Green soup? Sounds a little bit too healthy, right? You might ask: where’s my sugar, is it tasty or even; would I rather die than eat this green stuff? And if I do eat it, will it fill me up so I don’t end up craving sweets an hour later? Well, we won’t give […]
Joseph’s Story
For most of my life I have been thin. I could eat anything I wanted in large quantities (and I did), and not gain a single pound. I was very active in high school and college, mostly running and swimming. In my mid 20’s I started working out more and even hired a trainer because […]
Your Valentine’s Day Menu!
It’s that time of year again… Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is all about doing something special for your loved ones, whether that’s a significant other, a best friend, or a co-worker. Regardless of if your valentine is your roommate of 2 months […]
Applesauce Rice Pudding
After February’s summery start, the sudden cold in San Francisco makes us long for warmer temperatures… (Though it’s still warmer here than in my homeland Germany!) Anyways, let’s heat ourselves up with this awesome post-workout vegan meal! You can easily whip this baby up; it’s tasty and will definitely warm you from the inside out. […]
Chicken Hash with Butternut Squash and Kale
Here’s a new way to serve up nutritious veggies with protein-packed chicken. It’s tender, flavorful and simple to make. Basically a perfect meal! This dish is great for meal prep, as it holds up well for several days in the fridge and can be easily packed in Tupperware to eat on-the-go. Enjoy! Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com Servings: […]
Fats: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
In our 30 day fitness and nutrition challenge we’ve been talking about good fats and bad fats. The subject always seems like to be such a hot topic! Because of the 80s low-fat scare, some of that old information around saturated fats being bad for the body still haunts us. Also, recent studies have claimed that “good […]
Pump(kin) Smoothie
October is nearly over. But before turning on your slow winter mode, it’s Halloween and pumpkin time! Scary creatures, but even more important: Sweets and candies. Who doesn’t love them? Yeah, we do too, but as with everything all has it’s time. Don’t stress out if you catch yourself reaching into the bag full […]
Weight Loss during Thanksgiving: Staying on Track Part 1
We all know how the holidays can derail even the strongest fitness plans. For many people, the time between Thanksgiving and New Years is full of family, fun, and lots and lots of eating! The weather also gets colder, which makes it tempting to stay inside, watch Netflix and order Chinese food. The math […]
Post-Workout Sweet Potato French Fries
Who can resist the salty, greasy deliciousness of French fries? When you’re craving carbs, there are few snacks that can compete. But let’s be real: we all know fries aren’t the healthiest option. The good news is that’s mostly due to the frying process and oils used to make them. So lets pimp up the […]