5 Ways To Simplify Meal Prep

Eating well shouldn’t be hard, so let’s make it easy.

24 Must Have Carry-On Essentials

24 carry-on essentials for you next adventure–don’t fly without these!

How To Write A Workout Plan

Personal trainers and fitness coaches are fab–they tell you what to do, motivate you, and keep you on track. So what happens when you’re left to create your own workout plan and be in charge of your own fitness? No sweat! You’ve got this. Writing a workout plan takes time and lots of thoughtful planning,…

8 Positive Changes to Make in 2019

Soon, we’ll be accidentally signing “2018” on everything before realizing it’s MARCH of 2019. Seriously, the saying should be “at the speed of life” not “light,” because wow where did 2018 go?  And with every new year comes notebooks and newsfeeds full of New Year’s Resolutions. This year, I’m skipping the resolutions. Although 2018 was…

What to do in Dallas Texas

I love Texas. The delicious juicy BBQ, bright lively neighborhoods, and of course–the weather.  So when I had a free week to head somewhere warm, Dallas Texas was at the top of my list. I’ve been before (and loved it!) but if you’ve never been, let’s talk about what to do in Dallas.  Eat Big …

11 Podcasts You Need to Binge ASAP

11 podcasts you need to binge ASAP

3 Steps To Creating A Winning Nutrition Plan (without counting calories)

Today’s blog post comes to you from a trainer at the downtown Des Moines AnyTime Fitness–Zach. I met Zach a few months ago when he was new to the gym and I’ve been following his fitness journey on Instagram ever since! Look for his bio at the end of the article.  Today, with social media,…

3 Reasons To Keep a Food Journal

What the science says about food tracking and why you should get a food journal ASAP.

Protein & Chia Cinnamon Waffles

Waffle might as well be my middle name. Aside from dogs, they’re easily my favorite thing — for 2 reasons: 1) They’re SIMPLE 2) You can jazz them up with anything. Today’s recipe takes 4 minutes from mix to mouth. I usually use regular pancake mix (not protein mix) and add more protein powder, but…