Maple Pecan Banana Muffins

Moist and delicious Maple Pecan Banana Muffins, so good you won’t believe they are light!

These banana nut muffins are slightly adapted from my low fat banana nut bread recipe. Here I wanted to use pecans, pure maple syrup and some maple sugar I purchased, but if you don’t have maple sugar any sugar would work. What I love about making these banana muffins is that they come out so moist, and I only use 2 tablespoons of butter in the whole batch! If you prefer, you can also make them in a loaf pan to make them into a wonderful banana nut bread.

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (October 1-October 7)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

Happy October! My favorite month and also my birthday week!! And just a few days and Skinnytaste One and Done Cookbook will be arriving to everyone’s door if you pre-ordered! And for those asking, all the WW points for all three books are listed in the cookbook index.

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (10/1)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche* (5) and a banana (0)
L: 2 servings Heirloom Tomato Sandwich (8)
D: Minestrone Soup (2) with Easy Garlic Knots (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 924**

TUESDAY (10/2)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) with a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Minestrone Soup (2) with Easy Garlic Knots (2)
D: Skillet Cauliflower “Arroz” con Pollo (8)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 1,060**

WEDNESDAY (10/3)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) with a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Minestrone Soup (2) with Easy Garlic Knots (2)
D: Cuban Picadillo***(3) over ¾ cup brown rice (5) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 1,049**

THURSDAY (10/4)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche* (5) and a banana (0)
L: Picadillo Quesadillas (6) with 2 ounces avocado (3)
D: Chicken Marsala Meatballs (5) with Roasted Spaghetti Squash (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 913**

FRIDAY (10/5)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Picadillo Quesadillas (6) with 2 ounces avocado (3)
D: Flounder Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes (3) and Creamy Cauliflower Puree (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 833**

SATURDAY (10/6)
B: Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Spiced Butternut Squash (3)
L: Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 4, Calories 490**

SUNDAY (10/7)
B: Applesauce Nut Bread# (5) with 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Chicken and Lentil Soup (1)
D: Pork Chops and Applesauce (4) with  Skinny Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Chives (5) and Easy Garlic Broccolini (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 842**

*Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat.

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

***Make a quesadilla Wed night with leftover Picadillo for lunch Thurs and Fri.

#Make applesauce Saturday.

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Pump Up Your October Workouts With These New Tracks

Get ready to pump up the volume. via GIPHY Because we have seven new workout tracks for the month of October that we are psyched about, y’all. Goodbyes, The Knocks featuring Method Man Just try not to move to this one. We double-dog dare you. Boys – Pink Panda Remix, Lizzo This song will make your workout go crazy. Ready, Esterly featuring Jung Youth Always ready (to move). Burn the Whole House Down, AJR Or, you know, burn this whole workout down. Why So Serious, Alice Merton Living with no regrets … The Return, Logic “I get up … I…

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Crock Pot Applesauce

Homemade apple sauce doesn’t get easier than using your slow cooker!!

Crock Pot Applesauce

Nothing beats homemade apple sauce, making it in the crock pot is easy and your house will smell divine while the apples and cinnamon simmer all day long. The hardest part about making this sauce is peeling the apples (which is not hard at all!). I love using it in my homemade Applesauce Nut Bread, or with Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, so good!
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Does This Wearable Really Deliver Mindfulness?

These days we’ve got trackers that monitor, well, just about everything: steps, workouts, heart rate, sleep, your dog’s activity … (We are truly living in the future.) via GIPHY And now we can add another thing to that trackable list (and it’s pretty darn cool): mindfulness. Yep, by monitoring breathing patterns that indicate periods of tension, relaxation and mental focus, the Spire Stone ($129.95) claims to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing mindfulness as you go through your everyday life. Does it work though? We tried it for a month and here are our thoughts! via GIPHY Spire Review: Pros The…

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Protein for Dessert: 5 Delicious Ideas

Everyone likes dessert. via GIPHY But dessert that tastes great and has protein in it so that it helps to keep you full and doesn’t give you a big ol’ sugar crash like some sweet treats? via GIPHY Here are five types of protein-filled desserts doing that for us now. Right now. via GIPHY Protein for Dessert: Cookies Quest Protein Cookies: You know Quest Bars? Well, these are like those, but softer, more cookie-tasting and shaped like a cookie — which makes them pretty darn rad. With 15 grams of protein, no gluten-containing ingredients, only 1-3 grams of sugar (depending…

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Conversation Starters for You and Your Child

I remember wondering — during most of my postpartum period — what was going on in my baby’s head. I would turn to my partner as my baby cried and ask him, “What do you think our baby is thinking right now? Why do you think he is crying?” (Only, truth be told, I didn’t sound as nearly calm as you’re probably reading it.) My partner could only reply with, “I wish he could tell us himself.” Yes, that was exactly my wish for pretty much the entire time my baby didn’t speak. The funny thing is that, now that…

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Instant Pot Magic Pork

5 Ways to Be Prepared for a Tragedy at Your Gym

About a month ago, I was at the gym when tragedy struck. We had a fellow member (and friend) collapse on the bike. Myself and others at the gym immediately jumped to his aid — performing CPR, administering an AED, calling 911, and getting the area ready for the paramedics. Although we were able to keep him alive until help arrived, he later passed at the hospital. I don’t tell you this to scare you. But, make no mistake — it was really scary, and horrible, and I hope that you never have to go through it. I tell you…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (September 24-September 30)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

Guys, only a few weeks before my new cookbook, Skinnytaste One and Done comes out!! If you pre-ordered, don’t forget to fill this form out download the 40-page bonus pack today which includes 3 exclusive recipes that will never be posted on my website. One of them, the Air Fryer Parmesan Salmon is included in this weeks meal plan, so you will need the bonus pack to make it!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (9/24)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (5)
D: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies*(10)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 852**

TUESDAY (9/25)
B: ⅓ cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), ½ cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: LEFTOVER Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies (10)
D: Turkey Chili Taco Soup (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1) and 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18, Calories 849**

WEDNESDAY (9/26)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies (10)
D: LEFTOVER Turkey Chili Taco Soup (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1) and 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 884**

THURSDAY (9/27)
B: ⅓ cup quick oats (3) with 1 teaspoon honey (1), ½ cup blackberries (0), 1 tablespoon skim milk (0), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2), pinch salt.
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad(1) in ½ an avocado (3) and an apple (0)
D: Sheet Pan Balsamic-Herb Chicken and Vegetables (3)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 804**

FRIDAY (9/28)
B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0), 1 teaspoon honey (1), ½ cup blackberries and 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1) in ½ an avocado (3) and an apple (0)
D: Air-Fryer Lemon Parmesan Salmon (3) with Broccoli and Orzo (4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 994**

SATURDAY (9/29)
B: Breakfast Burrito Bowls with Spiced Butternut Squash (3)
L: Cheeseburger Salad (7)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 541**

SUNDAY (9/30)
B: Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes (8) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad (2)
D: Baked Potato Soup (5) with a green salad*** (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 847**

*Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

***Green salad includes 6 cups romaine, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 2 scallions.

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Cinnamon Apple Crisp

This easy, Cinnamon Apple Crisp is perfect for fall, lightly sweetened with raisins and honey with a crisp, oat topping.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of apples and cinnamon coming out of your oven on a crisp, fall day. This cinnamon apple crisp is a perfect fall dessert, when apples are at their peak.

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This Fall Yoga Line Has Us Seeing Hearts

It’s a new season, and we don’t know about y’all, but we have been seriously craving some time on the mat. Whether it’s in the studio or just at home — stretching, reaching and taking up space just feels, well, rather lovely. via GIPHY And the new KiraGrace Houndstooth Collection has us all like 😍😍😍. (So much so that we’re an affiliate!) The collection came out a few days ago, and we were psyched to be a part of its launch. See our IG post here, and then read on for more of what we thought about each piece. Jenn’s Outfits…

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Yoga to Alleviate Tech Neck

There was a period of time — not so long ago — when the most requested poses in my yoga classes were hip openers. But that is definitely changing. So many people are now are experiencing the effects of long hours spent in front of computers and mobile devices — all that tech is rapidly becoming a (literal) pain in the neck … and shoulders … and upper back. In a healthy human skeleton, the cervical spine — which includes all your neck bones — is the most mobile part of your spine. And it’s a good thing because this…

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Food Fight: Nooma vs. BodyArmor LYTE

Coconut water continues to be a darling of health-focused athletes everywhere, and for good reason. It’s a super hydration source, and it tastes good to boot. So it’s no wonder we’ve received samples of a couple of different sports drinks that utilize coconut water — in addition to a few other ingredients. First up, we’ve got Nooma Organic Electrolyte Drink: And in the other corner, we have BodyArmor LYTE SuperDrink: Taste & Texture Nooma: Available in Blueberry Peach, Mango, Watermelon Lime, and Chocolate Mint, Noooma is a little sweeter than plain coconut water (which could be a pro or a…

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Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce, Spicy Sausage and Baby Spinach

Pasta in a decadent creamy, homemade, butternut squash pasta sauce, with no cream! The spicy chicken sausage and sage is the perfect compliment, this pasta dish is filling and comforting on a chilly night.

We also love this meatless Spaghetti with Creamy Butternut Leek Sauce, which inspired this recipe. And with the addition of shaved Parmesan and spicy chicken sausage, the end result is savory and delicious.

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Household Tasks That Improve Your Child’s Motor Skills

Motor skills are something that we can help our children exercise at home. I don’t have a written out motor skill curriculum for your children, but I would like to share with you some examples of how I exercise my children’s gross and fine motor skills — while getting the most out of their help. I’ve found that disguising lessons in things that my young children want to help me with — that they won’t want to do when they are teenagers, such as household chores — removes a layer of frustration for me, because my children want to help,…

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Podcast Ep 95: Laura Jackson and Amanda Quinn, The Fit Chicks

It’s a double dose of fit female power with this ep! We got to know the Fit Chicks, Laura Jackson and Amanda Quinn. This dynamic Canadian duo founded Fit Chicks — Canada’s largest women-only fitness company. It all started in 2008 with a single boot camp class and a handful of attendees, but since then, Laura and Amanda have created retreats, top-selling workout DVDs and nutrition challenges that have helped more than 10,000 women transform their lives and reach their goals. Their crowning joy is the Fit Chicks Academy, a 12-week online program that takes a unique, holistic approach to help women…

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5 Reasons Why You’re Not Reaching Your Fitness Goals

There are few things in the world more frustrating than working your butt off and not seeing results. I’ve certainly been there and spent a ton of time scrambling to figure out what I could do differently. We’d all like to believe that if you’re putting in solid, consistent effort in the gym and in the kitchen, it will continue to pay off and get you closer to your goals. But sadly, the reality is that it’s really not that simple. There are so many reasons why you might find yourself hitting a plateau. Here are some of the most…

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Skinnytaste One and Done: Get a Free 40-Page Bonus Pack including a 4-Week Dinner Plan Plus 3 New Bonus Recipes with Pre-Order

I’m beyond exciting that in just a few short weeks my new cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done will finally be hitting bookstores!!

This week, as an added bonus (and a thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the book), if you buy Skinnytaste One and Done from your retailer of choice, you will get access to a FREE 40-page bonus pack with a 4-week dinner plan using recipes from all three of my cookbooks and my blog, an updated One and Done pantry and appliance list, weekly grocery lists, and 3 new exclusive recipes that you won’t see anywhere else!

Exclusive recipes pictured above are:

Air Fryer Lemon-Parmesan Salmon (so easy) 3SP
Instant Pot Flourless PB Chocolate Cake (obsessed!) 7SP
Skillet Blueberry Buttermilk Cobbler (delish!) 5 SP

All you have to do is pre-order the book and submit your proof of purchase here to automatically download the bonus pack (if you already pre-ordered, no worries, you can still fill it out!)

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (September 17-September 23)

A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®.

Hoping everyone on the east coast stays safe! Tomorrow I will be sharing a FREE 40-page bonus pack for anyone who pre-orders my new cookbook Skinnytaste One and Done, so look out for out!

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (9/17)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap (5) and an apple (0)
D: Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese (8)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 13, Calories 923*

TUESDAY (9/18)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese (8)
D: Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups (5) with 1 tablespoon sour cream (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 807*

WEDNESDAY (9/19)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese (8)
D: Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 844*

THURSDAY (9/20)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese (8)
D: LEFTOVER Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 855*

FRIDAY (9/21)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and a pear (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap (5) and an apple (0)
D: Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Vegetables (4) (Recipe x 2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 934*

SATURDAY (9/22)
B: Easy Bagel Recipe** (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3), sliced tomato (0) and sliced red onion (0)
L: Chicken Salad with Avocado (4)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10, Calories 485*

SUNDAY (9/23)
B: Bacon Egg and Avocado Breakfast Sandwich (6)
L: Greek Turkey Meatballs (5) with Tzatziki (0) and Heirloom Tomato Salad (2)
D: Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas ***(3) with 2 corn tortillas (3) and 1 ounce sliced avocado (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,074*

*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

**Double recipe for use in Sunday breakfast.

***Freeze any leftover you/your family won’t eat

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The Best Dumbbell Moves for Every Part of Your Body

Dumbbells, dumbbells, dumbells. We love dumbbells! (Specifically, these dumbbells.) And, here are the best ways to use them — for every part of your body. Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Back Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Arms Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Shoulders Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Chest Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Glutes (Our Fave!) Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Legs Best Dumbbell Exercises for Your Core Want more? You can get specific dumbbell workouts that target each area listed above here. Happy lifting and muscle building! Now tell us: what’s your favorite dumbbell move? That single-leg box squat…

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Chicken Salad with Avocado

This quick and easy chicken salad is made with the breast meat of a Rotisserie chicken, avocados, fresh tomatoes, basil and lemon juice. Whole30 friendly and a great way to enjoy those end-of-summer garden tomatoes.

Made with just a few ingredients, and it’s also low-carb, gluten-free and Keto.

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What’s Inspiring You?

A few weeks ago I was at the gym, hanging out with my daughter after the workout, when a fellow member and friend came up and asked me a question that really gave me pause. What’s inspiring you these days? he asked. In the moment, I was dumbfounded. No one had ever asked me that before — and I’d never thought to ask it of anyone else, either. And it was a GREAT question. I mean, it’s a deep and interesting thing to ask. It gets into who someone is, what they’re motivated by, and what they’re working towards. It’s kinda…

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Pie

Earlier this year, we served up some awesome vegan inspiration in the form of a podcast interview with Catherine Gill, author of The Dirty Vegan blog and The Dirty Vegan cookbook. And now, we’re thrilled to dish out one of Catherine’s super tasty vegan dessert recipes — Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Pie. Because, seriously, there is nothing in that recipe title that we don’t already love. But, one tip before you get started: Remember that this is a frozen dessert, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you’re making it for a specific occasion. Making it the day before to…

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Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups

These Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Roll Ups are filled seasoned shredded chicken, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese. Delicious, and perfect for Keto, gluten-free or low-carb diets.

Who says eating low-carb is boring! These rolls are inspired by my Zucchini Rollatini (one of my favorite low-carb dishes!) only with a Mexican spin!

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