I’m not a calorie counter, and I never want to be. People who are able to keep track of their caloric intake fascinate me because I find it to be a pain in the arse, unless everything you eat is out of a package. My goal is to always eat somewhat healthy with some room…
Healthier Foods for a Super Bowl Party
When I think of the Super Bowl, I think of three things: Football Commercials FOOD Usually, I’m all… Aka, I’m not a big football fan, but I’m working on it. The commercials are usually what I’m most excited about. However, the event would not be the same without all the divine finger foods. Since I…
Detox Meal Plan: Week 3
Workouts Saturday: Played beach volleyball on the gorgeous day that it was. Sunday: 60 squats for day 2 of my squat challenge (because I’m a genius and totally forgot to do them on Saturday) and ran 5 miles at a 9:25 pace. It was one of the best runs I’ve been on in awhile. Early…
Creamy Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup
What do you get when you mix savory and sweet ingredients? A tasty masterpiece. Last week, while I was trying to figure out some way to use the sweet potato I had, I came across a recipe that intrigued me. It was 90% detox-approved, so I decided to alter it a little bit for a…
Detox Meal Plan: Week 2
Guess what we got yesterday… New running shoes!!! And they’re pretty and bright!!! I’m so pumped. We’ve been keeping an eye on Road Runner’s clearance shoes for awhile, and we finally both found a pair (2 for $100 = best deal ever). Mine, which are on the left, practically called my name, and I found…
Pretzel Crisps Giveaway! {Closed}
In Wednesday’s post, I mentioned how the people at Pretzel Crisps sent me an awesome snack pack of seven different pretzel varieties in a reusable tote bag with a drink koozie. If you’ve never had Pretzel Crisps before, this needs to change. They’re basically pretzels but in more of a chip or cracker form. They’re…
Detox Meal Plan: Week 1
One of my goals for 2014 is to eat cleaner, and I’m jumping right in by participating in this 21-day detox starting tomorrow. It’s not a crazy “deprive yourself” detox, but rather an “eat super clean and put only good into your body” detox. While I think I eat pretty well for the most part,…
10 Health-Inspired Gift Ideas for the Holidays + Treadmill Workout
Workouts Wednesday: Did a late night tabata workout (better late than never!) Thursday: Completed the following treadmill run for a total of 3.32mi (I think?) in 35 minutes Today: Probably my No Equipment Needed Core & Legs Circuit One-ish week until I fly home to Illinois to see my familia! Can’t wait! And I haven’t…
Healthy Gift Idea: DIY Sample Box
As of today, there are 19 days left until Christmas! If you’re like me, you still have to get most of your presents for people. When I was trying to think of a creative gift idea recently, I started remembering all the samples boxes I’ve tried in the past—from vitamins to food to makeup. It’s…
Guest Post: Introduction to Vitamin Supplements
Workouts Wednesday: Impromptu rest day. I chose to eat ice cream instead…I don’t want to talk about it. Thursday: Did the following 25-minute tabata workout: The only exercise not featured on GMHO yet is Donkey Kicks, which I was super excited about when I remembered them (I learned how to do them in a boxing…
Unusual Ways Athletes “Pamper” Themselves
**Make sure to enter my Feetures! running socks giveaway! Only 3 days left!** Today, I am sharing with you a unique perspective on the athletic lifestyle. It’s common knowledge that being fit is amazing for your health. The process of getting there, however, can be a bit unattractive and unpleasant. From the wear and tear…
Fight Like a Girl: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Happy Friday!! I mentioned early this week that I would be hosting a giveaway today, but I was just kidding. And by just kidding I mean I fully intended to start the giveaway today, but it is being postponed to next week. So that’s a my bad, and I apologize if you came here to…
Smoothies as Meal Replacements
Smoothies can be a great supplement to a healthy diet. Whether you drink them because they’re nutritious, convenient, or just straight-up delicious, there’s no doubt smoothies are the bee’s knees. A friend of mine approached me recently about wanting to replace meals with smoothies to help him lose weight, so I wanted to write a post…
Staying Healthy While Traveling + Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
As I’ve locked down healthier habits over the last couple years, I’ve noticed traveling can be a particularly tricky time for keeping up with workouts and making good food choices. After spending several months in California working a few different internships while crashing at my boyfriend’s place, I finally headed back to Illinois on Sunday….
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