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Eating for health and performance

Oct 5th, 2018

At the CrossFit Level 1 (L1) Seminar Course, all participants are taken through a wide range of topics relating to wellness. While this course is a coaching certification, and therefore focused on teaching someone how to coach CrossFit movements safely, there is also a large portion of the class focusing on nutrition. Nutrition is a … more »

Macro Friendly Chili

Sep 28th, 2018

Fall is hitting here in Indiana, and in my kitchen, that means one thing: chili season. Chili is among my favorite foods, but all too often it is extremely high in fat, then served with cheese, sour cream, and chips on the side. It doesn’t have to be this way. This macro friendly chili will … more »

Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce

Sep 21st, 2018

Crockpot (or slow cooker) recipes are real life savers when time is tight. While it’s easy to fall into a routine of burrito bowls and quick stir fries, the honest truth is these meals require some prep ahead of time in order to be quickly made, and the clean up is always larger than you … more »

Protein Cake

Sep 14th, 2018

As anyone who knows me knows, I am the most basic of basic when it comes to this time of year. Fall is my favorite season; the weather cools off but isn’t actually cold yet (I see you lurking, January), football returns, it’s socially acceptable to want chili every day, and pumpkin EVERYTHING hits the … more »

Egg Muffins

Sep 7th, 2018

Getting out of the door in the morning is hard enough; thinking about breakfast at the same time makes it almost impossible. Plus, you may know how to meal prep your lunches and dinners on Sunday, but meal prepping for breakfast is a different challenge. Most people don’t really want grilled chicken, vegetables, and some … more »

Healthy Tailgating Recipes

Aug 31st, 2018

Somehow, August is already coming to a close, and the College Football Season is here again! Can’t say I’m sad to be back in the world of tailgates and rooting for our alma maters, but I can say I haven’t missed traditional tailgating food. Store-bought buffalo wings, frozen hamburger patties, and bags of chips really … more »