As of right now, I'm multitasking. Blogging on the treadmill is one of my new favorite things to do. Some might say I'm nuts or being too dangerous, but I'll take that chance. If I'm walking on the treadmill, I get incredibly bored. If I'm walking outside, I can't stop thinking about work and what I need to get done. This way, I'm killing two birds with one stone. ...
Why Is Protein Important & My Favorite Ways to Get It!
*If you are active, you'll need extra protein to help you recover after your exercises. *Every cell in your body is made up of protein and you'll need extra to repair the tissue, to make enzymes and hormones. *Your bones, muscles, skin, blood, and cartilage rely on protein as a main building block. *Building lean muscle is ideal and protein will help you build and ...
The Secret to Hiding The “Green Taste” in Smoothies!
I make smoothies almost everyday and sometimes two. That is how I fit in as much protein and vegetables as I possibly can. I shove about 3-4 cups of spinach and kale into my smoothies. I’m not a huge fan of the taste, so I have a little trick to covering it up. My first job was at a cafe back in high school. We had a smoothie menu, so I learned all the tricks to ...
Energency Protein Bars: Homemade Vegan Protein Bars
I am a big fan of protein bars, snack bars, and other to-go foods. I travel a lot and finding clean snacks to pack with me can be a challenge. I easily get caught up in my travels, worrying about other details and forget to pack food for the road every so often. Stopping to pick up salads or healthy wraps on the road is fine. But when I am traveling alone, I can’t eat ...
Pre-Workout Breakfast: Protein Banana Berry Oats (Vegan)
This morning at 6 AM, I went for a long run along the trails. I needed something that would keep me energized, full, and nourished. A mixture of carbs and protein always does the trick. The sunrise on the lake is gorgeous. It’s worth waking up early for. When I finished my run, I sat on the dock to cool down and watch the sunrise. For my breakfast, I had a bowl ...