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Welcome to my Corner!

February 21, 2015February 21, 2015 sybilcooper

Do you feel like a caterpillar, moving slowly through life? Are you struggling emotionally and physically with an autoimmune diagnosis? Are you mourning the active lifestyle you used to lead or are you wishing to be healthier and fit? For those that struggle to maintain or achieve greater fitness levels due to autoimmune disease, Sybil Cooper Fitness promises to help...Read More

12 Common Triggers for Autoimmune Disease

February 20, 2015April 8, 2015 sybilcooper

This article, 12 Common Triggers for Autoimmune Disease, very succinctly discusses the impact that nutrition has on autoimmunity. I think the phrase “being on the autoimmune spectrum” describes autoimmunity very well. I think many more people are on the autoimmune spectrum than have full-blown autoimmune disease. I feel my best and look my best (no bloat) when I stay true...Read More

Online Motivation Groups!

February 13, 2014March 21, 2015 sybilcooper

Do you know what separates the less than 10% percent that finishes a Beachbody program from those that do? Accountability and support! Do you need to combat that sluggish feeling? Need to get in shape? Need some motivation and accountability? Well, I have the answer. Join my online motivation groups. Get daily accountability, get nutrition tips, weekly videos from your trainer with...Read More

How do you prep your meals?

May 16, 2016 sybilcooper

Happy Monday!!! I hope your day is going well! I’m recovering from a stomach bug or food poisoning. It wasn’t horrible but enough to make me feel poorly. I did spend some time this weekend meal prepping. I made my leek and cauliflower soup but I need to get my proteins together. I had never thought of it as having...Read More

Meet Ida Keeling, 100yr old runner!

April 27, 2016 sybilcooper

When I saw this video on the NY Times blog, I knew I just had to share it with you. Meet Ida Keeling. She is 100yrs young. She has raced all around the world, holding the Worlds Record for 60-meter dash for women ages 95 to 99. Get this! She didn’t start running until she was 67yrs old in order...Read More

How to Make Protein Bars

March 15, 2016 sybilcooper

Protein bars are easy to make and are great for on-the-go snacks. Commercial protein bars are often filled with fillers, soy, artificial flavors and sweeteners. Try this take on the protein bar formula from Team Beachbody Newsletter Recipe: Snack Bar-O-Matic Want to try your hand at making your own fruit and nut–based snack bar? In just a few minutes, you can...Read More

RECIPE – Kale & Broccoli Matchstick Salad

March 2, 2016 sybilcooper

Kale and broccoli are two powerhouse vegetables! EAT your greens, people! I needed a new Kale recipe to add to my menu. If you are following autoimmune protocol, omit the hazelnuts and cheese. Kale is loaded with fiber which aids in digestion. It is also high in iron, VitK, calcium and Vit K. Most of us deal with some level...Read More

How to Make Cafe Latte Shakeology

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 sybilcooper

I am so happy you clicked on this post because I could not WAIT to tell you about the new Cafe Latte Shakeology! I was honestly not expecting it to be so delicious! I like coffee but I only drink it when I’m sleepy and I need to drive as I’m very sensitive to caffeine disrupting my sleep patterns. Since you...Read More

Red Meat Causes Cancer – says WHO?

February 4, 2016 sybilcooper

Several of my friends have been asking about the new World Health Organization report that eating red meat increases your risk of cancer. Processed meat was rated a definite human carcinogen and red meat was rated a possible human carcinogen. If you want to read the original report, you can find it here. What does this really mean for our day to...Read More

Stop Sabotaging Your Workouts!

January 19, 2016 sybilcooper

I love this article, written by Beachbody’s Blog writer, Julie Stewart. I especially love mistake #2. I have often wondered why I see so many in gyms with that hunched posture. Lifting weights, when done properly, should IMPROVE your posture! “It doesn’t matter if you’ve been working out for a week or a decade—odds are you’re making a handful of...Read More

Are you setting goals in 2016?

January 5, 2016January 5, 2016 sybilcooper

Many of my friends having been asking me about my goals for the year and what I use to help me track and attain my goals. I found from talking with friends that most people never accomplish their lofty goals that they set Jan 1 of a new year. I started researching goal setting so that I would be able...Read More

Five Stories of Nutrition and Healing in Autoimmunity

October 26, 2015October 26, 2015 sybilcooper

Today, I listened to a Phoenix Helix podcast Episode 30. I love her Stories podcasts which are Episodes 1, 14 and 30. In each of these three episodes, Eileen interviews people with different autoimmunity diseases. Today several of the stories really hit home for me. In the first story, Tracey reversed Scleroderma, Polymyositis, and Raynaud’s with the Autoimmune Protocol diet...Read More

Should I use the Performance Line?

August 8, 2015 sybilcooper

If you’re doing a Beachbody program, you may be wondering how to incorporate Beachbody’s new Performance Line into your nutrition. Autumn Calabrese very nicely sums it up for us! In addition, Carl Daikeler, CEO of Beachbody, had this to say about the Performance Line in response to Autumn’s video. If I can just add: I’ve used these ON INTENSE WORKOUT...Read More

Do you really need phytonutrients in your diet?

July 8, 2015 sybilcooper

Ok, well I titled this post with a rhetorical question – OF COURSE you need phytonutrients in your diet! While nutrition research is unreliable because usually it is based on someone’s recall of what they ate over a period of time, I think the research is pretty clear that a plant-based diet has NUMEROUS health benefits. So what are phytonutrients...Read More

Do you need more energy?

June 21, 2015June 21, 2015 sybilcooper

Do you want more energy? No, NOT this kind!!! Often when people start a new fitness regime, they complain of fatigue. This causes them to stop their new fitness program before they reach the point of GAINING energy from being more fit. There are several things to keep in mind when starting a new fitness routine. You need to fuel...Read More

Do you love pineapple but hate cutting it?

May 6, 2015May 6, 2015 sybilcooper

My son loves fresh pineapple. I can take it or leave it (usually leave it) but being a mom, you sacrifice yourself for your kids. Well, sacrifice no more! I bought this pineapple slicer on a whim. My son was able to use it effortlessly. I was so impressed, I had to try it myself! And here is the finished product!...Read More

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