Chicken Fajitas {Recipe}
The other night my husband and I were stuck on what to eat. I’m sure you know the feeling! You’ve got some food in the fridge, but nothing really prepared… and no leftovers (I LOVE leftovers!) I knew I had some chicken breast in the freezer and some peppers and onions, so I decided to […]
What is Eating Clean?
You may have heard of clean eating and wondered “what the heck is it?” I was first introduced to clean eating last November when I joined my friend back stage during her first figure competition. Since we had a lot of time to kill we got to chatting about all sorts of stuff, including the […]
Homemade Protein Bars {Recipe}
I’m totally one of those people who always has food on them. I generally eat every two hours (small meals), so if I know I’m going to be away from home/food for a while I bring a snack with me. I don’t want to be caught hungry and tempted to buy junk food. Protein bars […]
Eat Clean Barbeque Sauce {recipe}
Have you ever thought to check the ingredients list of your bbq sauce? Before I started eating clean, the thought never crossed my mind. Then, I looked. Guess what the first ingredient was? SUGAR! Chances are, that’s the first ingredient in your barbeque sauce too. Let’s look at the ingredients for Diana Sauce Original: INGREDIENTS […]
7 Tips for Integrating Exercise into Your Life
We all lead busy lives and sometimes it feels like there’s no time for exercise. In a previous post I discussed how it’s important to do all three aspects of physical activity: cardio, strength, and flexibility. I also mentioned that exercise should be done almost daily (days off are necessary). If you aren’t currently exercising, […]
Physical Activity 101: What Kind, How Often and Why?
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve heard about the importance of daily physical activity. In general, it’s recommended to perform 30-60 minutes of physical activity a day in order to stay healthy or to improve your health. Of course, this is easier said than done… I’ll focus on tips for building exercise into […]
Eat Clean Chicken Muffins {recipe}
A while ago I discovered my go-to meal item – Eat Clean Chicken Muffins. I make two batches of these every week. They are excellent for lunch, dinner, or even as a quick snack. There are so many things to love about these chicken muffins: – They are easy to make (takes maybe 15 min […]
Cooking Methods Cheat Sheet
Pan fry, sauté, sweat… Do you know the difference? If you do, good on ya! If not, then you’re like me, and will find the cheat sheet below super useful! I often find myself wondering how exactly I’m supposed to cook something. There are so many different ways to cook food that require different temperatures, […]
Eat Clean Nuts and Seeds Granola
I was never really that fond of granola…not that I didn’t like it, I just never ate it. Until I started making my own eat clean version! Now I make a batch about once every two weeks. I’ve discovered the most amazing ways to eat it! Option 1: Make a protein shake (I use unsweetened […]
10 Ideas for Natural Ways to Flavor Water
Today is the 9th day of the Aquatober Challenge — where a bunch of us have decided to only drink water for the month of October. (by the way, it’s not too late to join in!) Some people following me on Facebook have asked about ideas for making water more “exciting”. Personally, I like water […]
How to Eat During the Holidays
Holiday time can be stressful for people who are on a “diet” or who eat healthy/clean throughout the year. There can be a lot of pressure to pig out and indulge. Personally, I think how you want to handle the holidays is an individual decision and can depend on a number of factors. There isn’t […]
5-Minute Homemade Spicy Salsa {recipe}
Ever since I started eating clean I’ve been making my own condiments (ketchup, bbq sauce, and salsa). They are quick to make and much healthier than the sugary store-bought versions. For my salsa I’d been using a spice/herb mixture that was given to me, but recently ran out of it. So, I decided to whip […]
31 Day Challenge: “Aquatober”
There’s something refreshing about the beginning of a month. It’s like we can hit the re-start button on our lives. If you’re like me, I sometimes have grand plans of getting things accomplished… projects around the house, new recipes to try, keeping the house tidy (always a challenge!) … but as the month goes on […]
Why I Work Out with a Personal Trainer
Even though I’m a Group Ex instructor and a MYBootcamp coach, I have my own personal trainer who I workout with twice a week. Originally I started with Brendan Smith to train for the figure competition I was in June 2012. However, it quickly became apparent that having a personal trainer was also beneficial even […]
Broccoli Egg Muffins {recipe}
I don’t know about you, but I have really gotten into preparing food in advance. Like most people, I lead a very busy life and love being able to just reheat something (or eat it cold) rather than having to spend time cooking it. Although breakfast food is generally easy to make, having these broccoli […]
