Author Archives: Chad Graue

About Chad Graue

Chad Graue is a 2-Star Diamond Independent Team Beachbody Coach, co-founder of fit50.com and Pharmacist. He is also passionate about, small business, social media, personal development, meal planning and preparation, enhancing food awareness, prevention of obesity-related chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease AND reducing medication underuse, misuse and overuse. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2001, and currently resides in Springfield, Illinois with his wife and two children.

Breakfast Blitz Day 4 – Egg Whites and Hummus

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Chad Graue

“Let’s give it up for chickpeas!! #lovehummus.”  @chadgraue, Twitter Yep. It’s amazing the responses you get from the most random Facebook status updates and tweets.  Sometime you put all this thought into a social media post and get crickets and … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Blitz Day 3 – Breakfast Egg Muffins

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Chad Graue

I’ll tell ya right now…these taste a hell of a lot better than this picture looks… This is what happens when your photographer has to work the morning shift and you’re trying to make school lunches at the same time … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Blitz Day 2 – Cornmeal Protein Pancakes

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Chad Graue

Day two of the Breakfast Blitz and it’s Valentine’s Day. Of course that means, I had to bring out the best, a favorite, for the Mrs….so pancakes it is. But…not just any ole pancake recipe will do when you’re trying … Continue reading →

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Tropical Strawberry Shakeology…Big deal?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Chad Graue

In a word…Yes!! Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is a really big deal. Here are a few reasons why: A new, proprietary 100% Vegan protein source. A mild, fruity, premium health shake that is easy to customize to your liking. What fresh … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Blitz Day 1 – Homemade Muesli and Turkey Bacon

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Chad Graue

I have a 7 year-old son and 9 year-old daughter, so when I hear the word “Muesli” I first think of The Wiggles.  Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Greg (…and later Sam) sang at least a few hits about food… Crunchy … Continue reading →

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Get HOT for the Holidays!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Chad Graue

Hello!! Someone is HOT for the holidays. Unfortunately, both you know and I know that this is a prime time of year for many Americans to choose to put on a few pounds. A few…as in like 10 pounds. They … Continue reading →

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Dinner plan – Week of November 13, 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Chad Graue

We decided to clown around on Friday night and made a late afternoon decision to hit the Ansar Shrine Circus and grab a pizza and salad. Yep, a night on the town!! … or at least an evening. You might … Continue reading →

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Dinner plan – week of November 6, 2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Chad Graue

The weekly dinner plan is back. While I have had a general idea of our plan for the week, or had scribbled it down on index cards or post it notes I have not in the looooongest time posted anything … Continue reading →

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THIS Whey… (not that way or that weigh)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Chad Graue

We are on a quest…we always will be. I believe a critical part of our successful health journey is the willingness to learn, to stay informed and to have an open mind as it relates to consuming new foods. One … Continue reading →

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Just put in on the Calendar!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Chad Graue

It’s fall. That means football, postseason baseball, harvest, mums, sweatshirts and fleeces, soup for dinner and open windows….just to name a few. It also means it’s not too hot and some mornings are just crisp and cool enough to enjoy; … Continue reading →

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