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Whenever I fly, I try to pack a healthy snack – but sometimes that’s hard to do, especially on the return flight home. I always recommend options like fruit, nuts or other things that don’t have to be kept hot or cold. Last week I was at the Dallas Love Field airport and came across this […]
Looking for a cookie that you take to your holiday parties and events that won’t wreck your diet? Try Gingerbread! Every year one of my friends invites me to her holiday “cookie exchange” party. It’s always a blast, but I struggle with what to make! I ask myself “Would I let my clients eat this?” and […]
Tempeh, Arugula and Brussels Sprout Salad Tonight was my first night of Bombshell Bootcamp and Carrie and I thought it went great! But, I didn’t get home until after 8pm – but I knew ahead of time my dinner would be late. To avoid eating a huge meal after 8-9pm, I planned ahead and had […]
I love these little “Soy Crispettes” I found at Whole Foods. They look kinda like mini rice cakes but are soy-based and taste much better. They have plain, ranch, bbq and cheddar and all of them have 7-8g of protein in 1 serving! Also, they only have 120 calories and 3g of fat for about […]
I made this salad last week and loved it! I found the recipe in this month’s Fitness magazine. You can reduce your calories & fat by cutting out the bread w/herbed goat cheese or just do less of it! The recipe makes 4 large servings, so you can reduce it for smaller portions. Butter Lettuce […]
I have to admit…my diet hasn’t been the best this summer and I’m starting to panic cause it’s already mid-July! But, I know if I clean up my diet a little I can shed 5 lbs in no time. I workout pretty hard almost every day, so that will help me see results faster. […]
I’m a little behind on my recipe posts! So, I thought I’d share 2 this month that are perfect for the holiday weekend! Spicy Grilled Tempeh (recipe courtesy of Whole Foods) Serves 2 Tempeh’s firm texture makes it a perfect match for the grill. In this delightfully simple recipe, tangy lime juice and Mexican spices […]
Lately, these have been my go-to snacks between breakfast and lunch or lunch/dinner. All three have carbs and protein and are low in sugar. The Larabars have more sugar because they are made from real fruit…but that kind of sugar is ok! I buy the bars at Whole Foods and the almonds at Target. You […]
I buy frozen Mahi Mahi packs from Whole Foods almost every week because it’s one of my favorite things too cook. Mahi Mahi is a really light and easy fish to bake, grill, broil or even poach. My favorite way to use it is to make grilled fish tacos. When I don’t want to grill […]
Did you know that January & February are the best months for broccoli?I just picked up some fresh broccoli from Whole Foods this week and decided to use my Sleekstor Veggiesteam (silicone steamer) to cook it. All I did was place the steamer inside a pot with about 1-2 inches of water then, wash the […]
I get asked all the time about protein and snack bars. There are a lot out there that can actually cause more harm than good because they are loaded with fat, calories and sugar. If you are having a bar as a snack or one of your six mini-meals a day…you should keep it around […]
I get asked all the time about pre-made/prepped foods here in Houston. Everywhere you go there are stores and shops where you can pick up pre-packaged meals and snacks that are supposed to be “Fit” and made for people that want to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. For the most part, I think […]
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately with trips to LA and NYC, so that means lots of time on the plane. I usually fly Southwest, which I love, but I don’t always want to fill up on peanuts and 100 calorie packs for 3.5 hours to LA. Although, I do have to give […]
Hi guys! I just got back from my trip to NYC (for the marathon!) and thought I’d share a few things that I ate while I was there…. I had dinner the first night at Dirt Candy, a great vegetarian restaurant in Manhattan. For my appetizer, I had the Mushrooms that came with this amazing […]
Here is my post-workout snack today…. Zico Coconut Water + handful of Pecans (I ate a few before I took the pic!).
Here is my afternoon snack… 1 container Fage Greek Yogurt 0% + 1 TBSP Bear Naked Granola + 1 tsp Agave + 1 tsp flax seeds + 4 large blackberries
This is what I ate for breakfast today…. Kashi GoLean “Hearty” Oatmeal + about 1 TBSP Bear Naked Granola + 1 Tsp Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (My new favorite!!).