Starting Shakeology? Here are seven tips to get you going. When I first heard of Shakeology I was such a skeptic. Bah humbug, I’d say, who needs that anyway. But then a funny thing happened…I started back up on the roller coaster of stopping and starting my workouts. I’d get 10-11 days in and BAM! …
Breakfast isn’t always pretty at my house. With two teens leaving before the sun is really awake and an almost 10 year-old who has first and then second breakfast before she heads off to school, quick, easy, breakfast protein bars are a necessity.
Gah! Somehow it’s already mid-October and Halloween will be here in less than two weeks. Two weeks! As you might be able to tell, I am in no way ready. We did manage to pull together pieces for my daughter’s Halloween costume over the weekend, but there’s still a lot to do. While I am …
I love pumpkin everything in the Fall. It’s homey and comforting and just tastes so darn good. That’s why this Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe is one of my all time favorites.
I have a secret love affair with pumpkins. No, not artificial pumpkin flavoring in expensive lattes and sweets (although, I wouldn’t say no…), but the fresh, pumpkin-y goodness from the garden grown squash. I’m like a little kid anxiously awaiting the Great Pumpkin as the weather turns cooler and pumpkin season arrives. From pumpkin seeds …
“Don’t put spinach in my shake…or almond milk,” the youngest hollered from the other room as I was whipping her up a shake. Now, I don’t know about your kids, but my youngest is going through the “Will only eat beige carbs and chicken shaped like a dinosaur” phase, so getting fruits and veggies into …
Meal prep is so important to staying on track with your health and fitness goals, but I’ll admit that I’m not really a fan of standing in the kitchen and meal prepping for hours on end. I’m also not much of a fan of cooking when I don’t have to – but I’m really trying …
I admit it, I’m a peanut butter and banana fan all the way. Thank goodness no one in my family has a nut allergy, because I would have to start making my smoothies in the detached garage. Although a smoothie lounge with comfy chairs and an electric fireplace that’s all my own isn’t such a …
When the weather starts to get chilly, the stock pot comes out of the cupboard and soup can be found simmering on the stove at least twice a week. There’s just something comforting about a warm soup on a cold night! If you’re looking for a new soup recipe to add to your collection this …
Welcome to the most delicious snack ever! Seriously, pumpkin seeds and I go together like peanut butter and chocolate. In fact, I’ve been known to buy a couple of pumpkins after Halloween (hey, they’re cheaper!) and use them just for roasted pumpkin seeds. So, how do you make this amazingly delectable and healthy snack? It’s …
Hello, Fall! Oh, how I’ve missed you! That’s right, friends, Autumn is in full swing and that can only mean one thing – a trip to the apple orchard. A very expensive trip to the apple orchard. You see, we don’t just come home with a bag of apples or even a little bucket of …
These 21 Day Fix recipe ideas are delicious and nutritious! I know it sounds corny, but the 21 Day Fix changed the way I eat and think about food. It’s also had a huge influence on the way my family relates to meals, as well. I think of it as a stepping stone for better …
Healthy vegetable dip doesn’t have to be a challenge! For those who don’t like hummus and are trying to stay far, far away from traditional fatty ranch dressing, finding a pre-made healthy vegetable dip can be a challenge. Thankfully, this quick and easy healthy veggie dip recipe works great and tastes delicious! With just a …
Although my heart was first stolen by Chocolate Shakeology, I have to admit that some days, I just want something different. On those days, it’s just me and Vanilla Shakeology hanging out together after a workout. We’re like BFFs after spending time with the 21 Day Fix (or PiYo, Brazilian Butt Lift, Hammer & Chisel, …
These chocolate Shakeology recipes are some of the most delicious shake recipes around! Chocolate is, by far, my favorite Shakeology flavor. I love it. It’s my shake BFF and on those rare days when I miss it, I really, really miss it. Although I’m a creature of habit and have my go-to shake recipe, it’s …