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Chocolate, banana Chia Pudding | Breakfast
Another idea to break fast. 1 cup of almond milk (any non dairy rice, or soy) 4 tablespoons chia seeds, black or white 1 very ripe banana 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.5 tablespoon peanut butter & co. dark chocolate dreams peanut butter Super simple – blend the banana, peanut butter & milk (I used my…
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Clean Eating 101: Understanding Food Labels
I thought you guys would enjoy this very important article from Soundbodylife.com. More and more people are becoming aware of the war between safe, organic foods and chemically altered, steroid induced foods. We live in a day and an age where personal choice matters, especially when it comes to protecting our bodies from poisonous…
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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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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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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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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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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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Greens & Proteins – Meal Prep
One of the KEY attributes to my healthy lifestyle is preparation. I’ve been called over efficient – but truly in the beginning of each week I consider my eating, drinking and gym schedule. Based on the activities myself and my S.O. have, I prepare accordingly. On any given day he or I may have a business lunch…
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Sweetly spiced NUTS
Always looking for new healthy snack ideas, I began looking for something interestingly easy, crunchy and versatile enough for lunch salads or breakfast greek yogurts. I was seeking the ultimate protein crunch factor. I ventured to my absolute favorite recipe idea haven on the internet Pinterest. Throughout searching I decided on something nutty! Sweetly spiced hot walnuts to be specific. I…
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Summer Berry Salad
Super Simple Summer Berry Salad. Last week this replaced my juice for lunch. Very filling and satisfying.
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Brigette, 32 – Proud BBW!
My name is Brigette, I’m a 32 year old woman from Pittsburgh, Pa who has suffered from obesity since a young age. I grew up with very low self-esteem because I didn’t think anyone would accept me because I wasn’t a size 8. After giving birth to my first born, a beautiful baby girl,…
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Tummy tactics : Natural Bloating remedies
Way too often I am a victim of false advertising around my midsection. Instead of showing off the careful sculpting of my waistline I channel a puffy distorted replica. This happens at the smallest urging whether from chewing gum or tasting hummus there’s no telling how much air will accumulate urging my stomach to…
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No, I don’t have a trainer.
A little over 10 years ago I decided to change my life. Unknowingly I took steps that formed me as an individual and shaped the kind of person I am to myself and others. Not taking anything away from people who have had help during the weight loss struggle, I have found that loosing…
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Everything a beginner needs to know about “hot yoga” (Bikram)
Article contributed by Bridget Hill I’d like to begin this article by saying “I am really enjoying hot yoga!” It is the first group class experience that I have had that I have really tried to stick with. Why? I think its a combination of friendly teachers, easy location and I love to get a…