Some Christian traditions call for followers to make a sacrifice in the weeks leading up to Easter. My small town and the surrounding communities are predominately Catholic. Lots of people give up little vices like candy or soda, but as a whole, Catholics don’t eat meat (except for fish) on Lenten Fridays.

I have a half-dozen GEMS for you this week in my Healthier Chocolate Recipes collection.

This week I’m sharing some of my favorite things that make meal prepping even easier with my favorite kitchen gadgets guide.

The recipes I’m sharing this week are great for any time you want an appetizer to share AND want to be sure there will be a healthy option.

Ok, SIS, I promise I’m not anti-salad or anything, but I’m here for another week of cozy recipes and still no lettuce in sight. Some of the soups have kale, so that counts, right?

I thought you might need a hand at some decent meal prep, so I've wrapped 12 easy meal preps into a neat little printable package for you.

Determining your macronutrient needs is an important step in creating a healthy, balanced diet. Macronutrients are the three main types of nutrients that provide energy to the body: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each macronutrient plays a different role in the body, so it’s important to ensure that you’re getting enough of each.

This week’s freebie and healthy holiday drink installment is EXTRA special because I added cookie and candy recipes for good measure.

In this season of gratitude, joy, and giving, I wanted to say I’m so grateful for this sisterhood we have. I’m thankful to live my dream of helping others through my fitness career. But even more so, I’m grateful for what we have together.

This week’s freebie is STUFFED with healthier versions of Thanksgiving favorites. I’m sharing 10 different recipes that are sure to sneak their way out of November and into your regular recipe rotation.

I’m sharing five fall flavored cocktails. And if you can’t have sangria on a beach, you have to give my apple cider sangria a try.

This week I’m sharing soup, salad, and sandwich recipes that are perfect for packing. And yes, I’m counting a sandwich as a real recipe…

We’re almost to the big day that’s literally defined by stockpiling candy. Candy doesn’t have the same appeal for me as it did when I was a kid, but I still love to be a little “extra” this time of year. That’s why this week I’m sharing eight healthier (than a candy stash) Halloween recipes.

Have you ever noticed how your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day? Like, if you wake up late you just seem to never catch up. Or if you grab a gas station donut for breakfast you’re less likely to reach for the good stuff later.

This week I’m sharing my list of fall low cal coffee orders. The medium size of these drinks are 100 calories or less!

Keep it simple, SIS! If your meal plan seems stale or if you are struggling to get healthy meals to the table in time, it’s time to get some quick recipes in your pocket.

I rounded up six cozy fall meals that can be prepped and served in just. Ten. minutes. No fussy ingredients that are out of season or will spoil quickly in your fridge. Heck, check your cupboards and freezer for the ingredients to whip these up tonight.

Girl, if you are not grocery shopping at Aldi yet WHAT!

Hey I’m all about investing in your health with high quality, clean food and a fabulous fit community but WHY are you paying MORE for the exact same products?

It’s officially fall: Time to slow down, relax, and get out the slow cooker!

Fall is where the slow cooker goes.

I love a fix-it-and-forget-it meal that I get to smell cooking all day long while I’m cozy inside.

I don’t think you even have to care about sports to love this season of chilly Friday night lights, Saturday college town tailgating, and cozy Sunday afternoons with friends and family.

So. While you are NOT dieting, but instead making food you actually love every day that HAPPENS to be good FOR you and TO you, why not try some of these healthier tailgate food options?

This week I’m back sharing recipes you love! These will all cook up quick (aka on a busy school night) but, even better, they use only five ingredients.