I’ve been listening to the school of greatness podcast for a couple of years now and absolutely love it. I look forward to long commutes, long runs, bike rides, etc, because its my time to listen to my Podcasts! Lewis interviews amazing people from all different walks of life. He provides a good variety of information from creating a business, being successful in relationships, and also health and wellness topics.
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I’m sure somewhere on your list of New Years resolutions there’s something in there about eating healthier. This can get tricky with all the false advertising out there, so I wanted to help you out. Ideally, I recommend filling your diet with whole foods and avoiding packaged foods all together, but if you’re in need of something convenient, or are slowly transitioning off packaged foods, there’s some misleading labels you may come across. I’ve picked 5 foods on my list of sneaky sugar culprits. These are foods that claim to be “healthy” foods, but are secretly packed with sugar. Here’s the list and how to out smart the sneaky food industry.
Happy Friday! I'm excited to let you in on some of my favorites from this last week.
1) First up we have Batiste Dry Shampoo! Its the best. I am definitely a sweater, and working out everyday it doesn't take long for my hair to be flat and greasy. I try to avoid washing it everyday so thats where this little life saver comes in handy. My favorite is the new 'Dark Brown' one that doesn't turn my hair grey like most other brands I have tried. Batiste is definitely the best I've found. Just spray where you need a little fluff and lift, give a little rub through with your finger tips, a little poof, and your fresh as a daisy!
2) Secondly, one of my favorite go to snacks is this amazing guacamole, sold in little 80 calorie packs, conveniently ready for a filling snack. I love it with hard boiled eggs, or spread on whole wheat toast for breakfast. Its also amazing with pretty much anything haha. I love that it stays fresh in this little pack, and you won't over do it like you might if you had a whole bowl of guac. Costco sales a pack of 12, that may seem like a lot but provides a great go to snack for a couple of weeks. Did I mention you'll get your healthy fats!
3) Number three is my new restaurant discovery, Wild Zucchini Grill. Two locations, Sandy and American Fork, Utah. I got the 'American Kobe' Chopped salad. So good! seriously so many good flavors going on. I opted for the spicy pesto dressing and it did not disappoint! Its large so you could even share it with a friend, or take some home for later!
Well there you have it, beautify yourself with Batiste Dry Shampoo, satisfy your snack attack with Costco's 'Chunky Guacamole' snack packs, and treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner out at Wild Zucchini Grill! Have a great weekend everyone.
Happy Friday! Another great week has gone by with some great finds to share with you! Here are the products I've been lovin this week and excited to spread the goods, so here ya go!
1) First off, these super food veggie patties from costco have saved me in a few hangry moments this week. These little patties of deliciousness have 160 cal packed with 5g of protein, 4g fiber, and only 1g sugar. The company who makes these, Don Lee Family Farms, have factories that are all organic certified and operate under the highest possible third-party ratings from top food safety auditors. The ingredients are all organic and consist of quinoa, carrots, kale, almonds, onions, soybean oil, garlic, and other spices. After a long day I heated one of these bad boys up, through on a bowl of spinach, drizzled some cilantro balsamic dressing, and ta da! Dinner was served and delicious.
2) Olay Fresh Effects {Bright on Schedule} Eye serum. This Eye awakening creme is perfect when that 5 am wake up call feels real early. Just roll this stuff on under your eyes and you'll feel fresh as a daisy, bright eyed and bushy tailed! Well not quite haha but its a step in the right direction!
3) This Aubergine and Co. Dream salad, yes, it is a dream. My husband can verify that I enjoyed every bite, and let him know :) This salad has such a unique combination of goodness. Here's the build up: Romaine, spinach, antibiotic-free chicken, red onions, apples, walnuts, parmesan cheese, basil, grape tomatoes, red & green peppers and all chopped together with there cilantro/jalapeno dressing. Trust me, you will know how it gets its name after you try it.
4) And last but not least, my favorite socks, Feetures! These are seriously the comfiest socks to workout in. They hold their shape, they're breathable, they have a nice tab on the back of the ankle so your shoes don't rub, and they come in cute colors (cause everyones worries about the colors of your socks right?)
Well there you have it! Hope you find this stuff as enjoyable as I do!
Happy Weekend Everyone! I'm going to be starting a weekly series of sharing some of my favorite product finds throughout the week every Friday! So lets cut right to the chase, here's my four favorites from this week:
1) Vive Juicery in Sugarhouse (1597 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105)
If you're looking for a refreshing little pick me up I highly recommend Vive Juicery. Its the cutest little juice shop and each one comes in an awesome little glass bottle. I went for the "Stella" which has Kale, Spinach, celery, cucumber, green apple, lemon, and lime. It was the most refreshing cleansing flavor! Fair warning, they are pricey.... But if you've every tried juicing yourself you know how much produce it takes to fill a small bottle. They have a menu of fruit juices, vegetable juices, almond milks, and detox packages. Its a must if your in the area!
2) Easy Dinners from Costco, like this amazing Kale and Red Chard Stir Fry Kit.
I've been working crazy hours this week and last thing I've wanted to do is slave away in the kitchen all night. This was a life saver this week. I added asparagus, zucchini, and mushrooms to the mix, steamed it all in a big pan with the lid on, poured over the sauce, and bam, I had a veggie filled delicious dinner.
3) This new Protein Powder from Gnarly, which also doubles as an appetite and weight management supplement with fat burning benefits, triple whammy! Lots of you ask what protein powder I use and I've recently found one that I love. Gnarly makes a very clean product using Whey protein from New Zealand grass fed Cattle, sweetened with stevia, plant-based digestive enzymes, pro and prebiotics to help with your digestive and protein absorption, no artificial coloring or sweeteners, GMO free, fat burning slimming blend, Gluten free, and a low glycemic index to keep your blood sugar from spiking. This is one of the best profiles I've seen in a protein powder and not too mention both the Chocolate and Vanilla taste amazing!
Per Scoop: 80 calories; 10g Protein; 3g fiber; 3g total impact carbs
4) Ghee as a replacement for Butter
What is Ghee you may ask? Ghee is a form of butter made from grass-fed cows, and cooked longer and in a certain way that removes the harmful components that can cause inflammation, sensitivities and intolerances to some people with other dairy products. Ghee has a healthier make up of vitamin K2, beta carotene (which is why it’s so vibrant yellow), vitamin A and a better Omega-3 fatty acid ratio than other butter options. Stay tuned for a couple for recipes utilizing this fabulous ingredient.
And there you have it! Four fabulous favorites I've discovered this week and wanted to share. Enjoy! I'll be back with more next week!
Outfit: Swift Legging in Viridian Green and the Cortina Bra
Whoever says that a great outfit doesn't make a difference at the gym is
mistaken... it can make a huge difference! Even if its just that
confidence factor, the right outfit helps ;) . I've been excited to post a
review about this amazing new company called Alo Yoga. They are a
Yoga apparel company based out of Los Angeles, California. In every
article of clothing I have tested from them I can back up their mission
statement that they have combined comfort, functionality, and fashion
into all of their products.
Chaturanga Dandasana
I have dubbed myself a fitness apparel snob because I'm wearing this
stuff everyday. From sweating in workouts, working behind a desk, to
commuting, I practically live in spandex so I won't give my stamp of
approval to just anybody. I love my Alo Yoga outfit! The fabric feels
like a second skin, moving and wicking sweat off your body during your
yoga practice or however you choose to sweat. The bra is supportive
without cutting off circulation, and provides great coverage to wear by
itself or under any top. I love their unique straps and fun
designs. The pants have some sheer and breathable details on the lower
legs that look both great and allow your legs to breath through a hot and
sweaty yoga class. They have so many great designs that are unique
from all the fitness apparel companies out there. Their designs are
both flattering and fitting for all body types. See for yourself at
www.aloyoga.com and experience the difference. Thank you Alo Yoga for
making such wonderful products for all of us yoga and fitness junkies!
Tree Pose
Upward Facing Dog
Warrior 3
Warrior 2