Then & Now: Getting Personal

This morning I have been reflecting heavily on my present state. This year has been a crazy/beautiful one, that's for sure. And I've received some really sweet emails from you guys, sending love...

Healthy Thanksgiving Preparations

I must say, I am pretty darn excited about Thanksgiving. Although this year looks a bit different than my past Thanksgivings, nothing can stop this Holiday cheer! As joyful as the Holidays can be,...

French Kale Salad

Sometimes a simple salad is all you need. No fuss, just great taste. I'm a big fan of making my own salad dressing. Have you ever glanced at the label on the back of a salad dressing? Some have...

Featured Interview: Delighted Momma

If you have yet to visit her blog to read about her family, try one of her DYI skin care tricks, or make one of her tasty, low glycemic recipes- it's time for a visit! Lindsay Kujawa's blog,...

Paleo Sea Salt & Dark Chocolate Cookies

There is something about making healthy cookies that leaves me feeling quite mischievous. When I say I have a sweet tooth, that is far from an exaggeration I mean, I REALLY have a sweet tooth....

Soaring High + Tackling Your Dreams

Lately, I have thought a lot about the big picture of my life. I have always felt like a multi-facetted person. I love to do A LOT of things, making it challenging to narrow in on what exactly I...

Butternut Squash Mac & "Cheese"

Start your ovens! This cheese-less, gluten free version of mac & cheese is about to revolutionize your taste buds. Many vegan mac 'n' cheese recipes call for cashews to give a creamy consistency to...

My Kind of Day Off

Having an entire day off is quite liberating. I'm talking- no work, no errands, no plans, no household duties- nada. You almost get to the point where you don't even know what to do with yourself,...

Barlean's Omega Swirl Giveaway

Time for a giveaway!!!!! Barlean's Omega Swirl is my absolute favorite way to take my fish oil. I really didn't enjoy taking fish oil supplements, so I would often just forget to take them. When I...

Books, Layers, and Pumpkins

October has been a fun filled month for me so far. It has been great to actually experience Fall- something we don't really get in San Diego! Lately, I've been spending a lot of time working on my...

Featured Interview: Coach Rob

Robert is a fitness coach in Southern California at one of my favorite places, EZIA Human Performance. Here, he answers some of your fitness questions that you have been asking about! Read more...

Skinny Quinoa Tabouli

You may be wondering why I use quinoa religiously, and allow me to explain... I love quinoa because it is extremely versatile, tastes great, and packs a lot of nutrient love. Quinoa is loaded with...

Home Sweet (New) Home

Hey Oregon! Thanks for the welcoming! It feels awfully good to be back in this beautiful state. The drive up from San Diego was really quite boring. That is until you get past Sacramento. Shasta...

Out With The Old, In With The New

Portland, here I come! I have been running around like a mad woman the past few days. Since flip flops and jean shorts may not be the best Oregon attire, I basically got rid of all my clothes in...

"Hello" From Nourish...

I am conquering my fear of the camera today! Whoever can name the exact number of "um's" I say throughout the video first, will get a free weeks worth of a sample eating menu! ; )

Keeping It Clean...

It's Fridaaaaay (doing my Friday dance)! This has been a loooong week for me and I couldn't have made it through without daily yoga, some Billie Holiday, a glass of red wine, and a grocery cart...

Larabar Mixed Box Giveaway!

If you follow along with health coaching business, you know that I use Larabars quite often as my "bar of choice." Not only are they tasty, but they are my go-to bars when I'm on the run. Larabars...

Game Day: Spicy Chicken Sausage Dogs

Woo wee- have I found my new favorite "company" food to make! As you all know, my favorite thing to do is make traditionally un-healthy meals into healthy ones (while maintaing great flavor still,...

90 Day Transformation Project

I was SO thrilled to see Connie from A Life of Perfect Days announce this new project. This is such a great way to set some great goals and intentions for your life and see incredible results from...

Things That Make Me Say Yeaaah!

Happy first day of October! I am officially celebrating today as I leave my bikinis behind and exchange them for a pair of hunter rain boots and a hoodie. Portland, here I come! I am so excited to...

Vegtastic!

Spinach Salad with carrots, tomato, avocado, red onion, and topped with a Sunshine Burger (vegetarian, gluten free, soy free). After coming home from my trip to Europe, I have been striving to take...

Pumpkin Spice Protein Shake

Yesterday I concocted a nice twist on your average protein shake. I don't have protein shakes too often, but when I do, I like to spice em' up a bit. And yesterday, in honor of Fall, I did just...

Simple Zucchini Pasta

Returning home from my trip, I have one thing on my mind and that is zucchini "pasta." It really is THAT exciting for me. I now pick up zucchini at the store regularly because it always makes for a...

Paris, je t'aime

Paris was everything I thought it would be and more. The city is so rich with life and the sights on every block will take your breath away. My mornings would start like this... some yogurt and a...

England Adventures

So far, so good over here in England. As beautiful as it is, nothing is more impressive to me than the friendliness of the people here. I have been trying to cook a bunch while I've been here and...

Almond Meal Zucchini Chips

When I'm working at home, sometimes I feel like a proper lunch is the last thing I want. What I reaaaaally want to do is snack. While I learned the hard way when I first started working from home,...

A Fresh Start & A Cup of Joe

As I sit here with my cup of coffee this morning, I have new beginnings on my mind. As I'm sure you have all figured out, this year has been a really tough year for me, leaving a big empty place in...

Cowboy Quinoa Salad

Back at home I am trying to get caught up on work and back into the kitchen (I took a mini-hiatus). On the menu today: Cowboy Quinoa Salad. A rustic, simple, and tasty quinoa salad with a little...

Birthday Weekend

Summertime 7 Day Skinny Plan Giveaway!

We have a small window of summer left and you still have a chance to slide that bikini on and feel your best! In celebration of a fabulous summer, I am giving away another round of my 7 Day Skinny...