Happy Labor Day, my friends! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying your smoothies after last week’s post. Since we have two weeks of summer left, I’m sharing another recipe that’s perfect for hot days. (This is actually a year-round favorite in my house — summer, winter, or anytime in between.) 🙂 The key to keeping this recipe clean is the bacon you choose. Most bacon you’ll find at…
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The Ultimate Smoothie Formula + Bonus Tips
If you’d like to jump on the smoothie bandwagon — or you’re stuck in a smoothie rut — today’s blog post is for you! Since restaurant smoothies are usually sugar-laden calorie bombs, homemade smoothies are the way to go. They can be a powerhouse of nutrients and flavor. My kids have even gulped down spinach without knowing it. Can I get a…
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Need Motivation? 4 Powerful Truths to Unleash Your Inner Olympian
The 2016 Olympics are over, but my mind is spinning with stories that emerged from the Games. Olympic training has so many parallels to our everyday health journeys. With that in mind, I’m sharing four Olympians’ stories that come with powerful takeaways. If you’re struggling with motivation to make healthy choices, don’t miss these truths to unleash your personal focus and drive… 1) You…
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Brazilian Feast Recipe Link-Up + Grilled Steak Salad Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I’m a HUGE Olympics fan. My family goes all out and celebrates by making a meal themed to the host country. It’s a favorite tradition of ours! Since my husband has been to Brazil, I had the inside scoop on traditional Brazilian foods — plus a couple special requests — for the Rio Olympics. The…
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4 Signs You Need More Breathing Room
We all go through seasons of life that suck the energy out of us. If we’re not careful, those seasons can blend together and become a never-ending blur of busyness and exhaustion. I recently experienced this when several events combined to create the “perfect storm.” Extra speaking engagements, my son’s baseball season, end-of-school activities and field trips, not to mention trying to…
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Motivation Month: Health Quotes and Inspiration, Week 5
Happy Memorial Day! We’re closing out the month of May with a final week of inspiration. I’ve had a blast sharing these quotes and pins with you. If you want to catch up on the rest of the weeks, you can find them here: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4. If you want to keep the motivation coming, be sure…
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