Strawberry Salad
This salad represents some of the best foods of summer! Tender greens and fresh berries. Berries offer a huge nutritional punch. Click here to read more about the power of berries. The strawberry dressing is so, so good! The recipe makes a little over one cup so you will have plenty of extra. For the strawberry salad dressing 1 ½ cups…
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Self Determination Theory
Self Determination refers to a person’s ability to make choices and manage their own lives. This is important for motivation because people feel more motivated to take action when they feel what they do will have an effect on what they are trying to accomplish. Self Determination Theory suggests that people are motivated to grow and change by three…
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Curried Chickpea Salad
Another wonderful recipe from Alexis at Hummusapien! I make a batch on Sundays and then enjoy it over salad greens or in a pita throughout the week for lunch. I love all of the different textures, and the dressing is OMG good! I like to make salads with legumes as the base. Legumes are are so good for you, they are a great source of protein, high in…
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How to Stay Motivated to Exercise This Winter
Staying motivated to exercise can be tough now that the cold weather is here and COVID is on the rise. It is understandable to want to stay curled up in a blanket with some comfort food and a good series to binge watch. To be honest, I think that doing this once in a while is fine, but you don’t want to forego your workouts. Staying healthy is particularly…
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Meet Albert Sanford!
Albert and I have been working together for about 8 years, and since the pandemic hit, we have been training virtually. Albert owns and operates the very best art gallery in Aspen called Gallery Maximillian, he has two ADORABLE dogs named Hank and Lucy, he loves travel, mountain biking and skiing. I love working with Albert because he is bright,…
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Interview with my sister Sonia DeFelice, MYWW-(Weight Watchers reimagined) Coach
My sister Sonia is a superstar workshop coach for WW - Weight Watchers reimagined. She started as a member of Weight Watchers for the first time nearly 15 years ago but most recently rejoining just over 4 years ago, and then was recruited as a workshop coach. Sonia is known in the company for leading energetic and inspiring workshops. Sonia and…
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My Pick for Best Health and Fitness Books of 2019
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. For all of you enthusiastic and healthy readers out there, I wanted to share some of my favorite health and fitness books of 2019. 1. “Why We Sleep” by Matthew Walker PhD. This is my favorite read of 2019. Sleep has not been something that our overworked and over stimulated culture values, but sleep…
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Kale, Shaved Fennel, Orange Salad with Pomegranates
This gorgeous salad is inspired from a "Cookie and Kate" https://cookieandkate.com recipe I have. This a nice variation from your run of the mill kale salads because of the brightly colored and super nutritious fruits and vegetables. Cookie recipe calls for dried cranberries in her recipe but I substitute pomegranate seeds. Pomegranate seeds…
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad inspired from a recipe from Love and Lemons. I have served this salad to guests a number of times this summer and is has always been a winner. You can substitute feta cheese for the avocado if you like. I think it would be fun to try different kinds of short pasta for this recipe. If you try a different flavor,…
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Kale Salad Inspiration
I have been in Mexico the past week enjoying some warm weather and beach after our big snow season in Aspen. It has been great to relax, read, get some good workouts inside and outside, enjoy the ocean, and of course enjoy the local cuisine. We had dinner last night at Flora Farms in Cabo and it was an amazing experience. They raise all of their own…
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