I am really enjoying weight lifting these days. I just love that tiny little muscle pump I get after lifting. I always think my muscles look so big so I snap a pic to capture the moment, then I realize, nope still pretty small. Ya gotta start somewhere though, … [Read more...] about Facing Your Fears in the Gym
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The Difference Between Cacao and Cocoa
Let's flashback to 5 years ago: my husband and I were living in Cleveland and I was attempting the Paleo diet for the first time. I received some Paleo "granola" and one of the ingredients was cacao. I paid no attention to the spelling and assumed it was cocoa (ko-ko). My husband … [Read more...] about The Difference Between Cacao and Cocoa
Quest Nutrition Protein Powder (Chocolate Milkshake) Review
I love Quest protein bars. They are just so delicious. Like, too delicious. They almost border on I-can't-keep-them-in-my-house-because-I'll-eat-them-all-in-one-day delicious. Anyway, I was pretty pumped when the Quest folks came out with protein powder. Seems like a … [Read more...] about Quest Nutrition Protein Powder (Chocolate Milkshake) Review
Booty Burner Workout
I am a big ol' fan of this workout. I don't love working out my legs because they're my weakest body part, that being said, I want my glutes to grow. Yes, my booty. Grow booty grow! Obviously, it'll be hard to grow that booty if I never work out my legs. So, I've been doing some … [Read more...] about Booty Burner Workout
Quick, Upper Body Workout
Workout time! This workout is really focused on your upper body. The burpees in between each exercise is a great way to get a little cardiovascular workout in (which burns mucho calories). The focus is primarily on your chest, triceps, and shoulders but all three of these … [Read more...] about Quick, Upper Body Workout