This Moroccan Carrot Salad is packed with fresh ingredients and is loaded with antioxidants! It’s so easy to make and it’s a super healthy salad that has the unexpected flavors of the Mediterranean!
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This is a killer full body challenge that will transform your body! There are 4 circuits in this workout and they are grouped by strength circuits and conditioning circuits. The strength circuits address your full body and will stimulate muscle growth. The conditioning circuits address your cardio and will help you burn fat. Mix up your workout routine with this winning combination!
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I am reminded at this time of year at how quickly time flies. Girls coming home from another year in college, another graduating from high school, so many changes are happening in May it is nice to take a moment to enjoy a few simple pleasures.
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My girls are obsessed with these sushi stacks! In fact, they are now becoming the birthday dinner choice and in my clan, that's saying a lot! They are so easy to create and you can personalize them any number of ways. It's a fun way to bring the family together for dinner or for an evening with friends.
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We really believe it is important to constantly confuse your muscles in order to effectively burn calories and keep your fitness journey from hitting a plateau. This cardio/core workout is a very effective calorie burning HIIT circuit that requires no equipment. It will shock your metabolism into high gear and supercharge your calorie burn! And you can do it at home! If you really want to up your calorie burn....do this circuit outside! Any time I take my workouts to my backyard, I can count on doubling my calorie burn and getting a good sweat on! YAHOO! It’s the perfect calorie crushing workout!
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This skinny cocktail is big on flavor without the added sugar and calories! www.cardiocoffeeandkale.com
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This is a short, but effective workout. It's quick and efficient! The format allows you to go at your own pace, so you're in control. No excuses, gang! Even if you're pressed for time, you can find 21 minutes. No equipment is needed, tone your total body and burn some calories. You want to burn even more calories...do this workout outside! Fantastic!
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Ginger not only tastes refreshing and is so pleasing to my taste buds, it has soooooo many proven health benefits. It's an amazing, ancient root that really does fall under the catagory of "super food". I decided to try making my own ginger water initially to use in teas and cocktails.
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Want to give mom her best Mother’s Day ever? Try out some of these recipes!
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Whether having a tea party with your little one, serving pretty tea sandwiches at a baby or bridal shower, or celebrating your mom for Mother's Day - these yummy sandwiches are tasty and you don't have to feel guilty about eating them!
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On top of the sunshine that has finally arrived in the Chicagoland area, here are some things that made me happy this week….moroccan textiles, ginger lemon water…just to name a few!
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Mix it up and try something new! This TRX workout uses compound exercises to boost your metabolism and build lean muscle! Try this series for a little different workout!
Tabata is great to get a quick workout in if you're short on time, you need to switch up your routine, or you want improve endurance and speed. This leg workout is a version of the tabata style that has both cardio and strength exercises in each set so you not only burn calories, but you are sculpting your muscles as well. Total leg burnout!
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So instead of grabbing something that is full of sugar and adds to your daily sugar intake, try one of these dessert teas to satisfy your sweet cravings. Here are some of my favorites:
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Here are this week's Friday Favorites: Pho from Little Saigon in Chicago, a rose tea, a prayer journal, paint and my newly posted chicken recipe!
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My family is bowl crazy right now! It's one of their favorite dinners, and so easy to make. In full disclosure, this chicken is so yummy it is almost dangerous, I can not stop eating it! If you make a double batch of the chicken, you can use it on salads and in wraps during the week. I love the beautiful colors in this dish and it's full of healthy antioxidants, phytonutrients, lean protein and healthy fat!
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This 21 minute Kettlebell workout features exercises for your full body and is perfect for anyone...beginner or advanced. Grab your kettlebell and give it a try! Free Printable and video demo.
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