Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →
Have you every completed an FTP (functional threshold power) test on the bike or 1 mile time trial run? They are a test of your current fitness and provide a baseline to your training until the next time you test. This week, was my first FTP assessment after my first 6 week training block postpartum.... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week, I shared on Instagram that I had revamped Addie Roberts, a friend and fellow Dietitian’s, Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal Bake recipe. My alterations were made primarily on preference of texture and the fact that I am using Ripple milk as a dairy alternative. I typically make this recipe to have a quick... Continue Reading →
This is the perfect dish that will warm you up form the inside out. In Texas, we are experiencing some cooler weather and this hash hit the spot! It tastes like thanksgiving to me. The blend of sweet potato with cinnamon, brown sugar and sage are so yummy! Hopefully you will enjoy it as well.... Continue Reading →
Tapping into my mental strength gained from triathlons. I love competing in triathlons and can’t help but compare some of my life experiences with racing. The other morning, I had an “aha” moment. I began thinking about child labor in comparison to racing. How time and time again, I have signed up for triathlons, knowing... Continue Reading →
Today’s recipe uses cumin to add some tasty flavor to the dish. If you have never cooked with cumin, you are missing out! Cumin packs a punch and some health benefits as well. My dish today, has a Mexican flare and is very versatile. I used lean beef, but you can use any ground meat... Continue Reading →
The blend of fresh ingredients and flavors, create a party in your mouth! Maybe it is me, but I love the pico blend in this recipe. I will give you a heads up though, I used an entire bunch of cilantro, so if you are not a cilantro lover just reduce the amount to your... Continue Reading →
This delicious dish and can be served cold or hot. It made about 6 servings and we used the whole bottle of dressing. We also steamed some broccoli and added it on top. The fantastic thing about this dish is it is very versatile. You can add or reduce items per your liking and it... Continue Reading →
This recipe is savory and simple to make. The type of protein can be changed to your preference. I used chicken sausage, but it would go great with chicken breast or ground meat. If you are looking for a savory and easy recipe to add to your repertoire, I recommend trying this one out. Savory... Continue Reading →
Our entire world has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Not only, have many individuals lost their lives, but businesses have closed, people have lost their jobs and it will be years before our economy rebounds. As I sit here today thinking about what positive light I could share on my community, I turn back... Continue Reading →
If you are like my family, it has been hard to come by all the normal food items we purchase each week. I wanted feature a recipe that would allow you to use shelf stable or frozen items. This was more delicious than I had anticipated. The secret is in the hot sauce you choose.... Continue Reading →
