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…