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How to Resume Training After Injury

If you’re not new to training, certainly then, you’ve dealt with injuries along the way. We’ve all been there: we’re feeling strong, feeling confident, pushing ourselves, trying to ignore the good pain in pursuit of the goals… when all of a sudden, BAM: injury strikes. It’s heartbreaking and can stir up a hot mess of emotions if you’re not focused. So, here are my do’s and don’ts when it comes to resuming training after an injury:

Recipe: California Grilled Chicken

Try this California Grilled Chicken recipe STAT -- it's a home run! ⚾️We've been making it all week and I can't wait to get home to it each night! Full of flavor, not difficult to make, and relatively clean. What are you waiting for?

Recipe: Best Potato Salad Ever

Few things taste like summer like a killer potato salad. This recipe is refreshing, bursting with flavor, and keeps all week for you meal prep peeps. Full disclosure: it DOES take some time, but it’s well worth the work…

Pets, Health, and Fitness

Whether it’s cats, dogs, birds, horses, reptiles, or otherwise, almost all of us can say, at least, that there’s an animal out there we identify with — or, if you’re like most pet owners, there’s an animal or several that our world revolves around. The unique bond between us and our animals is as old as time and has the potential to enrich our lives in incredible and countless ways. It may seem like a no-brainer to some, but the interplay between our health, our pets’ health, and how we affect each other is something worth discussing. Here are some talking points about how it all fits together:

Recipe: No Grill BBQ Chicken Breats

I think we can all agree that grilled BBQ chicken is the bomb. BUT, what about those of us who don’t have a grill? Or if the weather outside makes grilling less desirable? Check out this No Grill BBQ Chicken recipe – which uses just a stovetop skillet and the oven. Not to mention, this recipe includes chicken breasts instead of thighs, which provides a nice alternative for those who either don’t like dark meat or are looking for leaner options!

Diet and Fitness Reality Checks

Here are some of the most shocking, most uncomfortable, but most important reality checks that my clients (and maybe you) need to hear in order to get realistic about this journey toward fitness:

Which Diet Works Best?

The ideal diet plan for you depends on who you are, what you're doing, what your goals are, and what you're willing to do to achieve those goals.

Secrets to Making Fitness Changes That Actually Last

While I can’t disagree that making a commitment to diet and exercise is demanding, I can promise you that the juice is in fact worth the squeeze. All of my clients have highs and lows through their fitness endeavors, and here are some of my tips on how to approach the inevitably uncomfortable journey ahead.

Recipe: Jalapeño Beef Mac ‘n Cheese

JALAPENO BEEF MAC 'N CHEESE recipe! 🌶🥩🍜Can be made with or without the cheese/gluten, and feel free to sub the pasta and/or meat of your choice. We've been on this for two weeks and are loving it! It keeps all week so it's perfect for meal prep and I find myself actually looking forward to it each night. Check it out!

Recipe: Chimichurri Steak Salad

WOW, this salad is the bomb! Seriously, A+ in my book. AND, the best part is that this salad can be tweaked to fit so many different diet styles... Atkins/low-carb: follow as written; Keto: add more steak, cheese, or nuts; Paleo or higher carb option: add orzo or couscous for a gluten-free carb source. This salad packs a major flavor punch and is shockingly filling -- give it a go!