Living a Life Fueled by Healthy Food and Fitness
All day at work I was dreaming about coming home to an apartment filled with the smell of tacos. Before leaving in the morning, I placed a pound of lean ground chicken breast meat in the slow cooker on low with a packet of reduced sodium taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. The chicken was…
Leaves and dressing… this was how I used to view salads and this was also the reason I’ve always preferred sandwiches, wraps, soups or other savory selections for my daily lunch. Not anymore! I finally realized the key to a salad I actually want to eat is incorporating lots of yummy veggies and toppings. My…
When it comes to food I am all about texture. I love the crunch of nuts in a bowl of oatmeal, the seedy sweetness of fresh raspberries in yogurt or the crisp coolness of a cucumber in my salad. After discovering the amazing thickness that comes along with any decent cup of Greek yogurt, I…
My carbless brownie (which I’ve dubbed my protein brownie) is my snack of choice when those 3 p.m. munchies hit. I use All the Whey protein powder (my favorite flavors are chocolate peanut butter cup and cup cake batter) to make the “brownie.” Now don’t go expecting Duncan Hines-quality brownies because the density and moisture…
I came home to an energetic dog (as always) that has mastered the sad puppy eyes. As I sifted through the mail (yay NetFlix came!), Sadie continually looked from me to her leash and back again. I knew a simple walk wasn’t going to cut it today, so I leashed her up for a trip to the…
Ooooh yes. All the Whey cake batter protein powder is my latest obsession and was a perfect addition to my morning oats. Please note my fun mug… I painted it myself when Ryan took me to All Fired Up, an adorable pottery painting place. I think oatmeal may be one of the most satisfying breakfasts…
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