties. Be sure to use extra-virgin olive oil to ensure it is ...

Hi everyone – Michelle here.  Last week I took a fantastic class with Chris Wahl at Orangetheory Fitness.  It was the first class I’ve ever taken there and Chris made sure I worked really hard but made me feel so ...

Red meat has had a bad reputation in the past but lean beef has many health benefits.  Here’s why it’s good for you to have some once in a while: Lean beef is high in iron which helps move oxygen ...

Check out this delicious grilled steak recipe, adapted from eatingwell.com Ingredients: 3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), sliced 1 small onion, sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of ...

Hi everyone, it’s Michelle here.  I met Marc Miller back in June when I was visiting Chicago at Flywheel Sports.  He was killing it in the front row of Alicia’s class and I found out after he had lost 50 ...

Check out this great muffin recipe from Fit Journey reader Kelly Gibbons – we will be spotlighting her in the next couple of weeks! She makes these with her kids and they are a great pre-workout meal.  Send us your recipes you ...

Every once in a while I am inspired by just looking at the internet and finding people who have gone through amazing transformations.  Whether Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, I find them all an amazing way to get inspired daily.  ...

This refreshing summer melon is not only delicious, but also nutritious! Why it’s a super food: Cantaloupe is almost 90% water, so it is perfect to help with hydration on hot summer days.  It is also low in calorie at ...

Check out this delicious, refreshing summer super food salad from Jessica Lehmann, RD. Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, cubed 1 cup cucumber, diced 1 cup jicama, diced 6 chopped mint leaves 3 Tbsp crumbled feta or cojita cheese 1 Tbsp lime ...