Invest In Your Health

This is an amazing video that explains the importance of investing in your health. Preventative health cost ends up being much cheaper than not taking care of your health! Let me know how I can help you; that's what I'm here f...

WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Case of P90X Peak Performance Bars! YUM :)

Congratulations to Marie Parker for winning last Wednesday's "WIN IT WEDNESDAY!" She is getting a 4-Pack of Shakeology and a shaker cup too. Way to go Marie!This week's giveaway is for a case of P90X Peak Performance Bars. As an extra surprise, the winner will get to choose their flavor:Wildberry YogurtPeanut ButterChocolate FudgeCafe Mochaor Variety Pack of all flavorsHere is some info about these amazing, yummy bars!...

Great interview with Mr. P90X, Tony Horton

Tony Horton is no young pup, as he mentions in this interview. But, he hasn't always been in this great of shape either. He used to be one of those scrawny, skinny kids that lived on junk food, but one day woke up and realized there had to be a better way. He started training towards a healthier, fitter body while he was pursuing an acting career, but soon his results got noticed and then began training others to get the same type of results. It was after he began training a variety of celebrities that he was noticed by Beachbody...

MEATLESS MONDAY- Grilled Avocado Sandwich

I don't know about you, but to me, there is just something so yummy about avocados. Of course here in Iowa, we can get them, but since they have a California or warmer kinda climate sort of appeal and I'm a real warm weather kinda gal (yes, I've often wondered what the heck I'm doing in Iowa from time to time), that might be another reason why I love them so much. And, I remember my mom eating half an avocado with a...

SHAKEOLOGY RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Chocolate Bananas Foster

Chocolate Bananas Foster1 Serving Chocolate Shakeology1 Banana¾ Cup nonfat milk, water, soy, rice or almond milk½ tsp. cinnamon½ tsp. rum extractIce to tasteBlend well and enjoy!Are you curious about tasting Shakeology and hesitate to order because you don't know if you will like it or not?For the first 20 people who comment- I will send a sample of either the Chocolate or Greenberry Flavor in an individual serving package.Just...

Sheryl Crow does P90X!

Most of us know who Sheryl Crow is, either from her wonderful music (All I wanna do is have some fun.... oops, now that will be stuck in my head the rest of the day!) or her relationship with Lance Armstrong or most recently her guest appearances on "Cougar Town" (LOVE that show!). What I bet a lot of you DIDN'T know about her is she is a P90Xer. Just a little more proof about just how amazing Tony Horton and this workout is and that it crosses all boundaries as far as who it appeals to (and I don't know about you girls out...

FUN FACT FRIDAY: Using insects as a source of nutrition

In many parts of the world today, insects are a part of people's diets. Why? (Possible reasons might include: they are a good source of protein, easy to find, take up less space than cows, etc.) Their nutritional value is equal to if not better than our traditional meat choices. Which insect is the most nutritious? Which would be the easiest to rear? Try rearing mealworms, to use in bug recipes later. Here is a recipe...

INSANITY Behind the Scenes

Are you looking for a killer workout? Then you definitely need to check out INSANITY! And, if you are in the Des Moines area, look for INSANITY In The Park, coming soon! www.ExtremeHealth4Life.com for info or comment bel...

Boot Camp Workout- April 15, 2010

Think just because it's Tax Day and everyone might be a bit stressed that I will take it easy on the boot campers? Not on your life!!!! Here is what is in store for them today (but don't tell them.... I want it to be a surprise!).I got a new pocket video camera, so hopefully I can sneak some video of this workout to post here later..... But won't do too much because I intend to do most if not all of this workout with them!Boot camp 4/15/10 Warm up:StairsGo up and down stairs 10X; (up & down=1X)do 20 Jumping Jacks at both...

Workout Muse- You Gotta Try It!

I recently discovered this handy dandy set up called Workout Muse. It's something that anyone who is a personal trainer, boot camp instructor or other type of instructor ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE! No more watching the clock, instead of your clients, where you eyes really should be. And if you aren't an instructor of any kind but do workout and want something to kick it up a notch, then there is something here for you too....

You too can have Tony Horton for your personal trainer!

Tony Horton's One on One series is AMAZING! Better yet, not only can you get a new workout each month, but you can also buy the DVD's you missed from previous months. And as always, Club members get to knock off 10% off retail and Coaches get 25% off retail! Email me at InghamConsulting@gmail.com or go to www.ExtremeHealth4Life.com for in...

WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Shakeology 4 Pack

First off, I want to congratulate the winner of the Tony Horton One on One "100/30/20" DVD: Carol Harlow!!!! I want to thank those that entered and wish I had others to give away. The response wasn't quite as good as I would have expected; after all, doesn't everyone like the chance to win something? I'm betting most people do. So this week, I'm giving away one of the hottest, most popular nutritional shakes...

MEATLESS MONDAY'S- Tabouli

This is actually one of my favorite summertime salads. I can definitely have it for a light dinner or as a side dish with a veggie burger or a Smart Dog. But it does just fine on it's own too. If you want to experiment, I've seen it made with quinoa instead of the bulgar. I haven't yet tried it that way but do intend to one of these days really soon. Quinoa is a whole protein and a great way to get more protein into...

Boot Camp Workout- April 12, 2010

Boot camp 4/12/10This is the workout I have planned for my boot camp class at noon. Here's hoping it kicks their booties!!! Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think :)Be sure to use your GymBoss timer for the different parts.Part 1Set GymBoss timer as a timer. Record your time.Snowboarder 10 repsBackward lunge Left Leg 10 repsBackward lunge Right Leg 10 repsComplete 10 rounds of this sequence as fast as you can.(Approximately 16-20 Mins.)Part 2Set your GymBoss timer for 4 minutes. Record number of reps.Set your...

Interview with Rebecca and Daniel from "The Biggest Loser"

Hey there, Biggest Loser fans! Did you know that Rebecca and Daniel are still madly in love with each other? They are, and Daniel moved here to Des Moines a few months ago to be near his love. Here is an interview with the two of them, finding out what they are up to now, what they are doing to keep the weight off, what they learned on the ranch and how they are helping people in Des Moines. It's a great interview; check...

FUN FACT FRIDAY: The Twinkie turns 80!!!!

This does not mean you can go out and celebrate by eating a bunch of Twinkies! Thought it would be fun to pass along this little tidbit of how an unhealthy, empty calorie, no nutrition treat can become an American icon.... Perhaps this was the start of the junk food road???? Do you really believe that they have a shelf life? Or is this Hostess' way of trying to convince us that it isn't really all that bad for us?Happy...

WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Tony Horton's One on One "100/30/20"

New addition to the Extreme Health 4 Life blog: WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Each Wednesday, I will list something that you are eligible to win, from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Here is this weeks prize: Tony Horton's One on One "100/30/20" DVD for the month of April. To make this even better, the winner (and anyone that purchases the DVD too) will get a FREE sample of Chocolate Shakeology as well as recipes and more! Mine is on it's way, so I can't say first hand how awesome it is, but, knowing Tony and his work, pretty confident...

Do You Want a Firm Butt & Lean Legs?

Want to know the best exercises to firm up your butt? Want the bestinterval training programs to burn fat from your legs?Good, because I've got them here for you today! All thanks to Women'sHealth magazine contributor, Craig Ballantyne (he's also designedworkouts for Shape, Prevention, and Muscle n Fitness Hers).Back in 2004 Craig created a program called "Booty for Life" for apersonal client. And while that program...

Meatless Monday- Black Beans and Rice

I'm starting something new, seeing it is the beginning of April and seems like a great time to add new kinds of posts to the blog. This is going to be a Meatless Monday post and I will be planning on adding a new one each Monday. Being vegetarian or vegan isn't for everyone, but having some meatless meals a week is not only doable for everyone, but it healthy and cheaper than the meals with meat. So, without further...