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PMS Relief in Dessert Form! Prune Squares with Vanilla Tofu Pudding - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

Today I share what is perhaps my most disgusting yet informative post yet! But hear me out, ladies! 'Cause these "Pre-Period Prune Squares with Vanilla Tofu Pudding" are the antidote to your out-of-whack hormones! Plus they taste oh-so-good. And did I mention high protein / low carb? No guilt. All taste and PMS relief.

I’ve FINALLY been able to relieve some of my PMS symptoms via eating certain foods and more specifically, this delicious dessert!

Despite PMS making you feel like a hideous, bloated whale, your body burns more calories during this time, so it’s expected that you’re going to feel hungrier. And it’s okay to eat a little bit more!  Just make sure you’re indulging in foods that will EASE the PMS symptoms and not worsen them aka my Prune Squares with Vanilla Tofu Pudding on top!

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Podcast #35: How to Lose Weight Based on Your Body Type - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

This week on the podcast, we're giving away some tips and calculations for how YOU can figure out HOW AND WHAT TO EAT based on your own individual body type. From ectomorph to mesomorph to apples and pears, it's a lot of math - not gonna lie!

Weight loss and "cutting phase" protocol: always a hot topic among listeners. Well, this week on the podcast, we're giving the people what they want! And that means tips and calculations for how YOU can figure out HOW AND WHAT TO EAT. All based on your own individual body type. We've got every "somato" type covered from ectomorph to mesomorph to apples and pears. It's a lot of math and a lot of incorrect pronunciation of the word "somato..." But plenty of useful info to help you lean down. Grab your pencils, kids! And let's get shredded!

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We really love our mom. And our mom really loves us AND Rod Stewart. Mom REALLY didn't want to celebrate her birthday this year and forbid us from planning anything. Nevertheless, we decided to record our own rendition of Rod Stewart's "Forever Young" video from 1988. Even if Mom hates us for it, we had fun. And HUGE shout-out to our talented videographer, creative director and good pal Stephen Coleman for creating this masterpiece in less than two days. Happy birthday, Mom!

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Podcast #33: How to Dress a Muscular Body (and still look Feminine) - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

I'm always left wondering "HOW TO DRESS A MUSCULAR BODY TO LOOK MORE FEMININE?!" And Pinterest is never much of a help! Well, this week on the podcast, I'm finally tackling this topic with my own (strong & calloused) hands by interviewing dress designer/fashion stylist Nataly Vu in our "Fashion for Fit People" episode.

It's no surprise that I love to squat and I'm damn proud of my jacked arms, legs and walnut-crushing arse! I rock a pair of Lululemons like it's nobody's business. But when it's time to get prettied up for a date or a girl's night, I always stress about what to wear. From minimizing my football player shoulders to hiding Sarah's "muffin top," fashion designer Nataly Vu is giving us all the deets on how we can look both hot AND stylish both inside AND outside the gym. We're also covering how to look MORE jacked (or more lean) PLUS I'm calling out the worst offenders in the legging game for camel toe. Yes folks, it's another entertaining, completely random yet very insightful episode you don't wanna miss!

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Podcast #31: Using Colour Therapy to Improve Your Life - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

We all know that blue is a calming colour and red is a powerful colour. But did you know that having yellow decor in your house can stimulate productivity and organization? Yup, this week's podcast is all about "Colour Therapy" and using colour to help improve your life.

Our very own co-host Sarah actually studied interior decorating and knows a lot about colours and their therapeutic benefits! So naturally, we made it our topic for the podcast this week. And on a completely unrelated topic, I'm sharing my recent experience of getting kicked out of a gym for stuffing anti-fur pamphlets inside fur-trimmed jackets. It's a random episode for sure. But a short one so enjoy!

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Perfectly Prep-Friendly Faux Egg Salad - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

Huge thanks to one of my Jacked on the Beanstalk clients for inventing this super easy, super healthy and super high-protein “vegan egg salad” recipe and sharing it with me!

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Podcast #26: Natural Ways to Boost Fertility and Correct Hormonal Imbalances - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Dr. Danika Sicard (a naturopathic doctor) all about NATURAL WAYS to boost fertility and correct hormonal imbalances. And I made sure to ask plenty of questions for both my female and male listeners. It's a very informative episode if I may say so myself. Enjoy!

Our bodies produce dozens of hormones that impact everything from growth and metabolism to reproduction. And yes, our fertility is greatly influenced by age and genetics but equally (if not MORE) important is our bodies' physiological environment. Unfortunately, with the hundreds of toxic chemicals we're exposed to everyday, that means being proactive with our health and educating ourselves on hormonal wellness so that we can all make healthy babies when the time is right! 

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Why You Should NEVER Lower Your Standards + Podcast #25: Interview with Pro Wrestler EC3 - Jacked On The Beanstalk - Vegan Coaching

I'm sharing how pro wrestler EC3 has taught me to NEVER lower my standards when it comes to dating. And he's the interview on the podcast this week!

What does an interview with pro wrestler EC3 have to do with vegan fitness?  In all honesty, not much. Truth be told, I picked him up at the gym last month while he was in town for work.  And due to the fact that he makes his living as a shirtless, perfectly-sculpted, hot stud on television, I thought he'd make for a very relevant podcast interview as he shares the many mental and physical struggles he's faced in order to reach success in the pro wrestling ring. Yes, I'm totally drooling all over the mic this week in a very personal, raw and real interview with Michael Hutter (aka the man behind "EC3.") So tune in and get the low-down on everything from his diet, training, supplement and self-care practices to his thoughts on pursuing dreams and dating vegans.