Category Archives: Workout Fuel

Easy Plant-based Snack Ideas to Fuel Fitness Goals

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It’s a new year with new fitness goals! Whether you are starting a new fitness routine for the first time or just hitting the “reset” button for 2020, choosing the right pre- and post- workout snacks (and even bedtime snacks) can help you optimize overall results.

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Today, I am sharing some of my favorite homemade workout snacks that can be incorporated into a training diet to help you make the most of all that hard work. All are vegan-friendly and gluten-free, but also tasty for us omnivores who are looking to add more variety and plant-power to our plates. Read on to learn more about pre- and post-workout nutrition and get my ideas for plant-based snacks to fuel fitness goals. Continue reading →

Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bites – Running Fuel

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Have you thought about what you’re eating for race day fuel? So many winter marathons about to go down in January and February including Walt Disney World Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona, Chevron Houston Marathon, Austin Marathon and more. Plus, trail running season and obstacle course racing season (like Spartan Race) will be ramping up soon. It’s time to start thinking about what tasty yet effective running snacks to pack in those hydration packs, running belts and shorts pockets.Cinnamon Mocha Energy Bites for Marathon

Today, I’m sharing a Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bite recipe I made especially for 2019 race day badassery. Read on for more! Continue reading →

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars – Gluten Free, Paleo, Keto

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Can we have enough pumpkin things in the fall? I think not. Especially if said pumpkin things are actually loaded with goodness and nourishing things, instead of a @#$% ton of sugar.  My recipe for Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars are a treat that you can feel good about eating for breakfast, snack time or dessert. Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars - Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, with easy Vegan option. And, No-cook to make snack life super easy!

Feeling a snack attack coming on and trying to stay away from the Halloween candy? Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Protein Bars whip up in five minutes and, using a few sugar-free chocolate chips, help assuage that “I wanna devour all the sweet things” feeling that can sometimes come over us (or maybe I’m just speaking for myself, haha). Continue reading →

8 Ways Snap Kitchen’s Meal Plans Support Happy, Healthy Living

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I have been a fan of Snap Kitchens for a couple years, I love how their clean “comfort food” makes my life easier, healthier and tastier. Now, instead of running in and grabbling breakfast, lunch or dinners individually, I have been using the new subscription meal plan from Snap Kitchen  – it’s a great solution when trying to meet a nutritional goal, or when time to plan, shop and cook is scarce. Plus, I love how Snap Kitchens tasty food, with an abundant variety of proteins and veggies, makes healthy eating something I actually look forward to and can stick with.thefitfork Snap Kitchen Meal Plans, use code SNP-2482 to save $20 on first order

Currently there are 35 Snap Kitchen locations across Austin, Houston, and Dallas/Ft.Worth . . and Philadelphia, PA –you can save $20 on your first meal plan subscription by signing up HERE and using code SNP-2482 at checkout. Continue reading →

Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run

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When I head out the door for a hot and humid run, I don’t want a lot of water sloshing around in my stomach or creating a pit stop (that’s why I drink most of my water as soon as I wake up and an hour or so before heading out the door). However, I do need a little refreshing pick-me up before hitting the trail, track or pavement, and my Salty Tart Cherry Shooter (with Collagen and L-Carnitine) for Pre & Post Run is a great solution.Salty Tart Cherry Shooter

This 3-ounce drink tastes great and will keep you from feeling bloated with liquids – plus the ingredients are concentrated to provide a boot of nutrients to help optimize your running performance and recovery. Read on to get all the details and easy recipe: Continue reading →