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Sweating my Heart Out & NEW [Dairy Free] Power Pumpkin Roll Recipe!!

December 5, 2013 By Kasey 5 Comments

Good morning all! How’s your week going? This morning I sweat my heart out at 6am spin class….literally, I sweat a heart. Do you see it? I must have gotten ready in the dark this morning because half way through spin I looked down and noticed my Under Armour flow tank was on inside out- go me! I’ve been loving the challenge of the spin class 2 days a week – the instructor is awesome & I look forward to the 5am wake up! Even if I obviously can’t dress myself that early So remember last week when I mentioned that on Thanksgiving I made a new [Dairy Free] … [Read more...]

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#bodyLOVEpgh Candle Light Yoga Event Recap!

December 4, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hi all! Happy Wednesday! I came across this picture the other day and seriously am contemplating putting this as my background on my phone because it makes me laugh & laughing is the best stress relief! Like, how cute is this little guy? I sent it to my boyfriend this morning with a “GOOD MORNING!” text because there really is no better way to start your day than with a good smile. I wanted to recap you guys about a great Candle Light Yoga Event I went to last night in the Pittsburgh Area! I am super excited that I came across this event because I was able to connect with so many … [Read more...]

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Recent Eats of The Previous Week!

November 27, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

hey all! Happy Wednesday! Anyone busy getting things together for tomorrow’s big Turkey Day!? My sister-in-law is hosting this year and I cannot wait to enjoy some family & friend time while enjoying some awesome food. Speaking of food –it’s that time again! Time to clean out the good ol’ iPhone camera roll (that is constantly overloaded) & share with you some recent EATS! Seems fitting right before Thanksgiving, right? The past few weeks I’ve had the chance to eat at some of my favorite places with some favorite people…aka my family, friends, & boy. Let’s start … [Read more...]

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[Dairy Free] Broccoli & Cheddar Butternut Squash Soup Recipe!

November 26, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

Helloooo everyone! I originally had another post planned for today but something happened yesterday that changed my plans….Don’t get worried - I had a successful attempt at a Dairy Free Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup!! I honestly don’t stay away from dairy 100% (insert feta cheese here), BUT my digestion usually can digest veggies better than too much dairy & I know many people that are always looking for Dairy Free alternatives to their favorite foods! (be true to you, right!?) You’re probably wondering where the “cheddar” dairy free-ness comes from…well, would you be … [Read more...]

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Burpee Power Press via Powercakes & Mamacakes! #POWERMONDAYMOVES

November 25, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hi all! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend. Tomorrow I will share all about the weekend that happened to be full of eating out and trying new restaurants with the fam & boy. I guess we were getting out our eating out moments before we cook all week for Thanksgiving Speaking of that, I have a new soup recipe I am currently prepping for…I’ve got butternut squash roasting in the oven. Any guesses what I’m making? Not only is today a Monday, but it’s a POWER MONDAY with a new MOVE to kick of our week! Last week I got to spend some time with my mom at her work where she … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Oat Bars!

November 22, 2013 By Kasey 7 Comments

Hi all! Happy FRIDAY! Any fun plans this weekend? If you watch the Rachel Ray show, like I do when I can & want to go to one day, they’ve been doing a count down to Thankgiving and a checklist to start. Anyone out there hosting Thanksgiving this year? Do you create a list? I am totally interested! This year my sister-in-law is hosting Thanksgiving and I swear she was born to host parties – she thinks of EVERYTHING. Last year I made my Apple Pie Chickpea Power Blondies and had everyone guess the secret ingredient (which was chickpeas). So now this year I am trying to think of a new … [Read more...]

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TMI Thursday & Sweet/Savory Roasted Carrots!

November 21, 2013 By Kasey 4 Comments

hi all! Happy Thursday! Yet again, I am hanging at starbs before 8am with the usual crowd here. Got my early 6am spin class in along with some hamstring work. Not that spin isn’t enough of a workout – cause it is – I just like to add some strength in on the days I work my legs with spin so I don’t crush my legs like 4 days a week. If I added in “leg days” to the other days – my legs may not be too happy with me. SO it works for me! Today I did some deadlifts, hamstring curls, glute kickbacks, & bridges after class then spent a good 20 minutes on the foam roller. Today … [Read more...]

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Weekend Recap [10/15] & #POWERMONDAYMOVES Challenge!

November 18, 2013 By Kasey 9 Comments

Hi all! Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I have to say, I took a little blog break over the weekend to spend time with the boy & his family since it’s been about a month since I saw him due to being a busy traveling girl! It’s so nice to have his support through everything I do. He lives about an hour and a half away from me and he’s finishing up grad school right now so whenever we can plan a weekend – we really try to disconnect for a little from our phones & computers – which I think is totally a part of a healthy mind! With that being said – doesn’t mean I … [Read more...]

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The Vintage Button Photography Winner & Brunch lovin’ in NYC!

November 15, 2013 By Kasey 1 Comment

Hey all! Happy Friday – today is one of these days… ha, I couldn’t help but share this! It’s one of those days where I have a bunch on my to-do list so this totally rings true. I am currently posted up a local coffee shop, chill music playing in the background, iced coffee in my reach, & to-do list ready to be ROCKED. I ‘ve got so much to share with you guys but I have learned to take one day at a time regardless of how true the above e-card is. So, let’s start off with the winner of The Vintage Button Giveaway that will win a Photo-shoot with my girl Abby! I plugged … [Read more...]

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South Carolina Road trip & Family Lovin’

November 6, 2013 By Kasey 18 Comments

Hiiiii everyone! These last couple of weeks have definitely been jam packed with traveling! I am definitely not complaining because the opportunities have been amazing, but it’s also nice to have a few days of down time this week before we head out again. I see youuu Down time = sleeping for 10 hours last night (my body needed it), shoulder workout, grocery shopping, laundry, & now finally settling in for a few computer work hours at my favorite coffee shop with a coconut milk cinnamon latte keeping me warm on this beautiful fall day. A positive about being home for a few days is … [Read more...]

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Running Inspiration & Marathon Twitter Chat Tonight With UA & FitFluential! (11/5)

November 5, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a great Tuesday. I am now back from South Carolina & had an amazing time with my family. I will be posting a recap on the weekend tomorrow, but for today I wanted to share with you a story of strength & inspiration. Unfortunately this world lost a beautiful girl last week. One of my best friends, Sarah, let me know over the weekend that one of her best friends, Jessie, suddenly passed away last Thursday. I’ve hung out with Jessie multiple times & she was truly one of a kind. Her sparky personality is something no one will forget & her … [Read more...]

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My first time Snorkeling! @ Nutrex-Hawaii [Part 3 Recap]

November 2, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

Hi ya’ll! I’m in the south now so my “aloha” has changed to “ya’ll” Anyhow, don’t think I forgot about the GymBoss giveaway! I will be announcing the winner on tomorrow’s post! I’m super excited to share with you my 3rd recap of the Nutrex-Hawaii Nutrition Summit! Here are parts [one] & [two] just incase you are just jumping in! Speaking of jumping in….a lot of that was happening on day two of our trip. We went on a snorkel cruise & I got to snorkel for the first time! We took a huge boat out over a coral reef in the Kealakekua Bay (say that 10 … [Read more...]

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Nutrex-Hawaii Nutrition Summit [Recap Part One]

October 30, 2013 By Kasey 13 Comments

hey all! It’s finally that time- to start sharing with you all about my trip to the Nurtrex-Hawaii nutrition summit! Obviously going to Hawaii is such an amazing experience in itself and I am so thankful for this opportunity from Nutrex-Hawaii, but I also learned to much about Spirulina & Astaxanthin, got to really get hands on with the products, & I’ve become so passionate about this company & all that it stands for. I have SO much information to share with you that my brain is on over-load because you can truly all benefit from learning about these products & this … [Read more...]

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What’s Beautiful Event & Spirulina Hawaii Trip! All in one day? Yup!

October 23, 2013 By Kasey 10 Comments

Hi all, Happy Wednesday! Today I wanted to share with you what I’ve got coming up this week! If you didn’t know, Under Armour What’s Beautiful hosts events all around the US. Tomorrow I will be running a workout at the Dick’s Sporting Goods What’s Beautiful Event! I am SO excited to be a part of this. I will also be leading the workout on November 9th in NYC at Macy’s where anyone can come!! More info on that one soon. Tomorrow there will be around 100 people coming to this event where mamacakes & I get to put them through a “Power Hour” workout! We will be on a … [Read more...]

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Monday Shoulder Circuit & Single Serve #DailyHiit Blueberry Oat Cookies!

October 22, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you had a good start to your week. After a productive start to my day yesterday, Corey & I hit the gym for an awesome shoulder workout that involved push press, lateral raises, shoulder press with dumbbells, one arm press, rear pulls, & shoulder taps for dayyyssss! At the end of the workout, I did 4 rounds of: 30 Rope Slams 40 Shoulder Taps 15 Assisted Dips (on the assisted machine) Started the workout with a 600m Row! I love rowing for a good full body warm up. Finished the workout with some foam rolling – my favorite. … [Read more...]

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Saturday Morning Spinning Sweat Sesh & Harbinger Fit Palm Grip [Winners!]

October 19, 2013 By Kasey 3 Comments

Gooooodmorning everyone! How are we on this fine Saturday? It’s been a productive one over here! Got up early to take a spinning class this morning which I haven’t taken in such a long time! I missed it. I used to go once a week in college with a group of girlfriends and I forgot how much I really enjoyed it. It’s rare that I’m home on the weekends so I took advantage of it & got up early for class then ran all of my errands, stopped by Whole Foods, ate a HUUUGE stack of powercakes to refuel the bod, & made a delish coffee latté with coconut milk all before noon! Last … [Read more...]

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Under Armour #POWERINPINK Twitter Chat Tonight! [Thursday - 9pm EST]

October 17, 2013 By Kasey 2 Comments

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Hi all! Hope you’re having a great Thursday! I wanted to let you all know about an awesome & inspiring Twitter Chat that is happening tonight via Under Armour Women & FitFluential where we will be chatting with 3 amazing breast cancer survivors. These are the stories of the three Ambassadors for the Under Armour Power in Pink Survivor campaign— a celebration of the many women who use fitness and exercise in their fight against breast cancer. Find out how they overcame their diagnoses, what part fitness and a healthy lifestyle played in their recovery, and what you can do … [Read more...]

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[Creamy Pumpkin Curry Sauce] & being in the present.

October 16, 2013 By Kasey 6 Comments

Hey all! Happy Wednesday! It’s a rainy day here which is the perfect excuse to stay inside and get organized!! I swear whenever I travel on the weekends, it takes me few days to get back into the swing of things, catch up on laundry, and stop living out of my suitcase Because what’s the difference if I take the clothes out of a drawer or a suitcase? Just don’t tell mamacakes I said that. Yesterday we had a great Power Hour class at GNC! It’s our 5th week of our 8 week program & everyone is making so many improvements!! Shout out to my girl, Maria, who yesterday added a challenge … [Read more...]

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Wedding Dress Shopping, Winery, White Chocolate Peanut Butter, & Weekend Recap [10/14]

October 14, 2013 By Kasey 5 Comments

Hi all! Happy Monday – hope you had a great weekend! Before I forget, the TANKS ARE IN!!! WOO! I am shipping them out tomorrow so if you ordered one keep an eye out later this week! You will get a confirmation e-mail once I ship them! At the beginning of every month I will do Pre-Orders for the tanks, order them a week later, then get them to you (hopefully) a week or so after that. So keep an eye out for the next Pre-Order!! ------------------------------------- My weekend was brought to you by the letter ‘W’ if you couldn’t tell by my obnoxiously long title . The reason why I … [Read more...]

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Harbinger Fitness Palm Grip [GIVEAWAY]!

October 11, 2013 By Kasey 39 Comments

Happy Friday all! Every time I type that, I think, where has this week gone?! It’s crazy how time can fly, especially whenever you’re busy. I came across this quote by one of my favorites, Clinton Kelly, & it sums up my week perfectly. Do you ever feel like your to-do list is taking over and you feel stressed if you can’t do it all? Sometimes we have so much on our plates that we start doing things just to do them and not put in our 100% effort. I really like this quote because it reminds us to take a step back & take on each goal, no matter how big or small, with 100% … [Read more...]