I eat a lot of chicken. I mostly bake it, sometimes I pan fry it. I own a million spices and seasoning blends so it's never boring to me. However, that doesn't stop my boyfriend from asking if the "chicken is going to be exciting for dinner." Well, yes dear the chicken will be exciting… Continue reading Recipe: Kickin’ chicken nuggets
Year: 2015
Protein Ricotta Cheesecake
I have no idea where the desire to make a cheesecake came from on Friday, but I came up with a pretty good recipe for just winging it. Part of it could've been that I had nothing better to do on a Friday night, or that you really can't go wrong with dessert; regardless of… Continue reading Protein Ricotta Cheesecake
We all have bumps in the road, it’s about how you get passed them that matters
This week starts the 6th week with my trainer. My progress has been pretty steady and when I weighed myself in week 4 I was 152.8 pounds. I'm very excited about that number, but during week 5 I was traveling for work. I had a plan, but I also knew that it would be hard… Continue reading We all have bumps in the road, it’s about how you get passed them that matters
I don’t like to call it quitting
I call it reconfiguring your goals and the strategy to achieve them. The Kayla workouts are an amazing workout, but like the first time I started them, I missed heavy lifting. the circuits are quick for when you're crunched on time and sometimes I am. Who isn't? Aside from checking off Week 5 Day 2,… Continue reading I don’t like to call it quitting
Recipe: Crockpot turkey chili
With falls arrival comes a number of favorites. Pumpkin spice. Apple pie. Hot cocoa. Chili. My crockpot is my best friend in the cold months because I can make enough meals for a week while I'm at work. I've played with many versions of chili. Some with more beans, some with more veggies over all.… Continue reading Recipe: Crockpot turkey chili
A most relaxing weekend
Is when everything you've accomplished doesn't feel like work. There are some weekends when I have my game plan written down and I sigh at it because running errands and laundry just aren't appealing. Not that laundry magically became fun this weekend, but for the first time in a long time I enjoyed my weekend.… Continue reading A most relaxing weekend
Recipe: Strawberry Oat Cookies
It's a little late, but life gets in the way! I made these cookies about a week ago and I felt the need to share. I have the smallest fridge. Well, small for an apartment. It's not a full size and it's a few inches taller than I am. I'm 5'4" so that's not saying… Continue reading Recipe: Strawberry Oat Cookies
Getting creative with some of my favorites
I love food. I love breakfast. I love burgers. I love desserts. But the past few years I've been playing in the kitchen a lot more and trying to figure out how do I keep some of my loves in my daily diet without getting crazy. I've found alternatives and that has helped a lot.… Continue reading Getting creative with some of my favorites
My fit life with my not-so-fit-oriented boyfriend
week recap: 15 out of 84
Holy cow this week went by so fast! I mean work flew by, my workout flew by and I can't believe today starts Week 3 of BBG. Let's quickly recap, shall we? I start the new week of BBG on Saturdays, but some fun events had me double my workouts on Sunday. However, my Saturday… Continue reading week recap: 15 out of 84