I am sure that I am not the only one out there who has bought tomato’s in December or Strawberries in January only to get them home and discover that while they may LOOK appetizing there is absolutely no flavor. And without any flavor the argument can be presented that there probably isn’t very much nutritional value as well. It’s common sense that something which is grown artificially in the wrong season, or is grown 2,000 miles from where it is actually going to be […] Continue reading →

Disclaimer: The information published on this blog is not written by medical professionals. It is my personal blog, with a purpose of sharing my own personal knowledge, opinions, and experiences with nutrition and fitness. Always consult your physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program if you have any existing medical conditions. You probably remember how a few months ago I began trying to transition into a very clean way of eating by following the Paleo Lifestyle (for […] Continue reading →

I normally do not promote the non-profit causes I like to affiliate myself with because I think that everyone can choose for themselves what they find to be important causes of supporting. However, yesterday I received an email from my cousin asking for help for a friend of hers that really hit close to home and I would really appreciate if you all took the time to help in. This girl is about my age, was in a foreign country, and wound up in a horrible situation where she was raped. Then […] Continue reading →

I recently began partnering with Tribe Sports and I am so excited! If you have not heard of them you definitely need to sign up for an account and check out their website. Basically Tribe Sports brings athletes and health enthusiasts from around the world together to participate in Virtual Challenges. I know personally that sometimes I can get bored with my own workout routine or challenges that I set for myself. I also usually find myself coming back to the areas I am comfortable in and […] Continue reading →

You all know how much I LOVE food and one of the best parts about living in Boston is having the opportunity to be surrounded by so many amazing restaurants with talented Chef’s at the head of the kitchen. However, since I am in hard core apartment planning mode, all I can think about are the fun dinner parties Mike and I are going to be able to have at our new homemade rustic dining room table (more on that DIY to come) in our new apartment. I really want to have a great house […] Continue reading →

The average shopper combing the super market isles can expect to see an array of food labels which can make finding the healthiest choices for you or your family confusing. We however, are hoping to make your supermarket experience a little less confusing by providing you with the helpful information you need to decode some common food label terms. USDA Organic: This means that items have been certified by the USDA as “100 Percent Organic” meaning that the only methods used to produce […] Continue reading →

Since Mike and I found our new apartment in the city all I can think about is how I am going to decorate, how I will organize my kitchen and pantry, what bedspread I can get away with that is gender neutral. I literally have been seeking out all of the Home Goods, TJ Maxx’s, Marshals, and Pier One’s there are in a 50 mile radius of my house and making constant pit stops. Mike keeps telling me to “pump the brakes” (which by the way is my catch phrase and I really […] Continue reading →

It has taken me a while to even be able to think about how to formulate words around what happened here in Boston on Monday. I still do not think I can really put into words how I honestly feel or what it was like being in Boston that day… Two years ago I woke up and couldn’t believe that today was the day I was going to make one of my dreams come true. It was beautiful, sunny, and just the right temperature, and when I stood at the starting line all I could think about was how […] Continue reading →

I am on another lettuce wrap kick which actually is working out perfectly while I am participating in my Spring Clean Eating Challenge. This challenge basically means that for 30 days I am eliminating all dairy (except eggs) grains, legumes, vegetable oils, processed foods, and added sugar. I have to say that while I thought this challenge would be difficult it really hasn’t been at all and I have found myself to be really enjoying it. For last nights dinner we decided to go the Fish […] Continue reading →

Every year come Spring my taste buds seem to change and I wind up craving a whole slew of different foods than I did in the dreary winter months. While some of my favorite foods this month are average household shopping staples, I have made a few amazing finds that are a little out of the box and that I am completely obsessed with! Kombucha: Oh My God! How do I even describe my love affair with Kombucha! This all natural beverage loaded with powerful enzymes and probiotics have been doing […] Continue reading →