Today I decided to treat myself to Noodles & Co. for lunch! I was REALLY hungry and I know I won't have dinner until late tonight, so I got a regular sized entree... I'm sitting at my desk eating and logging it in... when I realized it's 900 calories. I stopped, and put the half that was left in the fridge for tomorrow (or…
Today (April 4th) is the American Heart Association's "National Walking Day"... how are YOU going to honor it!?
Are you a peanut butter junkie? Unfortunately PB is more of a fat than a protein, but here's a simple way to turn it into a healthier option! Mix 1T PB with 3T plain greek yogurt! Add a drizzle of honey if the yogurt is too overpowering. This dip is the perfect 150(ish) calorie snack adder. Dip in your pretzles, apples,…
I've decided to start running again, and my chronic "blister" issue flared up again on Saturday! I ran 5 miles (this is big for me), and ended up with blisters in the same spot on both feet. I know it's not a shoe issue, because I get a blister in the same spot no matter WHAT kind of shoe I run in. My question is- does…
As a Fitness Chef and Nutrition Coach, I regularly tell my clients to focus less on calories and more on nutritional value. What I mean by this is that if you are eating what the USDA recommends for "My Plate" (the new food pyramid), the calories matter less. I tell my clients to ask themselves, "Does this food have good…