I’ve been encountering a lot of pizza cravings lately, and while I think it’s important to enjoy what your body is craving, I know that my body would not feel well after eating the cheesy goodness. With that said, I wanted to craft a healthier version of the real thing, one that wouldn’t upset my…
Health & Wellness
Self-Care for the Soul
Self-care means something different to everyone. By definition it means: any necessary human regulatory function which is under individual control, deliberate and self-initiated. To me, it means taking time for yourself, with yourself, and doing something that feels good for yourself. This something good, also varies per person, however, the act of self-care holds equal level…
Heating Things up In the Barilla® Kitchen
What do you get when you mix one quasi food blogger, an Olympic athlete and a box of pasta? A ton of laughter, a full belly and a noteworthy recipe to share! A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to join Mikaela Shiffrin, Alpine Skiing World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, in…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Smoothie
As soon as it dropped about 10 degrees in Chicago, I was ready for all things fall. I know many can agree with me that there’s nothing better than warm spices, pecans, pumpkin, warm lattes, sweaters and boots this time of year. With that said, I wanted to craft a smoothie that made taste buds…
Toning It Up
With the excitement of the 21 Day Challenge official kick off, as well as the high i’m still riding coming out of the TIU Tour, I wanted to share WHY I chose Tone It Up and why I continue to be eternally grateful. Not only that, but I want to encourage you to join me…
How To Become a Morning Person
There are two different people in this world: early risers who have extreme natural energy, equivalent to about three espresso shots, and night people who snooze eight times before waking up and need a trenta sized caffeine fix before even considering moving on with their day. When I was younger, my Mom would wake me…
The Art of Practicing Balance
If we practice what we preach, why is it so hard to actually practice balance, free of guilt? In a world of restaurant reservations, special events, client meetings, holidays, etc., it is impossible to stay strictly on your regimen all of the time. Truly, if you are able to do this, I salute you. On…
Healthy Garlic Shrimp and Veggie Pasta
I was working home on a Friday and was truly stumped. Friday lunches are typically an “everything but the kitchen sink” combo of meal prepped veggies and protein, thrown in some sort of salad or quinoa bowl. This particular Friday, I thought my options were limited, and searched on every healthy delivery service available, but…
Bun Undone Summer Chicken Salad
In the summer time, I am constantly craving something fresh, light, easy, and often times, cold. After a PM workout or a long day of work, sometimes the microwave even seems like a hassle. Recently, I’ve had a serious craving for chicken salad, but not just any chicken salad. I wanted to create my own,…
My Body Story
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” – Fred DeVito Everyone’s body has a story. Written in scars, weight fluctuations, the tan glow in their skin, and so on. I think of our bodies like a front door – and as the saying goes, you don’t always know what happens behind closed doors….
