#NOWGetFit: A NOW Foods Immersion and GIVEAWAY!

June 6, 2016 By Laura

Have you guys been on Instagram lately?

That’s a rhetorical question.

Last week my feed was filled with peeks inside my trip to the NOW Foods headquarters in a Chicago suburb. I was one of 7 lucky FitFluential bloggers that spend 2 days immersed in NOW, getting an insider look at the company and their passion for providing high-quality, affordable products.

But first, schwag:

At the end of this post, there is an opportunity for YOU to win ALL of these goodies too. It’s filled with supplements, gluten free-pasta, sugar-free sweetener, and even an oil diffuser!…

Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad [Recipe]

January 25, 2016 By Laura

I know most of you guys are freezing (sorry).

Finally moving to SoCal is REALLY paying off.

It’s been pretty warm here – 60s during the day. It feels hotter in the sun. Especially after the gym. This means a lot of salads for us. I’ve started marinating chicken in the morning while I make breakfast so it’s ready to grill by lunchtime. 10 minutes later, we have a fresh Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad for lunch!

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PRP Update & a Weekend of Not Cooking

January 18, 2016 By Laura

I didn’t go to a gym for over a week.

This is some kind of record.

I’m a gym rat. I legit love to go. It’s my “me” time. For more than a week I’d either been traveling, skiing, or on crutches.

Not that skiing doesn’t count as exercising. I’m really talking about lifting. We came down from the mountain Wednesday and went right to the doctor for my PRP therapy. That left me like this for the weekend:

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Week in Review: Whirlwind Trip to Vegas

November 9, 2015 By Laura

We all know about what happens in Vegas.

That’s never actually worked for me.

What happens in Vegas typically stays with me. I marry it, Instagram it, or post about it.

And that leads me to my very first submission to Meghan’s Week In Review.

Vegas and I spent a long weekend in Vegas. It started a little something like this:…

A Pantry Full of Protein [Giveaway] + Pumpkin White Chocolate Protein Pancakes [Recipe]

October 19, 2015 By Laura

Protein and I have had a long romance.

Add peanut butter to that and I’m in heaven.

When The Vitamin Shoppe sent me a giant nut butter-filled package from their protein pantry I was thrilled. Even Vegas got all wide-eyed as we pulled out all the goodies.

Spoiler: There’s a giveaway for a $100 gift card at the end of this post.

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50 Sources of Plant Based Protein

October 5, 2015 By Laura

Protein is key for muscle recovery and growth.

Please tell me you knew this already…

As someone who exercises and lifts weights regularly, one of the most common questions I face is: “Where do you get your protein?”

So many people think the only way to get adequate protein in to your diet is with meat and fish. Those are good sources, but they aren’t the only protein sources in the world. Hitting the daily protein quota from vegan sources is possible as long as you know what to eat. A number of athletes and bodybuilders choose plant-based diet (check out the 300 pound vegan if you need more proof). I used to eat a plant-based diet too!

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Stay Healthy & Active on a Greece Holiday

August 31, 2015 By Laura

Remember that time I honeymooned in Greece?

I still wish we’d stayed.

Shrouded in ancient mythology, surrounded by dazzling coasts and home to proud locals, it’s no wonder Greece continues to be a popular vacation destination for people around the world. Its Mediterranean diet and incredible terrain make this a perfect destination to help you keep in shape, especially if you’re aiming to enjoy some beach days too.

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Anti-Chicken Leg Workout

August 24, 2015 By Laura

I have chicken legs.

I’d skip leg day every time if I could… but I don’t.

In my defense, my legs have made some huge improvements over the past few years. HUGE thanks to my Atlanta trainer for ~~torturing~~ helping me with a great leg workout nearly every Monday for 3 years.

But now I’m on my own in San Diego. I need motivational help… so I turned to clothes. Those Nike Pro shorts I picked up at DICK’s make my quads feel better. (Ok, not really… but I get excited to wear them to the gym.)

My birthday DICK’s Sporting Goods gift card has been well-used. Their layout makes it all-too-easy to find alllll the things. I even got a new sports bra, which is basically unheard of for me. (Side note: this Nike sports bra is the best sports bra I’ve purchased since I got boobs.)

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