Upper Body Blast (15-minute workout video)

This is 15-minute upper body workout that you can do at home or the gym with only a pair of dumbbells. Follow prenatal and low impact modifications in the video! Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. Today is an avalanche of work stuff and topped off with a holiday girls’ night party. On…

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Friday Faves

Hi friends! Happy weekend! I hope you’ve had a great week. How is it Friday already?! I’m definitely not complaining… and also pretty stoked about the rain/snow because mom and nana’s flights home were canceled THREE TIMES. I mean, I felt really bad they didn’t get to go home on time. And were stuck here.…

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Circuit Workout with a Twist

This post is sponsored by Nike. Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! I’m getting the house cleaned up before madre and nana get in from Tucson later today. We can’t wait to see them! As I finished up the year feeling a little blah on the fitness…

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Maple-Roasted Pecans and Strawberries

This grilled chicken salad with pecans and strawberries is the perfect bridge between summer and fall flavors. Bright end-of-summer strawberries mix with warm maple-roasted pecans in this appealing, sweet and savory combination. Hey hey friends! How’s the week going? We’re just taking it easy over here. It’s my first week back teaching barre! Back At…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cake

This healthy COOKIE CAKE has a bonus dose of protein and healthy fats. It’s gluten-free, low in sugar, and… it’s a cookie cake. So, you need this. I’m having a weird protein powder thing right now. Part of me is like “just eat real food” and the other part is like “GAINZ” so I keep adding protein…

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later, Tucson + barre bootcamp is on the way

Hi friends! How are you doing?  What.A.Week. And the fun is just beginning! Sorry for being a little hit or miss this week. We spent a lot of time doing the move-out fun stuff (packing, cleaning, walk-throughs), checking into the hotel, and enjoying our last few days in Tucson.  The Pilot left on Tuesday morning…

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Flow and Burn yoga-inspired strength workout

Hi friends! How are you?? How’s the day going so far? What day is it? What is happening?? I seriously feel like it’s Monday, and the weekend is basically tomorrow. (<— Stoked about this fact.) Confused: party of one. During the pre-moving insanity, I’m even more grateful for bursts of activity, meditation, and workouts to…

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Spring Fitness Faves

Heyyyyy. How’s the day going?? Hope you’re having an amazing day so far. Yesterday we went to explore the Botanical Gardens and I caught a spin class at (r)evolve last night. Today, I’m not sure what we’re doing yet, but the weather is beautiful so we’ll probably take MIL to do something fun. Spring is…

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Healthy dairy-free protein ice cream

This protein ice cream contains ZERO grams of refined sugar, and up to 20 grams of protein. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and tastes ridiculously amazing. Dessert first? YES.  Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re having an amazing morning! We’re just hanging out here at the house and going to hit up the pool later this…

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Baby Got Back and Biceps Workout (+ video tutorial)

Hi friends! Happy almost-Friday! I’m back today with a quick and killer back and biceps workout. I’ve received a lot of requests to start focusing on specific muscle groups, especially since that’s one of the strategies I prefer in my own routine. (I alternate between dedicated muscle groups and circuit workouts.)  Back and biceps are…

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Golden Milk Latte (how to make turmeric tea)

This golden milk latte, also known as turmeric tea, is lightly sweet but very low in sugar, and is the perfect way to unwind before bed. It’s packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and is a beautiful soft golden color. Word to the world: we have a new beverage obsession. First it was coffee (oh…

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