One of my favorite ways to make grilled steak in the summer is topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, red onion, balsamic and oil. It’s fresh and a great way to enjoy those end-of-summer tomatoes!
When I was in high school, my basketball and volleyball shoes were sacred. I only ever wore them indoors on the court — I didn’t wear them to and from the car, I didn’t wear them to class, I didn’t wear them in the weight room. I didn’t wear them for anything but practice or games. And that made sense, because those shoes were sport-specific, pretty pricey, and, over the course of a season, got a lot of mileage. It was just smart to keep them as pristine as possible. But in my real life, today as an adult? That’s not …
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If you’ve been reading FBG for awhile, you probably already know these things because we say them all the time … But after holding our first live retreat at 1440 Multiversity on “How to Be a Fit Bottomed Girl,” we learned a few new lessons along with our lovely attendees. And, guys, it was everything. Because being healthy isn’t just about eating healthy foods and being active. Sure, that’s a large part, but it’s also about what you think about yourself, what you think about others and how you push yourself to be your best. Not to go all Oprah …
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For our one-year anniversary (can you believe we have been doing the podcast for a year now?!), we decided to change things up a bit and answer questions posted to us by fans of the show. We tackle everything from how to get the stink out of your workout gear to tips for meal prep and more! We were really excited to answer your gym-related quandaries and even gave each other some cool new tips and hacks in this episode. After all, being an FBG means you are always learning and sharing your wisdom with others! Podcast Episode 46 Highlights …
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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 89). Adding some favorites to this weeks menu along with some new recipes from last week. The weather is cooling down, perfect for zucchini soup which I added to the menu this week! It’s super light, perfect with a sandwich for dinner!
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here.
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 89)
Monday: Cream of Zucchini Soup with French Bread Pizza Caprese
Tuesday: (Instant Pot) Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Wednesday: Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn (Pollo Guisado con Maiz) with cauliflower rice
Thursday: Colombian-Style Zucchini Rellenos
Friday: Cubano Chicken (Pickle, Ham and Swiss Chicken Roll Ups)
Saturday: Away
Sunday: Away
Interested in taking a SoulCycle class? Amy Williams has all the deets on what you can expect. As an attorney and freelance writer who’s curiously exploring ways to make healthy living more entertaining, Amy blogs at Bibsandblisters.com and Tweets from @aymer22. Be sure to check out her post on what to expect training for your first half marathon, too, here! Preparing for your first SoulCycle class can feel a little intimidating, even for the most fitness-savvy gym rats. From rented shoes to dark rooms and candles, SoulCycle is an experience far beyond the typical group exercise class. Before you reserve …
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This Cubano Chicken Roll Up idea came to me after having a serious pickle craving! I wanted to make a hot dish utilizing dill pickles in some way and decided to stuff a chicken breast with everything you’d normally find in a Cuban Sandwich – pickles, mustard, Swiss, and ham. But I took it a step further and brined the cutlets overnight in pickle juice for extra flavor, the results were outstanding!!!
We held our first ever live retreat earlier this month and, guys, it was AMAZING. Kristen and I will get into the hows and whys and ah-has and ALL of that in a later post (with deets on how you can get involved with fun stuff like that going forward — like here and here and here), but for now, we wanted to share the 20-minute workout that had us FEELING IT. Both inside and out. ‘Cause you know that’s how we roll … If you’re not familiar with the AMRAP style of workout, it means “as many rounds as possible.” …
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If you’re hoping to improve your fitness and get in shape, then getting a dog could be one of the best decisions that you ever make. Not only is a dog fun to have around; he will also provide you with a reason to get out of the house and participate in regular physical activity. Studies have shown that walking for just half an hour per day can significantly improve your fitness levels and boost both your physical and mental health; by getting a dog, you’ll be signing up for this and more. Here are just some of the best reasons why a dog can be your best fitness buddy.
If you want to try harder and push yourself more when you are exercising, then getting a dog could help. Studies have shown that people who walk, jog, or run with their dog tend to walk around 30% faster than those who are walking alongside a human fitness buddy or on their own. Many dog breeds are very playful and love to run, so they will certainly keep you on your toes and help you push yourself to your limits and beyond as your fitness levels increase. Don’t worry, though – if your dog is too excitable on walks, Canna-Pet is a natural supplement that can help them to calm down and relax more.
If you’re going to get a dog, then you will need to commit to walking it every day, especially if it is a dog breed that has a lot of energy and needs to have regular exercise in order to stay sane and healthy. According to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Missouri, dog owners are more likely than anybody else to stick to their fitness plans – a likely reason for this is that your dog won’t take no for an answer when it comes to walkies!
Along with helping you to improve your fitness levels and encourage you to get moving more often, studies have shown that owning a dog can improve your health by lowering your risk of serious diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
To improve your health and fitness, it’s also important that you have the right mind-set. If you are suffering from mental health problems such as anxiety or depression, then finding the motivation to go out and exercise can be very difficult. Owning a dog won’t just help you to improve your physical health; it’s also great for your mental health to have a pet who loves you unconditionally and relies on you to keep them happy; it can give you a great sense of purpose in life! As a result, you’ll feel happier, calmer, and more motivated to get moving.
Can you think of any more reasons why dogs are great for your physical fitness and health? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
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We did it for hot yoga and winter running. And now, behold, the 26 hilarious thoughts you have during a CrossFit WOD … Before Class I can’t wait to work out. via GIPHY Speaking of, I wonder what the WOD is today. via GIPHY Wait, THAT’S THE WOD?! Oh, sh*t, f*ck, sh*t. I might as well just go home and have a glass of wine instead. via GIPHY No, FOCUS. Think positively. I can do this. I can do this. I CAN DO THIS. via GIPHY I mean, hey, all my friends are here! via GIPHY It’ll be fun! via …
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Looking to do something more exciting with salmon fillets? Make my Macadamia-Crusted Sriracha Ranch Salmon, one of the brand new recipes from the “Kinda Ready” section of our brand-new cookbook, Ready or Not! I recently flew down to Los Angeles to shoot a few recipes from our new book with my pals at Tastemade, and one of them was this tasty salmon dish paired with Roasted Ginger Sesame Broccoli—also from our new book.
You know about Tastemade, right? If you watch food videos online, I’m sure you recognize Tastemade’s “hands videos” demonstrating all manner of recipes. Personally, I’m obsessed with Tastemade’s Tiny Kitchen series, ’cause there is almost nothing in this world I love more than miniaturized kitchen tools that actually make teeny-tiny meals.
Of course, you can’t exactly get full on a dime-sized plate of food. But you can satisfy your cravings for a delicious, hassle-free salmon dinner by following watching the video below and making this recipe.
Seriously: Watch how easy it is to make this fantastic weeknight supper:
(Yes, those are my very own fingers and un-manicured nails in the video. Who knew I could add “hand model” to my resume?)
The step-by-step recipe for this Macadamia-Crusted Sriracha Ranch Salmon is available in our new cookbook, Ready or Not!, so if you’ve grabbed a copy, just flip to page 198. And if you haven’t picked up a copy of the book yet, what are you waiting for? Do it already! (Or you can just click here to visit Tastemade for this recipe.)
Happy cooking, Nomsters!
Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013) and Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017)!
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We all know that gaining weight as we age is pretty common (and that losing it becomes more difficult year after year). Dropping a few extra pounds now, in my late 30s, is a wholly different experience than it was in my 20s — and, from what I understand, it’s likely to be a completely different story when I hit 40. via GIPHY A friend of mine recently shared her experience, saying that her weight didn’t creep up when she turned 40 — it hit her like a truck. And since she was already active and stuck to a pretty …
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These Stuffed Zucchinis, which are low-carb, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo, are inspired from a Colombian dish, Pepino Rellenos which I fell in love with when I was there many years ago. It’s not a dish you would see in a restaurant menu, it’s a dish you would find someone cooking in their kitchen for a weeknight meal. In Colombia, they don’t use zucchinis, instead they use Pepinos known as stuffing cucumbers or Slippery Gourds in English. Because that’s not very common here, I used zucchini which are in season.
For this episode we talk with the one and only Alison Feller of the Ali on the Run blog and Ali on the Run Show podcast. She is an avid runner with six complete marathons and lots of half marathons under her belt. Which is amazing for anyone, but an especially remarkable achievement considering that she deals with Crohn’s Disease — a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. In this very candid chat, Ali gets real about how Crohn’s affects not just her running schedule but also her everyday life. (Spoiler: she is not …
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Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 88). Adding some easy meals to the list plus one of my family’s favorite – Breaded Pork Cutlets with Lime. If you haven’t tried this I highly recommend it! If you don’t eat pork, chicken would work. And with so much basil still in my garden, we LOVE the tomato soup, hope you do too!
Pictured below is The Skinnytaste Meal Planner where I plan my dinners for the week (you can of course use any meal planner). Meal planning is a great way to get organized before heading to the supermarket to get ready for the week! My breakfast is usually something quick like eggs with fruit, a smoothie or avocado toast. We’re a family of four, so if a recipe serves more, it’s either packed up for everyone’s lunch or eaten the next day as leftovers. If you would like to see some of the previous week’s dinner plans, click here
Skinnytaste Dinner Plan (Week 88)
Monday: Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup with garlic bread
Tuesday: Grilled Steak Fajitas
Wednesday: Chicken Thighs with Artichokes and Feta Cheese with salad
Thursday: One Skillet Chicken with Bacon and Green Beans
Friday: Breaded Pork Cutlets with Lime with brown rice and salad
Saturday: Dinner Out
Sunday: Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Escarole and Beans
We’ve written about CrossFit quite a bit. Because — especially for the beginner — there’s a lot to learn. Like, what the lingo means. The myths. The workouts. The gear. And, how to stay injury-free. And this infographic created by eReplacementParts with the foundational movements, WODs and benefits of CrossFit breaks it all down in a really cool, illustrated way. Source: eReplacementParts.com Another benefit of CrossFit that I can personally attest to? Improved self confidence and an overall feeling of badassness. It’s my favorite benefit, in fact. —Jenn
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This Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken and Veggie recipe checks off all the boxes – quick, easy, delicious and low-carb!
