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Friday Foodspiration: Avocado Shrimp Salad
Ready for your Cinco de Mayo party? As a Maryland girl, I put an Old Bay Twist on all the Mexican flavors in this Avocado Shrimp Salad but you could use any spice on your shrimp that you like. It is perfect for a party appetizer with tortilla chips or as meal in...
How to Plan a Healthy Cinco de Mayo Party
What do I love about Cinco de Mayo Parties? First I love a party just about anytime, second spring time is the best time to enjoy company on the patio, and lastly a themed party is always more fun! When I started to cook healthier food for my family, I suddenly...
Most Common Mistakes Moms Make About Back Pain
Back pain after having a baby is very common – but that does not mean it is normal. And the biggest mistake we see new and seasoned moms make it to just push on despite the discomfort. Moms are selfless and spend countless hours caring for their families but often...
Friday Foodspiration: Sesame Chicken
Anyone else love Chinese Take-Out, but it doesn’t always love them back? I enjoy taking my favorite restaurant recipes and making them at home – without the crazy amount of sodium, soy, or MSG. I also like to be in control of the types of oil I use to cook food for...
How to Protect Your Back at Boot Camp
Whether you have never stepped foot in a gym or are a boot camp veteran, we want you to make the most of your workout. Last week we talked about how to make your boot camp experience “an epic success” – having fun, sticking with it, and reaching your fitness goals....
Friday Foodspiration: Toasted Coconut Cake
When your family loves cake but always scrapes off the icing, a bundt cake is the answer. This coconut cake just has a drizzle of glaze – just enough to hold on some toasted coconut. This is a great Easter dessert when you need a gluten, grain and dairy free or low...
Make Boot Camp an Epic Success
Throughout the fitness industry I think we can agree that those hours on the treadmill or elliptical machine aren’t getting anyone the results they are looking for. Why? Because it isn’t building strength in the muscles, movement is in only one plane (not...
5 Essentials to Starting a Pain Free Walking Program
Aches, pains, and stiffness can keep you in the house on even the most beautiful summer evenings. The problem is, that sedentary lifestyle is just making your aches and pains worse. So, how can you ease into activity and exercise without causing more pain? A...
Friday Foodspiration: Cajun Salmon
I’m not a huge fan of fish but know my body needs the healthy fats and protein that it contains. So, I’m always looking for a fun flavorful salmon recipe. And I’m always glad when I can make my whole meal in one pan for easier clean up. I used a 10” cast iron...
7 Sanity Saving Nutrition Tips for New Moms
Hey there New Mom! Did you think a lot of food while you were pregnant? Usually women prioritize food for one of two reason when pregnant – Either they just want to eat all the food, after all it’s a great excuse when “eating for two”. Or, they are hyper focused on...











