Burrito Bowl
Taco Tuesday starting to feel a little DULL? Shake it up with this fun dinner in a bowl! You know how I love a dinner in a bowl!
Coconut Chia Pudding
Chia seeds are incredible! The naturally soak up liquid & create a gelatinous coating that makes this pudding have a tapioca feel. Super healthy & super delicious!
Choco Peanut Butter Yums
These are #getinmybelly GOOD & made from whole, nutritious ingredients! Each cup is only 3.5t’s (for those following the 21 Day Fix!)
Fitness FAQ: Am I lifting enough?
Here is the golden rule. You should be lifting enough so that the last repetition of your set feels like a struggle to perform (without losing proper technique). Pretty simple. Here’s the better question: how many reps should I be doing?
Fitness FAQ: How long should my workouts be?
Great question! And I have an answer…. It depends. I know, I say that a lot – but this is the thread you should be noticing. The answer so often does DEPEND on your goals, your methodology, your available time, your interests….
Raspberry Chia Jam
I love Jam but commercial or even traditional jam are both quite high in sugar. This simple raspberry “jam” is a lovely way to get the “feel” of jam for you or your kids without the added sugars!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cups
When I saw this recipe in the January issue of Impact I knew I needed to try it. Simple, whole ingredients and treat worthy? #winning They are delicious & gooey & well worth the prep time (about 45 minutes including freezing time).
Fitness FAQ: When should I stretch?
When you exercise your contracting muscles effectively shorten. In order to prevent tightness (aka return them to pre-exercise length) it’s important to complete a short stretch as part of your exercise plan. If you have imbalances due to excessive tightness in certain muscle groups, it becomes important to spend additional time stretching these areas to prevent injury & feel your best (ie. to achieve optimal length).
Fitness FAQ: When is the BEST time to workout?
I get asked this question a lot. And the answer is actually simple. Sure I could get into the complexities of how working out first thing fires your metabolism (and this is a benefit for some people). But if you’re not a morning person then it won’t be ideal for you. Because you won’t put your best effort in. Mornings also may not be ideal of if you have small kids who wake you in the night. Sleep is essential to getting results when it comes to fitness.
Feeling a little MEH about your workout?
It happens. And sometimes it’s just a case of needing to shake things up to get re-inspired with a new program, a new schedule or a shift in gears. But what if that feeling of MEH doesn’t subside? And you just can’t seem to get into your workouts? You’re feeling tired all the time. You seem to catch every bug flying around. Your muscles are always sore from your workouts (aka your recovery isn’t great). You’re struggling with more and more injuries, and you’re resting heart rate is elevated. If you’re experiencing all of these you may be overtrained.