ENABLING YOUR PASSION FOR HEALTHY LIVING

Halloween Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Pancakes

After experimenting with pumpkin over the last month, I’m convinced you can add it to anything to make it taste better.  Greek yogurt? Check. Chia seeds and almond milk? Check. Protein Pancakes? Check. Cream Cheese Frosting? Check, again. For Halloween tonight, what better way to celebrate than having a festive breakfast for dinner?  With all […]

Fusion Pilates Workout Video with Jenn Phelan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIwuMxxl_kY

I’ve got a new fusion pilates workout video for you today! But first, I woke up early for a short 2-mile run.  I have the 2nd Urbanathlon for Men’s Health tomorrow and am dreading the weather.  Have you ever been scheduled to run a race in cold rainy weather?  I’m very happy that I did […]

Making Oatmeal In My Rice Cooker

You know the seasons are changing in my household by my breakfast cravings.  That, and also if I have a race coming up.  With the NYC Urbanathlon this Saturday, I’m gearing up by adding more carbs in my diet the week before.  It’s important not to just eat at a pasta buffet the night before […]

New YouTube Series Debut: FITSPO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0aRzvYC7lE

Today is the debut of my new series on YouTube called FITSPO.  The first episode features Jen Phelan, a popular Pilates instructor in Boston. What is FITSPO?  My new show focuses on personalities in the health and wellness world.  From following a dream, inspiring others or simply having an unconventional job that helps them live […]

Lighten Up with Butternut Squash Quinoa

I love butternut squash risotto but it is not exactly the most healthy comfort food recipe.  I made this last week but was unable to upload the pictures since my cord was en route from Chicago.  Using a few simple swaps, I was able to lighten up this fall staple with ease and even made […]

Low Cal Pumpkin Peanut Butter Snack Recipe

I love eating peanut butter with celery as part of my diet plan for meal #4.  Rarely am I satisfied though with 2 tbsp of peanut butter which comes out to 200 calories.  I eat as much celery as I want but still it’s not the same without peanut butter.  I recently came up with […]