Friday Features: Embracing Our Different Food Choices!

IMG_3265

Good Afternoon everyone! Happy Friday! Don’t forget that you have until Saturday at midnight to enter the Headbands Of Hope Giveaway! I’ve already been told by a handful of people that they’ve purchased some headbands & that made my day! You are making a difference in this beautiful cause. ______________________________ I wanted to start today’s Feature Friday by highlighting a post from FitFluential where they asked… For those who have followed my blog, you all know that I constantly say #BETRUETOYOU – why? Because everyone's body is different & works … [Read more...]

#PP Creamy Tahini Nooch Sauce = 19g of protein!

IMG_8266.jpg

hi all!! If you missed my VLOG about my update on plant based- check it outttttt… Update on Plant Based Diet And remember, #beTRUEtoYOU my new motto & hashtag. Everyone is different, that’s the beauty of this world. We should all try to appreciate each other’s own personal decisions. & have fun with this plantPOWER challenge! In life, you may not be able to control every situation but you sure can control how you REACT to them. #beTRUEtoYOU Also, my GNC recipe for Cherry Chocolate Chip bars is on their BLOG today!! check it out here! It's the Sweet … [Read more...]

#PP Guest Blogger & RAWkstar Amber @EpicSelf

epicself.jpg

Today is BLUE theme for PLANTPOWER! I wanted to feature the girl who totally inspired me to eat more raw colorful foods. Amber Zuckswert I met Amber at the FHBC 12 Conference this year. She was a total sweetheart and we talked forever! along with some other awesome bloggers! Here’s a little bit about Amber! She is an online and live pilates/yoga instructor, holistic nutrition lifestyle coach, professional dancer, raw vegan super foodie, offering workshops/retreats worldwide, helping you create your most epic self, mind, body and spirit.  Epicself.com I asked her some … [Read more...]

paleo bread, dippy eggs, and baba-gaNOOCH

IMG_7262.jpg

Hey all! Hope you had a great weekend and are enjoying your long break! Today mister Coreycakes & I had a great #FitFluential chest/shoulder/tricep workout where I, of course, took my GNC BCAA’s mixed with some green tea in  my shaker bottle before, during, & after my workout! along with the addition of my GNC Glutamine powder afterwards to promote muscle recovery! speaking of muscles; the veins came out to play todayyy. #PROOF today was higher reps/lighter weight which I liked switching it up because it’s important to keep your body guessing! *definitely had … [Read more...]

Weekend Recap: Leg & Booty POWERCIRCUIT

IMG_7087.jpg

    Hey all! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I got to take some time to relax and visit with the boyfriend… Speaking of the boyfriend, I woke up to this beautiful rainbow in the fridge on Sunday morning. I’d say I’m a lucky girl He knows how much I love to #EATARAINBOW; smart boy! This #POWERPLATE was my PRE-WORKOUT fuel for LEG DAY! Along with my GNC BCAA’s! Leg & Booty #FitFluential POWERCIRCUIT Round One … [Read more...]

“PowerMeal A CARBday”

IMG_1424

Hi all ! If you haven’t entered my POWERFUSION PROTEIN POWDER GIVEAWAY you have 1 week to do so!! Today’s June POWERMEAL A DAY topic is CARBS (carbohydrates) Don’t FEAR THE CARBS! Great WHOLE FOOD carbs that help restore energy in your body include VEGGIES, yams, oats, brown rice, rice cakes, and fruits. The CARBS you want to avoid are processed carbs. Your body does not know how to properly process these overly processed carbs – (quite a “process” ) so they can be stored as fat instead of used for energy! Here is a great article  from LiveStrong.com on why … [Read more...]

PowerMeal A Day;Nighttime POWERSNACKS

IMG_5064.png

  Hi all! before I get into my Nighttime Powersnacks I wanted to share with you some goodies… The amazing JILL HANNER sent me some awesome NRG packets that I can’t wait to try!! I’m always up for anything natural & sweetened with stevia! And I also got my VALSLIDE workout equipment for My Bikni Body Express program! Thanks to FitFluential & Valerie Waters! I can’t wait to get into this – I’m going to start incorporating these workouts ASAP! I also went to whole foods the other day with one of my best friends Kate! Who is leaving me to go be a big girl … [Read more...]

POWERMEAL A DAY: “Eat A Rainbow”

NEW-JUNEEE.jpg

Today’s JUNE POWERMEAL A DAY topic is EAT A RAINBOW! Me versus a salad bar…I win! It's so important to eat different colors to get as many vitamins & nutrients into your body as possible! At least, that's how I look at it. I try to incorporate as many colors as I can into my POWERMEALS throughout the day! *roasted veggies, red onion, capers, strawberries, & all natural chicken sausage. *PAPACAKES makes a mean grilled veggie bake with grilled chicken. (I’ll be posting this recipe during the challenge!) *sautéed kale, spinach, capers, … [Read more...]

MIRRORLESSMONDAY–My first 5k!

IMG_4356.jpg

hi all! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend! First off, ya'll know I'm obsessed with INSTAGRAM & @InstagramFitness featured me and I was so excited! check it out here ! Today is MIRRORLESSMONDAY And today I’m proud of that fact that I ran my first 5k yesterday morning without training or being a big “runner”. Obvi we all know that I’m more of a weight lifter & tabata kinda girl, but I was able to run the 5k and felt amazing afterwards! *Totally rockin the sparkly soul headband! which I looove! My best friend Sarah runs marathons, & I’ve posted about … [Read more...]