With the exorbitant use of cell phones in this day and age, everyone has their cell phone in their car. While you should never text and drive using the phone for navigation still seems to be legal. Most cars nowadays have built in GPS, however Google Maps and Waze have waaaay better navigational skills so …
Very Berry Shortcake
This very berry shortcake dessert is the PERFECT summer time treat! It is also very festive for Memorial Day and 4th of July! It is light, airy and gives you that touch of sweetness you look for in dessert. With only 210 calories per serving you get a delicious and filling treat without all of …
My Health and Fitness Journey
Everyone’s health and fitness journey is unique to them. It’s your journey and no one else’s. Everyone has different genetics, different mindsets and different priorities. POST COLLEGE BODY CHANGES My health and fitness journey started in 2003. Right about the time I graduated from College and my feet hit the San Diego soil. My body …
How to Fix your Cuisinart SS-10 Keurig Coffee Machine (or any Keurig Machine)
I have had my Keurig coffee machine since 2010! That’s right folks its now 2018 and my Cuisinart SS-10 Keurig coffee machine is still going strong! (click here to read about my favorite keurig machine!) That being said, there have been quite a few times that I thought the machine was a goner. It wasn’t! …
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Cuisinart SS-10 Keurig Coffee Machine
The Cuisinart SS-10 Keurig coffee machine is the best coffee machine on the planet. I have had mine since 2010 (it is now 2018) and it hasn’t failed me yet! Now before all you coffee connoisseurs go hating, let me preface this post by saying that I am NOT a coffee connoisseur! I know you probably …
Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are about as natural as you are going to get! They are super easy to make and only require an oven, baking sheet, a sweet potato and sea salt! NUTRITION I used a 500g sweet potato and got 4 servings out of it. In one serving, there are 108 calories, 25g …
Avocado Egg Burgers
These Avocado Egg Burgers are deeeeelicious! My 15 year old self would be appalled that I ever put an egg on a burger but it is the best thing since sliced bread! The yolk drizzles down into the burger meat and makes it juicy and even more flavorful. I got this recipe from my gym, …
Cobb Salad
This Cobb Salad recipe is the perfect lunchtime meal that won’t leave you feeling sluggish. It is super easy to throw together and pack for on the go! NUTRITION This salad is jam packed with protein, veggies and healthy fats. It has 365 calories, 15g of fat, 10g of carbs and 40g of protein per …
Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili
This Sweet & Spicy Crock-Pot Chili is a fresh take on chili! It is a blend of sweet (from the onions, squash and sweet potatoes) and spicy (from the turkey sausage and spices). Despite what everyone thinks, it does get chilly here in Sunny San Diego and this is the perfect warm up for those …
Grilled Chicken Soba Noodle
This Chicken Soba Noodle Dish is a dish best served cold! It is a different take on your everyday pasta dish and the flavors are inspired by the Japanese. NUTRITION This recipe is packed with protein, however it is also a little carbohydrate heavy because of the soba noodles. Per serving there are 400 calories, …
Healthy Crock-Pot Jambalaya
This Crock-Pot Jambalaya is healthy comfort food, packed with three different proteins to satisfy your every need! It is complemented by veggies and served over rice or quinoa. It is low cal and pumped with protein! NUTRITION This recipe is comprised of Shrimp, Jennie-O Hot Italian Turkey Sausage and Chicken! I used Jennie-O Turkey sausage …
Baked Chicken Parmesan
This Baked Chicken Parmesan is the healthy alternative to your Grandma’s classic recipe. I am Italian and could pound pasta for days straight (heck, I did as a kid growing up!) However, now that I am older my body doesn’t respond as favorably to pasta as it used to. I need to find ways to …