Healthy Eats: Bruschetta Quinoa

Basil, balsamic vinegar, and tomatoes are the basis for a delicious bruschetta. There’s no crispy bread or rich cheese in this recipe but I promise you won’t even miss them when you try our Bruschetta Quinoa. Quinoa is one of the superfoods that everyone has been buzzing about. It’s gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few […]

Corporate Health & Wellness

Healthier employees equal less sick days, higher productivity, and an improved positive culture all around the office. Your employees’ health and wellness should be one of your top priorities to maximize your business goals and returns. How does less stress sound? Higher energy all around? Less missed days and lower insurance premiums? If you’re the […]

Healthy Eats: Protein Pudding

Protein Pudding is one of those protein powder wonders! How can something with so little calories, fat, and carbs taste so good? You’ll love this as a sweet treat, low-carb after dinner snack, or a quick on-the-go meal to keep you on track! It’s pretty easy to make but you have to stay close to […]

Healthy Eats: Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite staples in the Check Total Health Meal Plan. A great way to prepare the sweet potatoes is to slice them 1/2 inch thick, spray them with non-stick cooking spray, and season with Chinese Five Spice. Then heat the grill to 500 degrees and place the sweet potatoes over direct […]

Healthy Eats: Banana Nut Bread

Can you smell it? Your mom’s homemade banana nut bread! The thought of it probably has you reminiscing about Sunday brunch at grandma’s house! Well now you can enjoy this classic treat without the guilt. This banana nut bread recipe redo is perfect for your breakfast and/or post workout carbs – be sure to pair […]

Healthy Eats: Roasted Curry Cauliflower

When baked broccoli is just not doing it for you anymore, kick your veg regimen up a notch with Roasted Curry Cauliflower. Combine 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (nonfat), 1 TBSP curry powder, 1 TSP tumeric, 1 TSP garlic powder, 1 TSP smoked paprika, salt to taste, and the juice of 1/2-1 whole lime in a […]

Healthy Wife…Happy Life: A Healthy Kind of Sexy

What do you think about when you think SEXY woman? Do you see a younger version of yourself? A magazine model you wish you looked like? Or do you think “we’ll I’m pretty sexy”? I hope its the latter but for most women we constantly analyze our bodies and pick apart every single bit until […]

Healthy Wife…Happy Life: Time Management

Hello ladies and thanks for checking in to see my latest post. We are all so busy – morning, noon and night! There is never a time of day when I think I wish I had something to do. As a part-time personal trainer and indoor cycle instructor and full-time mommy to Liv and wife […]

Healthy Wife…Happy Life: Outside Factors

Are outside factors controlling your emotions and well-being? These can be a job you don’t care for, a boss you can’t stand, a friend who always complains, etc. Negative outside factors can weigh on us and make obtaining optimal health an even bigger challenge. So what should you do? Give your complaining friends the chance to […]

Warm Up with Yogalates

How often do you actually take the time to do a proper warm up before starting your workout? For most people the answer is seldom, or not at all. I’ve been guilty of it myself in the past. For many years I’d jump straight into resistance training without doing a proper warm up beforehand. Well […]