Candy is Dandy But…

So after that last one I figure a nice light-hearted recipe is in order. Ok, maybe beyond light-hearted to a good old grand time!  The following are far from “clean” but if you want to partake in the holiday party cheers with a legitimate drink, a reduced calorie version of holiday favorites never hurts.. Lightened White Chocolate Peppermint Liquid Dessert 1 oz Vodka 1 oz Creme de Cocoa (regular or white...

Not So Different.. Anymore

I’ve talked about it a bit before, but ever since I started yoga, I’ve felt a conflict between my love of yoga and everything it has become for me, and fitness, or more particularly competitive fitness. I started yoga after I competed back in November 2009. Competing was a wonderful experience, but there was also a lot I did wrong. After the shows I was definitely burned out and looking for something new. Whatever...

Lightened-Up Apple Cranberry Crisp

Hi all! Happy “Wednesday” night. I just love Thanksgiving week.. I mean how can you not?! Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday. Even though we should be thankful everyday, it’s always nice to have a reminder! I imagine I’ll probably put together a post (actually been working on it), but in short, this year has really blown me away. On pretty much a daily basis I wonder how did this all happen? How...

New Additions

I recently added a few more favorite to my blogroll and wanted to share.. Healthy Living & Fitness Fit Approach: Lots of great stuff here! There are a few different others you write about all things related to health: recipes, fitness, yoga, getting motivated, you name it! She Rocks Fitness: Another fitness and yoga loving lady.. naturally I’m going to adore her Our Lady of Second Helpings: I’ve known this...

Protein + Pumpkin.. Yes Please!

Hi everyone! Wow, it’s been forever.. lots of updates for you.. but for this post I just wanted to share a couple of new (or revised) favorites! My pumpkin obsession is no new thing.. proof.. and I couldn’t let November pass without a couple recipes for ya! But first.. It’s All About the Powder! Alright, ya’ll know I love my various protein powder concoctions. I get asked all the type what protein...

Fitting it in & Sleep Chat!

Hi all! How are you! I’ve been wonderful, crazy busy, but good. Work has been the busiest since I started, I’ve been working long hours and a lot of weekends, but it made me realize more than ever how important getting in my regular workouts and sticking with my meal plan is. There are NO EXCUSES! I’ve noticed this before, but I know that getting in really strong workouts and getting to yoga is what allows...

Fitness & Food Refresh

Hi loves! How was your weekend? Mine was fantastically chill. After last week’s ACL craziness, and going out of town next weekend (anyone in Boulder?!), it was just what I needed. Basically I worked out, watched football, did yoga and cooked.. lovely. And another thing.. HUGE CONGRATS to Naomi who looked absolutely amazing and completed rocked her Bikini competition this weekend and came home with hardware to prove it!...

Austin-versary

Hi all! Nope I didn’t disappear again Biz-ay It’s been a crazy busy couple of week in all aspects of life. Work has been non-stop and last weekend I moved into my new house. I am so happy in my new place! Before I was living in a very cookie-cutter apartment. It was a pretty cool location.. at an outdoor mall actually, where I could walk to a variety of good restaurants and shops, but far from feeling homey. I...