WINTER VEGGIE SOUP I’ve changed this recipe slightly since the first time it was introduced to me six years ago my first round of the Ultimate Reset. The original recipe calls for green beans, and while I love green beans, I’m southern, and I like them pretty mushy in soups. So for me, I upped […]
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WHY I WON’T KETO…OR DO ANY FAD DIET
WHY I WON’T KETO I’ve been thinking about this blog for a while. I’ve debated whether I should even write about this, but I do have pretty strong feelings about dieting in general. These are my personal opinions (based on what I like and my nutrition education) and should be taken as such. Why, in […]
THAI CURRY
THAI CURRY RECIPE Have you ever had Thai curry…or any Thai food? I didn’t experience it until I was in my 20s. It is no secret: I love almost all Asian cuisine. My favorite type is probably Korean, but Thai is a close second. Fresh lime, cilantro, Thai basil, coconut milk…what’s not to love? I […]
JUNE ELLIE
JUNE ELLIE June Ellie is here! It’s that time of the month again! Time to share this month’s Ellie Box with you, and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. There are three outfits to choose from this month: Back to black (the outfit I received), Rosé All Day, or Weekend Warrior. You can’t go wrong with […]
MOMMING IS HARD
MOMMING IS HARD! Momming is hard, y’all! I’ve actually never felt more suited for anything in my life than being a mom. I know lots of moms out there question everything they’re doing, but there’s very little I question. Honestly, it’s probably because I started out with a BANG! Our first child was born with […]
JOIE DE VIVRE-JOY OF LIFE
JOY OF LIFE Joie de vivre! French for joy of living. Do you need more joy in your life? I’ve said it before, but I was reminded of it yesterday in Sunday School. I’m not a fitness professional who happens to be a Christian. I am a Christian who happens to be a fitness professional. […]
THE VERSATILITY OF WORKOUT BANDS
WORKOUT BANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE WORKOUT Have you ever seen workout bands? Maybe you have, and blew them off as too easy or maybe you just didn’t know how to use them. Well, I’m here today to share with you some of my favorite moves using these very versatile pieces of equipment. So let’s get […]
ELLIE ACTIVEWEAR DECEMBER BOX
ELLIE ACTIVEWEAR DECEMBER BOX December is here! And so is Ellie Activewear’s December Box! As always, I’m excited to share with you all what you get. Remember, as always, you have the opportunity to choose from two options: five items (pants, bra, top, and two fitness accessories) for $49.95 or just three pieces (pants, bra, […]
Food Is Easy
Food Is Easy Now you may be thinking, “Well, Kelley, you’re a health and fitness professional. Of course food is easy for you.” But here’s the thing, it is, and it isn’t. I don’t meant to say it like this and cause confusion, but on the one hand, I love food, so I want to […]
Aging In Fitness
Aging In Fitness: The Aging Process Getting older is inevitable, but we actually DO have some control over HOW we age. Working out can be utterly life changing both physically and mentally. A while ago, I asked some of my Facebook friends what they’d like to see by way of the blog, and one person […]