HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I hope your day was full of love (and chocolate... lots of chocolate). I'm super excited to be partnering with the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City to help raise funds for families in our community. I believe in the importance of keeping families connected, making them feel loved, & providing support during times of need. I have been involved with the Ronald McDonald House for years & feel truly passionate about their mission. This February, I’m exc

There is NOTHING better than a fresh bowl of crisp, warm, pumpkin pecan flavored toasted oats with just a hint of cinnamon - especially during this time of the year! This granola is like one giant bowl of fall. I absolutely LOVE the flavors of pumpkin, pecan, and cinnamon mixed altogether combined with the warm, nutty texture of crunchy oats right out of the oven. It makes for the perfect breakfast, mid-day snack, or even dessert! I have always loved granola, but store bought

This stack of Pumpkin Cacao Protein Pancakes is like a giant plate of warm, fluffy, fall GOODNESS. You know how I said I am a chocolate enthusiast? Well, I am also a pancake enthusiast. Especially when they are protein pancakes made from clean ingredients! Not to mention - there are cacao nibs mixed in to the pancake batter for an extra kick of flavor. I am so obsessed with these and I have made them several times since I tested the recipe. They are so tasty and so easy to ma

You know what they say: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Starting your day with a meal high in protein has been shown to curb morning cravings and keep you full and satisfied for a longer period of time (maybe even until the clock strikes noon and it’s time for your lunch break). Not sure where to start when it comes to including more protein-packed foods? Here are six easy ways you can get more of this muscle-building macro in your AM meal. Add collagen to yo

The Love 2 Move fitness challenge was a success! Thank you so much to everyone who participated and downloaded the challenge guide. No worries if you missed the challenge dates, because the guide is STILL available for download (and always will be) under "Free Challenge Guides." You can find the 12 Days of Toning guide and the 5 Day Core Comeback guide there as well. The best part: these are all FREE guides that come with workouts you can do anytime, anywhere and have some of

This stack of Pumpkin Cacao Protein Pancakes is like a giant plate of warm, fluffy, fall GOODNESS. You know how I said I am a chocolate enthusiast? Well, I am also a pancake enthusiast. Especially when they are protein pancakes made from clean ingredients! Not to mention - there are cacao nibs mixed in to the pancake batter for an extra kick of flavor. I am so obsessed with these and I have made them several times since I tested the recipe. They are so tasty and so easy to ma

Raise your hand if you LOVE chocolate. If you're not raising your hand - I don't believe you. Like I have said before, I firmly consider myself a chocolate enthusiast. Whenever I have a craving, it's usually for something sweet, rich, and chocolatey. But luckily: chocolate isn't all that bad - when you eat it the RIGHT way! Cacao powder, the purest form of chocolate you can eat, is LOADED with antioxidants, fiber, and is even a natural mood booster (no surprise there). But wa

There is NOTHING better than a fresh bowl of crisp, warm, pumpkin pecan flavored toasted oats with just a hint of cinnamon - especially during this time of the year! This granola is like one giant bowl of fall. I absolutely LOVE the flavors of pumpkin, pecan, and cinnamon mixed altogether combined with the warm, nutty texture of crunchy oats right out of the oven. It makes for the perfect breakfast, mid-day snack, or even dessert! I have always loved granola, but store bought