Category Archives: Nutrition & Wellness

 7 Ways Women Can Blast Middle-Age Belly Fat

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One of the biggest queries I get from my mid-life friends is how can I get and stay lean? Many of these same ladies in their 40s, 50s and beyond are telling me they eat well, they exercise, and still yet, they can’t get rid of the stubborn pounds that show up around their middles. And, I believe them because many are workout buddies and so I see the struggle firsthand. We can largely thank pre-menopause and menopause for this unwelcomed fluffiness. The changes can be so frustrating and stressful, that many (even the once dedicated) decide to throw in the proverbial towel and allow their fitness to turn into fatness . . . but that’s not healthy, mentally or physically! Ways Women Can Blast Middle Age Belly Fat

While we can’t completely beat the “the change,” there are ways to keep ahead of this stage of life and minimize unwanted symptoms – like belly fat.  Read on to learn 7 Ways Women Can Blast Middle-Age Belly Fat – you’ll feel better and you’ll #BeYourBestBeast – that’s the personal hashtag / mantra I live by! Continue reading →

Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix with Collagen and More Pumpkin + Protein Ideas

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I’m about to flip my gourd (in a good way), October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day.. I know pumpkin spice has been super trendy ever since a certain coffee shop got a hold of it, but I’ve been a pumpkin “Spice Girl’ back since 5rd grade when I brought home a pumpkin spice muffin recipe to replicate that my class made for a Thanksgiving feast (that was 40 years ago, y’all). sugar free pumpkin spice latte with collagen

I’m sharing that pumpkin muffin recipe again in this post, along with some other pumpkin goodness I’ve updated to include Collagen Hydrolysate (or another protein powder of choice). I’m such a stickler for getting enough protein throughout the day! The new  recipe (a little further in the post post) is a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix with Collagen Mix. Continue reading →

5 Ways to Refresh Tired Runner Feet

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Piling on the miles as a runner can make for tired dogs . . . and by dogs, I meet feet that are barking at you for relief. Even if you don’t run or workout much, having a job (err, like being a mom), that keeps you on your toes all day, can also make feet start to feel a little unhappy.ways to refresh tired runner feet

But, moan and goan no more, I’m sharing 5 Ways to Refresh Tired Runner Feet. Read on! Continue reading →

DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix

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DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix, I think you are going to love this healing drink as much as me!  I’m sharing the instructions on how to make this slightly sweet, slightly spicy warm elixir into a powdered mix so that you can prepare at any hour, anywhere. DIY Collagen Golden Milk Mix

Turmeric  is primary ingredient in Golden Milk — as you’ve probably noticed the spice has been trending among fit foodies in the last few years. Turmeric root  (actually a rhizome related to ginger) has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. I’ll keep it brief here, because I’ve written lots of other posts with turmeric recipes and soap-boxing soliloquies of the benefits of turmeric, but this earthy, lightly sweet rhizome  has been linked to reductions in inflammation, the regulation of blood sugar, and lessened incidence for certain types of cancers.  Read on to get the recipe and how-to:

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Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active & Adventurous

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This post is sponsored by The National Watermelon Board However, all opinions, ideas and enthusiasm are completely my own.

Cheers to watermelon, it’s my favorite fruit to eat . . . and drink! I love watermelon anywhere and any time of year. With the last long weekend of summer approaching, I’m sharing some Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active & Adventurous to keep you hydrated weather you’re tubing down a river on Labor Day or on a swishing down a mountain later this winter.

Healthy Watermelon Drinks for the Active and Adventurous

This watermelon drink round-up includes a brand-new addition for your enjoyment – Watermelon Apple Cinnamon Switchel.  Read on to get all the juicy, good news about drinking watermelon and, the back story on making the Switchel (the flavors were picked by YOU), and, of course, my yummy watermelon recipes mixed up with whole food goodness and a sprinkle of my “living on the wedge” craziness. Continue reading →