I like salad. Salad is good. You know what else is good? Adding quinoa to a green salad for extra texture and protein My recipe for Cali Quinoa Caprese Salad is an easy-peasy, summer-breezy meal perfect for those nights when you want to satisfy your laid-back mood in a no-cook vegetarian way. 
June has arrived and that means all the watermelon all the time around here! It’s no secret that I love this ginormous fruit, and not just for the juicy, sweet, summery flavor – it also has many benefits for my super active lifestyle. I’m talking overall hydration, potassium to lessen cramps, natural sugars to fuel my pedal-to-metal push, l-citrulline to possibly reduce post-workout muscle soreness – plus lots of other essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
I love watermelon so much, I can’t help but wax poetic over it! Literally. Read on to find my Dr. Seuss-y inspired ode, I Love Watermelon Everywhere, and to get some great watermelon ideas for summer fun. Continue reading
One ooey-gooey, saucy, meaty taste of my Loaded Pizza Hasselback Potatoes and your family will be screaming “Gimme Amore” as in “give me some more”! And, yes, I admit that pun is as cheesy as the layers upon layers of loaded spud goodness of this amazing family-friendly, one-pot meal. Read on to get more details and the drool-worthy recipe:
Even though National Burger Month is coming to an end, there’s no reason to stop eating America’s favorite food for the remainder of the year. Who would do that anyway?! Take your year-round burger addiction to the next level by incorporating it into your morning meal – yes, that’s right, a BREAKFAST BURGER. My recipe for Egg in the Hole Beef Breakfast Burger is well worth waking up early for (although you don’t have to as it’s easy to make). 
For just 312 calories, you are nourished with 29g protein along with fiber-packed whole grains that should satiate you until lunch. Read on to get all the details and instructions on how to make this protein-rich, balanced breakfast that I originally create for Beef Loving Texans! Continue reading
I use Sandbells frequently for total body conditioning and specific strength improvements, like grip. They seem to be the weight of choice at many boot camps and fitness competitions I’ve participated in (like CG Games) and also provide a great workout for my Spartan training. 
Commonly seen in a variety of weight increments, from 2 pounds to 50 pounds, this functional fitness equipment can be used in many ways similar to a medicine ball – and beyond. I heard someone once refer to a Sandbell workout as “a million tiny grains of sand working in unison to kick your butt.” So true! Read on to learn more about Sandbell benefits and try my one or all of my three total body workouts: Continue reading
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