Spartan Beast. Just the name sounds intimidating, and it should be. 13+ miles, 30-35 obstacles across sprawling Texas hills. I’ve completed three Spartan races at the sprint distance {3 miles, 20 obstacles} and a Tough Mudder {11 miles, 21 obstacles}, and fully expect this to push my limits. To get ready, me and that man…
A Second Show
My second competition prep was totally different than my first. This time, I was able to reverse in advance of prep starting and remained relatively lean throughout, only 6 lbs up from stage weight at the peak. My cut lasted 4 weeks instead of the usual 8-12+ and totaled less than 100 calories. Amazing. {If…
Two Month Break
So, it’s been more than two months since I last posted. In that time, I’ve moved across the country, bought a house, and settled back into life in Texas. It’s been a little insane, and blogging was put on the backburner. Still, I’m excited to be back and enjoying all the fabulous restaurants that have…
Semi-Homemade Protein Pudding
This girl’s always looking for new protein packed snacks I can grab on the go – and this super easy, 5 minute protein pudding in a jar may be my new favorite! {No lies – I’ve brought a Tupperware and pudding mix on trips with me to make this in my hotel room with skim…
Zucchini Lasagna
In my pre-fit girl life, I loved me some pasta. Now, I’d rather eat a waffle for those carbs – but the craving sometimes comes back. The fix? Zucchini lasagna, complete with all the gooey cheese and rich meat of the pasta version, but none of the guilt (extra points for the serious protein macros…
Indo-Row Recap
Ugh, I’ve been so terrible about updating this blog lately. Big life changes have been in the works! Over the last few months, I’ve been in the process of moving back to Texas, spending two weeks there and two weeks in Boston. Needless to say, it’s been overwhelming. Life is finally calming down, and I’m…
Healthy Travel Snacks
As someone who feels like they live in airports, I understand the desire to have something to munch on while you wait on that seemingly endless layover. It’s easy to pick up a Diet Coke and bag of peanut M&Ms – but those snacks can put a serious dent in your wallet (#airportpricegouging) and leave you feeling worse…
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Sunday night, I was seriously craving comfort food – specifically something filled with cheese and pasta. Yum. But, lots of cheese and pasta means no Oreos to cap off my nights, and let’s be honest – that’s not an option. So, I set about finding a happy medium. The result: a super flexible, mix-to-your-macros cajun…
10 Pre-mades to Simplify Meal Prep
Work ran late, you scrambled to get in a quick workout, and then you’re home – but now you have to make dinner. We’ve all been there, and in those moments, know it’s easier to pick up the phone and call for Chinese than to come up with an Instagram-worthy #healthyeating recipe. Here are some…
My First Bikini Competition {Part 2}
{{Updated with photos from Chad Doyon Photography}} Saturday was show day, and it could not have come soon enough! After weeks of work, I was excited to see what everything looked like the day of the competition. I straightened by hair, fixed my makeup (stay tuned for a future show on what to DIY – and what…
The Road to my First Competition
This past Saturday I competed in my first bikini fitness competition. When I first started working with Ashley Leahy in late July of last year, competing wasn’t something I thought I would ever be able to do. I joined her team to learn how to see the progress I wanted by learning how to fuel my body correctly….
FitFluential Ambassador
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a FitFluential Ambassador for 2015! FitFluential connects like-minded fitness experts and enthusiasts with brands in the food, fitness, health, and wellness space. The community of current ambassadors runs the fitness gambit – from runners to yogis to crossfit enthusiasts to bodybuilders to those just driving for…