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Whey Protein Power Are you getting the results you want after hours and energy you put forth in the gym? If you're working out and not getting the results you want then it's time to reconsider your diet. You may be lacking the macronutrients of protein--which are the building blocks of sculpting lean muscle mass.  Protein needs to be a staple in any fitness enthusiasts diet with each meal and snack they eat. There are several sources of protein but not all are created equal in biological value (BV) which enables the protein to broken down and used well in the body. The top of the list of best protein to have to build lean, sexy muscles is whey protein. 

Boomers Rock! Radio Show Interview The author of "Ridiculously Happy! The Secrets to Manifesting the Life and Body of Your Dreams", Carol Whitaker makes her debut, and quite the expert she is, that is for sure. With Dr. Lori Shemek in the conversation this Ignite Your Life episode rocks. As a highly sought after life transformation and fitness expert  her multi-faceted experience brings a lot to a radio interview.

What to Eat to Lose Weight &  Gain Muscle I'm often asked what to eat to lose weight and gain muscle. If you want to fuel your muscles instead of your fat stores, then make eating clean a top on your priority list. Eating clean consist of eating protein with eat meal and snack. I've enjoyed the benefits of eating protein with every meal I eat, including snacks. It keeps me lean and aids in keeping me in tip-top shape. To sculpt a lean physique you need a diet packed with macronutrients which consists of lean proteins, complex carbohydrates and good fats. If you train at least 5 days a week consistently and aren't getting the results you want, then you need to take a step back and think twice about your diet.

6 Tips to Shed Pounds Fast If you want to shed a few pound then you're in luck, below are tips to do just that.  Portion control is essential to master for a health and wellness. I'm often asked what to eat to lose weight and build muscle, my answer is always the same, to eat a small balanced meal every three hours to jump start the metabolism and balance blood sugar levels. Eating a small meal is just that - smaller portions.   Often times people go all day snacking without eating a nutritious meal consisting of lean protein, complex carbohydrate and veggies. By the end of the day when they get home from work they're ravenous and end up eating the entire pantry filled with sugars, preservatives and sodium. Before they know it an hour of overindulging goes by then soon after painful bloating and indigestion kicks in. 

Ridiculously Happy!   Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life & Body of Your Dreams is now available for sale on Amazon.com! The official launch is January 14, 2014. I'm pleased to announce that my book is on sale now at Amazon.com. It has been quite the journey to complete my book, but I'm thankful beyond measure that it is now available for sale. A little history in the creation of my book. A couple of years ago I was divinely impressed to write my book. A year later I finished my rough draft and sent it off to my editor. Soon after I got a horrible concussion from a fall my stallion, Apollo, and I had while doing a photo shoot. That stopped me in my tracks, which took me nearly a year to recover from. Even though I did recover re-writing my manuscript was a daunting task and fatigued me terribly as I began writing again. But a few short months later I was able to write without the fatigue and mental exhaustion. It truly has been a miraculou

5 Ways to Love YOU during the Holidays Loving yourself is essential to living a joyful, healthy, prosperous life. Many of us struggle with self-love because of limiting beliefs we have about ourselves—especially during the holidays. If you struggle with loving yourself, you’re in luck. Below are 5 ways to truly transform the image you have of yourself to that of love, honor, and respect. You can become all that you want simply by loving you. This holiday season, give yourself the most cherished gift of all: acceptance. You deserve to feel joy that begins from within.

Shrink Your Waistline by Walking To live a happy, fruitful life requires that you balance the body, mind spirit daily. Which means, to you have to give just as much attention to your physical self as you do to your emotional and spiritual self.  A simple way to incorporate more activity in your life is to walk more. Not only is walking good for your heart and mind but it’s also an excellent way to shrink your waist line.  

5 Keys to Live Joyfully In today’s world life is beyond busy. As a wife, mother and entrepreneur I know how crazy things can be. It is a balancing act to care for my family, home, horses, work and myself. If I’m not careful it’s easy to fall into feeling overwhelmed with all I have to do each day. Women often come to me asking for assistance. They tell me their struggles and issues, and it always touches my heart to hear their stories. As I listen I take in every word and energy of emotion expressed and unexpressed. When I ask them what they do for themselves each day, most of them say, “I don’t have time for me, I have too much to do.”

Sugared Toasted Pumpkin Seeds & Almonds...  YUM! :) I made the most delicious toasted spiced pumpkins seeds after my kids carved their pumpkins for Halloween. I love sugared almonds so I thought why not make sugared pumpkin seeds!  I love nuts, especially almonds, so I added some almonds to my pumpkin seed recipe and boy, I'm glad I did, it made the pumpkin seeds stand out in flavor and gave it an extra kick. 

WHY BREAKFAST IS ESSENTIAL  FOR WEIGHT LOSS Breakfast really is the fuel of champions! If you are one that skips breakfast in your haste to get out the door or as an effort to lose weight, you’re not doing yourself any favors—you may want to think twice about skipping the most important meal of the day. Eating breakfast that starts your weight loss efforts that induces weight loss, jump-starts your metabolism and balances your hormones—at the beginning of the day. Eating a well-balanced breakfast consisting of 20 to 30 grams of high quality protein and a complex carbohydrate within an hour of waking will jump-start your metabolism in addition to balancing your hormones which will help keep you going strong all day long.   

LIVE YOUR DREAMS Happy Monday!  I hope you're off to an excellent start to your day. If you want to change your body and life to that of your dreams then begin by changing your belief system. Your beliefs and the thoughts you think about most have energy which radiate from you out into the Universe attracting back to you what you feel most strongly about. Essentially your thoughts, feelings and emotions are a preview to your life’s upcoming attractions. To shift from negative energy to powerful positive energy trust God in all that you do believing He will guide you and protect you as He answers your heart’s desires with great love, joy and abundance. Replace doubt with hope and fear with faith to free yourself from bitterness and emotional pain that has kept your stuck in an emotional rut.  

GET MOTIVATED! Living my LivFit Lifestyle  doesn't  happen overnight it takes motivation, dedication and determination to follow through with your goals; unfortunately, too many people lack the motivation needed to commit to starting or staying on track with a fitness routine day after day.  It takes time, you don’t have to train long and hard each day, you can start off slow.  If you start off too fast you'll feel exhausted and may lose the desire to stay on track. Starting is half the battle; you can begin by walking briskly for 20 minutes 5 days a week or jogging on a treadmill for 15 to 20 minutes 4 to 5 days a week.  In time you find that you will have more energy and will want to exercise longer than you did the day or week before. It all comes down to loving yourself enough to want to improve your quality of life. 

HOW TO SCULPT SEXY ARMS There's nothing sexier or more impressive than having toned, sculpted arms. It's not only attractive but it's empowering to have strong arms.  You can do so much more when you're stronger and in shape.  The only way to achieve a fit physique is to through commitment to living a fit lifestyle.  Exercising 5 to 6 days a week is critical to accomplish your fitness dreams.  By doing 30 to 45 minutes of cardio each morning, weight lifting and eating a clean diet you can transform your physique.  Anyone can achieve their fitness goals and dreams - including YOU!

How to Believe in Yourself Do you realize that you have the innate power within you to literally create the life of your dreams? You really can have that which your heart desires. The only one standing in your way of achieving your dreams is you!  When you have self-doubt and fears you are energetically blocking yourself from attracting back to you that which you want.

Carol Whitaker HOW TO LIVE A FIT LIFESTYLE I've struggled with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for over 20 years which was actually a gift in my life; had I not suffered with severe fatigue I would not have studied health, fitness & nutrition religiously over the past two decades. I still study fitness and nutrition daily, I want to improve all I can each new day.  Over the years I learned to love unconditionally, to embrace eating whole foods, to love exercising and to have a positive mental attitude. Doing so I literally transformed my life and body in remarkable ways.

TIPS TO  LOOK  YOUR BEST People are drawn to positive, happy people. Let your beauty shine by taking the time to look your best.  Being happy and looking your best is not only attractive, but also inspires others to do the same. When you walk with your head & chest held high with a smile on your face you will naturally have a higher self-esteem. Your body languages also express how you feel about you.

  4 TIPS TO ACHIEVE YOUR IDEAL  BODY WEIGHT Weight loss is achievable no matter how much weight you want to lose, anyone can achieve their ideal body weight, by being dedicated to achieving their dreams.  Regardless of where you are now, you can achieve your ideal body weight. You can transform any aspect of your physical self you choose—all by honoring your truth and respecting your body.

TIP OF THE DAY... Love Where You Are If you can come to love where you are in your life regardless of what you current circumstances are then you will be able to move through that which you don’t want with a sense of peace and well-being. By loving where you are you will be able to release the resistance which has been keeping you stuck to clear the way to attract what your heart longs for. 

How to Live Your Truth The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins. ~Bob Moawad Living your truth means to live from your spirit, your true essence within, to be able to live up to your highest potential. You are a magnificent women of pure energy, truth and light. To live your truth you must first come to love and value everything about yourself. If you question or doubt yourself all the time or fail to stand up for what’s true, you are not living your truth. However, when you love all that you are and live in the deliciousness of the moment by walking in faith, then know that you are, in fact, living from your higher-self.

WEIGHT LOSS TIP What Does a Cheat Meal Mean? If you're into living a fit lifestyle you've probably heard the phrase, "cheat meal" and  you may be wondering what it means. A cheat meal is having one meal set aside about once a week to eat whatever you want.  Living a fit lifestyle doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite treats every now and again, eating a high calorie, high calorie meal or dessert is actually a part of carb cycling when eating a clean diet.