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Inspiration and resources for recipes, nutrition tips, fitness tips, wellness, or just listen to me "nerding" out over any of these topics!
Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings with Homemade Ranch
Crispy Roasted Chicken Wings are the perfect food to make when you're serving a crowd. They're especially nice to enjoy during football...
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Oct 14, 20231 min read
Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
What happens when you love a great bacon cheeseburger and a really good bowl of soup? You make Bacon Cheeseburger Soup! This soup is...
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Oct 8, 20232 min read
Apple Butter
When you live in the Hudson Valley and fall is on the horizon you can't help but dream in apples. From snacking on them raw to apple pie...
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Sep 6, 20231 min read
Stress Free Meal Prep
We all lead busy lives. Many times you might find yourself with little time or the desire to prepare healthy meals. Hunger and fatigue...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
Leg Day EMOM
What Are EMOM Workouts? EMOM stands for "every minute on the minute," and an EMOM workout is a type of interval workout that involves...
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Aug 17, 20231 min read
Tabata Time 🔥 Pushing your Limits
Tabata is always a great choice when you need some cardio. What is tabata? Tabata is a form of high-intensity physical training in which...
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Aug 17, 20231 min read
Make Your Plate Protein First
When you’re planning out what to eat for the week the best place to begin is to pick your protein first. Why? Well most likely you’re...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
Baked Ziti
It's the quintessential dish to make. Whether for a big crowd or if you're just in the mood for a big cheesy smile in every bite, this is...
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Aug 15, 20232 min read
Tomatoes and Angel Hair...The Ultimate Summer Pasta!
I love simple food and it doesn't get more simple than summer tomatoes and pasta. The flavor of homegrown summer tomatoes is heavenly!...
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Aug 10, 20231 min read
Bodyweight Workout
Want to workout but don't have any equipment or belong to a gym? No problem. You don't need any fancy equipment or a gym membership to...
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Aug 7, 20231 min read
Full Body Strength Workout
Full body workouts are great when your schedule gets busy. Optimally, full body strength training should be done 3 to 5 times a week...
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Aug 7, 20232 min read
Shrimp Tacos
Let's Taco 'bout one of my favorite meals... Shrimp Tacos! (Sorry for the cheesy pun but I had to.) Shrimp Tacos are my number one...
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Aug 7, 20233 min read
Sleeping Beauty
We all know how wonderful we feel and function after a good night's rest. You have more energy, clearer thoughts, and you're ready to hit...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
Crazy Good Salad
If you follow me on Instagram you've probably noticed that I absolutely adore a good salad. It's a daily bowl of love for your body that...
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
Chicken Chili
Let's whip up some Chili. This is the perfect fuel to make for a healthy grab and go lunch. Balanced with all the Protein, Fat, and Carbs...
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
Cannellini Beans with Sundried Tomatoes & Artichokes
Whether you eat them in soups, on salads, or as a side dish, beans are anything but boring! Nutrient dense and high in fiber they easily...
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
Weight Training is for EVERYONE!
Calling all Humans! Weight Training is for EVERYONE! It does not matter your size, age, shape, gender, or fitness level. Everyone can...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
Banana Walnut Bread
NEVER toss your ripe Bananas! They're a naturally sweet secret weapon in so many delicious recipes and especially loved in my Banana...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read
Spaghetti al Limone 🍋
The perfect dish EVERY time! Great alone or pair it with your favorite protein ingredients: 8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, sliced 3 Lemons, Zest...
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Jun 29, 20231 min read
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