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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 is full of protein.…
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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 and detox elements. The…
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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 greens it creates a…
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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 but I never thought to…
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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. Even the color of…
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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 listen to when i’m…
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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 jewelry she was creating.…
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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 my portfolio stays current…
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CLEAN, Colorful – Ceviche
Deliciously clean and SUPER fresh. I stayed in for New Years Eve this year. In addition to a killer year ending entree, I aimed to make a light and fresh but SPICY appetizer to take the chill off these NYC nights. I choose a shrimp ceviche, Mexico being my FAVORITE vacation place this seemed extremely…
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HUGE Holiday Hunger – Tips Revisited
In general, eating is at the top of my MOST favorite things to do list and drinking accompanies it, but perhaps around the holidays it completely takes first place. It’s the only time of the year I am compelled to it without consequences. Maybe somewhere deep down I think the other nine months of mostly good, clean…
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CLEAN Sunshine & Avocado!
If you need a new idea for healthy CLEAN breakfast or lunch – Try these super easy baked super avocados. Avocados contain GOOD fats and give plenty of energy to support a busy day AND furthermore – eggs are full of protein. In just 5 ingredients or less for 30 minutes of your time, you can accomplish a nutritious tasty…
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Garlicy Broccoli Rabe
Another super easy CLEAN 5 ingredient recipe that’s under 300 calories. Garlic Broccoli Rabe 2 bunches of broccoli Rabe 2 tablespoons od Olive Oil 4 garlic cloves (chopped) 1/4 cup of Sliced almonds 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes First to reduce bitterness, add the rinsed broccoli rabe to boiling water for about 3 minutes or until…
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the Green Lantern – Spicy Ginger Apple JUICE
A GREAT way to start a week of cleansing (after a weekend of drinking) is with a delightfully spicy-sweet pick-me-up. I do this with juice! The below is my green lantern recipe for cleansing and detoxing, virtually every ingredient has attributes that help detoxify and cleanse. The added bonus is that it tastes AMAZING. Happy…
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amazing tangy Warm Quinoa Salad
Super fresh, EASY & tasty! UNDER 400 Calories & loaded with health fuel to nourish your body. 1 cup prepared Quinoa (cooked in broth or without) 1/4 of a large avocado 1 tbs dried cranberries Juice of half a lemon 1 tbs of fresh asiago or parmesan cheese *Optional – ground Pepper to…
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Ask Roberta : Instagram Q&A – part1
Ask Roberta I frequently get amazing health and weight loss questions throughout all sorts of social media. On Friday I took my Instagram @therobertashow to answer a few weight loss and motivation questions. Q1. What did you do for abs & thighs? In addition to cardio 5 times a week, on the weekends I do a…
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FACTS ONLY – Superfood | ALMONDS
FACTS Serving Size: 1 ounce – about 23 Calories: 163 GREAT for snacking High in Protein, Fiber & Vitamin E Good for your brain Regulation of cholesterol Immune System Strength Skin care Anti-Inflammation Boosts energy Substitution for milk
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3 smoothies under 350 calories | 5 ingredients or less
With my Magic Bullet, breakfast smoothies are a pleasure at least once a week and common after tedious weekend gym excursions. Ease and efficiency are the most important factors for breakfast on the go. Here are my three EASY go to recipes. All fast, all FILLING and ALL healthy. 1. PB&J (Peanut Berta & Jelly)…