With all the amazing fruits and vegetables that are in season and the incredible weather, it’s easy to take dinner prep outside and enjoy all that summer has to offer. The menu this week fits my macros and includes some of my favorites - chipotle chicken salad, shrimp fajitas, and a shallot and goat cheese pizza.

Summer is here! The weather is finally warming up and the kids are home. And that means they’re asking me my favorite question - "what’s for dinner, mom?” a bit more frequently. Dinner this week is full of family favorites including pulled pork sandwiches, grilled salmon with avocado salsa, and some simple salads - perfect for those warm nights.

I love a good smoothie. And provided they are loaded with good-for-you ingredients, they are the perfect way to start your day. Today I’m sharing one of my favorites, the Cherry Berry Smoothie.

Between school, work, and after-school commitments, finding time to make a healthy dinner can be a challenge. If you’re like me, there are days where you feel like you are running from work to school, to practice, and back all before dinner. On days like that, having some go-to slow cooker recipes becomes a saving grace. So today I’m sharing five go-to slow cooker recipes your family will love.

Can you believe August is coming to a close? With only a few summer weeks remaining, my meal plan for this week takes advantage of all the summer fruit and vegetables. This week the menu includes grilled flank steak, salmon baked in foil, greek salad, falafel waffles, and more!

Welcome to the new week! This week you’ll find quick, healthy recipes that leverage pantry staples and fresh, in season fruits and veggies. Recipes include Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Linguine with Lemon and Tomatoes, and an Heirloom Tomato Goat Cheese Salad. Yum!

Ah, the Fab4 Smoothie…the perfect blend of protein, fiber, greens, and fat to support blood sugar balance, improve digestion, and decrease cravings. The Fab4 smoothie is the best way to break your fast and because the basic recipe is so simple, there are millions of different possible variations to suit every like. This is one of my favorites, the cookies & cream.

After a brief hiatus, my popular “What’s for Dinner Mom” series is back. As the kids head back (or off) to school and summer starts to wind down, many of us are looking for a bit of structure around mealtime and that means knowing what you’ll be having before the day begins. Weekly I like to share what we’ll be making for dinner in our house. Recipes are fresh, healthy, simple, to the point, and and don’t take serious prep work because let’s face it, none of us have the time.

When summer rolls around and nights are filled with dinner fresh from the BBQ, nothing compliments it quite like a potato salad. The coolness of the salad against the tang of the BBQ is just perfection. But all too often potato salads are loaded with unhealthy fats and heavy carbs, making potato salad something I’m not able to indulge in as often as I’d like. That is until I tried this healthier “potato” salad.

I’ve picked up some bad food habits this year and finally reached a point where the things I normally would do to reset weren’t working. I’d do great one day and then go back to bad habits the next. This yo-yo was constant and I began to feel off. Headaches and side pain were frequent, and I felt like I was in a mental fog a little more often than I’d like.

Are you an intermittent faster? If so, how you break your fast is as important as the fasting process itself. Today I’m sharing why and my three favorite ways to break my fast.

This week I’m sharing the workouts that I will be doing for the month of May. Every week I will be doing the same general workouts, designed to burn fat and build lean muscle. Since I’m not a trainer by profession, I’m sharing workouts that have been developed by others and are guaranteed to produce results. Join me!

Home workout equipment can be hit and miss so today I thought I’d share my top picks. These are the pieces I go to without fail and know they will help deliver the results I’m looking to achieve.

This week the weather is supposed to be amazing so I’m taking my workout outside. Everything noted below can be done inside or out, with equipment or items you have in your home. All workouts follow the FASTer Way format - HIIT, full-body, arms/shoulders/back/abs, and leg day. Enjoy!

This week’s menu is simple and focuses on the amazing flavors of winter. Yummy vegetables, a fantastic soup, and a comforting pasta dish make this weeks’ plan shine. And with the exception of the Bolognese ragu, everything is made in 30 minutes or less.

When things around me are crazy, I find solace in food. Cooking and baking takes my mind off of everything going on around me and I find comfort in tastes that I know and adore. I can control food when I can’t control everything going on around me. That’s why my menu this week is heavy on comfort food. I’ve taken recipes and made some changes to lighten them up, so they all fit within my macro goals.

I’m focused on nutrition this month so I’ll be sharing my weekly meal plans again. This is what I will be enjoying and what I’ll feed my family. Everything on this list can be adjusted to accommodate your likes. Don’t care for fish? Use chicken. Focus on lean proteins and healthy carbs.

A great salad sets the stage for your holiday dinner. You want something simple and festive, compliments the star of your holiday table, and won’t fill everyone up so much they don’t have room for the main course. The Pride of the Crown Salad is the perfect addition to any holiday menu.

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be stressful. And though you’re likely not having a crowd, it can still be a challenge. It doesn’t need to be. I’ve created a simple planner that notes everything you should consider so that you enjoy the holiday stress-free.

Looking for a quick appetizer that is guaranteed to be a hit with everyone? Look no further than the Brie & Cranberry Pull-Apart bread. I’ve been making variations of this for years and regardless of where it’s served (Thanksgiving, Christmas, backyard BBQ), everyone loves it. Plus, it’s super easy to make and budget-friendly!