We’ve talked about it a lot, but 2020 was rough on the mental health and wellbeing of many folks across America. A recent poll highlighted that people in the U.S. are more unhappy than they’ve been in nearly fifty years! The pandemic played a role. Overnight it stripped our lives of the comforts of routine and forced us to create new habits.

The truth is, our lifestyles aren’t built around mental wellbeing — we’re overworked, overstressed, and exhausted. We don’t exercise enough, and many of us have a pretty unbalanced diet.

Now, this sounds pretty doom and gloom. It’s not…

What is your name, and where are you based?

My name is Hayley Woodason, and I recently moved from Seattle to Tennessee.

What inspired you to become a personal trainer & nutrition coach?

I have always been into working out, being active, and eating healthy. But whenever I was pregnant with my first daughter, a new passion struck inside me. I learned so much about pre and post-natal fitness after becoming a mom. I am stronger today than any other day before kids. …

What is your name, and where are you based?

My name is Ali Khaleghi, born and raised in the beautiful city of New Orleans.

What inspired you to become a personal trainer and nutrition coach?

Undergoing my fat loss journey has played a role in me becoming a Fitness Coach. But what truly made me go after it occurred while I experienced a mindful transformation, transitioning from an introverted lifestyle to an extroverted lifestyle as I ran a fine dining restaurant with my mom after my dad, a restaurateur, passed away. I learned more in-depth about nutrition and exercise because…

We’re staying with the breakfast theme for April’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth. Big thank you to @keisha_mcintyre for this incredibly delicious and super easy recipe that is sure to make your mornings that much better. Hope you all enjoy!
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Ingredients:⁣
-8 large eggs ⁣
-1/2 cup of milk ⁣
-1 cup shredded cheese ⁣
-1 cup bell peppers ⁣
-1/2 cup baby spinach ⁣
-1/4 tsp salt ⁣
-2 scallions ⁣
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Directions:⁣
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease the interior of a nonstick muffin pan.⁣
2. In a bowl add eggs and milk. Whisk together. Stir in cheese, bell peppers, spinach, salt, scallions, and other omelette ingredients you are adding.⁣
3. Scoop mixture into the muffin pan.⁣
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until eggs are cooked.⁣
5. Eat while warm or store them in the fridge or freezer⁣.

What is your name, and where are you based? What inspired you to become a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Fitness Instructor?

I’m Jason Spencer based in NYC… What inspired me to become a Strength & Conditioning Coach was my experiences with it growing up. I was into sports through college and always loved how it felt to train, push, and better myself! I knew I wanted to be responsible for creating that feeling in others.

Tell us about your experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Fitness Instructor.

I’ve been a fitness coach for 15 years now, and…

For March’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth, we’ve got another one from @paragon_performance, but we’re switching it up. Who’s ready for a breakfast or mid-day smoothie recipe that will change your world?

Ingredients:
-1/2 banana
-1 cup (165g) pineapple chunks, canned or fresh
-1 1/4 cup (300ml) coconut milk
-2 scoops (50g) vanilla whey protein
-1 handful of ice cubes

-optional toppings: coconut flakes, chia seeds, banana slice, slivered almonds

Directions:
1). Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth — around 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Serves 2, Prep Time — 5min, Cook Time — 1min

Per Serving — 182kcal, 1g Fats, 20g Carbs, 23g Protein

What is your name, and where are you based?

My name is Byanka Randolph & I’m currently living in Tucson, AZ.

What inspired you to become a coach?

I was inspired to become a coach my first year of joining CrossFit. Although I didn’t fulfill that until four years later, I wanted to become a coach to help others know what it’s like to achieve physical goals they never thought they could, such as getting your first push-up, pull-up, or being able to lift heavy ass weight. I wanted to help others along their journey of empowerment via fitness.

Tell…

February’s #VerbRecipeOfTheMonth consists of a healthy and hearty favorite of @paragon_performance: Italian Chicken!

Ingredients:

• 14.1 oz. (400g) chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 cup (250g) eggplant, cubed
• 1 can 14.5 oz. (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup (100g) sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
• 1⁄4 cup (50g) olives, sliced
• 2 handfuls basil, chopped
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size chunks. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and fry the chicken until browned and cooked throughout.
2. Add in the onion and eggplant and cook for another 2–3 min. until onion is soft. Then…