Quick Meal: Tuna Egg Muffins {recipe}
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy meal? Especially one prepared in advance and already for you in the fridge! These Tuna Egg Muffins are a variation of my Broccoli Egg Muffins. Pop a few for breakfast or snack. They are perfect for bringing with you on the go or at work. Ingredients: • 4 […]
4 Simple Tips for Eating Healthy at a Restaurant
Staying on plan or making healthy choices at a restaurant doesn’t have to be tough or complicated. Most restaurants can accommodate any specific requests you have, but you can keep it simple with these 4 tips. Tip #1: When in doubt, go with meat and veggies. Generally speaking, the healthiest […]
How Many Reps and Sets Should I Do?
One of the more common questions I get as a Personal Trainer is “how many reps and sets should I do?” followed by “and with what weight?” It seems like a simple question, but in fact, there is no default/standard answer. It will be different for everyone because it’s based on goals and level of […]
Pumpkin Protein Pancakes {recipe}
It’s Pumpkin Time of year!! Now that it’s Autumn, pumpkin flavored food and drinks are everywhere. This morning I decided to try out creating a pumpkin protein pancake recipe… and it worked! It seems that pumpkin purée is a great substitute for applesauce. (Good to keep in mind for future baking) As with all my […]
The Number One Secret for Clearing Your To-Do List
How big is your To-Do List? If it’s anything like mine, it’s LOOOOONG…. and feels like it’s never ending. You feel overwhelmed with everything you have and want to accomplish, but it feels like there’s no time to get it all done. Know what? There’s isn’t enough time. Sorry. I hate breaking bad news, but […]
Baked Berry Protein Oatmeal {recipe}
Hands up if you often struggle with what to eat for breakfast. I know I do. Sure, I’ve got my go-to eggs and toast or a protein smoothie or regular oatmeal, but sometimes I want something different. Enter the Baked Berry Protein Oatmeal. It’s warm, healthy and easy to make with minimal ingredients. Here’s what […]
10 Sneaky, Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies
We all know we should eat more vegetables, but it’s often tough to eat enough of them. Here are 10 ways to eat more vegetables:1. Smoothie – eat a smoothie for breakfast or snack. Add a cup of spinach and some berries. You won’t taste the spinach, I promise.2. Chop in advance – spend 30-45 minutes […]
You’re Not Stuck! Choose Your Own Life Adventure
Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? If you don’t, they were a series of books where after a few of pages of reading, the reader faces two or three options, each of which leads to more options, and then to one of many endings. The reader plays an active role in the outcome of […]
How to Lose a Duathlon, But Win in Life
Life lessons come up in the funniest places! I recently participated in my first duathlon, which was a 2k run, 20k bike, 5k run. I wanted to try out the duathlon after having done 2 triathlons in previous years and not really loving the swim part. The duathlon was definitely a challenge, especially since it […]
Healthy Eating Kitchen Pantry Checklist
Do you ever find yourself thinking “it’s so hard to eat healthy” or “but I don’t have anything healthy to eat”? Personally, I find that if I don’t have readily available healthy food, then it’s too easy to grab something unhealthy. So where do we get this healthy food? Ideally, you make it at home! […]
Quick Breakfast Idea – Mayo-Free Egg Salad {recipe}
Do you love egg salad but aren’t keen on mayonnaise? Ya, me too! Egg salad is a great breakfast alternative to eggs and toast, especially in the summer months when it’s hot out and you want to eat something cold. Using just 3-4 ingredients you can quickly make a cold, power-packed breakfast that’s tasty and […]
Could You be Happy for 100 Days?
A few months ago I started seeing friends post on Facebook using the hashtag #100happydays. I was curious so when someone posted a link to 100happydays.com I checked it out. Basically it’s a challenge to post one photo a day of something that makes you happy. After seeing how simple it was, I signed up. […]
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life!
Change your mindset, change your life! That’s a very bold statement, but one I truly believe. Often when I’m coaching clients, I’m helping them change how they view themselves, their life (lifestyle), and typically food/diet/nutrition. Let’s Talk about Food A standard view of food is black or white, all or nothing, binge or deprivation. It doesn’t […]
Quick Dinner Idea – Chicken & Veggies Wrap {recipe}
Stuck on what to eat for dinner? Here’s something easy with only a few ingredients! What you need: Chicken Breast (fresh or thawed) Red pepper Onion Mushrooms (if you have them around) Avocado Salsa Wrap (I used a pita) Step 1: Chop veggies and pan fry (We’ve switched to cast iron, which is amazing!) Step […]
Top Date Night Ideas
I know, what do date night ideas have to do with health or fitness? Well, I’m a big believer in living a healthy life in all aspects, not just the physical. And that includes relationships. I recently posted a little easy craft project I made to help with creating fun date nights. I got a […]
