4 Fitness Tips for the Holidays!
I read an article recently that said most people gain weight between Halloween and New Years’s. I don’t doubt it. There are tiny chocolate bars, candies, get togethers, egg nog, office parties, homemade goodies and a host of other temptations that could easily side track you from your ultimate health goals. There’s no getting away […]
Clean Eating Caramel Corn!
The holiday season is one of those times when my family goes NUTS with the baking! My mother’s holiday cookies are extravagant, magazine worthy, and most of all delicious! I find myself frequently reaching for a treat, not because I’m hungry but simply because they are visible and convenient! I LOVE my mother’s butter tarts […]
Almond Chicken Soup!
November is here, and brings with it a little nip in the air! Warm up with this hearty fall soup, chock full of every healthy macronutrient! That’s why I love this soup…its a meal in a cup. Chicken is your lean protein, yams and kale are your complex carbohydrates, and almond butter is added at […]
Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes!
It is our tradition over Thanksgiving and Christmas to crack out the pumpkin pancake recipes! Of course, our traditional recipes are full of sugar. The homemade buttermilk syrup on top is TO DIE FOR, but the recipe starts with 1 cup of refined sugar, and 1/4 cup corn syrup! Eeeek! I watched the documentary Fed […]
Perfect Fall Side Dish ~ Chili Lime Yams!
I had these chili lime yams at Nature’s Fare in Kelowna not too long ago, and I couldn’t resist making some of my own. They make a fabulous side dish and last in the refrigerator a few days. They pair nicely with grilled chicken or salmon, and can even be sliced up cold over a […]
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins There’s that moment when the air turns. A little bit “crisper” out, we say. It may not be cool enough yet to wear our leggings, boots and sweaters, but there’s no harm in cracking out the pumpkin recipes! The great thing about this recipe is that it can be so versatile to […]
Healthy Protein Eatmore Bars
I have an Eatmore Bar memory. Indulge me: When I was 10 years old, my mother took us girls to stay at her friends house in Vancouver for the weekend. Before heading to Stanley Park to walk the trails, we had stopped at a near by convenience store and been allowed to choose a bagful […]
Paleo Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
These Healthy Pumpkin Cookies are a fall treat that embodies the flavors of the season while keeping your wellness goals in check. They are perfect for indulging without the guilt. So, whip up a batch, brew a cup of tea, and savor the tastes of autumn in every bite. I hate to be the one […]
BBQ Mediterranean Chicken Packets!
Ahhh summer BBQ season is in full swing! This simple recipe requires little prep and because you cook it in foil…there’s no clean up! My kind of dinner. In a bowl combine: 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 large chicken breasts, cubed Drizzle […]
“You can do it!!” ~ “Oh yeah I can!”
What a Friday! What am I saying….its more like “What a year!” Being in the fitness industry definitely has its perks in terms of fitting the daily workout in. A few exercises in bootcamp , a warm up and abs with a client, a weekly Knox climb with another client, a few reps here and […]
