Workout out hard today? Sore muscles? Sip yourself into relief. The ingredients in this smoothie help reduce inflammation and relieve the discomfort of sore muscles. 1 cup (155 g) pitted cherries 1 cup (155g) frozen blueberries 1 tbsp (15 g) GINGER 2 oranges 1 cup (237mL) water (coconut water to further tickle your fancy) Toss…
When my mother died, I couldn’t think. And that lasted, and is still lasting, for days and a week at a time now. what happened as a result amazed me. All the yoga classes I’d taken had given me that presence, that full hearted feeling, but I rarely carried that with me 24/7, it got…
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is all the rage in the fitness and health worlds. For women, there are some extra considerations to account for before deciding if IF is right for you. From my experience, the ideal fasting window for women is 14 hours, max, leaving a 10 hour eating window. Research here findings state women…
When is the last time you felt completely out of your comfort zone? When is the last time you broke free of your daily routine? When is the last time you ventured far from everything you know and immersed yourself in something other than what you know? Live today, and everyday, that way. All we…
“In our moments of most intense joy, we realize how vulnerable we are.” Brene Brown
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I bring to you via Blissful Basil, a green smoothie sure to delight the sense and make you feel a little shamrock love! Yield: 1 serving 2-3 frozen bananas 1-2 tablespoons hemp milk or other non-dairy milk 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 1/2 to 1 teaspoon spirulina powder 2 drops…
Pack your shopping cart full of greens this weekend and blend up this super smoothie. This recipe features Chai seeds which deliver a powerful punch of antioxidants and protein. What you need 2 cups organic kale 10 ounces almond milk / coconut water / liquid of choice Handful of fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp Chia…
After months of doing variations of the same workouts with similar exercises, I was ready for something new. I remembered a time last year when I was training more often. The hard work showed in my lean, strong physique. I wondered: what part of my training regimen could I attribute my strength and esthetic gains…
How to keep moving forward when the wind, or world (or scale), is pushing against you. Today I woke up early, loaded all my gear into my car and headed to the mountains. I piled layers upon layers of clothing to protect my skin from the blustery, gail-force winds. I spent the better part of…
Happy Friday to everyone! Recently, one of my clients told me they wanted more energy and were clueless on how to get there without the aid of coffee and red bull. The first thing that I wanted to ask her was “Do you drink greens?” Here’s my recipe for an energizing smoothie packed full of…