Busy has been glamorized. We all want to be busy. We tell our friends about how busy we are. We complain about how busy we are. When someone asks “how’s it going?” we often respond with “oh you know… busy.” We have allowed the concept of BUSY to consume our lives. And I am just …
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Choco Oatmeal Energy Balls
Easter is fast approaching, which means treats galore. Rather than thinking about all the candy and chocolate you will have to avoid, flip your perspective and think about some things you can ADD into your snacks and meals that will help to stave off strong cravings for chocolatey bunny ears. These energy balls are the …
Train For Trying Times
How do you respond in the greatest times of stress? What character traits show through strongest when you feel the pressure? I am deeply thankful for the years of training I have spent running farther than I thought I could or wanted to, doing the last rep that I didn’t know I could do and …
Herb & Brussels Sprout Egg Scramble with Goat Cheese
Fun fact of the day… did you know that brussels sprout is spelled with an “s” at the end of “brussel”?! You did?! Ok, well I guess I was living in the dark then, because I just found this out in the last year, and my whole world was rocked. Who knew I had been …
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VIDEO: Little Things I’m Loving // This Is Nutty
What a whirlwind of a wonderful weekend! I woke up in Cali on Friday and am falling asleep in Minnesota on Sunday. My body is pretty thrown off by flying back home to a different time zone, along with the clocks bumping forward, but here I am savoring my last couple hours of being awake, …
Are You Overtraining?
In the fitness industry, we put a lot of emphasis on the concept of “more.” We spend time teaching clients about how to fit more workouts into their routine and how to increase the intensity of their workouts. For someone who has not regularly worked out for years, this approach of coaching “more” is often …
Tropical Green Protein Shake
Green protein shakes are quite possibly the most beautiful thing you can make in your blender. The green color from the spinach and avocado is next-level delightful! PLUS you are getting tons of nutrients packed into your glass. If you’ve never put spinach in your protein shake, it’s time. I promise that you won’t even …
We’re Done Detoxing!
I’m currently sitting in a coffee shop, sipping an almond milk mocha, because my 21-Day Sugar Detox is done!! I figured this deserved celebration with a sugary beverage, at my favorite coffee shop, and my oh my does it taste glorious. Every frothy sip from this perfectly crafted espresso concoction is bringing a smile to …
Slow Cooker Shredded Balsamic Chicken
I’ve recently been on a mad kick with shredded chicken made in the crockpot. It’s just so JUICY. It all started with the Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken and I don’t foresee this kick stopping any time soon. I’ve come to the conclusion that slow-cooker meat is the easiest and tastiest way to make sure I …
VIDEO: Little Things I’m Loving // Sugar-Free Snacks, Supps to Fight Flu Season & Healing Injuries
Happy Sunday, friends! Back again with more Little Things I’m Loving. This week features a couple more 21 Day Sugar Detox food favorites, a new supplement I’ve added to my routine to fight off flu season and something that has helped me heal from a classic Minnesota winter slip on the ice. Yeah, failed to …
Cocoa Collagen Protein Pancakes (Dairy and Gluten-Free, Paleo, 21DSD Approved)
I have been on a massive protein pancake kick while on this 21 Day Sugar Detox. Last week’s Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancake recipe did not include a green-tipped banana (which is approved on the program) and was rather made with a larger base of almond flour, but this girl is tryna get more carbs in her …
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Take a Moment to Relish Joy
One of my favorite things about weekend mornings is the extra time I have to slowly sip my coffee while taking little Maiya for a nice, long walk. My heart felt so full of joy this morning as I watched the every move of my furry friend, listened to a podcast and savored the balmy …
