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Greek Yogurt Pops + Maternity Wear

Special thanks to my friends at Lunchpails & Lipstick for sharing one of my favorite treats for beating the heat? Greek Yogurt Pops! Also check

July 2, 2013 11 Comments

Surprisingly Healthy 4th of July BBQ

Thanks so much to ElizabethStreet.com for sharing 3 of my favorite recipes for making a BBQ a bit healthier, just in time for the 4th

July 1, 2013 6 Comments

Happy 3rd Anniversary to My Best Friend!

This day, 3 years ago, at 6:43am this man and I were brought together as husband and wife for time and all eternity. Quite the

June 30, 2013 70 Comments

Beat the Heat with Chocolate Raspberry Greek Yogurt Pops!

While we’re used to “the summer heat” in Arizona, today we’re expecting a heatwave that is extra hot, even for us! Thermometers are supposed to

June 28, 2013 30 Comments

Against All Odds: Ryan Sawlsville

[slideshow_deploy id=’2341′] Ryan, Against all odds (and in the midst of some non-believers), you rose to the challenge and succeeded . . . in a

June 26, 2013 34 Comments

BBQ Buns and Thighs

It’s officially summer and time for BBQs, swimming and sun! But are your buns and thighs ready? Ready to sport those shorts, swimsuits and even

June 24, 2013 13 Comments

Coming Soon . . .

No summer vacation for us! We’re busy working away on some amazing new tools to support and help you through your own transformation journey! Make

June 21, 2013 10 Comments

Protein Carrot Cake Bars

Thanks to my amazing sister-in-law for finding and sharing this no sugar added, protein carrot cake recipe with me! Yes, you are understanding correctly –

June 19, 2013 68 Comments

Behold…the 18 Week Baby Bump!

Okay, okay. You asked. So here it is. My 18 week baby bump! Now in case you don?t know this, a baby at 18 weeks

June 17, 2013 66 Comments

Ask Heidi Anything: Carb Cycling While Prego?

Q: Do you still follow carb cycling while pregnant and nursing? Or do you modify it and how? ( I just had baby# 3 this

June 14, 2013 56 Comments

Someone Special is 2 Today!

[slideshow_deploy id=’2256′] Happy birthday to our little man! This world became a brighter place when you entered it two short years ago. Everything about you

June 13, 2013 8 Comments

Open-Faced, Lower-Carb Turkeywiches

Lately, my eyes (and stomach) seem to want EVERYTHING in sight! And LOTS of everything in sight, may I add. How do I help satisfy

June 12, 2013 19 Comments

Spicing Things Up with Tomato, Basil and Garlic Chicken

It’s National Spice and Herbs Day! Who knew? But did you know that spices and herbs can be one of the biggest secrets to your

June 10, 2013 5 Comments

Pickles and Chocolate Ice Cream

After 16 LONG weeks of keeping this bun in my oven a secret, I?ve got major baby on my brain, and I?ll be talking about

June 7, 2013 27 Comments

Congrats to Mer Bear!

[slideshow_deploy id=’2027′] What a year it?s been, huh? And for some crazy reason, I feel like we?re still going! It?s because we are ? you

June 5, 2013 22 Comments

The Incredible, Edible Egg!

It?s National Egg Day today! Packed with vitamins and minerals and coming in at just 70 calories each, the egg is an EGG-cellent way to

June 3, 2013 6 Comments

Makeup Bag Makeover

To say the least, my makeup bag was not too pretty just one week ago. I hate to admit that I have NEVER had my

May 31, 2013 19 Comments

Extreme Weight Loss: Congratulations Dave and Becca!

[slideshow_deploy id=’1955′] Congratulations to these two wonderful friends of ours. Losing 418 pounds together! Your incredibly journeys through your own personal transformations were finally seen

May 29, 2013 24 Comments

Choose More, Lose More for Life

Each season, millions of viewers tune in to see Chris Powell lead extraordinary transformations on ABC?s breakout hit Extreme Weight Loss. Now, building on his basic

May 28, 2013 216 Comments

Summer Family Fun that will Torch the Calories!

How can we have some fun with our kiddos this summer while torching calories? It?s easier than you might think with my 3 Ws: Wheels:

May 27, 2013 2 Comments

What’s In My . . . Fridge!

Ever wonder what the Powell Pack piles in their fridge? While this does change often, depending on what ?kick? we are on or how long

May 24, 2013 139 Comments

Yummy Summer Strawberries ‘n Almond Creme

This delicious, light, and fruity dessert is the perfect way to indulge without overdoing it. An added bonus? It?s super quick and easy ? just

May 22, 2013 10 Comments

Fitness Fads: Fab or Flop?

Fitness fads. They are everywhere these days. You can?t turn on the TV late at night without being suckered into a new sales pitch on

May 20, 2013 10 Comments

What Tunes Am I Working Out to This Summer?

Yes, I do work out to some slow jams! 🙂 Bruno Mars’ Unorthodox Jukebox Album: Locked Out of Heaven, Show Me, If I Knew, Money

May 17, 2013 4 Comments

Mac ‘n Cheese, Please!

Who doesn?t love mac ?n cheese? I have good news for you ? you don?t have to kiss this one goodbye to stay on your

May 15, 2013 120 Comments

The Dreaded (and Loved) Burpee

Can you believe 2013 is already almost halfway done? What happened to 2012??? I?m not sure if it was all of the travel, or just

May 13, 2013 5 Comments

Happy Mothers Day!

By Chris Powell A little Mother’s Day note from your main squeeze, Chris :). For Mother?s Day, I asked Heidi if I could be a

May 12, 2013 3 Comments

Transformation Inspiration: Jacqui McCoy

Every once in a while, somebody comes into your life and opens your eyes to a new level of compassion and understanding. ?Two years ago,

May 10, 2013 3 Comments

Life & Beauty Weekly – Eight Fitness Tips to Get in Shape for Summer

Does the thought of slipping into shorts or a swimsuit leave you panicked? No sweat. Visit Life&BeautyWeekly to get my 8 easy fitness tips, to

May 9, 2013 3 Comments

Air Popped Heaven!

Would you believe me if I told you there was a perfectly-salted, buttery, delicious, totally addictive and perfect popcorn that you could eat FOUR cups

May 8, 2013 14 Comments

Mix Up Your Cardio Routine with Intervals

The concept of interval training is to alternate between high and low intensity movements. For weight loss, interval training has been proven to be significantly

May 6, 2013 9 Comments

Friday Favorites: Tory Burch Sunglasses

With the weather warming up and everyone spending more time outdoors, its so important to arm yourself, not only with sunscreen, but some good quality

May 2, 2013 5 Comments

What Does 100 Calories REALLY Look Like?

[slideshow_deploy id=’1296′] “Portion distortion” is a WIDE spread epidemic in the Western world. There’s a natural draw to bigger portions at cheap prices, because for

May 1, 2013 4 Comments

Reluctantly Healthy: Surprise Side Effects of Dehydration

Chris and I are talking dehydration with the lovely Judy Greer on?Reluctantly?Healthy?today! Check out this webisode (and the adorable host) to find out just WHY

April 30, 2013 6 Comments

Picking Your Perfect Gym!

So you?ve decided you?d like to join a gym or change gyms. Since the right workout environment is a key part of reaching your health

April 29, 2013 6 Comments

Angels Among Us: Alicia

This photo perfectly captured an angelic moment in our home recently ? Marley and our nanny playing school together so sweetly. I think this pic

April 26, 2013 1 Comment

Oil Spritzers: A Dieter?s Dream?

If you?re a Williams Sonoma or kitchen store fanatic (like me!), I?m sure you?ve seen these little gadgets and wondered if it really has any benefit

April 24, 2013 9 Comments

Top 5 Summer Fitness Must Haves

Gym/Beach Bag ? Find an amazing gym bag (like this one) that will help get your cute booty out of the house and into the

April 22, 2013 10 Comments

Peace, Love and Comfort

Today, I am especially grateful for the safety and health of my beautiful family. My heart hurts for the many affected by the unnecessary tragedies

April 19, 2013 No Comments

Good Morning Arizona: Blasting Back Fat

?[slideshow_deploy id=’1156′] We?ve gotta understand that back fat (like all bodyfat) is simply a layer of extra energy blanketing the body.? However, it gives us

April 15, 2013 3 Comments

Take a Break!

Schedules can be such a blessing to you, your family and running your home. But sometimes, we need to forget the schedule, put down the

April 12, 2013 1 Comment

Fun and Healthy Snacks for Kids

[slideshow_deploy id=’1131′] With three kids in the house, snack time often becomes fun time as Chris and I find new ways to enjoy healthy foods

April 10, 2013 11 Comments

My Pre-Flight Workout

There are very few things worse than hopping on a flight and having to sit sedentary for 5 1/2 hours! To make myself feel not-so-bad

April 8, 2013 No Comments

Five-Minute Workouts for Busy Moms: Blast Your Booty

Who has time to log long hours at the gym? ?Between everything else that needed to get done ten minutes ago, sneaking in some exercise

April 4, 2013 5 Comments

Five-Minute Workout for Busy Moms: Easy Cardio

Originally published on?ElizabethStreet.com. This week at?ElizabethStreet.com, I’m going to show you the best cardio workout guaranteed to burn fat in no time. We?ve?built muscle in

April 4, 2013 No Comments

To Eat or Not To Eat…Before Exercise?

To Eat or Not To Eat…Before Exercise – that is the question we hear often from people not only following Chris’ Carb Cycling program in

April 3, 2013 78 Comments

The Dessert Diet

Finally, a diet that allows you to eat any dessert you want, everyday, while still losing massive amounts of weight… April Fools! I’m sorry, but

April 1, 2013 6 Comments

Five-Minute Workout for Busy Moms: Easy Abs Workout

This week, on ElizabethStreet.com, I’m teaching you how to engage your core with the best ab workout ever. Check out these other quick and easy

March 28, 2013 3 Comments

Gluten-Free English Muffin Egg Pizzas

Just in time for Easter Sunday, this is the perfect Easter brunch recipe to help you use up all of those hard-boiled eggs (in something

March 27, 2013 9 Comments

The Latest Swing in the Fitness World?

What?s with the Kettlebell rage these days? It seems like everywhere we go there are kettlebell boot camps, Kettlebell DVDs, kettlebell workshops, Kettlebell Kids, etc.

March 25, 2013 14 Comments

Chris and Heidi Powell's Candy Free Easter Baskets

Easter Baskets Loaded with Fun, NOT Candy!

Easter is right around the corner! You know what that means?tummy aches for the entire family from WAY TOO MUCH candy. While we sure do

March 22, 2013 No Comments

ElizabethStreet.com: Easy At-Home Workout for Busy Moms – Blast Your Booty

Originally published on ElizabethStreet.com. Who has time to log long hours at the gym? (Not us.) Between everything else that needed to get done ten

March 21, 2013 1 Comment

Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Try this family dinner favorite straight from Chris’ new book, Choose More, Lose More for Life, on shelves May 7th! Caribbean Jerk Chicken INGREDIENTS 2

March 20, 2013 15 Comments

Taking a Leap!

We’ve been so lucky here in Los Angeles, California to have great weather as well as having our hotel close to so many must haves!

March 18, 2013 No Comments

HeidiPowell.net - Heidi's St Patty's Day Pot o Gold Round Up!

St. Patty’s Day Round Up

Happy St. Patty’s Day! To celebrate, and help you avoid those unnecessary pinches today, I’m sharing my favorite leprechaun green favorites. Behold, my Pot o’

March 17, 2013 No Comments

Leaving on a Jet Plane!

Leaving on a Jet Plane It’s time to say goodbye to AZ. Only for a week, thank goodness :). Chris and I (and the amazing

March 15, 2013 No Comments

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Mom!

Happy birthday to the most beautiful mom alive :-). From the time I was a little girl, you have been my inspiration in every way

March 12, 2013 2 Comments

Sexy Summer Shoulders

Shoulders are some of the most neglected muscles in the body. We spend so much time in the gym trying to tone our tummies with

March 11, 2013 5 Comments

Staycation is the New Vacation!

[slideshow_deploy id=’799′] Spring break is finally here and it?s time to take the perfect vacation! You?re going to love me when I tell you how

March 8, 2013 No Comments

Five-Minute Workout for Busy Moms: Sculpt Sexy Arms

Who has time to log long hours at the gym? (Not us.) But the notion of easy and quick five-minute workouts seems totally doable. Catch

March 7, 2013 1 Comment

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