Gym and Tonic

Position: Why I Don’t Support the Keto Diet

The Keto, or Ketogenetic diet is a well-known fad diet that is followed by many and is a huge controversy in the world of fitness and nutrition. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the diet, Keto is about cutting out all carbs from one’s diet and adding more foods high in fat. This means unhealthy carbs like refined white bread and sugary desserts; However, it also means cutting out healthy carbs such as beans, grains like oats and wheat, starchy vegetables like peas, and high card fruits like bananas. This is often used as a weight loss tactic.

At Home Cardio / Core Workout

Hi all! It’s a difficult time for many right now but don’t let it stop you from achieving your fitness goals or staying active! It can be difficult to find motivation but understand it’s okay to have rest days and try your best not to get down on yourself if you’re not seeing the results you’re looking for immediately. With that being said, let’s get to the workout.

Tofu Stir Fry

Hey all! This is just a very basic recipe that’s a go to for me all the time.

Stir fry is super easy and can be super quick too. If you don’t have much time to prepare a healthy, hearty, nutritious meal or you simply just don’t feel like spending a long time in the kitchen this is a perfect recipe for you!

Power Circuit

Power Circuit Video

Hey all! This is a super fun workout that focuses on strength and building muscle without the assistance of free weights/ machines.

Full Body Workout in under 60 minutes- No Gym Needed!

No time to hit the gym today? No problem! This list is just a simple, full-body workout that can be done in under an hour in the comfort of your own home!

I call these “100s.”

The beauty of 100s is you can change them up and tailor them to your workout. Doing core today? Use 100s. Arms and back? 100s. Legs and butt? 100s. The list goes on. But, today we’re going to do a quick, full body workout.

Dorm Eats

Vegan Stuffed Peppers

Hi guys! So to kick off my first blog post we’re starting with a super fun, healthy, delicious, simple recipe… vegan stuffed peppers! Now you might be wondering how to make stuffed peppers in a dorm setting but it’s honestly so simple. All of your ingredients can be made in a microwave and that’s really all you need!