#1    You are BUSY!  It is too easy to let your workout take a back seat to all the other time-sensitive items on your to-do list.  Scheduling an appointment with a trainer ensures that you will get your workout in as planned!  Working with a professional also ensures that the precious minutes you spend […]

With a work week that spilled well over into Saturday, I needed to maximize my Sunday R&R as well as my weekly meal prep.  I turned the oven on and within minutes had all three of the below ingredients cooking away, filling my house with delicious smells.  Since it would be a few hours until […]

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Embrace fall without over-indulging! Make this slimmed-down Apple Pie for one. Ingredients 1 pie crust, set out until room temperature 6 or 7 apples, cored and chopped 2 – 3 tblsp brown sugar 1 heaping tblsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup whole oats (optional) Unroll pie crust, holding vertically to allow for stretch via gravity.  Keep turning […]

                Chicken Enchiladas  –  protein packed, only 7 ingredients Ingredients 2 cups plain greek yogurt 16 oz green salsa (salsa verde) 16 corn tortillas (6 inches) 2 sweet bell peppers (red and orange) 2 jalapenos 7-8 chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Bake […]

  Egg, Avocado and Spinach Salad In a bowl, chop 1/4 avocado and 3 hard-boiled eggs (minus one yolk) into medium sized pieces.  Toss in 1/2 cup fresh spinach, squirt of lime juice and season with onion powder and S & P. This version offers 20 grams of protein, 23 grams of healthy fats.  Carbs […]

Looking for a protein-packed lunch?  Look no further than this 4 ingredient combo that lets you enjoy tuna, no mayo necessary. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 to 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, a dash of lemon juice and 1-2 tsp dill. Drain 1 can of tuna and combine with yogurt mixture. This recipe will […]

    Rainbow Barley Salad Boil Barley according to package directions, drain and spray with cold water.  Mix seasoning and toss with all ingredients.  Use two packages of seasoning for more flavor.  Chill for 2 hours before serving.  *Find barley in the rice or past aisle.  Quick-cook barley will be ready in 10 minutes but […]