Happy Friday, fit friends! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to blast some serious calories and strengthen your full body and cardiovascular system! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this Full Body Bench Circuit workout!
Fuel for the Soul
Free Fitness Friday: Full-body Bodyweight Stair Workout
Fitness, Workout1 CommentFree Fitness Friday: 16 Minute HIIT Upper Body Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, fit friends! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to blast some serious calories and strengthen your Upper Body, Core, and Cardiovascular System! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this 16 Minute Upper Body HIIT Workout!
Free Fitness Friday: Upper Body & Core Kettle Bell Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, fit friends! And Happy First Friday of 2017! Here is another FUN and FAST workout for you to blast some serious calories and strengthen your upper body and core! The best part is that you don't need tons of fancy equipment or time to fit in a great workout with this Kettle Bell workout!
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Post-Exercise Nutrition
CommentAs a Registered Dietitian and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, I am often asked several questions regarding nutrition before, during, and after exercise. Today, I am going to talk about what and when to eat after exercise. This meal is known as the “post” meal and serves to replenish your energy stores and help rebuild muscle tissue that was broken down during exercise.
Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Pre-Exercise Nutrition
2 CommentsAs a Registered Dietitian and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, I am often asked several questions regarding nutrition before, during, and after exercise. To make nutrition for performance less confusing, I have come up with some quick tips for proper nutrient timing and my top meals and snacks to eat to fuel you for your next long run, training session or competition.
Recipe Feature: Roasted Golden Beet and Fig Salad
Recipe3 CommentsIt's Sunday!! Which most likely means it's meal prep day and boy, oh boy, do I have a special salad recipe to share with you!! The best part is that you can prepare the majority of this salad ahead of time during your weekly meal prep and make your lunch or dinner for tomorrow in under 5 minutes! And to top it off, this Roasted Golden Beet and Fig Salad may just be the most beautiful (and delicious) salad you will ever eat!
Free Fitness Friday: Lower-body Sandbag Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentRecipe Feature: Roasted Beet Hummus (Gluten-free, Bean Free, & Vegan)
RecipeCommentLooking for a quick, healthy appetizer or side dish to whip up during meal prep for the week? Try my recipe for Roasted Beet Hummus that is the perfect shade of pink and packed with antioxidants and healthy fats. You may have seen this pink hummus around lately as it was the star of the show in my Nutrition Workshop on how to Build a Better Balanced Lunch Box and now I'm sharing the recipe with everyone else who couldn't attend!
Free Fitness Friday: Full-body Resistance Band Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentFree Fitness Friday: Upper-body Ez Bar Workout
Workout, FitnessCommentHappy Friday, friends!! Last week, I shared a killer lower-body workout using Ez bars and this week it's time for some upper-body burn! That's right, I'm back with another killer Ez bar workout that you can perform anytime, anywhere!! I love a quick, yet effective upper-body workout and I am fairly certain that you will love this week's Free Fitness Friday workout!
Meal Made in Minutes: Lightened-up Italian Chicken & Mozzarella Dish
RecipeCommentLooking for a Traditional Italian Dish that is full of flavor, yet lacking unnecessary calories and fat and can be made and on the table in under 10 minutes? Then look no further than this week's Meal Made in Minutes that also doubles as a Meal Makeover with a few minor tweaks to boost the nutrient factor while reducing the calories and fat found in most traditional Italian dishes. Trust me, you won't regret the makeover!
Free Fitness Friday: Lower-body Ez Bar Workout
WorkoutCommentFree Fitness Friday: Full-body Hotel Gym Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, fit friends!! As many of you may know, I am on the road (again) and will be traveling for a total of two weeks! I am often asked how I fit in exercise when on vacation and today I am going to share with you an awesome full-body circuit workout that you can perform anytime in nearly any hotel gym or local park! All you need is 15-30 minutes and some motivation!
Meal Makeover: Zucchini Pancakes with Creamy Dill Sauce
Recipe1 CommentLooking for a savory dinner that's actually healthy and delicious? Then look no further than this meal makeover of a classic Ukrainian dish! With a little tweaking of ingredients, these Zucchini Pancakes with Creamy Dill Sauce will knock your socks off with their crispy and creamy texture and please even the pickiest of taste buds! Don't believe me? Give it a try and see for yourself!
Free Fitness Friday: Full-body Kettle Bell Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentFree Fitness Friday: Full-body Straight Bar Circuit Workout
Fitness, WorkoutCommentHappy Friday, Fit Friends! Another week has come and gone and it's another weekend that I will be out of town! But before I leave, I wanted to share another killer Full-body Workout that is low-maintenance (when it comes to space and equipment), but high-intensity and you can perform anytime and anywhere!
Recipe Feature: Red, White, and Blue Berry & Brie Flag Appetizer
RecipeCommentLooking for a last-minute, healthy appetizer for your 4th of July Party!? Make this super easy, delicious, and berry healthy Red, White, and Blue Berry & Brie Flag Appetizer that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! The best part is you will be happy knowing that you are serving your loved ones nutritious whole foods! Now that's something to celebrate!
Meal Makeover: Fresh Caprese Pizza with Smoked Salmon (Gluten-Free)
RecipeCommentCraving PIZZA, but don't want the high-calorie, high-saturated fat, and belly bloat that usually comes with typical restaurant-style or frozen pizza? Well have no fear! I am hear to tell you that homemade pizza with fresh, wholesome ingredients can fit into ANY balanced diet! Let me introduce you to this week's Meal Makeover recipe - Fresh Caprese Pizza with Smoked Salmon!
Recipe Feature: Zoodles with Creamy Guacamole Sauce (Gluten-Free)
RecipeCommentHappy Sunday! Looking for a quick and healthy dinner for meal prep next week? Try my lighter version of Spaghetti with Alfredo Sauce, without the excess calories, saturated fat, and guilt! Introducing my Creamy Guacamole Sauce that is super simple to make and beyond delicious! Plus, it's packed with heart-healthy fats and fiber (thanks to the avocado)!