Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: January 2, 2009
I appreciate eating healthy. I try to do it almost every meal. Sometimes, I want to have a taste of home. Sometimes I just want a good ol’ hamburger, not that turkey mess that people try to pull off as a hamburger. Well, this is the way I make a true 100% BEEF burger that taste great, but still keeps in the rules of power eating. Here are the ingredients:
100% Whole Wheat Buns
Sirloin G...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 22, 2008
If you believe you want to supplement your eating, visit a sports nutritionist to discuss your needs. This is simply my supplement plan I do and I am not prescribing this to anyone.
Power Eating to support fitness goals will provide the fuel you need to get to your desired destination. However I do use a few micronutrient (like minerals and vitamins) supplements to make sure I am getting the nutri...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 21, 2008
Breakfast can sometimes be a challenging meal to figure out what foods support your goals. I made this simple little omelet and it has all of the components of a power meal. Also, it taste very good! I scrambled my eggs, but your can make them more omelet style if you want. Here’s the ingredients:
A couple of sprays of canola oil
Eggs
Sliced tomatoes
Spinach leaves
Diced green onion
A li...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 13, 2008
This week has been extremely busy for me, which I am truly glad that people can relate to me and my story. I have been using this time to showcase some older things I have done in the past. Just because it’s old, doesn’t mean it still doesn’t apply!
Here is a video spot of Fox 13’s Good Morning Memphis here in Memphis Tennessee. Here, I am talking about a few ways food mar...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 10, 2008
Hey everyone. I was on Jason Morgan’s Ultimate Body Blueprint Radio Show back in April of 2008. We talked about our own weight issues and struggles. In addition, we talked about 10 nutrition rules for the body you desire. We end talking about me doing my internship at Juan Carlos Santana’s Institute of Human Performance. Don’t freak out. This is an old show and I have already don...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 9, 2008
Personal Trainer Who Once Weighed 300 Pounds Has Experience On His Side
The Commercial Appeal did a wonderful story on me yesterday. I really appreciate the angle they took. Memphis has been missing a personal trainer who truly understands the “other side of the fence.” So, feel free to read the article and if you dig it, leave a comment to let me know your thoughts. When I catch up with the ...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 8, 2008
I have been working with Dexter since 2008 and I feel like a changed woman. I have been overweight all my life. I tried every diet and exercise program in the book and nothing ever worked. FINALLY I found something that for the first time ever has made a real difference in my life! I’m dropping fat, gaining lean muscle and feel mentally and physically better than I have felt since I was a te...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 7, 2008
Best for Fitness?
I was recently taken aback by a client’s statement. While discussing the option of reopening a permanent location, she informed me that when people go into a fitness studio, they have a minimum expectation of exercise equipment. However, as fitness knowledge has advanced we have learned that stationary equipment is not only unnecessary but can be a hindrance.
In the 1970s, N...