This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TimeWithAveeno #CollectiveBiasEver since I can remember, my shower time has been my me time. My time to be alone, to have a little self care and to relax. Sure when my kids were smaller, this was a lot more challenging. I remember the days of waiting until the kids were in bed before I could escape to my shower. Just having enough time to shave your legs without someone needing … [Read more...]
Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles Meatless Monday
Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. I've got another super easy skillet dinner to share with you. Since I love all the flavors of Mexican dishes, I am always looking for new ways to prepare them. I have a lot "on my plate" these next few weeks and I cannot always spend as much time cooking as I'd like. I am working on more simple but tasty weeknight options and this Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles recipe has all that and more.Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles I got a … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap Crazy Busy Around Here
Welcome to another week of the Weekly Wrap with Tricia and Hoho. I am loving linking up each week with like minded fitness friends to recap our training and encourage each other. We all have them. Those crazy busy, how am I going to get it all done weeks. Yup, I had one of those this week. Here's a little peek into what made my week so crazy busy.Weekly Wrap Crazy Busy This Tuesday, I am lacing up my sneakers to coach my 8th season of Girls on The Run. Most of you know how passionate I am … [Read more...]
Honey Pineapple Tofu Bowl -Sheet Pan Dinner 5 ingredients
It's double recipe week this week! I am trying something new and joining the Recipe Redux crew for their monthly recipe challenge. This month's sheet pan dinner was a fun change of pace for me. I challenged myself even more to choose a recipe with only 5 ingredients so I could also continue to join my friends over at the Friday Five. I hope you all enjoy this easy Honey Pineapple Tofu Bowl Sheet Pan Dinner.Honey Pineapple Tofu Bowl- Sheet Pan Dinner 5 ingredients Looking for an easy, … [Read more...]
I Tried The 21 Day Fix – Here’s What I Learned
I am not a "diet" person at all in fact, I still don't believe "diets" work. I believe in eating real foods and making healthy lifestyle changes that are sustainable. For the most part, I feel I have a pretty healthy vegetarian diet that works well for me. I don't count calories and I don't weigh myself. So why did I try the 21 Day fix?Why the 21 Day fix? I had a rough summer where I just didn't feel like myself for a while. A combination of hormonal changes, nagging minor injuries and … [Read more...]
Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies
Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. Yup you read that right-Breakfast Cookies are all the rage right now. I mean is there really a bad time to enjoy cookies? You all know, I am all about wholesome and healthy eats here and these Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast Cookies fit the bill and do not disappoint. This post is sponsored by Natural Delights Medjool Dates. All recipes and ideas are my own.Protein Packed Oatmeal Cranberry Breakfast CookiesPacked … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap Summer’s Back
I really cannot complain about the weather when it has just wreaked havoc on so many thousands of people the past few weeks. I was all excited about pulling out my jeans and sweats but that's not going to happen this week! I did have a pretty solid week of workouts. Joining in with the dynamic duo HoHo and Tricia for the Weekly Wrap Summer's Back.Weekly Wrap Summer's Back Sunday- hot yoga Slept in and then enjoyed a hot yoga class. Keeping up my goal of yoga at least once a week. … [Read more...]
What Yoga Has Taught Me – National Yoga Month
I have been working hard to make more time to fit yoga into my weekly workout schedule. I truly appreciate the physical, mental and spiritual benefits yoga can bring me. In celebration of National Yoga Month, I am taking a few minutes to share What Yoga Has Taught Me.What Yoga Has Taught Me I have been doing yoga on and off for a few years now but definitely still consider myself a work in progress. I am still learning every time I attend a class.[Tweet "There is always something to … [Read more...]
Prepping For The Fall Season of Girls On The Run
As many of you may know, coaching Girls on The Run (GOTR) has been a passion of mine for years. In fact, in just a few weeks, I will be starting my 8th season as a coach at the local Elementary School. These few weeks before are super busy with registration, supplies, coach training and fundraising ideas. So much goes into planning so that we are "up and running" for the season. Thanks to ShopwithScrip and Fit Approach for sponsoring this post. I'm fundraising for Girls on the Run, a nonprofit … [Read more...]
Savory Sun Dried Tomato Yellow Squash Bread
Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Don't get me wrong, I love all things pumpkin but I have a philosophical ban on pumpkin recipes until October. There is too much veggie goodness for September so why overlook the apples, squash and other fall deliciousness just yet? In the past, I've been all over zucchini bread and apple zucchini muffins but when I got some gigantic yellow squash in my Hungry Harvest rescued produce box last week, I knew I wanted to create something … [Read more...]
Weekly Wrap -The Week of Happy Miles & Welcome Runs
The first full week of September is in the books and what a difference a month makes. I don't know if it is the cooler temps, a slight change in my eating or a more positive mental outlook but I have had one of the best running weeks in a long time. I am happy to report that I am starting to feel like myself again and getting some of my speed back too. It was a week of Happy Miles & Welcome Runs. Here's how it went down.Happy Miles & Welcome Runs Monday- 1 mile TM run + 60 min … [Read more...]
September Reset with #SparklingDetox
I don't know about you but I am so ready to get back to the more regular schedules and set meal times that September brings. Don't get me wrong Summer I still love you but I am ready for you to go until next year. Summer is all about being more casual and free and letting things go. Some of the things I let go (a little) were a few of my healthy eating habits. With the start of the school year, September always seems the perfect time to do a little reigning in and reorganizing before the holiday … [Read more...]
