In an effort to impress Santa and keep on my fitness goals, I committed myself to staying on track and working out today despite the holiday and the cold. I knew I was going to lift but I love interval training and felt like mine was getting a little stagnant when I did it on…
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Sweet Potato Oat Bars!
Cut bars I was in the mood for a sweet filling treat on this cold afternoon! I’ve been on a major sweet potato kick so I decided to make one of my favorite Tosca Reno recipes from her Eat Clean Recharged book. My girls love the chewy, delicous, and sweet flavors and I love the nutritional value,…
Treadmill Tabata
Those who know me, know how I feel about running on treadmills – NOT my favorite thing, but I do love, love, love sprint and interval training on treadmills to mix up my routine. You have heard me rave about Tabata and how it has become a staple in my endurance workouts and this treadmill version…
It’s a Lifestyle NOT a DIET
“People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas” My 90 year old grandpa& 82 year old grandma That quote really spoke to me! Especially as 2010 is coming to a close. Eating healthy…
Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Pasta
I know it’s after Thanksgiving, but I use a lot of turkey year round in my cooking! I had several folks ask me about this one today when I mentioned making turkey meatballs in yesterday’s post! They taste delicious and are more lean than regular hamburger. Click below to see the entire recipe!Turkey Meatballs, Spaghetti…
Look Who’s Talking! Some experts weigh in!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead Heading into 2011 I’m going to have some of my fantastic friends and experts weigh in on things you can do to ensure that 2011 is your best year yet!…
Media Alert! Live Podcast December 28th!
Tuesday, December 28th, I’ll be LIVE on the fitness and technology podcast with my good friend and running buddy Jim Collison at 8 PM CST talking all about eating clean heading into the New Year and some other helpful hints for a happy and healty 2011! http://theaverageguy.tv/live/ (Check out the runner in Jim’s cover art, she…
Substitution Please!
Eating clean doesn’t mean you have to miss out some favorite foods and drinks – especially during the holiday season. For things like mashed potatoes, pasta, and even cocktails, there are healthy options to keep you on track without sacrificing some of your favorite dishes! I rarely make true mashed potatoes anymore. I opt for…
Breakfast Basics and Daytime Eating
Oatmeal and Whey Protein shake You have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is an opportunity to get your day started off right and to set the pace for your clean eating. I am a creature of habit, so I have the same breakfast most mornings – oatmeal…
My Eat Clean Kitchen…
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child People ask me ALL the time about eating and cooking clean. My kitchen is a pretty clean zone when it comes to food. With the holiday season wrapping up, it’s a good time to remember how what you put…
Leaving a Path 