Seared and Spicy Honey Glazed Poke Bowl

Writing recipes by the pool with a good play list and cold drink in hand is just the worst ?. I would not mind one bit if everyday was a pool day. Plus I’m still trying to make it look like I wasn’t in DC/VA for the past 4 years. I need to get this … Continue reading Seared and Spicy Honey Glazed Poke Bowl

Chicken, Apple, Kale, and Potato Sauté

Say that 10 times fast! I re-named this recipe over and over, I promise I tried to shorten the name. In conclusion, I decided on an obnoxiously long name because frankly I am leaving out a main contender if I drop any of the ingredients. As I’m righting this I realized the red onion isn’t … Continue reading Chicken, Apple, Kale, and Potato Sauté

Stupid Easy Chicken Piccata

Ever have those weeks where you are just flat out lazy and have zero motivation. I mean you get your workouts in and do your job, but anything beyond that is asking too much? Ya me either ?. Just kidding this has totally been me, going on a week now. Any day I’m hoping to … Continue reading Stupid Easy Chicken Piccata

Cucumber Wrapped Sushi Rolls

If you have patience and tiny hands you too can be a master sushi chef. If you don’t have patience or tiny hands do not attempt. I have now made sushi three times and it does get easier each time. I used a peeler for the cucumber to slice it very thin. A mandolin would … Continue reading Cucumber Wrapped Sushi Rolls

The Mental Side of Fitness

Mind over matter right? Even the hardest of challenges can be overcome with the right mental attitude and believing you can. Show even the slightest crack in your mental armor and you’re most likely heading down the path to failure. There is certainly no denying that our mind plays a central part in our fitness … Continue reading The Mental Side of Fitness

Is Drinking Soda the “New” Smoking?

More than one third of American adults and 17% of children are obese, according to data from the CDC. Non-Hispanic blacks have the highest rates of obesity (almost 48%) followed by Hispanics (42.5%). One of the major causes of this epidemic? High fructose corn syrup and sugar-laden beverages. As a new election year came and … Continue reading Is Drinking Soda the “New” Smoking?