Fiesta Chili 1 lb grass-fed ground beef 1 lb grass-fed stew meat (venison is awesome in this too!) 5 large tomatoes (or 2 cans diced toms) 2 large sweet potatoes 1 med onion 2 bell peppers (mixed colors) 1 bunch cilantro 1 jalapeño 3 garlic cloves 2-4 cups broth (or H2O) Juice of 1 lime […]
Homemade Fruit Snacks 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Water 1 Cup fresh or frozen fruit of your choice (Berries are great! If using something like peaches, make sure they are diced) 4 TBS Gelatin (I like Great Lakes brand) Combine liquid and fruit together in a saucepan on the stove and simmer on medium […]
This simple (and pretty!) soup turned out amazing and I had to share. I used the stellar performance if a Vitamix blender for this so please adjust this as needed. *Always adjust spices, etc to your tastes, as I don’t measure things! 4-6 medium sized beets 2 cloves garlic juice and zest of 1 whole […]
Mayonnaise Ingredients: 1 egg + 1 yolk 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp Dijon mustard juice from 1/2 lemon 2 cups olive oil (avocado oil and macadamia oil for a more mild taste) salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Combine everything but the oil in a food processor or blender and mix. Then, turn and […]
Cocktails, Mocktails and Smoothies As a kid, who didn’t love having AND selling lemonade on the street? Lemonade is a great summer drink, and you can now make your own version of the popular drink. It’s so good that you will not want to sell it to others! Here are a couple of recipes for Lemonade or Strawberry […]
Hot Chocolate and Chocolate “Milk” Hot Chocolate is always a favorite, no matter what the season. You too can have your hot chocolate around that campfire on a late summer night. All you have to do is warm up some coconut milk, add in some unsweetened cocoa powder, and enjoy. If you prefer it a tad […]
Fruit Infused Water Water is great, but I will admit that even I get bored. Adding an extra kick with some fruit infused water is a great way to stay hydrated and healthy. Plus it’s super easy and super delicious. (1) Grab your favorite reusable water container and add water, ice, and any combination of […]
Based On Thousands Of Our Own Gym Members, By The Way. So this isn’t theory. This is what we know works. Over and over and over. K? Here we go. Tip #1: Gratitude Being able to exercise is always a blessing. It’s never a punishment for what someone ate. It’s never a punishment, period. I’ve […]
I’ve had a few parents recently show me what kid snacks schools are recommending they pack. It’s truly unfortunate how poor the recommendations are. For example….. – Cereals like Kix, Cheerios, and Fruit Loops. I looked up the Fruit Loops label quick and what you get is refined grains, added sugars, trans fats, synthetic vitamins, […]
She “only” lost a little over 1 pound per week…
Over 40 pounds of fat melted off and counting. Here’s the thing. She “only” lost a little over 1 pound per week. But 9 months goes by really fast and before you know it your body looks and feels amazing. Slow and steady weight loss results and long term sustainable weightloss. It is the best […]