Today I ate cheesecake for breakfast. Before you think I’ve lost my mind, let me assure you this was no dessert sugar and fat bomb – it fact, quite the opposite. My No-Bake Green Chia Protein Cheesecakes are practically overflowing with wholesome goodness and make a smart, simply yummy choice for a healthier dessert, afternoon snack or, yup, even a morning meal. 
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One important way I help ensure my physical and mental health when the stress in my life starts to ramp up is to ensure I’m eating enough protein. If you know me at all, virtually or in real life, you know the priority I put on consuming ample protein as part of a balanced diet. But, when life gets crazy, managing this macro can seem like just another chore . . . or gets pushed out of the way almost completely by stress eating (for me, chocolate). Thankfully, I keep fizzique sparkling protein water on hand to sip on during the day. Read on to learn more about the product and discover Best Times to Drink Protein 
First, let me say on my soapbox, that drinking a diet of protein waters, protein shakes and other such “supplement” stuff should NOT be a complete replacement for whole foods. Variety is the spice of life and eating an assortment of whole grains, lean proteins and colorful fruits and veggies will ensure that you are getting the full spectrum of vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients needed for optimal health and wellness. Continue reading
This post is sponsored by Great Lakes Wellness, however all opinions, comments and enthusiasm are my own.
Collagen, it’s really become the supplement darling of the health & fitness crowd lately (me included), and for good reason!
Read on to find out what collagen actually is, the benefits of using it (especially for a master athlete), my favorite was to incorporate it into my daily routine, and more about the brand I’ve been using (Great Lakes Wellness). Continue reading
Achieving short term health and fitness goals, like finishing your first 5k or getting down to your goal weight, can provide significant sense of accomplishment . . . and I’m not here to knock that high. However, the feel-good can be just as fleeting as the achievement, especially if you’re not committed to long term health and fitness goals. Those changes that brought you across the proverbial finish line today need to be part of your day-in, day-out life . . . forever. 
I’m sure you’ve seen a barrage of statistics about failure when it comes to achieving long term health and fitness goals. How quickly weight is gained back, how soon after joining people stop going to the gym, how many New Year’s Resolutions are broken before February — some say as many as 80%! Read on to find out how to your turn your main focus from immediate changes driven by guilt or obligation into a lifetime of health and fitness fueled by lasting behavioral changes and an acceptance of the peaks and valleys in the journey. Eating well (and enough protein) is part of the process and I also talk about a protein snack that fuels my hustle. Don’t miss it! Continue reading
Lean ground beef is an excellent source of meal-prep protein, packed with ZIP (zinc, iron and protein) and only about 150-ish calories for a cooked 3 ounces serving (4 ounce uncooked). My master recipe for Make Ahead Italian Ground Beef is easy to make, economical, ultra-versatile and freezes/defrosts beautifully rendering it ideal for freezer meals, meal prepping and make-ahead solutions. 
Time and time again, I’ve used these deliciously seasoned beef crumbles in wholesome, hearty recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The recipe is basic, but the way it can be used in dishes is limited only to your imagination. Read on to get all the details and get a juicy, meaty jump start on your daily protein needs. Continue reading
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