Self doubt is the enemy to any wishful thought, lofty goal or any “someday” thoughts. I don’t set my goals on things that I know I can achieve. I set my goals on things I am going to need to reach for. Do I sometimes doubt myself that my goals might not be achieved. Sure. Do I…
Desserts
Single Serve Chocolate Protein Cake
Instead of listening to my ramblings on the blog today I want to send you to my facebook page where I explain why you will NOT get bulky if you pick up a weight in the gym and why your body needs muscle. Click here! On another note, this single serve protein cake really hit…
Salted Caramel Mug Cake
For the last 8-12 weeks or since my first body building competition in May my focus in the gym has been heavy weight training to add as much muscle to my frame as possible. I like weight training and lifting heavy but the monotonous movements and schedule gets tough on me after so long. This got…
Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are bomb. Seriously, I want them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and then again for breakfast. No, they are not paleo because I use oat flour. If you remember a few weeks back I told you I will be venturing outside of the strict paleo world and sharing other recipes that are still healthy….
Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Frozen Banana Pops
[Consistency] – the ability to remain the same in behavior, attitudes, or qualities. Man, you’d be surprised by how many definitions of consistency there is on the world wide web. This one really stuck with me when I read it, though. I have said it before and I am going to say it again, consistency…
Strawberry Fudge Cookies
If you saw Black Bean Burger on a menu, what would you think? Would you think it was a burger made from black beans or would you think it was a hamburger with black beans on it? It is totally a burger made from black beans, emiright?! The hubster and I went out to dinner…
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Hello you happy souls! I haven’t created a recipe in a couple weeks and oh man did I miss it! Before we get to these brownies, let me catch you up on my training. I am officially 16 weeks out. I just had another check in with my trainer and I am down 2 pounds…
Peppermint and Roasted Coconut Holiday Bark
It’s official and I am excited to announce that I will be doing my very first figure competition this May. After a lot of heeeing and haaaing I met with a coach and I am ready to dive in! I am doing this show because I want to learn more about nutrition and how it…
