Hey there #12in12, #fitblog, and #fitfluential friends. I’ve had this butternut squash just hanging out on my counter for longer than I care to admit. Last night before heading off to bed, I kept thinking I wonder if I can make a butternut squash smoothie for this challenge. So I took to Google —...
Hi there #fitblog and #fitfluential friends. I’ve been counting down a few of my favorite things leading up to my birthday (in 2 days!) Sadly, I’m not in a position to deliver in Oprah-esque fashion (where I give stuff away.) But I hope you’ve enjoyed a few of my favorites and either learned something...
In James’ episode of Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition, Chris makes a toast “cheers to the power of oatmeal” before clanking bowls and chowing down. I love oatmeal many different ways and am getting into creating savory oatmeal recipes as an alternative to my favorite honey or maple syrup or fruit topped oatmeal. Here’s...
Rachel from Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition loves Chicken and Dumplings. Her family was eating it the first time they were on camera. When Chris Powell takes Rachel to the Wellness Institute, she’s taken to the “Kitchen Clinic” and taught how to make a 350 calorie much lighter and healthier version of her beloved...
I’m a huge fan of fish and absolutely adore black beans. Tonight’s fish was the very awesome Tilapia. Why is Tilapia awesome? Why isn’t it awesome?! It is super low in calories, low in fat, has a good amount of the good for you Omega-6 heart healthy fat and 23 grams of protein per...
Green smoothies are an excellent way of getting in your daily requirement of fruits and vegetables. I prefer blended smoothies to juicing because smoothies preserve all of the good for you fiber where juicing completely strips it away. Fiber is a key component of any diet, especially when you’re trying to lose weight. The...
