December - 2016

Crockpot Paleo Chocolate Lava Cake

Based on the series of recipes I've been posting these last few months, you are probably getting the sense that I love my crockpot. To me there are few better moments in life than that moment when you open the lid and the steam billows out and you get the first whiff of the magnificent creation that has been cooking for several hours, just waiting for you. This molten chocolate lava cake feels even more special because after you open the lid and experience that heavenly choco

Workout Review: 3 Week Yoga Retreat

Is yoga a cult? Why are we talking about transcendence when I came here to stretch? And what are these Sanskrit terms I keep hearing? These were some thoughts and concerns I had as a brand-new yoga student, and although I have come to cherish the spiritual and philosophical aspects of yoga, I understand that many new students feel uncomfortable with those aspects of it or simply aren't interested. Many yoga teachers feel that when we remove these elements from our classes, we

A Bedtime Treat for Body and Mind

When I'm following an intense exercise program, I'm hungry all the time. After a 3 p.m. "second lunch," I have dinner around 6... and then by the time I go to bed, I'm starving. I've found that Recharge from the Beachbody Performance system not only provides a low-calorie (and high-protein) snack to fill me up just before bed, but it actually eases soreness, aids muscle repair, and improves my sleep quality in the process. This protein drink has a delicious vanilla flavor tha

Crockpot Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie(s)

Caramelized sugar... Gooey, melting chocolate... A slight bite of sea salt to balance the sweet. Are you drooling yet?? This crockpot recipe makes one giant chocolate chip cookie... Although for your waistline's sake, you should probably follow the instructions and divide it into 8 portions as directed ;-) CROCKPOT PALEO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE(S) 1/4 c coconut oil 1 c coconut sugar 1 egg white 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 c almond meal 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1