Today’s post has been sponsored by GNC PUREDGE As of today, there are only 10 days left until Christmas! If you weren’t already aware, I’m slightly obsessed with this time of year because the festivities and family time that accompany it just make me happy. Another indicator that it’s the holiday season is these couple…
How to Not Gain 500 Pounds This Holiday Season
It has begun. The holiday season is upon us, and we all know what that means…Food, more food, and then probably a little bit more food. I’m all about cooking up an aromatic storm for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it’s possible I get carried away with all the delicious options in front of me at…
Roasted Asparagus
There are so many veggies out there that I love but NEVER get. Asparagus is one of them. Well they were on sale recently so I grabbed a bundle of them, and a few days later I decided to eat like 85% of them because why not. (The awkward effect is just as bad whether…
Fuel Your Hike with LÄRABAR + Giveaway {Closed}
The following post is sponsored by LÄRABAR. One of the ways I try to live a healthy life is to just keep it simple – with both food and fitness. I don’t want a bunch of fancy products that make all these claims when I know I can be healthier by just eating cleaner and…
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Review & Giveaway {Closed}
There are so many interesting health foods these days, and one of my new favorites is hemp seeds – more specifically, the shelled seed, aka heart. I wrote about some healthy food trends that intrigue me awhile ago, and I’m adding hemp seeds to the list. Hemp seeds are at the top of the hemp…
Skinnygirl Nutrition Bars Review & Giveaway {Closed}
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Skinnygirl. Skinnygirl Snack Swap Campaign Interesting fact: About a quarter of the average American’s daily caloric intake comes from snacking. If you’re like me, you need several snacks throughout the day to tide you over between meals. If you’re trying to be healthy, though,…
Deconstructed Granola Yogurt
Greek yogurt is one of my favorite protein-packed snacks. However, eating it everyday gets quite boring, which is what led me to discovering today’s recipe. I only buy 0%, fat-free Greek yogurt because all the flavored varieties seem to be packed with sugar. Plus, having plain yogurt makes it more versatile, allowing me to cook…
Quest Products Review + Protein Bar Giveaway! {Closed}
You guys… I think I’m becoming a protein bar junkie. Quest Nutrition sent me quite the variety pack of products recently, and I’m excited to finally share my experience with them all! First, I will start with… Quest Protein Bars I ate a protein bar for a mid-morning snack at work most days, and it…
Vega Sport Protein Bar Review
Good morning and happy Friday!!! I’m here to talk about food today – so rare for this blog, I know. I was selected through a Sweat Pink campaign to review a Vega Sport product – more specifically, the Vega Sport Protein Bar. Although protein and energy bars aren’t usually found in my kitchen, having these…
A Bunch of Protein-Packed Snack Ideas
When we first started P90X 2 1/2 months ago, I was determined to keep a clean diet that loosely followed each phase of the program. I usually eat pretty healthy meals, with some bad stuff here and there and everywhere, but something I’ve noticed that has really changed with my diet is snacking. Before, I…
Popchips Giveaway! {Closed}
I’ve got something real special for you guys today. Popchips – if you have not tasted the delicious, healthier chip alternative, then I declare it time to do so. I’m not usually a big fan of chips, which I’m actually very okay with, but I have a few exceptions – Popchips being one of them….
Damage Control After Horrible Holiday Eating + Interval Bike Workout
Good morning! I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July! We spent ours at a BBQ and saw some San Diego fireworks for the first time. (It was my third time here for the 4th, so I was determined to finally see some fireworks.) It was a gorgeous evening, and I’m now in recovery mode….
Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
So I’ve mentioned that I’ve been drinking protein shakes almost every morning since beginning P90X. I’ve shared my Mocha Protein Shake “recipe,” and now it’s time to share the one I’ve been obsessed with as of late. It’s one of my favorite combinations of ingredients in life: Peanut butter… Banana… Chocolate… You can never go…
Highlights from My Week in IL + End of P90X Phase 1
I have a lot to say, so get ready. Also, I’m on a plane right now so I’m not being restricted by time. Today’s post is dedicated to the good parts of this past week. It was an extremely stressful/busy time for me, but it’s all winding down now. So I can breathe one big…
10 Healthy Recipes Using Greek Yogurt
My all-time favorite way to make recipes healthier is to use Greek yogurt. There are so many uses for the ingredient, whether you eat it straight-up, use it in baked goods, or mix it into other dishes. I often use it in place of at least part of the following in recipes: Mayonnaise Sour Cream…
