Banana Oatmeal Chip Muffins (gluten free, dairy free and low sugar)
If you read through my recipes, you've probably come across me saying something like, "My kids loved this!" or "My son actually ate this without hesitation." But if any of the other recipes I've made were on the thrown before, these Banana Oatmeal Chip Muffins are the...
Lemon and Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies (grain and dairy free)
Thumbprint cookies are pretty classic this time of year, with the base of the cookie varying from shortbread to my grain-free dough and everything in between. I made this cookie with a homemade lemon curd and a store-bought strawberry jam. It's dairy free, and (can...
Grain Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
I'm fully committed to making my recipes with less sugar than the original, purely in an effort to try to recreate something that tastes really good without having as much of the sweet stuff in it. These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are no exception. But when I did a...
4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Mint Fudge
Growing up in the Midwest, I always used to love the little mint fudge squares from Marshall Fields. Any time of year, they were great, but especially around the holidays. Do you know the fudge I'm taking about? This Dark Chocolate Mint Fudge is like that - only...
The Best Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower Side Dish
It's a mash up. I really mean it. I made this side dish last year for Thanksgiving and have since made it multiple times because the cauliflower part of this combo can fly pretty close to under the radar. This really is the best mashed potatoes and cauliflower side...
2 Big Reasons You Regain Weight (and what you can do to stop it from happening)
The reasons you regain weight after it comes off can happen for a number of reasons. But as someone who's worked with women for the last 20 years helping them lose weight and teaching them exactly what to do to keep the weight off, these are the two biggest reasons...
Menopause, Stress, and Belly Fat: How to Outsmart the Hormonal Game
Ladies, you know the drill: mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats, and weight gain. Menopause brings a host of unwelcome changes, and it's never easy to navigate. But did you know that there's a direct link between menopause, stress, and belly fat? Yes, you read that...
Estrogen, Insulin Resistance and Belly Fat: How Menopause Affects Our Bodies
Let's talk about hormones! More specifically, let's talk about the connection between estrogen and insulin resistance, and how that combo affect belly fat through midlife, menopause, and beyond. One of the most common problems women face as they age is an increase in...
Menopause, Estrogen and Belly Fat: All You Need to Know
Menopause is a natural, yet complex process for many women, and its physical effects can be difficult to cope with. One of the most common and unwanted side effects of menopause is “menopause belly fat”, an increase in fat around the abdomen due to decreased estrogen...
2 Healthy Nutrients That Help You Reduce Belly Fat
Welcome to the nutrient guide for conquering belly fat! We all know how stubborn that little bulge can be, disrupting our confidence and making our favorite pair of jeans feel like a distant memory. But fear not, because today I'm diving headfirst into the world of...
Belly Burning Full Body Workout Athleta-Style
A while ago I was asked to be the Lifestyle Ambassador for Athleta's Southport Store. I love Athleta and the way the company embraces a balanced health for women...so, of course, I said YES! I'm partnered with two other amazing women from Chicago who bring up the yoga...
7-Minute Full Body Workout
Sometimes finding the time to workout is tough. Getting a solid hour out of the day to do any type of exercise, from cardio to strength, can be next to impossible if you've got a tight schedule. That said, keeping your body moving is incredible important to to you...
Drop 10 Full Body Workout
This is a pretty self-explanatory workout. Work through each of the set, alternating upper body, lower body and core, dropping 10 repetitions with each set. This workout starts using the bigger muscles of the body, then works it's way down to the smaller muscles of...
Short and Sweet Full Body Workout
Want a short and sweet full body workout? It's here! This workout keeps you moving at a moderately high intensity for about eight minutes. The burpees and the high knees will bring your heart rates up very high. Do not rest until you come to the end of the workout....
Tight Butt and Thighs Full Body Workout
The biggest muscles in your body is your gluteus maximum (aka: your butt). Your quadriceps (aka: you thighs) are the longest muscle in your body. So it makes sense why you'd what to tie these two muscles into a full body workout that tightens and tones. Of course,...