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#TuesdayTweak How to Make Protein And Energy Balls

Snack Attack!! This week’s #TuesdayTweak is Peanut Butter Protein + Energy Balls! These lil balls of protein and energy are your answer to a sweat treat that’s actually good for you! High in protein, fiber, omega 3’s, & FUN.  Keep these on hand for a quick snack in between meals or when you are on…

TUESDAY TWEAK: How to Make Homemade Almond Milk

Today’s TUESDAY TWEAK is Almond Milk. It’s DIY and this one is so easy it’s nuts (!) So instead of the store bought stuff that has added chemicals and preservatives (which I personally try to avoid at all costs), make it yourself with this quick & easy recipe! . Stay determined, focused and addicted to…

Dr. Laura Miranda’s NYC Grocery Shopping Tour For Weight Loss

This picture is of me and one of my private personal training clients in NYC on a Grocery Shopping Tour! I do this with each client becuase I personally believe that the place to start any weight loss program is in the GROCERY STORE. I teach a back to basics approach to healthy eating that…

Tuesday Tweak: Healthy Zucchini Ravioli

I can not get enough of this super healthy twist on the typical ravioli! I have subbed out the unhealthy, processed white carb laden ravioli for our healthy green friend, the ZUCCHINI! It’s super easy, super healthy, and super FAST! So get to it!  Here is the recipe: (Original Photo Credit: Naughty Carbs.blogspot.com)   Makes…

Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?

Does muscle weigh more than fat? Muscle DOES NOT weigh more than fat; it’s just more *dense.* 5 lbs = 5 lbs, whether you are weighing feathers and rocks, or muscle and fat. Since muscle tissue is more dense, 5lbs of it will take up a smaller amount of space on your body than fat…

Holiday Fit Tip: How To Maintain Your Fitness Goals During Holiday Travel

. HOLIDAY FIT-TIPS to keep you on track straight through the New Year! TODAY’S TIP: How to stay maintain your fitness goals during hectic holiday travel!  1) Carry your own bags when running around airports and going in and out of hotels! 2) Pack healthy meals and snacks for car and plane rides. Keep the…

TUESDAY TWEAK: The Oatmeal Smoothie (breakfast ideas for weight loss)

  TUESDAY TWEAK: this week I’m putting a tweak on breakfast. This will give you tons of energy and keep you full for a long time b/c it’s packed with good fats, good carbs, and protein! THE OATMEAL SMOOTHIE!  Blend: 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned oats. 1/2 cup almond milk. 1Tablespoon natural peanut butter 1…

The Planned Cheat Meal (How to Cheat to Lose)

I wrote an article for Downtown Magazine on a very important topic that’s close to my heart…CHEATING! THIS is how you CHEAT ON YOUR DIET…BUT come out leaner, stronger, and guilt free!  You must go in with a plan, here is your plan:   Article originally posted in Downtown Magazine NYC.     Stay determined,…

BLACK FRIDAY SALE (starts now!)

. BOOT CAMP BLACK FRIDAY SALE! It’s time to cash in on this HOTTEST  DEAL IN FITNESS! Save $45 on each session!   LIMIT 2 per camper please. TRIBECA/BATTERY PARK CITY, NYC BOOT CAMP. 5:30AM – M/W/F *Boot Camp goes INDOORS  for 2 sessions in January, February and half of March.   Please keep in…

Snacking Secrets For Weight Loss

. It’s 3pm, do you know where your SNACKS are? Find out how to “snack for weight loss” in this article that I wrote for Downtown Magazine NYC. Since I know we are all soooooo busy, I have also included where you can find the best snacks when you are on-the-go.       Stay…