So we got an Instapot! And, so far, we're loving it! It makes great rice and fab beans! As a Tica, black beans are a staple in our house. (Tica is the nickname for a female from Costa Rica.) If you know anything about Latin American culture, you know we like our beans. Each country or even region has its favorite...Continue reading
Earlier in the week Paul came across a video that teaches how to make real, original, 18th Century American Flap Jacks! How cool is that to be able to try something that our foremothers used to make! Paul cooked them up for breakfast today, and they were delish. And they are easy, to boot! Perfect! Paul and Lydia ate them in...Continue reading
Enjoy my simple, clean summer gazpacho recipe! A fresh, healthy and super easy recipe that I cooked up in our kitchen tonight. After getting a huge amount of beautiful tomatoes from our CSA (Rise 'N Shine Organic Farm) this week, I threw this together for the perfect non-cook summer dinner. Add crusty baguette circles...Continue reading
More successes to report after 21 days in my June accountability community!... One member is down 15 lbs total since starting. One almost 20. Two others are down over 25 lbs. And another has overcome the challenges of an autoimmune disorder, resulting in better sleep and lots of energy! Every one of our members is getting stronger every day, eating healthier and...Continue reading
I'm reading Jon Acuff's book, "Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters", and I love this quote! I've found this to be so enlightening. At the beginning of the year, after quite a big life epiphany, I decided to follow the path where I felt pulled/lead. A close family member had a critical life event...Continue reading
Serves: lotsPreparation time: 5 minCooking time: 15 min Quinoa is a fantastic carb. It's loaded in protein, clean and healthy. It's my go-to carb. I keep some cooked in the fridge at all times to add to any healthy meal. It’s delicious and can be prepared in 20 minutes! It’s great to eat as a side or add to...Continue reading
In the health/fitness communities that I host each month, the magic really is in the group support. Not only do we follow health and fitness programs that work like nothing I've seen before, but we support each other daily, and THAT makes all the difference. I've seen clients lose 25+ pounds and quickly gain incredible strength and endurance while increasing...Continue reading
Summer is bringing our family some unexpected joy. How? Oddly enough it was turning my sacred "me" time into our delightful "we" time! Working out from home just got so much more fun! My daily workouts turned into mother/daughter bonding time for me and my 8-year-old daughter. For months she has heard me talking about working out in the basement, and she's even watched...Continue reading
My heart is full!!! I gotta tell you. The women in my accountability community are doing SO well!!! They are making great progress, and feeling fantastic about themselves. And they only just started 21 Day Fix this past Monday! Imagine how great they will feel after 21 days of clean eating and exercise! I love seeing my members transform...Continue reading
I've got to tell you, I LOVE CHIPS! After eating clean, though, the regular store bought or fresh restaurant chips just won't cut it anymore. I find them too greasy and too salty after having followed clean eating for six months now. Pretty crazy that I'm not the same chip fan I used to be. Before I started eating right...Continue reading