The “Deskie” Workout {standing}

The “Deskie” Workout {standing}

Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer seated? (for all intents and purposes, a “DESKIE”)  Statistics tell us that adults and children spend over 70% of their day on their bottoms!! I wrote about what media does for our bodies but I’m...
5 Ways to Prevent & Treat Shin Splints

5 Ways to Prevent & Treat Shin Splints

I decided to write this post because I get asked this question a few times a month. I figured if that many people want to know about it, then you might too!! I haven’t struggled with shin splints since my high school days, but let me tell you. I had them BAD!! I...
Recipe: Fresh Green Beans (2 recipes!)

Recipe: Fresh Green Beans (2 recipes!)

I happen to love fresh green beans. (My favorite is how my Grandma makes them) BUT I wanted to try some new recipes with them. Here are 2 recipes! Green Beans with Parmigiano Reggiano (taken from www.relish.com) Ingredients ♦ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ♦ 1...
New Move Monday: Calf Raises Gone Crazy!

New Move Monday: Calf Raises Gone Crazy!

We’ve all done your basic calf raise a million times, right? You’ve done it with weights, off a step or even with one leg lifted. This progression of raises changes the angle that your heels are pointed. You will feel the exercise a little differently this...
Recipe: Guacamole

Recipe: Guacamole

I must say, I never was a guacamole fan. But ever since I started eating avocados in my fav dip, I find that I’ll eat avocado in anything I can get! My friend Leslie made this guacamole dip this summer and it’s a great basic recipe! The cilantro in it...