When I used to work 9-6 at Diet.com, packing a lunch in the morning and getting to work on time was always a rushed process. Rarely did I bring enough food or adequately prepare the night before. Now that I work occasionally in a shared office space, bringing my lunch again has become a challenge. [...]
Despite having graduated college in 2006, the end of August will always remind me of pre-season soccer practices and back to school preparation. In college, I did not play a sport and had to stay fit on my own. Not quite comfortable at the school gym, I would work out in my dorm room. I [...]
On the weekends, my diet seems to take a huge u-turn most of the time. All week, I’m dead set on my routine and then the weekend comes and screws it all up making it that much harder on Monday to get back into the groove of things. During the summer, it’s challenging to make [...]
This morning, I got up and had a list of errands to complete before my 5K. First up, City Hall Plaza for a moving permit. I decided to walk the mile since I’d be only running about 23 minutes later in the afternoon. I stopped by Whole Foods to pick up a few items to [...]
Two weeks from today, I am moving. While I’m not moving far, just a mile, I am not moving into my new apartment until September 1st. I’m going to be a nomad for a month living at mother’s cape house, renting in Nantucket for a week and crashing it on a couch or two in [...]
Last night, I got a craving for a burger while reading my June issue of Real Simple. Specifically I wanted a burger with avocado! Luckily, I had ground turkey in my fridge and an avocado for a perfect lunch combination. I toasted 1 slice of Ezekiel bread and topped it with avocado and sliced grape [...]
Tuna is a staple in my household. In the freezer or in a can, it is an affordable and healthy protein to have on hand. Whether it is for dinner or lunch, here are two of my favorite recipes. Tuna Steaks with Fresh Avocado Summer Salsa Last night for dinner, I made tuna steaks topped [...]
Do ever find yourself scouring over the internet looking for the perfect recipe? Maybe you’re looking for vegan meals for earth day, a quick brown bag lunch idea, or a recipe to use up your produce that may go bad, but if you are like me, this process usually is overwhelming. With so many recipes on [...]
I have a new blog obsession. Averie from Love Veggies and Yoga has some amazing vegetarian and vegan recipes that are worth checking out if you’re into creative unique healthy recipes. While my favorite TV trainer Jillian Micheals is not into soy, she does suggest that if you are going to have it, choose fermented [...]
My favorite tuna melt recipe for lunch made with a wrap from Joseph’s Bakery. Click here for the recipe!