Nov 28, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
It’s finally soup weather again! This has to be my favorite way to cook – dump a bunch of healthy ingredients in my crock-pot in the morning, and then come home to an amazingly nutritious and delicious soul-warming soup that I can also fridge or freeze and...
Nov 13, 2017 | Attitude, Nutrition
The days are getting shorter, and the often stressful holiday season is rapidly approaching. If you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, out-of-sorts, or just plain grumpy, try making some dietary tweaks to help improve your mood. Start the day with a solid...
Nov 6, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
Here’s the second recipe from a good friend of mine. She found it here, and then made a couple adjustments. I’m sharing her version of PF Chang’s Green Beans. It makes a wonderful side dish. As a quick, easy and cheap meal, I’d suggest pairing with some brown rice and...
Oct 30, 2017 | Exercise, Nutrition, Tips and Tricks
Do you give much thought to what you eat before and after your workouts? I understand that sometimes just getting to a class is enough of a challenge, let alone trying to time food before and after! But if you’re looking to get a more intense workout in, are trying to...
Oct 23, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
A friend recently shared two super-yummy recipes with me and I want to share them with you. The first is Moroccan Carrots, and can be made several different ways! There’s a raw version and 3 different cooked versions that are all vegan, and a cooked vegetarian...
Oct 9, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
I found a great recipe in the IDEA Fitness Journal, Volume 14, Issue 4. It was reprinted with permission from the second edition of The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz (Ten Speed Press). I’ve tweaked it a bit to make it significantly faster to prepare and to...
Sep 25, 2017 | Nutrition, Recipes
It’s not as quick as these recipes usually are, so for this one I made it over the weekend as a grab-and-go to have during the workweek. It’s great for any meal or snack, and it’s great cold, hot, or room temperature. Trader Joe’s make a great soy-rizo – that’s...
Sep 18, 2017 | Body Positive, Psychology, Tips and Tricks
My goal as your trainer is to help you live with less pain, be able to do daily activities with more energy, and be your healthiest self. Unfortunately, so much of today’s fitness business advertising seems to push people to feel negatively about their bodies so...
