This maple pecan crusted salmon is a simple and delicious dish. Pecans are the star ingredient in this salmon recipe. Their naturally sweet and buttery taste pairs so well with the maple marinade. And when it’s all baked up together, the result is a flavorful melt in your mouth salmon with just the right contrasting [...]
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Easy & Healthy Salmon Stuffed Avocado
October 3, 2019 { 3 comments }This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Blue Harbor Fish Co.. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know that one thing that I always keep in the pantry is canned tuna and salmon. They are an excellent option for a [...]
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Recent Eats: Keeping it Simple
October 13, 2018 { 6 comments }I’m spending my Saturday night on my laptop in a comfy hotel room bed in Tennessee after a long day of teacher training. Finn is sleeping, I’m watching Dateline and I just forced my hand out of a bag of Boom-Chicka Pop. It’s pretty much perfect! I have put together a collection of last week’s [...]
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Recent Eats + Zoey Antics
March 23, 2018 { 7 comments }Happy Friday! My mom arrived in Charlotte yesterday so I’m happy to have her here for a while pre-baby. The plans for this weekend include picking a new nursery wall paint color (the saga continues…we’ve decided to change the wall color again instead of the trim), getting the hospital bag checked, installing a car seat [...]
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Recent Eats: Salads, Salmon, Food Trucks and Sweet Stuff
September 15, 2017 { 2 comments }Happy Friday. I hope you guys have had a nice week. My mom has been in Charlotte visiting this week and it’s been great to have her here. I made a last-minute decision on Wednesday night at 11 p.m. to fly back to Florida with her today so that I can spend the weekend with [...]
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The Perfectly Seared Salmon Secret + Recent Eats
September 1, 2017 { 7 comments }Happy long weekend Friday. Whether you’re gearing up for a low-key weekend or one full of adventure, I hope it’s safe and enjoyable. I appreciate the thoughtful comments on my post about Charlotte. There’s just one quick thing I want to reiterate…the post was written from my personal point of view. Of course, what I [...]
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Recent Eats: How Much Is Too Much?
March 10, 2016 { 12 comments }Welcome to Recent Eats, the “how much is too much…SALMON (and tuna)!” edition. I love salmon. We have it at least once a week for dinner and I usually cook enough so that I have leftovers to use as a salad topper. I also default to a can of salmon or tuna as a salad topper if [...]
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The Week of Eats
October 23, 2015 { 5 comments }Happy Friday! I’m currently on a break from a marathon yoga day over here. I taught a triple header this morning with one left to teach this afternoon and one to take after that. I love teaching yoga more than anything so this day of teaching is no big deal although I did joke with [...]
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Sweaty Tuesday + Really Good Recent Eats
May 26, 2015 { 22 comments }Hey, hey! I had a very sweaty Tuesday. I taught hot yoga at 6 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and also took a class at 11:15 a.m. My 6 a.m. was hilarious…I had two people walk in at 6:30 a.m. half way through class and rolling out their mats thinking it was Monday (our [...]
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A Small Change for Earth Day + Recent Eats
April 22, 2015 { 12 comments }Hi and Happy Earth Day! In the spirit of Earth Day, I wanted to talk about one small change that I’ve made recently to help the planet. I have switched over the French press coffee. I have read so much about how much waste single serve coffee makers are creating with all of their various [...]
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Thank You…Dinners this Week…And Remember Handheld CD players!?
April 1, 2015 { 39 comments }Hi. And where do I even begin to thank you for the incredible support you showed on my last post? It was amazing and touching to hear from every single one of you that commented via Facebook, Instagram, email or on the post. I will respond to all of the comments because each one was [...]
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Saturday Road Trip + Week of Eats
March 14, 2015 { 8 comments }Sullie and I loaded up around noon today for a road trip down to Georgia to visit my grandmother. Sadly, I left Zoey in very loving care in Charlotte because she’s a little too crazy right now for me to manage by myself in the car for four hours. I was also worried about her [...]
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Friday Stuff + Recent Eats
February 13, 2015 { 20 comments }Happy Friday! I had a really great week that was full of teaching and training. I onboarded a new PT client that I’m really excited about working with. I only take on new a client every six months or so and I always make sure that their goals/motivation/current life stage matches up with what I’m [...]
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Thank You + Zoey at Four Months + Recent Eats
February 6, 2015 { 28 comments }Thanks so much for your kind messages and comments on my post yesterday about Sam. It meant a lot to me and my mom always reads the comments so I know she was touched as well. It always feels weird to just pick up and resume normal life after something so sad happens. Before I [...]
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Getting Back in the Groove…Recent Eats + Bacon Brussels Sprouts Love
January 7, 2015 { 9 comments }I have been so out of the regular blogging groove lately that it’s been almost two weeks since I’ve posted a weekly workout recap or a recent eats post. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working out eating well. Quite the opposite, actually. I have been feeling pretty motivated when it comes to my workouts [...]
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Life Lately: Recent Eats, Zoey and More!
December 24, 2014 { 4 comments }Merry Christmas Eve! You didn’t hear from me yesterday because it was an epic push to finish Christmas shopping after spending the morning/early afternoon training/teaching/in meetings/etc. By the time I made it home at 9 p.m., all I wanted to do was eat some sushi and pass out. I did come across something super exciting while [...]
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Recent Eats + Puppy Updates
December 3, 2014 { 10 comments }Thank you so much for all of your sweet messages and comments about Zoey. I promise a steady stream of updates including info on how I raise her…food schedules, house breaking, exercise, leash training, obedience, etc. Goldens are really smart dogs and do well with training at a young age so we’ve already started. I [...]
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I Bought Halloween Candy Too Early + Other Things I Can’t Resist {Recent Eats}
October 29, 2014 { 19 comments }Hey and happy Wednesday! I’m kind of in a sea of change over here this week and just trying to stay steady. November (which is just days away…how is that possible!?) is bringing the launch of the new Peanut Butter Runner and some big changes to my schedule. It always seems that the universe conspires to [...]
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What I’ve Been Cooking For Dinner + What I’ve Been Reading
October 24, 2014 { 13 comments }Happy Friday! I have been super good about cooking and eating at home this week despite a busy work schedule. I only ate one meal out…dinner on Monday night. The key to this is being prepared! I did a major Whole Foods trip last Sunday to stock the kitchen full of fruits, veggies, breakfast and lunch [...]
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Weekend: Day Trip + Seafood Extravaganza + So Much Cake
September 29, 2014 { 11 comments }After my riveting Friday night in I actually did have a jam-packed weekend (jam-packed with goodness). After my long run Saturday I headed over to Om Yoga to teach hot vinyasa. Class request was to do handstand work so I had them move their mats against the wall halfway through class and we stayed that [...]
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Updates + Summer Loving Eats
August 18, 2014 { 20 comments }Happy Monday! I started my week off with 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. clients before coming home to this cutie. Sullie has a case of the Mondays and is being a little lazy but I am ready go GO! That my be in part thanks to the fact that I’m working on my second grande dark [...]
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Updates: Home, Food, A Workout to Do & Stuff to Read
July 23, 2014 { 18 comments }Hi everyone. I’m a little all over the place because my normal routine has been totally shaken up. Between the new freelance project and different work hours, construction/improvements being done on the house and traveling, things feel crazy. I am kind of a creature of comfort and routine so this is testing my patience and sanity a bit. So [...]
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Simple & Clean Cooking & Eating Lately
May 14, 2014 { 28 comments }Hi and happy Wednesday. So I just posted a “Throwback Thursday” photo on Instagram…and then someone pointed out that it’s actually Wednesday. Delete. I blame it on 5:30 a.m. clients three days in a row. Thank god for Starbucks reward drinks. Yesterday I treated myself to a venti soy latte. The barista asked me if [...]
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Recent Eats + My New Favorite Salad Combo
May 10, 2014 { 14 comments }Welcome to recent eats: the salad and smoothie edition. I think that our immediate launch into summer here in Charlotte put me in the mood for cold and light food. I’m NOT COMPLAINING though. I will take 90 degree days over 40 degree days ANYTIME. I am a summer girl through and through. Bring on [...]
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Recent Eats: Creative in the Kitchen
April 16, 2014 { 18 comments }So glad y’all are loving the Tommie Copper giveaway. Remember, you have until midnight tonight to enter! And be sure to check back later tonight for an Erin McDermott Jewelry giveaway! (WOOHOO!!!) It’s been a week since I’ve shared recent eats so I want to quickly show you some of my favorites. Many of my [...]
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Seasonal Eating + Recent Eats (And Cute Sullie!)
March 18, 2014 { 21 comments }I have not been feeling super inspired when it comes to cooking lately. I think I’m just tired of cold weather foods (as I type this I have dinner in the crock pot) and I’m ready for seasonal ingredients and lighter fare. I can’t wait to fire up the grill for summer veggies and burgers. [...]
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Salmon, Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad {Recipe}
February 27, 2014 { 10 comments }It’s been really fun to explore what it’s like shopping at ALDI and sharing the experience with you. I have loved reading your feedback, comments and questions on my first two posts. If you’re catching up you can read about my first shopping trip here and everything I purchased with a cost breakdown here. One [...]
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This Week’s Eats + That (Scary) Time I Tried Chia Pudding
February 8, 2014 { 30 comments }Good morning and happy weekend! Let’s take a look at this week’s eats. Breakfast Let’s kick this post off with the WORST idea I’ve had so far in 2014…chia seed pudding. I made this mix of chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, bananas and dried cranberries and let it sit overnight. I topped it with peanut [...]
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Here Comes the Snow + Recent Eats + Snacking Before Dinner
January 28, 2014 { 22 comments }Good morning! Rise and shine! It is going to snow in Charlotte today but just a light dusting with no ice so it should be fun. The weather is absolutely nuts because on Monday it was 65 degrees and I ran in shorts and a tank. This morning it’s 28 and going to snow. Winters [...]
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This Week’s Eats + What Can’t You Live Without
January 24, 2014 { 24 comments }Happy Friday! This week flew by thanks to days packed with training and teaching and evenings packed with social engagements. I usually try not to plan more than one weeknight out per week but this week I was out Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s a look at this week’s eats. Not as many home cooked [...]
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Day in the Life Monday
December 30, 2013 { 7 comments }I thought today was a good “day in the life” post for you. It’s a little different because almost all of my PT clients are traveling and not training this week but it still gives you a good idea of what a working day looks like for me. 6 a.m. – alarm goes off. I [...]
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The Week in Food and Fitness
December 8, 2013 { 26 comments }Please vote for my Chicken Marsala Mac and Cheese recipe in the Colombo Marsala Wine Challenge. It takes two seconds! My dish is today’s featured recipe on their Facebook page! Like ,share and help spread the word!!! Hi there! Hope y’all are staying warm. It has been such a wonderful weekend. I have a ton to [...]
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Cooking, Wine, Yoga & Sullie
November 24, 2013 { 17 comments }This was a good weekend full of friends, downtime, puppy love, yoga and cooking. All of my favorite things. I stayed in on Friday night and cooked dinner. I had some beautiful salmon but wanted to try a new method of preparing it. I browsed through some cookbooks and then remembered I had Pinned a [...]
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Fun Leggings Trend Continues + Rebecca Michaels Giveaway
November 19, 2013 { 309 comments }Hi and happy Tuesday! I have had a lot on my mind lately which I think is standard for this time of year. We are moving into the holidays, it’s the season of love, thanks and gratitude and 2013 is winding down. I haven’t been sleeping especially well and there’s been a lot of tossing [...]
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Finally Feeling Workout Motivation
September 19, 2013 { 8 comments }http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/SocialBoom/OID5175_GreenMountain_Q3-Q4_SocialBoom_073/@x13 http://ads.blogherads.com/75/7551/campaigns/13/1342/1342743/x93.js Today was such a good day! It started it with a yoga private followed by a streak of crazy productivity at work and then a management team meeting, practicing yoga, teaching BodyPump and a CrossFit coach’s meeting. I finished my day with a conference call with a group of women where I talked [...]
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Exciting Thursday
August 29, 2013 { 42 comments }It’s an exciting Thursday over here! First , after a flurry of text messages this morning between me and some of my girlfriends we decided “you only live once” and bought tickets to a sold out Mumford & Sons concert in two weeks! (source) The concert is on a week night, an hour and a [...]
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My First Filthy Fifty + A Paleo Potluck
August 19, 2013 { 24 comments }One of our CrossFit coaches is turning 50 this week and he said the only thing he wanted for his birthday was for everyone to do a WOD with him and have a potluck after. It only made sense that we do the Filthy Fifty in honor of his 50 years. The Filthy Fifty is [...]
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July 4 = Friends, Food, Fun & Productivity
July 5, 2013 { 6 comments }Hello. I have been absent. And I can’t promise this trend won’t continue. I’m not sure that I can commit to posting every day right now. There are other things in the works. For example…a little website project. More details to come very, very soon. I’m overflowing with excitement at levels I haven’t felt in [...]
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WOD + Eats + New Yoga Playlist
June 6, 2013 { 11 comments }Workouts this week have been good. Lots of yoga, lots of strength and little running. I’m just really not feeling the running right now. But I did have to get some running in on Wednesday in honor of National Run Day. I did this WOD but substituted a 500 meter run for the rowing. This [...]
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Snow + Yoga + Food
February 17, 2013 { 25 comments }What a weird weekend. On Friday I was running in a tank top and crops and less than 24 hours later… It was 30 degrees and unexpectedly snowing hard along with thunder…which has been coined “thundersnow.” I think we got like 2 inches in a matter of hours. It was so bizarre…snow is such a [...]
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Are You In?
January 3, 2013 { 139 comments }This week has totally thrown me for a loop. I have felt so confused about what day it is and what I should be doing. My routine is all off. Wednesday felt like Monday. It’s been gray, raining and dreary all week. I haven’t done laundry. My house is in a bit of a state [...]
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Sweet Friday
October 19, 2012 { 28 comments }http://oascentral.blogher.org/RealMedia/ads/adstream_jx.ads/ECU/OID3372_FOTL-VF_ECU_029/@x13 I don’t know if there are words to describe how insanely happy I am that it’s Friday night. How happy I am that the week has finally ended, that I got to take a yoga class tonight and that I have zero plans this weekend other than doing whatever it is that I feel [...]
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We Are Complete
September 11, 2012 { 34 comments }Last year at this very moment I was teaching my Sunday morning hot yoga class on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I remember trying to prepare for the class the night before and ending up in tears because nothing that I could do or say would be enough to honor and remember those who lost [...]
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Hands On
August 22, 2012 { 42 comments }Over the past two days my yoga experiences have run the gamut from taking an intense 100-degree class with three rounds of sweaty flow to teaching a small class consisting of two friends during my weekly class at Metro to subbing a very mixed-level class at the Y. The three classes couldn’t have been more [...]
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Finally Kipping
July 26, 2012 { 30 comments }Thanks for all of the input on my hair color and recipe blog dilemma. The consensus was to go for the ombre trend (eek!!!) and to combine PBR and Bakin’ and Eggs. So, I have some work to do! I’m not sure how long it will take for me to figure out how to get [...]
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Blender Envy And Protein Powder
July 19, 2012 { 27 comments }I ended up taking another rest day on Wednesday. I was working the front desk at the new gym last night and watching everyone do the CrossFit workout (running, box jumps and wall balls) and I just couldn’t motivate myself to jump in to the last class of the evening. I feared that if I [...]
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All Hail The Grilled Cheese
May 31, 2012 { 21 comments }It’s a grilled cheese for dinner kind of night over here. I was craving simple comfort food after a crazy day. I have had a serious love for grilled cheese sandwiches since high school. My favorite combo used to be just bread, muenster (so stringy!) and butter but I’ve broadened my grilled cheese horizons a [...]
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I Wear My Heart On My Sleeve
May 21, 2012 { 31 comments }Hello and happy Monday. I was grumpy for the majority of the day. I finally snapped out of it when I decided to stop working at 4:30 and take my grumpiness out on a hard workout. Lifting heavy things and sweating it out always seems to help. I was kind of annoyed with myself for [...]
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Babies and Bellies
April 30, 2012 { 39 comments }It seems like every day I hear about a new pregnancy or baby being born. I guess that’s just the stage of life that I’m in right now. I attended a baby shower for Caitlin yesterday and there were five pregnant ladies in attendance. Impressive! Also, I got word late last night that one of [...]
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Sensory (and Muscle!) Overload
April 29, 2012 { 34 comments }It’s been a pretty interesting weekend over here, although I think random would be a more appropriate term for it. Friday night started off normal enough. I did a really tough CrossFit class in which we had to do 60 toes to bar over the course of the workout (along with rowing, push ups, ring rows and burpees). [...]