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C-Section Solutions: How to Eliminate the Pooch and Reduce the “Tummy Shelf”

Just in the last 2 weeks alone, I have randomly met THREE different moms who have asked me the same question. Then while reading my

November 4, 2016 182 Comments

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanks to my sweet friend, Meagan Rigby (aka Macro Mini), I was invited to participate in a cooking challenge. The challenge was to create a

October 23, 2016 31 Comments

Top 10 At-Home Exercises for Total Body Toning

A few weeks ago I shared my 11 Life Hacks for Moms relating to all things LIFE, more specifically how to balance the nutrition side

October 10, 2016 60 Comments

A (donut) HOLE lot of Sweet for Mars’ Double-Digit Birthday

Before I share some sweet treats with you, I want to share some sweet words for my sweet daughter. ? Miss Marley, somehow, unbeknownst to

October 6, 2016 8 Comments

How I Manage My (Im)Perfectly Balanced Life

When I am introduced, I am often referred to as Heidi Powell?Co-Host and Transformation Specialist on?Extreme Weight Loss, wife of Chris Powell, and mother of

September 26, 2016 45 Comments

A Perfectly Imperfect Working Mom | Janey Kaspari

It’s not often enough that I get to post about my Perfectly Imperfect movement. You might be thinking, “Heidi…you ALWAYS post about it.” But the

September 16, 2016 9 Comments

#MomLife: 11 Life Hacks for Getting Fit

“Having four kids is kind of like, you?re drowning?and then someone hands you a baby.? – Jim Gaffigan. Seriously, every. single. time. I hear this

September 13, 2016 27 Comments

Kids’ Fitness Book Roundup + GIVEAWAY

I cannot believe it’s that time of year again! There seems to be a slight pause in summer when everyone is getting on each other’s

August 27, 2016 145 Comments

Record-Breaking At-Home Transformation || Jacqueline’s Story

Are you ready for an at-home transformation that is definitely one for the record books? Jacqueline is a close friend of one of our team

August 23, 2016 37 Comments

Olympian Couch Potato Workout: Rio Edition

It?s my favorite time of the year! Well, favorite time of every four years?it?s time for the summer Olympics! Is there anything better?! Nope?I think

August 19, 2016 3 Comments

I am (not) a Pinterest Mom

Every school year it?s the same story. In addition to being bogged down by endless school supply lists, back-to-school shopping, an exhausting re-boot of schedules,

August 9, 2016 14 Comments

A Perfect Summer Day Series: A Toast to the Petersons in Utah

Feeling a little envious of my dear friend Erika Peterson’s perfect summer day. There’s nothing the Powell Pack loves more than a good hike and

August 8, 2016 11 Comments

Diastasis Recti: Closing the Gap

Ok, here it is! Girl to girl, we need to discuss something I THINK is more common than I’ve ever believed! I’m getting a little

July 25, 2016 262 Comments

Rapid Fire Volume 5: Powell Pack Traditions

If you haven?t noticed from our social media whirlwind, things for the Powell Pack have been busier than ever. Between existing commitments, new business ventures,

July 14, 2016 6 Comments

Build-A-Booty Workout Video with The Glute Goddess

After my last booty building workout vid with Deborah Goodman (aka, The Glute Goddess), the requests for more apple-bottom tips came ROLLING in. So naturally,

July 12, 2016 15 Comments

Making Summer Night Memories

Summer nights are the BEST!! When I think back to being a kid, my favorite memories usually took place in the summer. Although as a

July 9, 2016 2 Comments

Star Spangled Sweet Treats

Can it really be July already?? It sneaks up on me every year! It seems like school lets out, and we JUST start settling into

July 3, 2016 11 Comments

A Perfect Summer Day Series: The Pearsons in Hawaii

A perfect summer day in the life of my beautiful, amazing, talented, lovely friend, Kacey Luvi Pearson. Please enjoy living vicariously through her Hawaiian summer

June 30, 2016 3 Comments

When It’s Too Dang Hot to Cook! We Chill…

If it gets any hotter, we will all sit down as a family and talk about the benefits of temporarily relocating to the North Pole

June 26, 2016 16 Comments

Macro Tracking For the Win! All of Your Questions Answered

Have you ever tried a new diet, lost weight, jumped for joy, and then gained it all back? Have you ever tried a diet just

June 22, 2016 260 Comments

A Perfect Summer Day Series: The Powell Pack in Arizona

Even though we live in the HOTTEST possible place in the U.S., we absolutely love summer! The kids are out of school, which allows us

June 15, 2016 13 Comments

Gluten-Free Maple Bacon Protein Donuts

The Donut Gods must have been listening to my plea for some Gluten-Free donuts the other day because THESE bad boys miraculously made it into

June 5, 2016 9 Comments

The Glute Goddess’ “Best Booty On the Block” Workout

If you watched my “What NOT to Do at the Gym” video a few weeks ago, you may have noticed my sweet husband believes my

May 25, 2016 19 Comments

Transform App FAQ: Which program should I choose?

Now that the TRANSFORM app has launched, Chris and I can officially train YOU! We?re getting a lot of questions about the different programs and

May 25, 2016 101 Comments

Junk Food Triggers: How to Wipe These Bad Boys Out for Good!

FACT: Consuming too many calories will result in weight gain. Simply put, it is “calories in vs calories out.” If you consume more calories than

May 19, 2016 32 Comments

Transformation Tip: Accountability Calendar

Keeping your health and fitness goals on track while juggling a busy schedule can be so difficult? trust me, I totally get it! I must

May 13, 2016 17 Comments

To My Babies…

Ruby ? your toothy (and somewhat vampire-like) smile is EVERYTHING. There are times when I stumble, bleary eyed and sleep deprived into your room to

May 8, 2016 No Comments

My Top 4 Fat-Blasting Cardio Workouts

I hear it all the time: ?I don?t have time to exercise!? And while I know we?re all sooooo busy, I also know that it

April 28, 2016 50 Comments

Transformation Tuesday: The Amazing & Inspiring Jennifer!

A few months ago at a book signing here in AZ, I was rushing to run to the restroom before hopping back on book duty

April 19, 2016 34 Comments

Chris vs. Heidi: What NOT to Do at the Gym (This Gets Ugly) ;)

This video needs no introduction…maybe a warning that it’s Chris vs. Heidi…as usual. Ha, ha! So get out your towels (to wipe up the bloodbath)

April 11, 2016 22 Comments

March Madness!!!! A Powell Pack Family Workout

Okay, I’ll admit it. I am not exactly what you would call a sports fanatic, but somehow my oldest son Matix has become one of

March 24, 2016 9 Comments

Drink Your Green This St. Patty’s Day w/ a Hulk Shake!

Whether it?s Christmas, the 4th of July, or really any holiday in between, our family loves any excuse for “themed” foods. Since I’m admittedly not

March 17, 2016 41 Comments

5 Spring Break Activities for a Fit Family

The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and spring break is here for the Powell Pack. I love this time of year in AZ?the

March 14, 2016 12 Comments

The Extreme Cycle | Meal Planning Tips

Chris and I have been so excited and touched by the positive feedback we’ve received on our new book, Extreme Transformation! We seriously poured our

March 7, 2016 640 Comments

Heidi-Approved (& Macro-Friendly) Fast Food Picks

In a dream world, full of endless time and unlimited organization, each of my meals would be perfectly prepared, measured out with a food scale,

March 4, 2016 40 Comments

Rapid Fire Volume 4: Powell Pack Expansion?

Sometimes, by the end of a long day of shooting, Chris and I get a little stir crazy?which either results in a lot of fun

February 24, 2016 21 Comments

Love Who You Are

Love Who You Are. Coming from a woman who seemingly has it all together (key word: ?seemingly?), I can attest that this is much easier

February 24, 2016 22 Comments

My 5 Gym (and Home Gym) Must-Haves

Getting to the gym everyday is nearly impossible for us busy mamas, and not all of us have a full home gym at our disposal

February 20, 2016 13 Comments

Ask Heidi: Do Waist Trainers Actually Work?

As women, it is so common to want to have a tiny, feminine waist, and sometimes that desire for perfection causes us to go to

February 16, 2016 35 Comments

The Not-So Newlywed Game: Valentine’s Day Edition

If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, it’s no wonder I never have any idea what’s on Chris’ mind! This year to

February 12, 2016 7 Comments

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Covered Red Velvet Cookies

When I think about Valentine?s Day, I see hearts, the color red, and of course, CHOCOLATE! This recipe is the perfect Valentine?s Day cheat treat

February 10, 2016 13 Comments

Fighting Through My Struggle with Body Dysmorphia and an Eating Disorder

A few months back, one of my social media posts about my own experience with body dysmorphia struck a major chord?when it elicited over?1,000 comments.

February 9, 2016 20 Comments

Friday Faves: Tees for My Babes

As the youngest two of four kiddos, Cash and Ruby are no strangers to hand-me-downs. For real, 90% of each of their wardrobes are straight

February 5, 2016 3 Comments

Rapid Fire Vol. 3 | First Date + Favorite Things

Clearly, Chris and I have WAY too much fun filming these quick videos. Like I wish we could shoot ONLY these kinds of vids!

January 29, 2016 2 Comments

Behind the Bruising: What the Heck is Gua Sha?

What’s black and blue and sore all over? Me, after a nice long Gua Sha muscle therapy sesh!! Aye… After posting a pretty controversial pic

January 21, 2016 18 Comments

Green Chili Turkey & Cilantro Rice Bowl // Featured on The Chew

As part of our whirlwind adventures, Chris and I recently had the opportunity to visit the amazing peeps at The Chew. They are truly just

January 19, 2016 27 Comments

5 Steps to a Powerful, No Fail, New Year…and Beyond

I am so excited and honored to be a part of the Kohl?s #MakeYourMove campaign! This movement celebrates and encourages us as we strive to

January 14, 2016 25 Comments

Rapid Fire?Volume 2

As much as I love sharing instructional, informational videos with all of you, let?s be honest?the real fun happens when Chris and I

January 11, 2016 16 Comments

PCOS + Carb Cycling = A 9 Pound Miracle!

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine system disorder that affects between 5-10% of women of childbearing age. Many of the ladies we work

January 8, 2016 44 Comments

Ralph Marston

What you do today, can improve all of your tomorrows.

January 7, 2016 2 Comments

Ask The Powells: How Can I Structure My Meals?

It’s a brand new year, the fire is lit, and you’re ready to do what it takes to reach your health and fitness goals…the only

January 6, 2016 115 Comments

Reignite Your Fire to Achieve Your Goals!

**Update: Here are the winners of our 6 DietBet entries: Me: Christy Cloer (Facebook), @alishabowling (Instagram), and April Sherlock (Twitter). Chris: Chelsi Byrnes (Facebook), @joshmagill

December 31, 2015 1,283 Comments

Clean Cheat // Muddy Buddies

Throwing a New Year’s Eve party tomorrow but you want to kick off 2016 with some healthy eating? No problemo?Extreme Transformation‘s got you covered! These

December 30, 2015 53 Comments

Ask the Powells: How Do I Gain Healthy Weight?

The holidays are wrapping up, the New Year is beginning, and so many of us?myself included?are turning our attention to new health and fitness resolutions.

December 28, 2015 70 Comments

Santa vs. Heidi: May the Strongest Competitor Win!

Is it just me, or does old St. Nick get all the glory around the holidays? I’m all for a little friendly (or not so

December 24, 2015 1 Comment

Extreme Transformation Sneak Peek Workout

Today is the day we’ve been waiting for! Although Christmas is only three days away, today is even, dare I say, more exciting than the

December 22, 2015 110 Comments

Why I Transitioned from CrossFit to Bodybuilding

I’ve had a handful of people ask why I switched from CrossFit to bodybuilding. The answer is simple, but long. Here goes… I live by

December 20, 2015 8 Comments

Holiday Gift Guide // Stocking Stuffer Giveaway

Update: We have our winners! Chris’ stocking: @seewhatiwant, mine: @friend_fam_fit, Cash’s: @fattofit954, and Ruby’s: @littlemisssunshine0717. I’ve left you a comment on IG, so go check

December 18, 2015 23 Comments

Ask the Powells: How Do We Handle the Holidays?

It?s that time of year…we have fun family get-togethers, work parties, and social gatherings galore. And while we love these chances to spend time with

December 16, 2015 10 Comments

Perfectly Imperfect Series // with IFBB Bikini Pro, Cori Baker

Ahhhh?I don?t even know where to start with this one. Without giving too much of the video away, I must begin by saying that THIS

December 14, 2015 1 Comment

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