Did you know that “The Happiest Place on Earth” can actually be one of the Fittest places on Earth? Walt Disney World and their resorts actually offer many options for healthy families who want to stay fit and healthy while on vacation. If you make some healthy dining choices and combine that with all the walking […]
Happy 2017! I’m so behind on blog posts and have so much to share with you guys…including a lot of fit travel posts that will be coming soon! Until then, I thought I’d share this amazing recipe that I found on Instagram via @EhVegan. I saw the beautiful pic and decided to track down the […]
Usually for Thanksgiving, most of us like to make traditional family recipes – but those usually end up being not so healthy and are considered “comfort foods” – aka fatty. There is nothing wrong with having these in moderation (yes that’s me above making stuffing a few years ago…before I left for the Turkey Trot!) […]
If you haven’t gotten on the kale bandwagon yet – you may want to give this kale smoothie a try. Adding kale to your smoothies, juices and shakes is a great way to get all the benefits of eating kale without the bitter taste and rough texture. I use my NutriBullet blender – but you […]
Now that Fall is here – everyone (including me) is crazy once again for Pumpkin Spice! It’s everywhere! But, not all of these treats and snacks with pumpkin flavor are healthy for you. One of the most popular is Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Latte and it has a ton of sugar (49 grams!!!) and fake ingredients. […]
I’ve been trying to eat more vegan and raw foods lately and came up with this recipe after searching for some vegan desserts online. It’s super easy to make and if you don’t like cashews, you can replace them with raw almonds. To make a chocolate version you can add some cacao or coco powder! […]
I’m a Texas girl and in Texas – you can’t have a bbq without potato salad. But, we all know how bad potato salad is for you – it’s loaded in fat and calories! I adapted this recipe from a similar one I found on Bodybuilding.com. I used sweet potatoes vs. white/russet potatoes because they […]
This is a really simple recipe that I make often during the week for dinner and serve with a side spinach or kale salad. I make a vegetarian version with Lightlife Smart Grounds (Mexican Style) but you could swap it out for low-fat ground beef, ground turkey or even diced grilled chicken. I prefer the […]
I made these over the holidays and they turned out great! You could swap out the peppermint candy for other candy (try lemon drops, peanut brittle, etc) that can be made into a powder form (or try cocoa or even coffee). Makes approximately 30 cookies (they are small) Prep time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 90 […]
This recipe comes from my friend and bootcamp partner Carrie B.! It’s perfect for Fall and is great for any meal…not just breakfast! Protein Pumpkin Pancakes If you love PUMPKIN or PANCAKES this recipe is for YOU! After a long weekend out of town and not preparing my meals for the week I decided a quick meal was […]
This is a great salad you can make that will last for days. Just hold off on adding the avocado until you are ready to serve it – because that is the only part that will go bad. Why kale and why is this stuff so popular? Well, Kale is one of the most vitamin […]
Happy Fourth of July! Below is a sample workout that will be perfect for you to try this holiday weekend! As a bonus, if you share this picture and workout with your friends – you will get entered into a drawing to win some cute Oakley Women Capris and a package of Svelte protein shakes! […]
I hope you are all having a great Memorial Day weekend! Even if your weekend started off not so healthy – you can still make up for it now. Grilling tonight? Try lowfat proteins such as fish, chicken and veggies or try some of these other suggestions. I bought pre-packaged veggies from Whole Foods to […]
I always have to remind my clients – carbs are not always the enemy! Carbs are fuel for your body (more so than protein) and you need them to power through your workouts. However, you still want to limit your carbs to 1 small serving 2-3 times a day with meals and try to chose […]
Green Smoothie Recipe Swap out your green beer (or at least a few) this weekend for a green smoothie! This recipe is simple and tasty. You can experiment with the veggies and try kale, spinach, arugula or other greens. It’s loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and will give you an energy boost! […]
Just because it’s FAT Tuesday doesn’t mean you have to get Fat! You can still celebrate Mardi Gras without packing on the lb’s! Tips: Stay away from etouffee – it’s loaded with cream. Jambalaya is a better option but still pretty high- calorie and has a lot of sodium. For drinks…stick with wine, beer, a […]
This year I decided to come up with a healthy twist on a party favorite: Fried Mozzarella Sticks. I love Babybel light cheeses (they only have 50 calories and 3g fat each!) and thought they would be great on a stick! You can make a bunch of these and bring to your superbowl […]
I recently read about this great recipe from Pippa Middleton in US Weekly and thought it would be great to share since it’s a semi-healthy holiday treat! Plus, Pippa is in great shape (look at those guns!) and is an avid runner and triathlete – so I don’t doubt that she watches what she eats. […]
I am still a little scared to make seafood at home because I can never seem to cook it correctly! However, I’ve finally mastered how to cook sea scallops, so I thought I’d share my favorite recipe! I love scallops because they cook very quickly and you don’t have to do a lot to prepare. […]
Farm Fresh Butter Lettuce Tacos w/ Portobello and Pecans I keep forgetting to post this recipe! I had it last fall when visiting Travaasa and it’s still one of my favorite go-to vegan dishes that will please everyone. Chef Benjamin Baker created this dish in one of the culinary demonstrations I attended. We all got to […]