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Mason Jar Salads Video: Quick & Easy

Mason Jar Salads Video: Quick & Easy

Mason Jar Salads — How I Prep For The Week Women always ask me about my mason jar salads, and it has been surprising to learn how many different (and good) mason jar salad questions they have! In this video, I show you step-by-step how I prep my week’s worth of mason jar salads. MyContinue Reading

Healthy Banana Pancakes: Best Breakfast for Dinner Ever!

Healthy Banana Pancakes: Best Breakfast for Dinner Ever!

I made some WONDERFUL and SIMPLE healthy banana pancakes for dinner tonight. The amazing thing is that it only called for two ingredients: a ripe banana and two eggs. Blogilates was raving about them so I decided to give them a try myself with a couple of tweaks. My recipe follows after this gorgeous picture alongContinue Reading

Continuing to Heed My Body’s Advice

Chris and I were going to do a 15K this morning. I had grand plans to test-drive a nutrition strategy for my next half in two-weeks.  We went out last night to celebrate my re-certification in ISSA and basically some other milestones. I've been feeling pretty good this week and think I can see myselfContinue Reading

Do You Ever Stop Journaling: Updated

Working out is NEVER a problem for me. I love it and will do it until the cows come home. Journaling my workouts is also easy. Every day I can’t wait to jot down my workout and see some progress in my BodyMinder. I just posted today on how I use mine on the PNPContinue Reading

Where Is the Dream Body Built?

Where Is the Dream Body Built?

To succeed you have to believe in something with such a passion that it becomes a reality. Anita Roddick   We all know exercise is important but your body is built in YOUR kitchen. It isn’t built at a restaurant. It’s not earned at a drive-thru. It’s not even able to be ordered on theContinue Reading

Food is NOT the Enemy

Food is NOT the Enemy

Have I said or done something to make all of you think that food is the devil, the enemy, or something to fear? I hope to God not because I happen to love it. I love all food… Good fruits and veggies Ezekial bread, oats, whole grain breads, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, rice of allContinue Reading

Sunday Food Prep

Sunday Food Prep

I am prepping away for the week and yummy is what I am using to describe my food! I just love eating healthy and I hope by sharing some of my ideas it will make it easy for you to mix in some great things for you and YOUR family. First up is breakfast. MyContinue Reading

Pre-Diabetes Soapbox

I have run across clients and readers who sort of misunderstand pre-diabetes and making a lifestyle to deal with it. There are plenty of articles out there that explain it in medical terms with a nice, neat package of how to be a different person tomorrow. Well, with the exception of ONE client I haveContinue Reading

Consistency IS the Secret Key to Weightloss

Consistency IS the Secret Key to Weightloss

In our workshop email this week I stressed the key work to your weightloss secret: consistency. Those who do the right things regularly = lose weight. Those who don’t do the right things FOR THEM = gain or maintain. What I mean by this is that if you have a proper plan, move, and practiceContinue Reading

Using Your Kitchen Gadgets

Using Your Kitchen Gadgets

Today we’re going to get two FABULOUS recipes for getting in shape. One is protein cake and the other is my own homemade figure friendly tuna salad. The gadgets you need for your healthy eating is so key to your success. The must haves in my kitchen are: Variety of measuring spoons and cups. IContinue Reading