What goes better together than chocolate and peanut butter? The perfect combination of salt, sugar and fat heaven. But when getting in shape chocolate and peanut butter trysts are off limits, right? Nope! Here is a slimming chocolate peanut butter smoothie that tastes sinful but is actually good for you. The almond milk adds calcium, the peanut butter adds good protein, flax meal adds fiber and the cocoa powder kicks up the antioxidants.one for breakfast, as a snack or when…
Workout Day? Go Black and Gray
Making the most of every minute is key when balancing work, family, leisure and workouts. Efficiency drives commitment, which then creates positive habits. Clear your path of any deterrents that will take away from the “me” time you have penciled in for the gym. One of these deterrents is trying to find something to wear. No one wants to go to the gym looking disheveled. Part of why we work out is to feel good about ourselves. I’m not saying…
Make a “Mind Over Munchies” Smoothie
One of the most difficult times of day when it comes to will power and diet for many women is between 4 and 6 pm. Our sugar drops and we start to crave carbs and fat—the satiation from our protein-packed lunches long gone. I find that I will pick at my son Camden’s food since I’m feeding him before the rest of the family AND I will nibble as I prepare the later meal for the rest of the family….
Rearrange Your Pantry and Purchase Healthy Staples
My parents are here visiting me from Michigan for the next two weeks! I have missed them terribly and so I am in heaven. Of course I gave my house an overhaul in preparation for their arrival. One of the things that really needed rearranging was the pantry. Organizing the pantry helped me take stock of what needed to be restocked, but also showed me the staples I already had on the shelves, but didn’t realize because of the clutter. …
Start Brown-Bagging Your Popcorn
Shaping up means reducing carb intake a bit. Some people can follow a strict Paleo lifestyle and I think the world of them (like wellness coach and frequent guest author, Susie Rahaim) because it takes dedication and willpower. Instead of total Paleo, I live gluten-free (for about three years now) but still indulge in 1-2 servings of whole, unprocessed grains a day. Usually, my carb of choice is popcorn. Obviously not all popcorn is a smart choice. We hear about…
