I’ve been surviving with only one shaker bottle spring since August. I have eight shaker bottles. It’s not like I use eight shaker bottles at a time. But, the one spring I have seems like it’s always in the dishwasher (dirty) when I need it. Ben ordered me these new lifting gloves and six new…

Today I got to go to 2 of my favorite stores. Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.  We don’t have either of them in Idaho Falls.  I love Trader Joe’s for a few specific products. Their Chili Lime Seasoning, and their Omega-3 (individually wrapped bags) trail mix are two items I always pick up. I don’t…

On a quick overnight trip I would normally throw caution to the wind and eat junk. It’s a lot easier to eat out or grab garbage food from a gas station or hotel lobby.  Packing all your food or shopping, on the fly, for something macro and calorie friendly to eat in your hotel room…

I used to read Shape magazine. It had a section in for reader success stories.  Each story included the diet and workout schedule of the featured individual. The diet was always super typical. Grilled chicken breast, vegetables, and water. I don’t believe I ever read a single success story article that didn’t mention chicken breast!…

Every once in awhile Ben will talk me into working out late in the evening. I teach fitness classes in the evenings so I should be more open to the idea.  At first I was like, “nope!” But then I started thinking about how I would sit upstairs and think about food if I didn’t…

Our days go by so fast! Sometimes I feel like the only things I ever get around to are my workouts and feeding myself. I’m glad Christmas is over. No more plates full of frosted sugar cookies. No more fudge. No more divinity. No more peanut brittle. No more pie.  This year I took advantage…