Weekend breakfast has been my jam lately. I have been changing it up, trying new recipes and trying to be a bit more creative. During the week I stick with a protein smoothie every morning because it is convenient, really quick to throw together and I seriously crave them. But recently on the weekends, I’ve…
Raspberry Baker Muffins
How is it Monday already? I could have used one more day to the weekend. Yesterday I participated in a Spartan workout at an obstacle academy. When I signed up I made the assumption we would be getting in a workout on the obstacles, wouldn’t you think? Nope. As I sat there really annoyed that…
45 Minute AMRAP
I have a problem, an addiction really. I signed up for another obstacle race! This one will be more on the fun side versus competitive. Who am I kidding, my competiveness will roar its head I am sure. Here is a quick run down of races I will be running this year: Spartan Sprint, Super…
One Pan Shrimp and Root Vegetable Dinner
Everyday we are faced with a plethora of choices. Those choices shape how our day will go and how we handle each situation that is thrown at us. You know those annoying people who are happy ALL THE TIME? They aren’t just some weird create with extra happy bones. They choose to be happy every…
Protein Puppy Chow
The official countdown to my first Spartan Super has begun! I only have 8 weeks to get my butt in shape to run a race consisting of 8-10 miles and 24-29 obstacles. Competitors don’t know how far or how many obstacles are in the race until standing at the start line ready to take off….
Post Workout Leg Burner
Last week I got to workout in a new gym and I did sprints on a Woodway Curve treadmill which is a self-powered/manual treadmill and I of course now want one. The gym also had a full rig system so it was fun to get in some extra Spartan training. Speaking of Spartan races, I…
Chia Seed and Lemon Pancakes
Are you living your ideal life? Do you wake up everyday excited to get your day started and make an impact? A year and a half ago I found myself as a walking zombie just making it through my day to day activities. My energy and mood were suffering which in turn made it difficult…
Lemon and Garlic Kale with Sesame Seeds
I had a nice long four day weekend and honestly, I am not ready to get back to the normal grind. But, non adulting today isn’t an option today and I am happy to be sharing two new recipes with you this week plus a workout. Stay tuned! Last Thursday I hit the open road…
Rosemary and Garlic Smashed Potatoes
We all set standards for ourselves and depending on these standards, they can be negatively hindering your results. When you say you can’t do something or you create an excuse, that is your standard you have set for yourself. To live healthier, have a better quality of life 0r be financially free you have to…
Shamrock Shake
This recipe is so easy I don’t even know if I can call it a recipe! Friday is St. Patrick’s Day and all I am hearing is green beer and shamrock shakes! Do you know the nutritional value of a medium Shamrock Shake from McDonalds is? Just take a guess… Ok, here is the macro breakdown of…