Health + Recipes

Quick Baked Apple Dessert {For One}

Who loves dessert? Who also wants to wear a bikini this summer? Come with me. I have a secret for you. Dun dun dun daaaaaa Baked Apple Dessert The post-dinner sweet cravings are deadly. This baked apple dessert saves me during spring slim down. Super easy, super quick and suuuuuuper delicious. Ingredients: 1 apple {I prefer Royal Gala} 1 tbs. water {or low fat apple juice if you’d like} 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon {I put a little extra cause I love it} 1 tsp. Earth Balance coconut spread {or really a little bit of butter isn’t gunna hurt} Maple Syrup Splash of coffee creamer {I use Silk French Vanilla} Optional: Mix up oats, softened butter, brown sugar {1tbs. of each} and a pinch of cinnamon then set aside. Directions: Slice […].

Overnight Quinoa

Surprise. No, unfortunately it isn’t Saturday yet.. HOWEVER, I am now starting a mid week post in addition to the usual Saturday secrets ;) Saturday’s will be mostly style/girl talk posts and mid week will be dedicated to recipes/health. SO, let’s get to it. Some of you may be starting to get into a routine of hitting the gym hard allllll week which can leave you feeling exhausted. DONT GIVE UP. Keep at it. In a month or so you will be SO happy you did. To make things a little easier for you, I’m sharing one of my favourite breakfast recipes.. Overnight Quinoa. It’s super quick, easy, delicious AND nutritious. Mix this up every night before you go to sleep. Your morning self will thank you. […].

BIKINI BODY GUIDE {Hot Bod City here we come}

Hey Kitten Question for you. Are you ready for bikini season? Well maybe you are {good for you}, but for those of us who would rather get a Brazilian from Liam Hemsworth, I’ve come up with a BIKINI BODY GUIDE. Might seem a little early to you, but Spring is 21 days away sweetheart {SIT DOWN. BREATHE. Let that sink in}. We gotta start now girl. Soon it’ll be time for sun, cut offs, crop tops, bikinis and margaritas. I’ll be with you every step of the way posting recipes and workouts to keep us on track. Now is your chance to get on board the train to Hot Bod City {It’s a great place}. Bikini Body Guide Okay hottie, let’s get down to business. This guide […].

Happy Valentines Day! {Now lets talk style}

Happy Valentines Day Gorgeous I always love a reason to celebrate, especially on a Saturday. SO, I hope you have all planned yourself something tonight. Whether you’re in love, looking for love or in love with yourself, today is a reason to treat yourself. Like I mentioned last week, V day is not a high priority in my books BUT I do believe in romance so put a little effort into tonight. You’ve got the ideas and recipes. Now you need the look. I’ve got you covered hunny. Red, white and black. The 3 Vday colors. Mix and match! If you go for white and black add some sauciness to your look with a red lip {YES}. Don’t be afraid to double up on the mascara […].

Valentines Day Prep {Taken or Not}

Good AM lover Speaking of lovers, guess what’s next weekend. Yup, Valentines Day {you’re so smart}. To be honest, It’s not a HUGE deal to me. As long as I’m spending it with people I care about, I’m a happy girl. Whether you’re single or taken, I’ve come up with recipes and ideas for how to have a fabulous night. How to Have a Fabulous Valentines Day {While Single or Taken} ***PRO TIP: No matter what your status is, single or taken, one suggestion I have is to unplug for an hour… or 5. Disconnect from the virtual world and reconnect with those important people in your life.*** Single? Honestly, most of my Valentines Day’s have been spent single. I am ALLLLLL for the V-Day […].

Slow Cooker Ribs

Hey there stranger So I know we JUST featured a recipe a couple weekends ago. BUT, I couldn’t get over this weeks creation. If you’re a meat lover like myself then you are going to NEED this recipe. Plus, it’s insanely simple. These are seriously unreal. The ribs are insanely tender. LITERALLY the meat falls off the bone. Slow Cooker Ribs *** Disclaimer: This recipe is wifey material. Every guy will be falling over themselves when you take these bad boys out of the oven #ManMagnet *** Ingredients: Pork Ribs Seasoning Salt {I use Hys} Your fav BBQ sauce {I used Bull’s Eye Honey Garlic Bonanza… partly cause I like the name but it was amazing as well} Directions: Cut the pork rib rack into halves or thirds depending […].

It's Pizza Niiiiight!! {GUILT-FREE, of course}

It’s da weekend. Time to throw that white vino in the fridge, choose a chick flick and whip up some Zaaaa. Dairy intolerant? Gluten free? Vegan? Looking for a healthier version that ISN’T loaded with evil trans/saturated fat, tons of sodium and hundreds of useless calories? Ya I thought so. Well behold the amazing Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust This recipe is revolutionary. Having changed my diet significantly, the ONE thing I could not go without was pizza. There is something perfect about a great slice of delicious, flavourful pizza. The only downfall is the post-Za guilt. WELL, not anymore my friend. Not. Any. More. Enjoy this GUILT-free, dairy-free, soy-free, grain-free, low-cal, delicious, totally-fetch cauliflower pizza crust TONIGHT. ***TIP: This cauliflower pizza crust recipe can be rather…. time consuming… […].

Let's Cleanse

 Morning Sunshine Listen up. Maybe we’re still doing the whole denial thing. Eating that plate of grandma’s famous shortbread cookies or losing yourself in the Lindt chocolate bag is not a death sentence but you’re not fooling anyone sweetheart, cause I PERSONALLY am feeling the effects as well. We’re in this together. I don’t believe in only eating bananas and steak for 7 days or drinking cayenne lemonade until you start to feel lightheaded. But this cleanse helps me feel better after a food-binge period. It’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet ALL YEAR ROUND. Let’s Cleanse INCASE you need some further convincing…. Benefits of Cleansing Boosts your energy Rid of those nasty toxins Kickstart weight loss Strengthen your immune system Improves skin and hair […].

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