[gallery] New Recipe to Try: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes Have you heard of the hasselback technique for potatoes? I hadn’t until an intriguing image came across my instagram this weekend (care of Planks Love and Guacamole). I love sweet potatoes and am always looking for new ways to prepare them (my go-to is truffle salted fries) and this hasselback situation comes…
[gallery] Tomorrow’s forecast shows a high of 46 degrees in NYC (still not warm but better than what we’ve been having) so that means I’m finally going to run outside! *but not through traffic, more likely Central Park
[gallery] Herb Dijon Salmon & Cruciferous Mix Salad After work last night I hit up Trader Joe’s to get a few ingredients needed for a dinner MM and I are cooking for our friends (who just had a baby!) tonight, but I also wanted to grab something quick and easy to make for last night’s dinner as well. Before I…
[gallery] No equipment? No problem! This Tabata workout from PopSugar (printable PDF) is great if you’re at home and want to do a little toning (learn how to do each move HERE). Tabata is a workout format were you do a move for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and then repeat for 8 rounds. You can do a Tabata…
Chia seeds have amazing health benefits; to give you a few examples they combat diabetes, are full of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids (important for brain health), provide calcium for stronger teeth and bones and have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar (fights belly fat), plus they make you feel full longer (HuffPo for even more benefits). Chia seeds don’t…
[gallery] My training motivation has been feeling a little off. Between traveling and the cold weather I have not been in the mood to work extra hard at my workouts, I more so just get through them. Just because I don’t feel like pushing hard at the gym it doesn’t mean I’ve held back from signing up for a lot…
