There's an interesting story of how this dish came to be! I came home from work (it happened to be Cinco de Mayo) and my husband asked what I was planning on for dinner. He doesn't usually ask that kind of thing, he's really not picky and trusts my judgement in the kitchen for … [Read more...]
I Have a Confession to Make
Confession: I suck. There, I said it and it's true. Here I've been running around preaching how to 'be healthy' and 'eat real food' and 'get all up in the CrossFit thing', and meanwhile I've been skipping workouts, eating Cheetos ( they were baked, but still) and complaining … [Read more...]
Plan Ahead – Meals and Workouts!
I'm always looking for ways to make my life easier, my day-to-day more efficient, and my general well being strong and healthy. But, I'm also one of those kinds of people that will easily talk myself in or out of things, depending on what my current instant gratification desires … [Read more...]
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Coming Along???
Just thought I'd throw out a reminder for those of us that feel the urge to get motivated each new year. Now that it's the end of February, are you still motivated??? … [Read more...]
What My Body Has Done
I've been thinking a lot lately about how I regard my body. Honestly, I don't regard it very highly...and I'm ashamed and sorry about that. I'm ashamed because I am so quick to put my body down, or feel badly about how I think my body looks, or gawk at its flaws. What I am not so … [Read more...]
Busy? Let’s Make Life Easier
I'm busy. I'm married, have a 15-month old son, a full-time job, I workout, I cook for my family every day, and my husband and I try to keep our social life alive. You're probably thinking to yourself "That's nothing, guess how busy I am!?!?". Good point...we're ALL busy (well, … [Read more...]
Cauliflower: Do it in the Oven!
Confession: cauliflower is my new favorite vegetable! Why? Well, beside the fact that it's tasty, cheap, and easy to find any time of the year, it's SUPER versatile! You can do a ton of different things with it and I happen to dig that. One of my favorite ways to prepare it is to … [Read more...]
Core Power FREE Giveaway and Review
Ever heard of Core Power??? If not, I'm gonna tell you about it! Core Power is a post workout recovery protein drink that happens to be the official protein drink of the 2014 Olympics! If that's not enough to tell you that it's good stuff, then I don't know what is! It's made … [Read more...]
On Cardio vs. Lifting, Diet, and Supplements
I think we all have a relatively good idea of what the basics are when it comes to getting into and staying in shape, but there are also a lot of details that I just don't understand. Obviously, each one of us is different; we have different goals, strengths, weaknesses, etc. so … [Read more...]
Body Image: Get the Hell Off My Back!
I am a woman; therefore, fixating on my body image is an inherent part of my existence. Okay, okay, I realize I'm being gender prejudicial with that statement, but just roll with it for now. I honestly can't remember a time when I felt truly happy with my body. And when I say … [Read more...]