50 Snacks under 50 Calories – Fitness Tips for Life
Between meals there is always that urge to eat a snack. I can attest to the fact that I am always hungry so when I found this list of 50 snacks under 50 calories on the Readers Digest site it…
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin ⋆ 100 Days of Real Food
Make weeknight dinner easy and delicious with this honey mustard sheet pan pork tenderloin recipe. It’s filled with apples, potatoes, and green beans that the whole family will enjoy. ↓ Jump to Recipe Oh, how I love a super easy…
Blueberry Cucumber Salad
Yield: serves 6 Ingredients 1 cucumber, sliced 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 tbsp. green onions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup (2…
Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
These cookies and cream overnight oats taste like dessert, but are healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast or a post-workout snack. They’re packed with protein, perfect for meal prep and require only 5 simple ingredients! I’ve shared a bunch of…
Simple Living Rabbit: In the Pocket
When he was a baby Muffin Rabbit went everywhere with me. He even hopped into my pants pocket once and that’s how I took him to the beach. Read more about the adventures of Muffin, the simple living rabbit. Source…
Ben Does Life., Thanks, dude.
Thanks, dude. “It’s weird I’m not going to be doing this with you, dude.” That’s what Pa said to me an hour ago as he left me on a street corner here in Corona, California. “This…
Open Faced Tuna Sandwich with Avocado
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My favorite way to make a tuna sandwich is open-faced with a veggie-loaded tuna salad topped with avocado and sprouts. A quick and easy healthy lunch idea. Open Faced Tuna…
How to Cook Dandelion Greens (with Creamy Dandelion Soup recipe)
Dandelions are one of spring’s early gifts to the adventurous cook. Here are some easy tips on how to cook with dandelion greens, which are plentiful this time of year and can be foraged in the wild or bought at…
Spinach And Banana Smoothie | The Picky Eater
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. This healthy, creamy spinach and banana smoothie recipe is perfectly balanced, lightly sweet, and totally satisfying! Sweet bananas, nutrient rich spinach,…
What is Soy Milk? Good For you? Bad for you?
Soy milk is made from soybeans. It is best to get your soybeans from an organic, non-GMO certified company, but no matter where your beans come from, soy milk is better for you than cow’s milk. That being said, homemade soy…
Diary of an Aspiring Loser: Clearing Out the Funk
[PSA: “like” my blog’s Facebook page to get tips and updates on my blog posts in your news feed.] Well, hello there. I won’t attempt a catch-up post because it’s been far too long. I’ll just dive in to the here-and-now. Which…
Metabolic Stress vs. Mechanical Stress and Muscle Growth
Have you ever wondered why some people build muscle faster than others, despite similar workout routines and diets? Factors like genetics, training intensity, exercise selection, training frequency, and nutrition all affect the gains you get from strength training. By adjusting…
How to Cook Brown Rice – WellPlated.com
A pot of fluffy, tender Brown Rice is yours for the making! Follow these steps to cook the perfect stovetop brown rice every time. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It! Cooking brown rice can be…
Six Factors to Fit Book and Giveaway!
For those of you that read the blog regularly or follow me on my social media pages you know, I have the honor of serving on the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) National Board of Directors. The OAC is a non-profit…
111 Tired Quotes You Can Relate to (But Also Get a Boost of Energy From)
If you’re tired today then maybe this post can help you. In it I want to share relatable and timeless thoughts on tiredness. To give you some comfort. To remind you that you’re not alone in feeling this way. But…
Easy Paleo Pancakes Recipe. Low Carb Goodness!
It’s Paleo Pancakes time! But if you had told me a few months back that I would give up my regular pancakes forever for this (weird?) paleo stand in, I would’ve laughed in your face and proceeded to cover my…
Medical Gaslighting: How to Deal When Doctors Won’t Listen
Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office, voiced your concerns to a provider, and essentially been told that it’s either in your head or just the result of stress, when you know it’s something more? Well, there’s a name…
Baked Teriyaki Chicken (Sugar-Free) – Kalyn’s Kitchen
I love this Baked Teriyaki Chicken and I use Golden Monkfruit Sweetener in the Teriyaki Sauce to make it sugar-free and low-carb. And I’ve updated the method for this favorite recipe with some simple changes that make it even better!…
Friday Faves 4.7 – The Fitnessista
Hi hi! How are you? How was the week? Any fun Easter plans? We’re having the usual brunch with my dad’s side of the family (give me all the drunken French toast and egg dish) and dinner with madre’s side…
Asian Salmon and Pineapple Stir-Fry
Jump to recipe Asian Salmon and Pineapple Stir-Fry March 17, 2020 Ingredients FOR THE SAUCE: 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup Tamari 2 Tbsp Mirin or rice vinegar 4 Tbsp honey 2 inch ginger, minced or grated 1 garlic clove,…
2017 – The Year of Balance
bal·ance noun 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. 2. a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. verb 1. keep or put (something) in a steady…
Currently: April 2023 – The Fitnessista
Hi friends! Happy Monday and I hope that my friends who were celebrating yesterday enjoyed a blessed Easter. We had a great day with our fam. The fun started off with an Easter basket scavenger hunt. It prolonged the Easter…
