I know, I know... I've been a bit M.I.A. this year and I haven't really kept up with blogging or adding new amazing recipes since December <insert gulity embarassed face here>. But I have a good excuse, I promise!!! I'm getting married on May 27th to this amazing guy...
Read MoreZucchini Noodles or zoodles have hit the mainstream and are here to stay. Seriously, dried pasta out of a box just can’t compete (fresh pasta… well, that’s another blog entirely!).
However, the problem is because zoodles are so easy to make, they are also easy to mess up. I’ve talked to several people who have told me that they don’t like zucchini noodles because they are too soggy. Yikes! Soggy noodles don’t sound very good to me either. Hard pass.
The key when it comes to zucchini noodles is to not overdo it.
Read MorePesto. It’s delicious. Honestly, I can’t even begin to tell you how much I enjoy pesto. I mean honestly, it’s easy to make, it’s versatile, and oh… did I mention it’s delicious?
So I decided to get a bit crazy, and mix things up on you and provide a few of my favorite pesto recipes, and what I like to do with them. BONUS! These recipes also fall into some of your favorite nutritional lifestyle categories. Two of them are vegan, one is nut-free and all of them are (did I mention this yet?) delicious!
For each of these recipes, once they are made store them in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use or you can freeze in ziplocks bags to use at a later date. Or, you could just eat it all :)
Read MoreHow much longer do I have to hold this?!?!
Yes, I know that’s the question that has gone through many minds as we hold our iso-abs exercises… better known as planks!
When you’re planking correctly, you’re strengthening important stabilization muscles like your rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus and low back extensors. Side plans also hit obliques and low back stabilization muscles. Strengthening those STABILZATION muscles can help reduce low back pain. Oh, and sculpt your mid-section. There's that too.
Read MoreFat bombs. If you grew up when I did or before, the idea of eating something called a "Fat Bomb" probably scares the bajeebers out of you. After all... we were taught to eat low fat at all cost. Low fat cheese, meats, soups, even low fat cookies were fine, just keep it low fat.
And then we learn, and we evolve... and we realize that we actually need healthy fats in our diet. At first, it may be difficult... we've learned how to avoid fats at all cost, so adding them in is not only a mental challenge, but we have to relearn what healthy fats are.
Read MorePlease pardon this emergency interruption of your regularly scheduled blog reading… but have you realized what time of year it is?!?
That’s right. For the bajillions of people around the word (rough estimate) who celebrate the “Holiday Season,” it’s here. It’s Holiday time. You probably noticed the inflatable snowmen, wreathes, and gingerbread house kits that have been showing up on store shelves for about 3 weeks now. Or maybe you’ve noticed all the Turkey themed projects and toilet paper roll pilgrims on your Facebook news feed (or maybe that’s just me?).
Read MoreThese sugar-free baked apples are A-Mazing. Think apple pie without the crust. Really. Of course, if you want you can add a bit of sweetener (I'll make my suggestions in the recipe), but really... you don't need it. I promise.
This recipe is so easy, you can make it for any size crowd. Cut it in half... or quadruple it. It's lovely as a decadent dish as part of a fabulous brunch, or serve along side frozen yogurt for a treat! There are lots of options... so make it yours.
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
