Remember when agave syrup was all the rage? Today, you might be hearing more and more about coconut sugar. But are these alternatives really healthy choices? It can be confusing, especially when it comes to baking and cooking at home. So whether you’re baking a dish for a potluck or your favorite holiday recipe, we’ve … Continued
Our last blog post talked all about tips on how to stay healthy despite a busy schedule. One of the main tools we discussed was setting aside a couple hours on the weekends to prep some healthy meals for the upcoming week. Today, we want to share a recipe to help get you inspired: Mason Jar Burrito … Continued
School’s back in full swing, the holiday season is looming, and the leisure of summer is long gone. This time of year can be one of the busiest as we all adjust to new schedules. Isn’t it true that one of the most common comments we hear in our day-to-day is “I’m just so busy … Continued
With school back in session and those lazy summer mornings coming to an end, we want to give you our best ideas for easy and quick breakfasts. Breakfast can be the hardest meal to make healthy choices as we’re usually looking for something quick and easy. Here are 12 creative ideas to get you inspired to try something … Continued
Do you track your food intake with an app like myfitnesspal or loseit? Do you have a wearable tracker like a fitbit or jawbone that tracks your fitness for you? If you said no to all of the above and you’ve never tried tracking your activity and food, we suggest giving it a whirl. Why? Because, … Continued
One of the biggest challenges we all face is how to deal with a busy schedule and still eat well. The best way to tackle a busy day is to have your food already packed and prepped. That means the forethought of meal prep and planning. But if you’re really slammed, then that can be a challenge … Continued
We live in one of the best cities…. from our stunning views and parks that make for amazing workouts to … … our food! In fact, San Francisco has officially been called “obsessed” with food. Unfortunately, eating at food trucks, restaurants and cafes all the time can take a toll on our waistline, fitness goals and general health. We’ve all … Continued
I’d like to introduce you to the perfect summer salad. Really, it’s perfect. I made this salad 1 year ago for a potluck and my friends are STILL asking me about it. Great for potlucks, as a side dish to your BBQ, or on top of tacos, this dish also makes great leftovers (perfect for … Continued
In the fitness world, protein powders are marketed as the fast track to “defined muscles” and a “quick recovery”. It seems like everyone is walking around with a blender bottle. Have you ever found yourself wondering if a protein powder is something you should be drinking too? Do we really need these powdery drinks? Here … Continued
Do you like oatmeal for breakfast? We know that it’s a favorite both for us here at BCSF (check out what our trainers eat here) and for you at home. It’s quick, satisfying and the ultimate comfort breakfast to come home to after a brisk morning workout. But we have a way for all you … Continued