Fit for the Fourth: 15 Healthy Recipes
Independence Day brings burgers, beers, and fireworks together. And don’t forget all of the delicious desserts! I've pulled together all the July 4th recipes you need to throw a healthy and delicious barbecue. Plus, check out my 7 tips to not regret your 4th of July BBQ feasting. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Tenders These tangy, spicy chicken tenders dipped in creamy blue cheese sauce are delicious enough to make you forget they’re only 158 calories per serving. Get the recipe. Sk
7 Tips to not Regret Your 4th of July BBQ
Holidays are for celebrating, but can be tricky if you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle. These 7 BBQ survival tips can save you hundreds of calories you won’t even miss, and keep your goals on track. 1. Get a workout in before the BBQ. I'm a believer in "earning" your treat meals, so I always make sure to get a workout in before a holiday party or event. Get up early, sweat it out and burn off a few hundred calories before you hit up the BBQ. Not sure what workout to do
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
For this week’s Shakeology recipe, we created a Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fruit Dip that will satisfy your chocolate peanut butter craving but is still healthy enough for a midday snack. Serve with berries like blueberries and strawberries or even consider trying it on pineapple for a summery treat! If you don’t have Chocolate Vegan Shakeology on hand you can always substitute Chocolate Shakeology into this recipe; just keep in mind doing so will alter the nutritional info
Blueberry Bread Pudding
Bread pudding started as a clever way to use up stale bread. Unfortunately, most recipes call for heaps of white bread, sugar, and cream – which doesn’t feel so clever. Or, for the matter, healthy. This Blueberry Bread Pudding recipe uses whole grain bread, almond milk and maple syrup, and we think that’s a little more interesting. Fresh blueberries (or frozen if you can’t find juicy fresh blueberries) add a special twist, and add a nice natural sweetness. The end result? A s
Berry Coconut Shakeology
As a kid, milkshake days were the best days, but, as adults, we try to avoid indulgences — especially when it’s a priority to keep our health and fitness in check. If you’re trying to lose weight, holiday weekends can feel like an obstacle course of foods to avoid. There’s bound to be lots of tempting red, white, and blue treats coming your way today, so stave off the calorie-heavy milkshake and cupcake cravings with this festive Shakeology recipe instead. Portion Fix Contain
3-Day Diet Plan to Bounce Back after Vacation (or anytime)
Oh, summer vacation. Or should I say VACATIONS with an ‘s’ since it seems that summer always turns into a big party of multiple trips, lots of BBQs, outdoor happy hours, and no small share of indulgences. And that’s what summer is about – CELEBRATING LIFE – good friends, family, exploring, relaxing, and of course….great food (and drinks!). I'm coming back from a 4 day stint in Las Vegas (aka a ridiculous amount of vodka, plus some pizza and other unhealthy snacks) and my body
Weeks 6 & 7: Bikini Booty Challenge
I took two weeks off from my schedule Master's Hammer & Chisel to test out SHAUN WEEK. If you haven't heard, the Insanity creator launched 7 brand new workouts exclusively on Beachbody On Demand. I'm not going to lie, it was a blow to my ego to go back to intense cardio when I've been used to using weights for the past 5 weeks. I definitely had to push pause, a lot, when completing Shaun Week. This program was designed as a 7 day program that is a mix of Focus T25 and Insanit
Goat Cheese, Tomato, and Parsley Scramble
This is the real breakfast of champions. Loaded with 33 grams of muscle-building protein, this Body Beast recipe will fill you up and fuel your day. Goat cheese, tomato and parsley are a perfect combination in this egg white scramble, but you can get creative and make this recipe your own. Substitute the same amount of feta cheese for the goat cheese if you prefer. Other fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or chives can be used instead of parsley. Instead of tomatoes, try chopp
Chicken and Black Bean Burrito Salad in a Mason Jar
This mason jar salad has all of the delicious ingredients you would wish for in a burrito, and like a burrito, it comes in it’s own perfectly portable package. Show up to work with this smart lunch and you’ll be the envy of your office. It gets a healthy dose of fiber from jicama and beans and is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken. Even though this salad is brimming with colorful ingredients, and it is as lovely to look at as it is to eat, the dressing is the real
Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Salad with Mint
Sometimes, the simplest salads are the best. Like this 21 Day Fix recipe that has only 5 ingredients. Cucumber, watermelon, and mango make it refreshing and colorful, and chicken adds hearty protein to make it a satisfying meal. Top with as much fresh mint as you like! This salad doesn’t need dressing, but you can add a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon, or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. It’s a great make ahead salad for a picnic or to pack for lunch. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total
