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Going to a Superbowl party this weekend and need to bring a dish? Try one of these healthy Super Bowl recipes that are sure to be easy to make and a party favorite that no one will think is actually good for them! Low Carb Maryland Crab Cakes : Only 62 calories per cake! Skinny Buffalo Chicken [...]

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This morning I had a mini protein pancake before the gym.  Typically, I wait to have it after but I knew I wanted to work hard so breaky was necessary.  At the gym, I tried out this workout from Women’s Health Magazine I got in my inbox yesterday. It was titled, “The Fastest Way to [...]

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It has been cloudy, rainy and just plain miserable since Saturday.  Eating well and exercising often takes a hit when mother nature does not cooperate.  Instead of my typical long run on Monday, I squeezed in a 30 minute run outdoors in between rain showers. I took yoga on Sunday and Wednesday this week to [...]

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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 [...]

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I’ve mastered the do or die willpower that it takes to drop 5 lbs in a week.  I feel like it’s gift just as much as it is a weakness.  I have a photoshoot on Wednesday so I’ve been eating very clean for about 1-2 weeks (with the exception of ice cream pie on Easter).  [...]

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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 [...]

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THIS workout just kicked my butt.  I burned over 400 calories in 45 minutes at home with just a pair of 8 lb dumbbells.  If you have an iPhone, I highly recommend downloading the Nike Women app.   I’m pushing myself these days because I have a variety of events in May from a wedding, a [...]

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Sometimes switching up your routine is all you need to become reenergized.  From a new breakfast recipe to a new group exercise class, your challenge before Monday is to add something new to your routine!  Breakfast as you know, is one of the most important meals of the day.  Starting off with something that is [...]

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Do you tend to over indulge on the weekend?  If so, you are in good company.  For this reason, I opt to do my “long” workouts on Monday or Tuesday if possible.  If you did not do a long cardio session yesterday, I highly recommend you do it today in order to burn up the extra calories [...]

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Starting the day off right with a delicious bowl of Old Fashioned Oatmeal and 1/2 a grapefruit (not pictured).  1/2 cup dry Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1 cup water 1 teaspoon Flax Seed (I should have ground it up but was lazy) 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 packet NuNaturals Stevia 1/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Don’t forget! [...]