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My Fit Faves {Part 1}

This has been an amazing year!  I can’t believe I’ve entered this world of fitness fanatics, health nuts, and just plain awesome people I have learned so much from! They say we teach what we most want to learn. I may not be teaching, but I definitely am sharing what I most want to learn. […]

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My first attempt at CrossFit

I’ve recently become a little obsessed with CrossFit. I’ve become so interested in anyone who is into CrossFit and I love the idea of doing functional exercises and building strength. And, c’mon, they look like badasses doing it! It’s a little intimidating to go from occasional exercise with no one really pushing you but yourself […]

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2014 Goals: 6 months in

Holy Cow! Have 6 months really come and gone??! Now is a great time to check back with my 2014 goals. There haven’t been many goals checked off the list since the first quarter. In fact, there has been one… Fitness Goals After one year of running, I finally completed my first 5K distance without […]

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Carrot & Chickpea Veggie Burger

Sometimes there’s a recipe that you just have to try, and sometimes you end up changing it so much you come up with a totally new and improved recipe. That’s what happened when I whipped up these Carrot & Chickpea Veggie Burgers. I started with a recipe for Spicy Carrot Fritters from a vegetarian cookbook. […]

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Do you make your bed? {Zipit Bedding Review}

Sometimes there is a product you see and it makes you immediately go, “Yes! That’s so smart!” That was my reaction when I saw a commercial for Zipit Bedding.   How smart is this idea?  A fitted sheet with a zipper on two sides and a comforter that zips to the top!  No more unmade […]

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Diet To Go Review

I’ve lost 50lbs on two different occasions now. The first time was so much easier than the second for a number of reasons: I was in grad school and had a free gym with awesome classes, I had a great group of friends to workout with, and I lived alone and only had to feed […]

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June Game Plan

Oof, last month was a slide back into old habits. I nearly lost my first DietBet and needed the two days to weigh out. This month, I’m determined to focus on the healthy habits that helped me in the past. Ugh.. I know what works so I don’t know why I slip back… This month […]

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