Pumps Fitness

How would you like to get rid of your bathroom scale? To never again subject yourself to the angst and humiliation of stepping on and waiting for the number-that-will-determine-your-self-esteem to light up the screen. Sounds awesome, right?! It’s...

There are two phenomenal things about this recipe... It cooks in a slow cooker! It’s brisket! Adding veggies into the slow cooker, to cook right alongside the main meat dish, is one of my techniques for getting a completed dinner on the table in 10...

Weight loss is often a frustrating pursuit, eluding even those who eat healthy and exercise. So what gives? Why won’t the scale budge even as you put out tremendous effort? Read on for the 7 reasons that most fitness and health food lovers don’t...

It takes a lot to get most people excited about a salad. Run of the mill salads don’t even stand a chance. Until now. I can’t believe how flavorful this Chopped Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing is! Maybe it’s the bite-sized nature of a...

These aren’t just any old muffins! I’ve done a few things to bump up the nutritional value to set them apart from other muffin recipes. Here’s what makes these muffins better for your health and for your waistline: I used cooked quinoa! This...

The Northwest Indiana Soccer League (NWISL) championship tournament was this weekend, and our U14 Girls Valpo Ravens from the Valparaiso Soccer Club were victorious! Our season started wondering if we were even going to have enough players to field a...

Meal prep made easy It’s no secret that the most dedicated fitness enthusiasts partake in the world of meal prepping, and many confess that this is the secret weapon behind their jaw-dropping body transformations. Meal prep is without a doubt one...

Oh My Goodness! These dark chocolate coconut cups are the perfect recipe for your new sweet tooth obsession! It’s super easy to make and tastes like candy without the guilt. Keep you freezer loaded with these tasty treats! Enjoy! Courtesy of...

You wake up each morning with every intention of eating "good" today. You'll skip the drive thru line on your way to work. You'll refuse to get fast food with co-workers at lunch. You'll boycott the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you won't...

“I look healthier, leaner and sculpted. I am happier.” These words are in my “Personal Decree” that I wrote 5 months ago when I started at Pumps. Ian gave me homework that required me to outline my personal goals and write a short decree that...