Summer is my favorite season of the year for so many reasons! To me sunshine = happiness (maybe because I live in rainy Seattle). I love exercising outdoors in the summer, playing soccer in the sunshine and most of all- the fresh berries that come into season that are perfect for smoothies! Whipping up a smoothie with fresh berries is the perfect refreshing drink and add in … [Read more...] about Super Summer Berry Blast Smoothie
Healthy Eats
Beat the Heat: Hydration Tips for a Fit, Happy, Healthy Summer
With summer temps sizzling across the nation, it’s a great time to check in with your hydration habits! Hot temperatures cause you to sweat more- even just completing everyday tasks. Dehydration can quickly sneak in wreaking havoc on your fitness routine if you’re not mindful of your water intake. During summer, it’s extremely important to drink more than the recommended 2.7 … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat: Hydration Tips for a Fit, Happy, Healthy Summer
Quick and Clean: Post-Workout Snacks on the Go, Go, Go
Moms have Superpowers. It’s true. We may not be able to fly or have x-ray vision (and what I wouldn’t give to make myself invisible when the kids are looking for me!) We have the power of Go. It gets us through a typical day. Alarm goes off, wake up, get the kids up, make breakfast, tell the kids at least 100 times to eat it, shove them out the door to school. Pause--- Deep … [Read more...] about Quick and Clean: Post-Workout Snacks on the Go, Go, Go
Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
Kick It Like Mom Sprints: Lightning Fast Tips for the Active Mom on the Go! Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are exciting ways to stay active during those long winter months. But all that fun flying down the slopes can quickly lead to some serious dehydration if you’re not careful. The cold, thin air at high-altitude means you must breathe harder to get oxygen and … [Read more...] about Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
3 Recipes to Fuel Your Fall and Winter Workouts
Summer is by far my favorite season--- the warm sunshine, everything active outdoors and the amazing fresh berries that come into season--- so perfect for throwing into a post-workout smoothie! When Fall and Winter come around, and the berries shoot up to $10 per pint, it’s time to get creative with your workout fuel. Try one of these three recipes which all incorporate the … [Read more...] about 3 Recipes to Fuel Your Fall and Winter Workouts
Five Easy Post Workout Snack Ideas (Better than the Kid Scraps You’re Eating Now)
Raise your hand if this scenario sounds familiar. You’ve just finished a killer workout. Endorphins are kicking in and you are feeling on top of the world--- and insanely hungry! Before you have the chance to grab a bite to eat, your family spots you and you’re instantly pulled in a million different directions. To satisfy your post-workout hungries you grab whatever food is … [Read more...] about Five Easy Post Workout Snack Ideas (Better than the Kid Scraps You’re Eating Now)
Go Green with 3 Taste-Bud Friendly Power Smoothies
Guess what? Green Smoothies don’t have to be scary. They can be quite friendly when they want to be! If just the thought of a cup full of power greens sends your taste buds running, you’ll want to try one of my 3 favorite green smoothie recipes. Each is packed with nutrients, simple to throw together and actually tastes AMAZING! (Your kids may end up loving them too!) Packed … [Read more...] about Go Green with 3 Taste-Bud Friendly Power Smoothies
Slow-Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats
Modified from a recipe found on: allrecipes.com by user BrandySue There is nothing like a homemade hot cooked breakfast on a cold winter morning. There is nothing better than if it’s ready to eat the second you get up! This slow-cooker apple cinnamon oats recipe is just the thing on those dark, cold mornings when everyone asks, “What’s for breakfast?” The prep is quick, easy … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats
Healthy Snacks for Active Moms: Kale Chips
Hi, my name is Lorna. I am a mother of a toddler, a recreational athlete, and I have an aversion to vegetables. Of course I know better and know the reasons I should be adding more vegetables to my diet. Everything else I eat is healthy, I just hadn’t been able to find the motivation to add a veggie side dish to meals. Every day that a fresh home-cooked dinner makes it to the … [Read more...] about Healthy Snacks for Active Moms: Kale Chips
Recipe: Apple Chicken Salad
Modified from a recipe found on: www.pccnaturalmarkets.com For a salad that’s filled with protein and other nutrients but not too heavy look no further! It’s quick & easy to make (bake the chicken breast in advance to save time) and perfect for a lighter lunch or dinner on workout days. And it is absolutely delicious! Prep Time: 5 min Bake Time: 30-40 min (depending on … [Read more...] about Recipe: Apple Chicken Salad
