By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. ~ The Serenity Prayer, by Reinhold Niebuhr With 2020 being an exceptional year due to the pandemic, it is easy … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Oatmeal cookies have such a versatile base which allows for a variety of ingredients to be added to change up the flavor. You’ll typically see chocolate chips, nuts, various fruits and spices added to cater the cookies to the bakers liking. In this recipe, not only do I add cranberries and … SEE MORE
The holidays are here! Wow, what a year this has been. A huge part of me is thankful that it’s almost over, and hoping … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer T-minus two days until Thanksgiving, and I am sure many of you are ready for some much-needed joy, cheer and gathering with loved-ones (in a socially distant way, of course). But be cautious about letting yourself enjoy and indulge too much, as the time period between Thanksgiving and … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Drunken noodles? Yes, this is a real thing! It is a popular take-out dish from the streets of Thailand! Formally known as Pad Kee Mao, drunken noodles are a savory and spicy dish consisting of peppers and fresh basil in an oyster sauce-based sauce. The name literally translates to “stir-fry drunkard,” … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Did you know that you can both be happy with yourself, content with how you look and confident with your body/physique and still have the drive, passion and motivation to keep pushing forward toward your health and fitness goals? BEST OF BOTH WORLDS I’ve had conversations in … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn I love to make varieties of stuffed squash as they are so delicious and versatile. I tend to make zucchini squash more in the warmer months and winter squash varieties in the colder months. Butternut squash is one of my favorites for stuffing with all sorts of ingredients, as it’s sweet, … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer We all try to be as disciplined as possible with our training and nutrition, but there are times when we just can’t seem to pull it all together because “stuff always comes up.” Such is life. But that is OK! If we only worked out and ate … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you’re like me, when it comes to French Toast – the thicker the better! It’s extra delicious, but the only issue is that with that comes extra carbs and extra calories. While it’s okay to have the “real thing” on occasion, I tend to get hooked on something I love … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Setting and achieving goals is a wonderful feeling. So much hard work and discipline can go into reaching certain heights and feeling accomplished. This can apply to any goal in life, but for the sake of this platform, I’ll stick to addressing fitness goals. I think even … SEE MORE
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