Revive Your Forgotten Hopes & Dreams
Did you have a dream once? You know, hopes and aspirations. Something you really wanted to do. A goal. What happened to that dream? Did you accomplish it or did it end up in a lost in a corner of your mind collecting dust? We all have hopes and dreams of things we’d like to […]
Healthy Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies {recipe}
Peanut butter! YUM!! I don’t know why but it’s so tasty! Most people I know can’t get enough of the stuff! It’s definitely hard to limit how much you eat. I have to force myself to stop putting the spoon in for more. Turn peanut butter into a cookie and wham!! even more potent! However, […]
Life is Precious
Sometimes it feels like we are invinsible. Like nothing bad can happen to us. Of course we see sad things happening in the world around us, but it’s often easy to dismiss and convince ourselves that we are somehow protected from it. Sadly, life is precious. Life is fragile. Life can be taken away in […]
How to Make Homemade Almond Milk {recipe}
Do you drink almond milk? Have you ever thought about making your own? I didn’t even consider making my own until I saw a few posts on Facebook. And for a while I put it off because I thought it was too complicated. Good news: it’s SO EASY! And with just 1 cup almonds I […]
7 Ways to Combat Cravings
Cravings…we all get them, but you don’t need to always give in to them. Here are 7 ways to combat cravings so you can keep eating healthy. 1. Know your goal and be determined to reach it. Or, if you haven’t made a goal yet, set one. Keep it top of mind. 2. Find replacements […]
No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons {recipe}
I’m not one to love sweets… I’m more of a chip gal, but when my Mom sent me this recipe for No-Bake Cocoa Macaroons (thanks Mom!) I thought I’d try it out. Can I just say, YUM! And only 5 ingredients! And no bake!! It’s a perfect snack for busy parents to make for the kids […]
Amazing Homemade Low-Carb Red Pepper Wraps {recipe}
Oh. My. Goodness. Thanks to my friend Maria I am now aware of an amazing website called Protein Pow(d)er!! The site owner Anna Sward makes the most creative and delicious recipes using various types of protein powder. For example, a recent creation are these Cinnamon Sugar Protein Donuts. Can I just say WOW! I haven’t tried […]
5 Simple Ways to Get Out of a Gym Rut
gym rut [jim ruht] noun 1. boredom with your workout 2. a feeling of low (or zero) motivation to work out Have you ever been in a gym rut? You know, that feeling that creeps up on you little by little until “suddenly” you realize you don’t like working out or you have no motivation […]
I Love Lists…aka Getting to Know Me
I love lists. I find I get more stuff done when I write it down. I also love crossing things off when I’ve completed them. Are you the same? Do you write something down you’ve already done just so that you can cross it off? I may or may not be guilty of this ;) […]
Homemade Greek Salad Dressing {recipe}
I don’t know about you, but salad is a staple in my household. We have it more than a few times a week. Almost with every meal. Soon after I started eating clean I noticed just how much sugar was in store bought salad dressings. Gross! I discovered that it’s really easy to make my […]
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
You’re putting in a lot of effort at the gym, but are you paying attention to what you’re eating before and after your workouts? This is just as important as the workout itself! (If you aren’t exercising yet, here are 7 Tips for Integrating Exercise into Your Life) I hate hearing about people who lessen the […]
How (Female) Hormones Affect Your Weight
Ladies, this article is for you! Men, share this article with important women in your life…they will thank you. As you may know, I’m now working as a Personal Trainer (in Ottawa and online) and have many female clients who are in their 40s. I’ve been hearing a lot of similar comments, such as “I […]
“Use What You Have” Quinoa Bean Salad {recipe}
If you’re looking for a quick, 20 minute eat clean lunch or dinner idea, you’ve found it! The great thing about this dish is that it’s never the same thing twice. The idea is to use items you currently have, which might not always be the same. The basics of the salad are quinoa, beans, […]
Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Last week I wrote about the basics of HIIT — High Intensity Interval Training. As a recap, HIIT is an exercise strategy that alternates periods of short and intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods. I hinted that there were many benefits to doing high intensity interval training and I’m revealing them today! Burn More Fat High Intensity Interval Training […]
What is HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)?
Have you heard of HIIT (high-intensity interval training)? It’s been around for a while, but only has gotten popular and more mainstream in the past few years. HIIT, which is also known as High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training, is a form of cardio exercise. It’s basically an exercise strategy that alternates periods of short and intense anaerobic […]
