Seasonal Socca Skillet
My cousin was coming over for dinner, and I was trying to figure out what I wanted to make for her- she's a foodie like me, so I wanted to essentially use her as a guinea pig to...
Lentil Black Bean Rainbow Bell Pepper Salad with Tomatillo Sauce
We've already established the fact that I lack self-control at the farmer's market. When I got home, I really had no idea how I was going to use...
Tomatillo Sauce
I had seen tomatillos around at the markets and was always curious about them, but it was one of those things that I, for no good reason really, thought of as complicated to use...
Farm to Table Dinner
I have a bit (okay, far more than a bit) of an addiction to the farmers market. If you haven't noticed yet, I am the type of person who sees fresh, seasonal produce and...
13 Downtown NYC Healthy Foodie Restaurants
I think I've written maybe about 15 or more abbreviated versions of this list for my clients. This has become rather inefficient to type them out repeatedly, so I've decided to put my current favorites in one place and expand on it in further detail...
All the Things You ARE
It is in our human nature to focus on what is missing. To find the missing puzzle pieces of our lives, wholeheartedly believing that once we get our hands on them, we will...
The Grey World of Fitness
Fitness Expert. Celebrity Trainer. Top Trainer.
These labels are tossed around so generously, they've lost all meaning. The health and fitness industry is one of the most...
"World's Greatest Stretch"
In my previous training post, I talked a bit about how important warming up is prior to your workout. One of my favorite dynamic warmup...
Overnight Oats
The ease in prep and the time it would save in the whole morning routine frenzy was the original appeal of overnight oats when I first learned about it. Then my body seemed to really like the balance of this nutrient-dense breakfast, and suddenly...
Avocado Toast
I have a love affair with avocados in all shapes and forms. It is a prime example of a food high in calories and fat, but far higher in nutritional benefits...
No-Bake Cranberry Almond Chia Granola Bars
Turning on the oven is awful during summer, so these no-bake cranberry almond chia granola bars are my go-to to prep on the weekends for a busy week ahead. I really hate how much sugar is packed into store-bought granola bars, and these no-bake granola bars seriously couldn't be healthier and easier to make.
With my unusual schedule that frequently doesn't allow me to stop for a full meal, I need sustenance on the go that's nutritious and packable without...
Homemade Almond Milk
Discovering the existence of nut milks last year was a game-changer. I had never warmed up to soy milk very much, so having a dairy-free milk alternative was awesome. I remember when I stumbled upon...
Action: A Choice and a Gift
About a year ago, I was feeling tired and found myself procrastinating the outdoor run I was planning on doing that day. Just as I was mindlessly browsing online, someone up there sent me a sign and...
The Ugly Side of #Fitspo
Ah #Fitspo.
Everyone knows I love a good motivational quote and inspiring words. I live for the cheesy. But there are two sides to this particular hashtag coin...
4 Reasons Why You Should Really Be Warming Up
A solid chunk of the gym population does not warm up sufficiently or even at all before they get into their training. I get it, time is money, and if you only have an hour to squeeze your workout in, it's better to allot that time to the real "work" and meat and potatoes of the workout, right?
Actually, you'd be better off cutting into your workout time. Why? There are several reasons you should always warmup before you workout...
Everyday Plating & Presentation
Growing up with two aunts and a grandma who loved to cook, I was never in shortage of good food. More specifically, good food that was always styled and plated beautifully...
Spicy Chile Soy Garlic Salmon w/Black Sesame
Cooking seafood can be incredibly intimidating. That's why I always avoided it making it at home and because it made...
Farro Veggie Bowl w/Poached Egg
My go-to during busy weekdays are bowls- super easy to combine things to get my balance of macronutrients I need, while also giving me a chance to use up all ingredients in my fridge before they expire. Usually...