One Pan Pasta Toss

This one pot dish is perfect for weeknights or when you need a quick, versatile & customizable meal that the entire family will enjoy!  It is loaded with protein, healthy fats, fiber & flavor. Bonus, leftovers are even more flavorful after the pasta has a chance to absorb all of the flavors of the herbs…

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The Ultimate Fall Salad

This salad is a fall dream come true. It has butternut squash, spicy arugula, a tangy vinaigrette, chicken, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese. Itโ€™s perfect for any holiday gatherings or parties and makes a veggie-packed side dish. My vegetarian friends can easily omit the chicken and itโ€™s just as delicious without it. This recipe is for…

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Tempeh Bacon BLT Kale Salad

This kale salad is massaged with a savory avocado dressing and topped with crunchy tempeh bacon pieces. Itโ€™s the perfect make-ahead salad for the week or for any summer get-togethers. Hi friends! How are ya? Hope youโ€™re having a good morning. Weโ€™re just hanging out here at home and getting ready for the dayโ€™s adventures.…

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Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos (vegan, gluten-free)

This recipe uses jackfruit, which is an awesome vegan substitution for shredded meat. It has bold Mexican flavors, and is an easy and healthy dinner option! Hi friends! How are you? Hope youโ€™re recovering from the long weekend and enjoying the day so far. Yesterday was a great day. The Pilot was off work, so…

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Sriracha Chicken and Cauliflower Stir Fry [dairy-free, gluten-free]

This sriracha chicken and cauliflower stir fry is the perfect healthy dinner or lunch option. Itโ€™s high in protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, and family-friendly. Pack up the extras as lunch, or enjoy as part of your weekly meal prep. Hey hey friends! How are you? Keep those awesome thredUP giveaway entries coming!! Hope youโ€™re having a…

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Spiced chicken manchegos with house guacamole and calabacitas

Hey hey! Happy Indian Food Wednesday. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Iโ€™m so happy to hear that so many of you are loving the new barre workouts! Katie and I had a blast making the videos, and I really enjoyed creating these workouts for you. Iโ€™m so pumped that youโ€™re enjoying them! Itโ€™s interesting to get a glimpse of…

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Chicken with Mediterranean cauliflower rice

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday! Whatโ€™s going on this morning?? Whatโ€™s on the workout agenda?? THANK YOU so much to those of you who have signed up for barre bootcamp already! I was blown away by the enthusiasm, and am so pumped that so many of you will be joining us for this 4-week challenge. I…

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a photo an hour

(give or take a bit) 7:37 am. Liv and I are awake and ready to start the day. (Miss P is still snoozing.) Liv is in our bed talking to Bella while I put my contacts in. I go into the kitchen to start breakfast and chat with Liv, and then she goes into Pโ€™s…

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Slow cooker turkey barbacoa

Sharing this amazing slow cooker recipe from my friend Arsy! Today, I’m so excited I get to share a recipe from a new ebook,ย Real Food Slow Cooker Recipes, written by my foodie blogger friend, Arsy Vartanian fromย Rubies & Radishes. Arsy and I first met through theย Beautycounterย world, and have become friends this past year. I love…

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A new way to eat this holiday season

This post is sponsored by UberEATS. The first 50 readers to use the code FITNESSISTA10 will get $10 off their first order! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is officially upon us. Our schedule is packed with events, and it seems like weโ€™re constantly shuffling from one activity to the other. Weโ€™ve gone…

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Savory Chicken Sausage Butternut Squash Bowls

This is a delicious and healthy dinner option. Itโ€™s gluten-free, high in protein and packed with flavor. This stuffed butternut squash bowl recipe uses pre-prepped squash bowls to save on time and stuffs them with savory chicken sausage, zucchini, tomato sauce and Italian spices.  Hi friends! Howโ€™s the day going? Iโ€™m so happy to hear…

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Quick slow cooker turkey meatballs + playlist highlights

An easy, healthy crockpot dinner option using ground turkey, seasonings and oatmeal! These turkey meatballs are awesome on their own, with pasta, on a sub, or atop some greens/veggies. Hi friends! How are you? Hope youโ€™re having a wonderful morning. Sorry for disappearing on ya yesterday. I officially have a bit of the funk (I…

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