So, the Internet here in Kansas is spotty (read: nonexistent) but I wanted to get this recipe up before Christmas Day… which leaves my phone as the only option for posting. Fingers crossed this syncs up! This creamy “milkshake” is made with a secret ingredient – cottage cheese! It’s an easy way to get in…
Understanding Competition Bikini Fabric Stretch
I wrote a post back in February about selecting the perfect fabric for your competition bikini – and your feedback was great. Since that post, I’ve received a few emails and messages on Instagram asking why 4 way stretch was important and whether a 2 way stretch could work. So today, we’re talking more about fabric…
Halfway-homemade Zucchini Alfredo
Today I’m letting you in on a secret – my FAVORITE weeknight dinner. It’s comfort food meets volume meets leftover veggies. And it is so. easy. Thin-slice zucchini rounds. Mix in some sauce and spices. Toss on cooked shrimp. Consume. Yes, that easy. So what are you waiting for?
Four days in Hungary: Wine country
During our brief four days in Hungary, we opted to rent a car and spend a day in Tokaj, a wine production region located about 3 hours northeast of Budapest. (You can read the recap of Budapest, and find our full itinerary, here.) Tokaj is a region comprised of 27 towns and villages spread over the…
Four days in Hungary: Budapest
When you hear “European holiday”, most people think Paris, London, or Barcelona. We, however, are not those people. Constantly in search of new adventures, we were fortunate enough to find ourselves wandering the busy streets of Budapest, Hungary earlier this year, Rick Steve’s guidebook in hand. Budapest offers a fascinating contrast between the old world…
Fit Guy Gift Guide
The holiday’s have really snuck up on me this year. Maybe it’s been all the travel, maybe the wedding planning – whatever it is, I’m behind! Shopping for that man of mine is definitely the hardest. He’s picky about his brands, and doesn’t like to accumulate “stuff” that he won’t use. So today, I’ve rounded…
Easy No-Tortilla Soup
You know those cool days when all you want to do is curl up with a hot bowl of soup, but all you have in your house is frozen chicken and Lean Cuisines? Well, that was this week in our house. And I’ve learned to keep our pantry stocked with soup basics for weeks just…
December Goals
I can’t believe it’s almost December. It seems like just yesterday was July! Don’t get me wrong – I’m beyond excited for the weather to cool down (c’mon Texas!), twinkle lights to take over, and to have more reasons to get together with family and friends. December also brings temptation, though, by way of too many…
Designer Protein Giveaway
I’m teaming up with Designer Protein as part of their #HealthUpYourHolidays campaign to giveaway a can of Designer Protein powder. You can check out all of the unique flavors and use their “Design My Protein” tool to determine the right protein to help you hit your goals on their website. It’s also great in the…
Gingerbread Protein Milkshake
Nothing says “Happy Holidays” quite like a gingerbread cookie and sugary treats. IIFYM doesn’t mean sacrificing my holiday favorites. I see it more as a challenge: Find a way to cut the sugar and fat in my holiday favorites while upping the protein so I can fit in these treats without having to eat not…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto
An easy way to make your holidays a little healthier is to mix in lots of green vegetables with each meal. In our house, brussels sprouts are a tried and true favorite – but only if they’re roasted. They’re so easy to prep and have a fantastic flavor when the outsides brown just a little….
Protein On The Road
4 flights, 3 states, 4,990 total miles, 3 days. To call last week exhausting would be an understatement. Travel is hard, and even when you’re not hopping all over the country, and hitting your macros when you’re restricted to airport newsstands and fast food joints makes it even worse. Over the years, I’ve found a few…