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Harness the Power of Your Cycle
As women, our bodies go through a beautiful and intricate dance every month known as the menstrual cycle. While this cycle can bring its fair share of discomfort, it also presents an opportunity for us to optimize our overall well-being by aligning our eating habits and workout routines with the hormonal shifts that occur during…
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Protein French Toast
One of the main focuses I have is to incorporate more protein into my diet. As a female athlete and an aging woman. I see an increase need for protein to maintain my muscle tone and support my cycle. On Mother’s Day this year I went out to breakfast with my family and their special…
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Protein Yogurt
Getting enough protein is hard some days. Getting a healthy dessert is even harder. I heard of a protein yogurt dessert on tik tok and made it my own. Ingredients Directions Calories 359 | Protein 35g | Carbohydrates 30g | Fat 12g
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Injury Prevention in Female Athletes
Have you or a friend/family member experienced a severe injury while playing the sport they love? Yeah, my daughter too. In the past 2-3 years the amount of conversations I have had with other athletes and athlete moms regarding injuries has substantially increased. Something has to be done for our female athletes to help prevent…
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Colorful Tuna Melt
1. Preheat the oven/toaster oven 350 (also can be made in microwave but then fully toast the bread) 2. Pre-toast the bread just slightly 3. Top with hummus, tuna, spinach, and cabbage – cover with cheese and bake 10 minutes It is amazing – you wouldn’t think so – but dang! Calories 615g | 52g…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
A dessert that is satisfying, healthy, and doesn’t spike our blood sugar… It’s not as hard to find as you think! Introducing the easiest peanut butter cups! One of my favorite cookbooks is Run Fast Eat Slow – the first edition is my favorite. Within this cookbook is a recipe for peanut butter cups –…
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Protein Mug Cake
Dessert…hard to go without, am I right?! Since Discovering I need more protein in my diet as a female, I started adding protein to dessert
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Pizza Crust for the Win
This pizza crust recipe is the best I’ve tried, and I’ve tried a lot! It is so crunchy and yet soft, easy to make and best with every topping
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Protein Oatmeal
One of my new focus’ is to get more protein in and breakfast is one of the best places to start my day off on the right foot. This is my breakfast most days of the week: Place oats, chia seeds, and water in a saucepan (microwave works too) bring to a boil then let…
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Excellence Vs Perfection
A life of excellence is doing my best in all situations and embracing mistakes, failures, weaknesses as lessons – things I get to learn from and grow – not as things that defeat and crush my spirit. Perfectionism is deceitful. It’s a block that keeps me from learning and growing. It’s a trap that…
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Spicy Peanut Butter Avocado Burger
We had company over this last week and for some reason, that’s when I decide to make something new and unique. When I tell my guests what I chose, I’m not sure if they’re all that excited about it. I mean can you imagine getting a call from your friend to say – “hey I’ve…
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Fat Head Tortilla Chips
Oh, my goodness, I was so full after eating these last night and they were so very very good! They are very easy to make and we topped out Fat Head chips with Taco meat, sour cream, avocado, and cheese. Nachos! Fat Head Tortilla Chips 170 g pre-shredded/grated mozzarella 85 g almond meal/flour 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 egg salt to taste 1 tsp cumin powder…
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Beef Enchilada Bake
Beef Enchilada Bake Ingredients: 24 oz riced cauliflower 1.5 to 2 lbs grass fed ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 red or green bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño, minced (seeds removed) 5 eggs 14.5 oz tomato sauce 2 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp oregano salt & pepper to taste (don’t…
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Mini Philly cheese steak Meatloaves
Ingredients SERVES 4 1-1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper 1lb lean ground beef 1 egg, whisked 1 Tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (I use Lea & Perrins) 1/2 cup crushed Rice Chex or panko bread…
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You Bring the Dessert this Holiday Season
Eating well when I’m not tempted is pretty easy, but when Christmas parties start – temptation for sweet treats is something I have a hard time resisting. So I’ve found some recopies to let me enjoy my sweet without breaking my clean eating goals. So when invited to a party, I offer to bring the…
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Chili Lime chicken Tacos – W/ grilled pineapple salsa
Ingredients 1 Recipe All Purpose Chili Lime Chicken 1 Recipe Grilled Pineapple Salsa 4 flour tortillas or 6-8 corn tortillas 1/2 cup favorite cheese, more or less Avocado Crema 1 medium avocado 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Instructions: Prepare Chili Lime Chicken And Grilled Pineapple Salsa according to directions. To make the Avocado Crema, add all the…
