7 New (and Throwback) Workout Tracks for September

Is it just us, or do you think of this song as soon as September rolls around? via GIPHY Well, in case you’re looking for some new tunes to add to your September workout playlist (in addition to that iconic Earth, Wind & Fire song), here are seven more to jam to wherever your workout takes you. Respect, Aretha Franklin We start with this one for obvious reasons. R-E-S-P-E-C-T is right. Fists of Fury, Kamasi Washington Big, powerful, jazzy. (We loooove this one.) We Don’t Care, Sigala and The Vamps But we do care about this song … for workouts. Soul…

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Ahi Poke Bowl

With marinated tuna, brown rice, avocado, cucumber, mango, macadamias and scallions, this Hawaiian style quick Ahi Poke Bowl is perfect for hot summer nights.

I love Poke bowls and often make them when I crave sushi! A few favorite dishes that satisfy my sushi cravings are Shoyu Ahi Poke, California Shrimp Stacks and California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocados. I’m also really digging this poke bowl with mango and avocado, a guest post by my friend, Heather K Jones, please welcome her!

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Yoga 101: Soar in Side Plank

I often feel that side plank or Vasisthasana has become the burpee of yoga. On one hand, it’s so, so good for you. On the other hand, the minute students in class realize that the next pose is side plank, there’s usually a sea of groans or at least a bunch of not-so-happy faces. Granted, this pose takes a ton of strength to perform correctly, and very often I see it done with some really wacky alignment things going on. Additionally, the full expression of the pose can be tough on those with pre-existing wrist, elbow, and shoulder issues. So,…

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3 Healthy Ways to Take Your Cold Brew Coffee

I’ve always found the expression “How do you take your coffee?” to be odd. Like, why am I “taking” coffee? Because I love coffee. And “taking” it seems disrespectful. Like, shouldn’t I just politely ask if I can add cream to it? Or leave it be in peace? via GIPHY Anywho. No matter your thoughts on the semantics of “taking your coffee,” today I’d like to share with you three new, healthy (and tasty!) ways to enjoy your cold brew coffee. With respect, of course. 1. Black, Cold and Freaking Delicious: Wandering Bear Cold Brew Straight Black I gotta tell you:…

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Does Your Child Have an Eating Disorder?

Today’s post comes from Jillian Lampert who has a PhD, MPH, RD, LD, FAED and is the chief strategy officer for The Emily Program, a specialized eating disorder treatment program with locations in Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington. She has worked for The Emily Program since 2006 and is the president and co-founder of the Residential Eating Disorders Consortium, whose main goal is to ensure access to eating disorder care. One of her main goals in life is to raise her daughter to accept and love her body. Read on for more info on the types of eating disorders along…

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Chopped Wedge Salad

Classic wedge salad meets chopped salad in this easy side salad dish made with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese and chives with a light, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.

I love a good wedge salad, but I find myself chopping it up so I can get all the elements on my fork at the same time, so why not just serve it chopped!

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A League of Their Own, IRL

  We grew up watching — and LOVING — A League of Their Own. via GIPHY (Even though we do think she should have been allowed to cry.) So, when we recently had the opportunity to talk to some of the real women who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) we felt like doing this. via GIPHY Although we did something more like this. Because coordination. via GIPHY Here’s a little historical reference for ya: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the AAGPBL, which gave more than 600 women the opportunity to play professional baseball for the first…

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Golden Glow Smoothie

Skinnytaste Meal Plan (Aug 27-Sept 2)

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®.

The last week of August is always bittersweet. I love the summer, but I also love the Fall. New month means new goals, cooler temps, comfort food like One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac, schedules, cozy sweaters, etc. I’m also thrilled to get so many emails from those of you using the meal plans!!

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 (8/27)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes (7) with 2 cups chopped romaine (0) with Skinny Caesar Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 868**

TUESDAY (8/28)
B: Avocado Toast with Sunny Side Egg (4)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 862**

WEDNESDAY (8/29)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 878**

THURSDAY (8/30)
B: Greek Yogurt with Berries, Nuts and Honey (5)
L: Greek Chickpea Salad *(6)
D: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (4) over ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 956**

FRIDAY (8/31)
B: Overnight Oats with Figs and Honey *(7)
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (5)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4) with Quick and Delicioso Cuban Style Black Beans (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 891**

SATURDAY (9/1)
B: 4-Ingredient Flourless Banana-Nut Pancakes (4) (Recipe x 4)
L: Eggs Pizzaiola (2) with 2 extra eggs***and 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 9, Calories 684**

SUNDAY (9/2)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4)
L: Cilantro Chicken Salad (1)  (Recipe x 2) on 1 piece toasted whole grain bread (3) with an apple (0)
D: Moroccan Meatballs (6) over 1 cup cauliflower “rice” (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 14, Calories 939**

*Prep the night before.

**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.

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Meet Our Running Buddies (Plus the Latest From Brooks)

Some things are truly best when shared with someone who means a lot to you, like a good bottle of wine, a tough workout, and awesome new running gear. Except, we don’t want to share our actual running gear, because EWWW SWEAT for one thing, size for another, and sometimes … our running buddy has rather different requirements in gear than we do. Like, Jenn and I need to wear sports bras. Her husband … does not. So, the fact that Brooks gave us the chance to check out our pick of goodies from the Fall ’18 catalog — and let us…

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Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Angel hair pasta tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden. The perfect meatless meal you’ll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano!

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How to Ritualize Your Regular Routine

If you think that in order to create a ritual in your life you must burn sage and invoke specific deities with special mantras, think again. The act of ritual is simply bringing awareness to whatever you’re doing so that it elevates the activity and raises your consciousness. It’s this notion of mind-opening elevation that must be incorporated into the act, which means that when you become a slave to a habit, like smoking cigarettes, it can’t be considered a ritual. A ritual is fueled by love and it fills us with meaning. You may already be engaging in ritual…

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How to Meal Prep Without Food Waste

Today’s guest post comes from Abby Langer, registered dietitian and owner of Abby Langer Nutrition . Her philosophy is that it’s best to eat real food, not diet junk, and it’s the quality of your food that matters, not the calories. No wonder we jumped at the chance to have her share her thoughts on food prep! We all know that meal prep is one of the most convenient ways to make healthy eating a habit throughout the week. After all, it’s much easier to ignore your favorite restaurant down the road or the temptation to dive into the office…

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Greek Chickpea Salad

Greek Chickpea Salad, made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives and Feta is perfect to make ahead, for lunch for the week!

If you’ve been following my free meal plans, you probably know I’ve been incorporating more meal prep recipes in them, recipes you can make once that can be served for the week. This one doesn’t get easier because there is nothing to cook! Made with a fresh lemon vinaigrette, you’ll be counting down the minutes until lunch time!

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Podcast Ep 93: Hannah Williams of ‘Mom in Progress’

Today’s guest, Hannah Williams, is the delightful (and super down-to-earth) host of the newest digital series, Mom In Progress. A writer and producer of food segments for BuzzFeed for several years, Hannah uses her innate on-camera skills to give folks a glimpse into her life raising her adorable two young boys, Jackson and Wyatt. Seriously, this woman is a riot, and you’re gonna love hearing about her adventures as a mom trying to make it all work — and having fun, too. In this easygoing chat, Hannah talks about how the series came to be and the effect it has had…

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7 New Back-to-School Breakfast Ideas

Oh, back-to-school time. via GIPHY The school supplies. via GIPHY The new routines. via GIPHY The homework. via GIPHY The mornings! via GIPHY And to make your mornings just a touch smoother (for everyone), we’re sharing seven new back-to-school breakfast ideas that are as healthy as they are tasty for the kids (and, you, too!). Bobo’s TOAST’R True story: in college I was basically addicted to Pop-Tarts and it took me a full-on year to break up with them. I wish that struggle on no one, especially my daughter. Which is why I like these so much better. With a baked…

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One and Done 2019 Wall Calendar

Guess what? One and Done: A Nom Nom Paleo 2019 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Presented in our trademark comic-book style, this new wall calendar will inspire you all year long with deliciously hassle-free meals made in just one pot or pan. Grab one here!

Each month of our cartoon-packed wall calendar features a different Paleo and Whole30 friendly recipe, such as Thai Curry Chicken Casserole and Paleo Chicken Chow Mein.

One and Done contains a curated collection of healthy and delicious recipes—all presented in the same deliriously fun style as our latest cookbook, Ready or Not! And just like our books, this wall calendar features step-by-step photography and instructions that’ll take you by the hand and ease you through the cooking process.

Yes, there are cartoons and jokes galore!

It also comes with colorful stickers! Both Owen and Ollie are excited that their cartoon alter egos have updated haircuts!

Yes, I know 2018 is still going strong—that’s why we also include a page that includes the remaining months of the year, from September to December.

Hang this on your wall, and One and Done will make healthy cooking a breeze throughout the year!

You know you want one. Snag our 2019 wall calendar by clicking here! We look forward to cheering you on in the kitchen!

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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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The Problem With Using Intense Workouts to Deal With Chronic Stress

Can we talk about using high-intensity workouts to deal with stress, please? It’s come up several times recently with a few of my clients and friends and I think it’s definitely something that we should talk about it on a broader scale. I absolutely think exercise is an excellent tool for managing day-to-day stress. And in the times we live in, it’s so critical that we have positive outlets for stress relief. It might go unnoticed when you’re consistently putting in the gym time day in and day out, but if you’ve ever been injured or otherwise unable to workout in…

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Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 20-August 26)

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®.

August is always so bittersweet for me. It’s my oldest daughter’s birthday month, but also the end of my favorite season, with back to school routines approaching, and cooler days and nights. But it’s also a few months closer to the release of my cookbook, Skinnytaste One and Done (ships Oct 9 if you pre-ordered) which I can’t wait to get my hands on!

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 (8/20)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake* (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 847**

TUESDAY (8/21)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps (0) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar (1) and 2 ounces avocado (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 912**

WEDNESDAY (8/22)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup grapes (0)
L: LEFTOVER Greek Mac and Cheese (10)
D: Asian Glazed Drumsticks (7) with Cauliflower “Fried Rice” (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 894**

THURSDAY (8/23)
B: Spinach, Feta and Artichoke Breakfast Bake (1) with 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5)
D: One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad*** (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 912**

FRIDAY (8/24)
B: PB & J Yogurt (6)
L: LEFTOVER One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (8) and a green salad (0) with 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette (2)
D: Broiled Fish with Summer Grape Tomato Sauce (1) with 1 ½ cups spiralized zucchini (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 998**

SATURDAY (8/25)
B: Whole Wheat Pancakes (5) with 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3) and 1 cup mixed berries (0)
L: Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Fig Salad with Arugula (6)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 504**

SUNDAY (8/26)
B: Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls (7) (Recipe x 2)
L: Chickpea Egg Salad (2)
D: Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops (6) with Zucchini and Feta Fritters* (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 996**

*Make Sunday night, if desired. Freeze any leftover Breakfast Bake or Fritters 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 7 ½ cups romaine, 1 cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and 3 scallions.  Serves 4 plus leftovers for lunch on Fri.

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Grab a Buddy and Do This Super Fun 30-Minute Partner Workout

  Ever do a workout and think: wow, that was so fun I want to share it with EVERYONE I KNOW? Well, that’s exactly what this partner workout was like for me. I did it at the Fit Pit with a buddy as laid out below, but you could certainly apply the overall concept — a 15-minute AMRAP where you each take turns doing certain moves — to fit (ha, “fit,” get it?) whatever equipment or space you have access to. For example, you could easily swap the run or row for a minute or two of high knees, jogging in…

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4 Times When It Makes Sense to Take a Pay Cut

A fat salary can be hard to turn down, but there are many other factors to consider when pursuing a career. After all, at one point or another most of us will leave one job to explore another. Higher earning potential can send many of us looking for new jobs, but there are instances when it makes more sense to make less. 1. You’re Changing Careers If you hate your field or want to pursue another industry, a smaller paycheck may be in your future. Changing careers requires you to gain the skills and credentials necessary in order to participate…

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Greek Mac and Cheese

Greek Mac and Cheese, a healthy twist on a comfort food classic made in a creamy cheese sauce with whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, spinach, olives and Feta cheese.

As we get closer to Fall, mornings and nights get cooler, I start craving more comfort food dishes. This mac and cheese puts a healthy, Greek spin on the classic, loaded with vegetables and topped with Feta and dill.

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