This weeks workouts felt really good, which means next week the weights will increase. I like my current workout program because it allows me to get comfortable with a weight before I increase it. Eventually I'll be able to reach all of my goal maxes, but until then I have to hold the vision and trust the…
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Guilt-Free Post Workout Smoothie
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m at the point of hanger after my workouts. At work I make my oats ASAP, but when I’m home I always make this smoothie. It’s so easy to make and contains plenty of protein and carbs. This smoothie is perfect post workout because: Whey protein is a…
Guilt Free Pizza
Pizza used to be a weekly occurrence for me until I realized how unhealthy it can be. However, this recipe is protein packed and guilt free. Jon and I have this whenever we are together and not eating Guilt Free Nachos. *Full disclosure: Jon created this recipe* I had never tried Naan bread before, but it makes…
Guilt Free(ish) Buffalo Chicken Dip
Superbowl Sunday is coming up and I made a dad-approved (if he eats something with fat free cream cheese and likes it, then it’s a good sign) healthy version of the famous Buffalo Chicken Dip. There are only five ingredients and a total prep time of less than 10 minutes. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded chicken (we…
Weekly Workouts 1/22-1/28
Weekly Workouts 1/22-1/28 This week I had a much needed deload. A deload is when you decrease your volume for a week so that your body can recover. Mine consisted of doing less sets. Runners often deload when they temporarily decrease their mileage. Deloads are beneficial because they prevent injury and burnout. I usually have…
How I Stay Motivated to Workout
Get into a routine. People always ask me how I can get up at 5am and go workout, but it’s such a routine to me now that I don’t think twice about it. I pack my car the night before so I have no excuse to stay in bed once my alarm goes off. Do…
Granny Turns The Big 9-0!
This weekend we celebrated my grandma’s 90th birthday with family and close friends. It’s amazing that she’s 90, you would never guess it! We went out to dinner at Court House Grille in Plymouth. It was so nice to see how happy she was surrounded by people she loves. Everyone at the restaurant couldn’t believe…
Weekly Workouts 1/15-1/21
My main workout goal is to get stronger, so my training program reflects that. I’m on a progressive overload program that Jon formulated for me. Progressive overload is when you continue to increase the stress on the body over time. The first week of the program has three sets, and each consecutive week adds one…
First Michigan Visit of 2018
It wouldn’t be a weekend together without a flight delay. Jon’s flight was originally scheduled for 5:30pm, but he got delayed until around 9:30. We usually get delayed flying from NYC to Detroit since the airports have so much traffic. I don't think either of us has had a flight where it wasn't delayed at…
Guilt Free Nachos
One of my go-to meals is always Mexican, tortilla chips can always make my hanger go away. I enjoy eating healthy and have created a cleaner version to satisfy my nacho/taco craving. All of the ingredient below are from Trader Joe’s except for the Tostitos tortilla chips and taco seasoning. The blue corn tortilla chips from…