I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! I decided to try out a new Pinterest recipe for Labor Day! I knew the moment I found it, it would be perfect for any barbecue, family gathering, or tailgating. I love…
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Spice It Up! Slow-Cooker Curry Lentils
If you follow my blog then you know how much I love a good slow-cooker dish. I wanted to make lentils, but they had to be just right! I always enjoy the lentil soup when I go to one of…
A Brazilian Birthday with Extra Frosting!
I woke up at 5 a.m. the morning of my birthday to get my “Birthday Run” in— 3.4 miles to kick-off the big 3-4! When I got to work that morning, my sweet coworkers surprised me with a Birthday Breakfast:…
Should You Apologize For Being Fit?
Clearly, I’m not the only one who heard about the 32-year-old fitness fanatic and Mom of three who has caused an uproar. Maria Kang’s “fit photo”, captioned with the phrase “What’s Your Excuse?” (commonly used in fitness world) went viral…
Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheddar Frittata
I have been on a breakfast kick here lately and it reminded me that I need to make another frittata soon! I usually have a green smoothie for breakfast or something simple like a boiled egg and some fruit, but every now and then you want some good…
I Ran Into A “Celebrity” On The Trail
Yesterday morning I was finishing up my run and I ran into a celebrity of the running world! Well after you hear all about him, you will think so too! This tall man, who looked like he could outrun me…
Guiltless Shrimp “Fried” Rice
I received a birthday coupon from World Market so I decided to go get me a wok! I’d been saying I was going to get one for almost a year. A girlfriend of mine had been posting her stir-fry dishes…
Guiltless Strawberry Coco-Mango Ice Cream
I love store-bought ice cream, but let’s face it, nothing beats guilt-free. Then add a few servings of fruit and still enjoy a healthy dessert?! WIN! It doesn’t get any better than this! GUILTLESS ice cream with real fruit pieces!…
Run Mercedes Ready! + BGR! Drive to End Hunger 5K/10K Recap!
Race week is here!!! I can’t believe I will be running my FIRST half-marathon! Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend is February 15-17, 2013 (race day being Sunday, February 17th). Although I’ve been training for over the past 8 months, I’m still nervous,…
Red Hot Apple Pie in a Mug!
Lisa Lillien (AKA Hungry Girl) was on Dr. Oz discussing Hungry Girl’s Secret Guide to Eating More and Losing Weight seen here. I was so excited to try another one of her recipes, because all of the ones I’ve tried have…
Egg White “Pizza”
If you like pizza and you like eggs/egg whites…you will love this! It’s an easy way to get in some protein and veggies at the same time! EGG WHITE PIZZA Yields – 1 Serving Ingredients 1 serving of Egg Whites…
Couscous Paella
I have been trying a lot of new recipes lately and I was so excited when I came across this one! I LOVE paella so this was one I couldn’t wait to give a try. It’s really cool because I…
