• 20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    People Magazine Half Their Size X6 Wow! Every time I get an opportunity to be featured in People Magazine’s “Half Their Size” issues I’m astonished. I’m overwhelmed that my story is STILL relevant and timely and I’m also amazed that I always seem well prepared. What it’s taught me is that…

  • Salmon & Green-age

    Salmon & Green-age

    Easily, Salmon and Kale is my most favorite healthy meal. Served with sliced tomato for acid and color it’s the perfect meal for Sunday night or after a rigorous workout. Not only is it deliciously inspired but its ridiculously easy to prepare. Salmon is a fatty fish but has no carbs and…

  • The Red Wedding (juice)

    The Red Wedding (juice)

      The “Red Wedding” juice is named for the dominant  BEETS! Despite all the fruits and veggies the beet root overpowers all. … and my kitchen looks like a the Westrosi King of the North was murdered. (GoT reference) This juice is slightly sweet and slightly spicy. But FULL of fiber…

  • Superfood: Savory Cilantro (or coriander)

    Superfood: Savory Cilantro (or coriander)

    I’m all the rage about SuperFood Cilantro these days! Whether it’s asking for extra on my chipotle burrito or adding it to my home prepared creatively colorful salads, i’m starting to crave the unique but familiar hidden flavor it adds. When the Mediterranean herb cilantro is added to other fresh…

  • Review: Vivofit Activity Tracker (JOIN THE MOVEMENT)

    Review: Vivofit Activity Tracker (JOIN THE MOVEMENT)

    I received a new lifestyle “toy” for Christmas – a fitness band from my parents. A Vivofit Activity Tracker, how they knew what to buy me so eloquently I will never know. I am familiar with fitbits, exercise watches and fitness bands mostly through #instagram and the #fitfam that I follow there…

  • Spicy Snackin’ – Popping Corn + SPICE

    Spicy Snackin’ – Popping Corn + SPICE

    So I love to snack, but I have conditioned myself not to while working or even relaxing with my favorite tacky TV shows. On the occasion I see fit to indulge, popcorn is at the top of the savory list. As much as I enjoy popcorn, the prepackaged microwave choices should not be an option.…

  • CaRdio = Girl Power Playlist Picks

    CaRdio = Girl Power Playlist Picks

    Often enough people ask me to share my gym playlist. It changes frequently according to mood and what i’m focusing my work out on weekly. A cardio playlist is usually a different playlist than a lifting playlist and cardio inside the gym is different from the music I might want to…

  • Transformation | Art Musings with Natalie Walker and #88

    Transformation | Art Musings with Natalie Walker and #88

      The amazing journey with Natalie Walker and 88. Late last year (2014) I was approached with an opportunity to become art. What I mean is a long time friend, Natalie Walker of fashion embroidery / embellishment fame asked if I would be interested in modeling a new line of…

  • The plateau. The Backslide.  The LESSON.

    The plateau. The Backslide. The LESSON.

    NO joke – this post was inspired by random self serving, self googling. Being a somewhat / some time public figure I like to at least check to see if what google says about me is accurate. AND being an all-the-time Web Designer by profession I have to be sure…