I've heard it all before: "Oh, they're young, let them eat their junk food." "Their metabolism will keep them skinny." "Let kids be kids." These are just a few of the many excuses I've heard when it comes to parents discussing their child's eating habits. But the truth is, as humans we develop habits early … Continue reading Your Kids Follow Your Example: Make It Count
The Dynamic Duo: Broccoli and Cheese Pasta Serves 3 - 630 Calories Per Serving - 17g fat/102g carbs/22g protein Ingredients 2 Broccoli Crowns 1/2 Cup Almonds 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast 1 Tsp Oregano 1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 1 Lemon 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Box Brown Rice Pasta … Continue reading The Dynamic Duo: Broccoli and Cheese Pasta
It's 2018. I shouldn't have to write a blog post about women and weightlifting. But surprisingly/annoyingly I do. For decades our society has perpetuated two beliefs that drive me absolutely nuts. The first is that lifting weights heavier than ten pounds is going to make someone gain massive amounts of muscle no matter who they … Continue reading I Shouldn’t Have To Say This: Ladies Lift Weights
Lazy Sunday Cinnamon Roll Coffee Serves 2 - 120 Calories Per Serving - 5g fat/12g carbs/3g protein Ingredients 1 Frozen Banana 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Cup Coffee 1 T Unsweetened Sunflower Butter 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 3 T Monk Fruit Maple Syrup 10 Ice Cubes Instructions Place all … Continue reading Lazy Sunday Cinnamon Roll Coffee
Many people think that because I eat a healthy diet and am a personal trainer, that I don't like to eat things like pizza, nachos, and sushi rolls. But that couldn't be any further from the truth. Sometimes I think that being a foodie is one of the reasons I pursued personal training. Because I … Continue reading Everyone’s Favorite: Cheat Meals
Super Sweet (Potato) Brownies Serves 6 - 280 Calories Per Serving - 18g fat/27g carbs/9g protein Ingredients Olive Oil Spray 1 Sweet Potato 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Sunflower Butter 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1/4 Cup Almond Flour 2 T Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/2 Cup Xylitol 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 Tsp Baking Soda 1/4 … Continue reading Super Sweet (Potato) Brownies
Walking into a store like Complete Nutrition or GNC can be totally overwhelming. There are stacks on stacks of protein powders, vitamins, pre-workout, and pills that promote weight-loss. It may be tempting to splurge on these products in the hope that the right concoction will be exactly what you need to get your perfect body. … Continue reading Supplements: Useful or a Waste of Money?
Obviously, nutrition plays a huge role in our physical makeup and overall health. But water and hydration play an equally important one. Unfortunately, the majority of the population walk around severely dehydrated throughout the day without knowing it. Dehydration can cause you to feel fatigued and lethargic. It can disrupt your ability to focus, and it … Continue reading Water, Water Everywhere: All the Drops to Drink
Zucchini Garden of Roses Ravioli Serves 3 - 370 Calories Per Serving - 23g fat/29g carbs/13g protein Ingredients 1 Can Tomato Sauce 2 Zucchinis 2 Cups Spinach 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 8oz Almond Ricotta Cheese 1 Tsp Basil 1 Tsp Oregano 1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Vegan Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 Cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese … Continue reading Zucchini Garden of Roses Ravioli
It seems like every day more and more people are moving towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle for health or environmental reasons. In fact, while watching the news the other day, they said that in 2012, people who listed themselves on dating sites as being vegan, were much less likely to be contacted. Whereas, in … Continue reading Why You Should Be A Semi-Veggie or Flexitarian
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