Earlier this week we had friends over for a lil backyard BBQ and they suggested we make grilled lettuce. Uh, sounds like the lamest thing you can put on a grill, right? Wrong. It was delicious and I’ve already made it again this week. Based off this recipe, all you need are romaine hearts, olive …
Lean Pumpkin Shake This dairy-free, low calorie shake from Shape Magazine looks amazing. With the protein powder, this would make for a perfect post-workout drink. Will need to give this a try real soon! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk ¾ cup organic pumpkin puree 1 frozen banana ½ Bartlett pear ¼ teaspoon pumpkin …
Cronut Adventures Waking up before the sun has risen is a normal occurrence for me. Typically the reason is to go to the gym around 6am but yesterday it was for something quite different, to eat a CRONUT. MM, Michele and I had been talking about going for an early morning cronut for a while, …
Last night I hit the gym for my 7×800 interval workout. As soon as I warmed up on the treadmill I could feel stomach cramps hitting. I pushed past it and got 2 intervals in and pretty much wanted to quit. The intention for the intervals was to do the 800 meters anywhere between a …
This my friends is a (poorly constructed) Reese’s S’more created and consumed by yours truly last night. The joy of a backyard fire pit has caused marshmallow over-eating for the past month. This s’more is also the reason I need an intense run tonight (oh yea, and because I’m training for a marathon). Tonight’s Workout: …
Juice Cleanses- Should You Try One? I’ve done a few juice cleanses in my day and there are some definite pros and cons to the experience. If you’re considering one, check out my article and see if it’s a good option for you. Have you already done one? How was your experience?
