Crossfit Is No Joke

I've succumbed to the hype of finding the ultimate, fit version of myself. After watching the amazing strength and endurance during the Crossfit Games, I considered jumping into the culture and testing it for myself. Session one: Crossfit Apollo Several friends of mine speak highly of this place. They love it so much they're willing … Continue reading Crossfit Is No Joke

Pinterest in Real Life: Baked Zucchini

I was looking to spice up dinner while finding a loophole to my husband's hatred to veggies. I came across this Zucchini recipe and loved it. Check it out! Ingredients: 1 lb. Ground Turkey Meat Meat seasoning of your choice Four Zucchini Spaghetti Sauce Cheese Salsa Instructions: Pre-heat over to 375 Fry up ground turkey … Continue reading Pinterest in Real Life: Baked Zucchini

My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 6

I started my day a little differently. Instead of sorting through which veggies and protein I would cook, I created a green smoothie. Now there's a ton of recipes out there for green smoothies. The best guide I've found came from Pinterest. Here's what I used. The rest of the day went easy knowing that … Continue reading My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 6

My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 5

Chicken, Beef, Turkey - this sounds like the perfect day. Kudos to vegetarians but I really just needed this kind of protein in my life. I started my day with grilled chicken and tomatoes - not your average breakfast meal. None the less, it was just what I needed to get my day started. I … Continue reading My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 5

My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 4

My taste buds had a pleasant surprise with today's options. Lots of bananas and lots of milk. Normally, I'm a dairy fanatic - yogurt, milk, cheese - you name it. This week has been difficult cutting back on my favorites. And I'm not sure I can take another helping of veggie soup. I'm shocked I've … Continue reading My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 4

My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 3

Initially I thought I'd be exhausted with this extreme change in diet. But I have so much energy. I find myself easily drinking my 64 oz of water and no having a midday slump. I've still been doing mild exercise and felt extremely strong. Today was fruits and vegetables. Thank God for more variety. After … Continue reading My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 3

My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 1

Although I workout religiously, the holiday weekends got the best of me. Pizza, burgers, ice cream and home-made apple pie. I knew I needed to try something drastic to get back on track. So, I put myself to the test. 7 days of a strict diet with no cheating.So here's my day by day recap … Continue reading My 7 Day Health Challenge: Day 1