Workout Mojo & SP Protein Muffins

Hi all! I’m still alive , I’ve just been super busy with the new job, and in the process of digging myself out of a bit of a fitness rut . I’ve only workout out a handful of times since moving to Austin two weeks ago, and for no other reason than lacking a little motivation. But the last couple days, I’m starting to feel my workout mojo comingback.. does that make sense? Does that ever happen to you?...

Reduced-Carb Caprese Pasta and Camp!

Hi All! Another Monday’s behind us, as is Spring.. I have to admit.. I like the idea of the days getting shorter here in AZ.. it’s damn hot! FITNESS Started the day working Shoulders & Back with my trainer. I am truly blessed to have found such a wonderful team. Competitive fitness is a funny world. I have met some of the most amazing, kind, inspiring people.. but there is a lot of sketchiness and bad things...

Fitness Food: Luscious Lemon Cupcakes

I love when kitchen experiments workout.. and when you’re trying to making healthy versions of classic treats, it often doesn’t. But these turned out wonderfully! The texture is perfect, flavor delicious, and if you eat the whole batch.. you don’t have to feel guilty Fitness Luscious Lemon Cupcakes Makes 4 large Cupcakes 1/4 c plain non-fat Greek Yogurt 1/2 c 0-cal Sugar Substitute (I used Stevia in the...

Chocolate Almond Milk Ice Cream & Protein Muf...

Just a couple recipes for you today, but there good ones! Last night I made a new “ice cream,” and oh my, this is a huge improvement. Heating the Almond Milk and blending in Xanthan Gum completely changes the texture to make it much more creamy and thick. This is a must try! Chocolate Almond Milk Ice Cream 2 c Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze (UVAB) 1 c Sucant (0-cal Sugar Substitute) 1/4 c Raw Cacao Powder 1/2...

Can I Make it Up to You?

Hi all I know I’ve been super sporadic with posts lately.. so can I make it up to you? There is clearly only one option.. a giveaway! The generous people at  Tropical Traditions, offered to let me giveaway a jar of their Coconut Peanut Butter! They sent me a jar to sample a while back and it was delicious (even if I had a little AZ heat problems with it). Just the other day I was checking out their Recipe...