By Allison Frahn I used to be so intimidated at the thought of making artichokes; I thought it was complicated and time consuming – but I was so wrong! Not only are artichokes easy to work with, but they are so flavorful and quite frankly just fun to eat! They look so elegant, as … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer You’ve no doubt heard this a number of times before, but you are only as strong as your weakest link, even if that weakest link seems too small of an issue to hold you back. As with many things in life, we may not realize how critical … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn Who doesn’t love pizza? I used to think, “if calories didn’t count, I would eat it every single day”! The reason that I stopped having that thought is because now I can without any guilt. As the common theme with all my recipes is simply swap out the ingredients for healthier … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer If you could look exactly the way you want to look, feel exactly the way you want to feel and be as strong, fit and healthy as you could possibly be, would it matter to you how much you weigh? DOES IT EVEN MATTER? I’ve asked almost … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn The smell of cinnamon just makes me smile. Walking past a bakery that is baking with cinnamon just lights up my soul. It reminds of me of family, the holidays, that special breakfast treat that would be waiting for me some mornings…such wonderful nostalgia. If you can relate, then you’re going … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Exercise can be one of the best forms of stress-release. It has, for me, been my go-to “therapy” when I need some “me” time; when I need to be alone with my thoughts and process my feelings. LIFTING THERAPY My lifting sessions served as a vital crutch … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn If you have ever eaten at a Turkish restaurant before, you might have come across something called Sulu Kofte. This is a meatball and potato stew in a rich and flavorful tomato broth. It’s so tasty, that it inspired me to create my own version that I could eat regularly, when … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer Here’s a superset workout guaranteed to torch your quads, hams and glutes. We’re going heavy, so really … SEE MORE
By Naomi Rabon, NW Fitness Team Trainer When you hear the words “fast metabolism,” it might drum up images of someone who is able to eat a high amount of calories while maintaining a lean physique, eats frequently, possibly athletic and energetic. What about when you hear the words “slow metabolism?” It likely stirs … SEE MORE
By Allison Frahn In having conversations with people throughout the years, the biggest issues that people face when it comes to their struggles with eating healthier are: 1.) they believe that healthy food doesn’t taste good, and 2.) they don’t do well with portion control. Both are understandable and are some of the very … SEE MORE
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