There's something about having a new year on the horizon that makes me feel excited, reinvigorated and motivated - but not in a New Year's resolution kind of way, more of in an enthusiastic for what's to come and what I want to do sorta way. In the spirit of making 2017 a wonderful a year, today I'm sharing 17 inspiring life mottos. I'll be coming back to them throughout the year as reminders of how I want to live my life, and I hope that they serve as inspiration as you crush your 2017 goals! #1 - #2 - ...because mindfulness is an important piece of the happiness puzzle! #3 - Let your light shine is one of my favorite mantras. #4 - #5 - #6 - ...because I firmly believe that the law of attraction is a powerful thing. Optimism has always been ... [Read More]
Archives for December 2016
Dark Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Butter Cups [vegan + gf]
Hello, hello from the east coast! I flew in via a red eye this morning, and am looking forward to lots of holiday fun in Jersey. Bring on the relaxing family time! I have one last holiday dessert recipe to share today... and this will also be the last Foodie Loves Fitness recipe of 2016! We all have our favorite traditional holiday dessert recipes, but sometimes I think it's nice to switch things up and add in new ones. Truth be told, I get a little tired of seeing the same cookies all around every December... so today's recipe is a bit of an unconventional holiday dessert, but trust me, it's oh so good! These sea salt dark chocolate cherry sunflower seed butter cups are a mouthful - to both eat & say out loud! We've got the richness of dark chocolate, ... [Read More]
Unwinding This Holiday Season with Zeel Massage on Demand
Has December been a whirlwind for everyone else too? I feel like this month has been flying by, and in just a few days, I'll be flying to the east coast for holiday vacation with my family! Luckily last week, I had a chance to stop and unwind a bit with one of my favorite means of de-stressing: a massage. It's no secret that I love a good massage.... and I've gotten a number of massages this year since part of my calf & foot injury rehab/maintenance plan has been getting massages every 4-6 weeks. Being such an active person, getting a massage makes a big difference in smoothing out those knots in my injury spots. While the deep tissue rubdowns on my calf and other tight spots are usually more painful than relaxing, it's a good kind of pain knowing that I'll feel better in the ... [Read More]
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies {vegan}
Have you gotten bit by the holiday baking bug? I definitely have! Last weekend I baked up a storm making treats to give to my San Diego friends and neighbors this week to spread some holiday cheer. It was quite a festive weekend for me, because I also watched Elf and visited a neighborhood in a town called Poway nicknamed Candy Cane Lane. My friend Tiffany had told me about it, and while she probably knows about it because she's a mom, I'm a little kid myself when it comes to the holidays...so I was thoroughly intrigued! Naturally, my hubby and I headed to Candy Cane Lane on Saturday night to check it out. You guys, it was amazing - so many gorgeous houses decorated so beautifully for the holidays! Some houses even were showing movies on projector screens and giving out ... [Read More]
Three Workouts to Try This Holiday Season
Between holiday shopping, parties, travel, and family traditions on top of the usual busyness, most of us are pressed for time at the end of the year. But don't let that stop you from fitting in exercise! Today I'm sharing 3 workout ideas to try over your holiday season. The first routine is a 30-minute HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout that consists of 5 circuits, with 3 exercises in each circuit: a cardio move, a bodyweight strength move, and an abdominal exercise. For each exercise, it's 30 seconds on / 10 seconds off, and once you complete the three exercises, you repeat it for 3 rounds, then move onto the next circuit. This one can be done anywhere, and chances are I'll be doing this one when I'm staying at my parents' house over Christmas! Tip: I use a free ... [Read More]
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Snack Bites {vegan + gluten free}
Earlier this week, I sent out a health coaching newsletter with tips to avoid holiday weight gain (you can subscribe via the signup form on the right sidebar! -->), and one of my guidelines is to implement an 80/20 diet balance. I've talked about this concept before, but it's the idea that 80% of your calories are from nutritious, healthy choices, and for the other 20%, you enjoy whatever indulgences you're in the mood for. I apply this to my diet not only during the holiday season but year-round, because I believe that moderation is what works in the long haul for a healthy, sustainable relationship with food... which brings me to today's recipe! We all know that December is ripe with food and drink indulgences. I adore baking Christmas cookies and drinking seasonal drinks like ... [Read More]
