Chick Pea Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are steps above your average chocolate chip cookie! Jam packed with fiber and plant based protein, you won't get the sugar crash that comes with cookies made from refined flour and added sugar. You don't taste the chick peas, but they do help create a moist dense cookie. I like one of these cookies in the afternoon with…
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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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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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Healthy Five Ingredient Cookies
These cookies are a great snack to take on a hike, or bike ride or if I just want a little something to go with my afternoon tea. You can feel virtuous eating these cookies because they contain whole ingredients, no aded sugars or refined flours. The recipe is very versatile so you can come up with your own combinations. I used dark chocolate chips…
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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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Crazy Brownies by Dreena Burton
These brownies are fudgy, gooey and super chocolatey and there is no oil, butter, flour or eggs. You won't believe what the secret ingredients are! I served these to my girlfriends last Monday evening and they were a hit! This recipe comes from Dreena Burton who is a magician when it comes to taking a favorite recipe and making substitutions that drastically…
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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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Almond Date Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn't love a good cookie! Cookies don't have to be loaded with sugar and saturated fat. Sometimes they can be loaded with lots of good for you fiber, and plant based protein. I use 85% dark chocolate chips for these cookies but you can substitute raisins or some other dried fruit if you like. These cookies come together quickly because they are…
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Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are delicious and nutrient dense. Tahini is made from sesame seeds and is quite nutrient dense. Just one tablespoon of tahini has 89 calories, 3 grams of protein and 1.4 grams of dietary fiber. In one small serving, men get 4 percent of their recommended daily intake of fiber and 5 percent of daily protein, while women gain 6 percent of…
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