Mediterranean Chicken Salad

This week, I'm hosting a 5 Day No Sugar Challenge in my Clean Eating Accountability Group on Facebook, so I've been trying to find easy recipes that will keep us on track.  This salad is so flavorful and filling, you don't even think about how healthy it is for you! One of the keys to…

Crockpot Curried Lentils with Ground Turkey & Spinach

Hold the phone! How come no one told me about how good lentils are?!? I've always wanted to cook with Lentils but wasn't sure how to incorporate them or how to cook them properly. This time around I used Trader Joe's ready to eat Lentils and they worked out great in the crockpot.  Since it…

5 Ways to Avoid Winter Weight Gain

Did you know that the average American gains 5 - 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve? That's not too surprising given all of the festivities and holiday indulgences, plus added stress with work, family, and travel.  Our schedules are out of whack and then there is always that one co-worker who brings in…

3 Reasons Why You Should Lift Weights

When I start working with most of my female clients, one of the top things that they say is that they want to lose weight and reduce body fat and they automatically assume that they need more cardio. While cardiovascular training is important, if you want to burn fat and tone up the body, you…

Crockpot Southwest Chicken Bowls

I love my crockpot and this is a perfect version for Taco Tuesday and quick to assemble.    In a crockpot, add  2 Chicken Breasts 1 Container of Pico De Gallo  1 Cup of Sliced Bell Pepper  1 Medium Onion diced  1 Cup of Corn  1/2 cup of scallions  Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder…

Banana Nut & Oat Pancakes

I saw one of my coaches make these morning and I had to try them and I loved them!    The beauty of these pancakes is that they are made in the blender with simple ingredients and taste great!     Here's my version:  2 Ripe, almost overly ripe, bananas  2 Eggs 1/2 Cup of Rolled Oats …

5 Ways to Enjoy Cantaloupe

   Today I had a busy and long day, hosting a quarterly event with Beachbody in Danville, CA. We tried Tony Horton's new program 22 Minute Hard Corps and now I'm at home exhausted, but craving something sweet. I forgot that I had a cantaloupe in the fridge and thought it would be a perfect…

Bacon & Green Onion Egg Muffins

Breakfast Egg Muffins are a perfect grab and go option! The best part about this recipe is that it's quick to make, easy to clean, and stores and freezes well.  I eat 2 for one serving and if you want to make it a more hearty breakfast, like for a weekend brunch,  serve with whole…

Fail Proof Way to Reach your Weight Loss Goal

Have you ever found yourself wondering why you have trouble reaching your health and fitness goals? Chances are, you may need to revisit your goals and look at them a different way.  For example, when it comes to your goals do you say "I need to lose 10 pounds!"  If you have ever said that,…

Try This Healthy Dinner Under 10 Minutes

   Short on time to make a healthy dinner? Try Quinoa Pasta with Veggies & Tomato Sauce.  I always keep a few bags of frozen veggies in the freezer and I always have a can diced tomatoes on hand, in the event that I need a quick and healthy dinner.  In one pot, boil your…