Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bites – Running Fuel

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

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

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

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

Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading Nutrition Plan

Five years ago, I wrote a post on Fat and THEN carbs, latest in Pre-Race Nutrition for Marathon and Ultra. It’s been a very popular post and based on research suggesting that a low-carb diet may actually be optimal for endurance athletes as it trains muscles to be better fat burners. Today I’m sharing my newest Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading!Fat Loading for Endurance Sports Performance 1

Read on to learn a little more about this type of training diet and get my NEW meal ideas/recipe to help you hit the macros on this diet without overdosing on bacon and avocados (although, nothing wrong with that).  Continue reading