Arnold Classic 2013 Recap!

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Hey all! Today I wanted to share with you my trip to the Arnold! or the “Awwwnold” – make sure you say it with a sweet accent.   This was my second year working the Expo for the Crons Protein Bar booth. Being at the Arnold is always a good time because I get to see a bunch of people & make some awesome connections! Every year this expo get bigger & this year was no exception. At one point (before I realized we had our own hallway to a bathroom) it took me about 40 minutes to get to the bathroom & back! There were so many people in each isle that it took forever. If … [Read more...]

FitFluential EATS & How to make a POWERBOWL.

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hi all! Hope you’re enjoying your week! Last night I had a pretty cool experience. For those that have been following my story, I am starting my own business – POWERCAKES LLC. I’ve been working with Small Business Developing Center at the University of Pittsburgh & last night my team pitched my idea for their final in their business class! They spoke in front of well known investors and business men in our area. I’m not going to lie, it was tough to sit on the side and watch someone else pitch your business, but the girls on my team did such an amazing job and I was super … [Read more...]

#plantPOWER Jill Hanner’s Vegan POWERCAKES

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Today is FAVORITE POWERCAKE! Speaking of POWERCAKES – I just wanted to announce that I am the proud owner of POWERCAKES LLC! Owning my own business is STEP ONE in my journey! I never thought at age 23 years old, I would be the owner of my own small business. I know a lot of you are curious as to what my business is,  & I am totally leaving you in more suspense! BUT this is just the beginning – I’ve been working on something for the last few months that I CANNOT wait to share! Until then, it’s under wraps until the BIG REVEAL! Which, obvi, I will keep you informed … [Read more...]

#plantPOWER: Let’s Talk FAT.

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Let’s talk Fat. Yup, I said it. F-A-T Maybe it should stand for F EAR A LL T HINGS that refer to the word FAT. Because FAT makes you FAT right? FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT. This word doesn’t really roll off the tongue for most people. Now what if I throw in the word HEALTHY. Fat + Healthy? Most people wouldn’t associate those words together. Most usually combine FAT with UNHEALTHY. Well guess what – I’m here to tell you that FAT doesn’t make you FAT. The right kind of HEALTHY FAT that is. I want to help you stop FEARING THE FAT – for good! Or at least for the next few … [Read more...]