Chicken Chili Recipe

I love chili! It’s one of my comfort foods. I normally eat it on repeat during the fall and winter. It’s also a great recipe to freeze! I normally have a small container in my freezer that I unthaw the night before I need it when we’re all out of food. Try this healthier version by substituting ground chicken breast …

Money Saving Meal Prep Grocery Tips

On average I spend ~$60-100 CAD ($46-77 USD) for 7 days worth of food (for myself). Some people think that’s super expensive but the truth is, eating out is what actually takes a toll on your wallet + health. Invest in yourself and check out my money savings tips ?! . ? Make a list based on what you’re cooking, …

Video from one of my first collabs

At the beginning of 2017 I filmed one of my first collabs with a local company, Qoola. We had been rescheduling this shoot for weeks because of the weather but finally committed to getting it done despite the snow and freezing temperatures! December 2016 and January of this year happened to be extremely cold. We’d had snow on the ground …

SELF article – Screw the Scale

This year Self.com shared an article featuring myself as well as lots of other women who are showing why the scale isn’t the best indicator of progress! To read the full article CLICK HERE.

Same calories BUT 9x the weight on the left!

Calorie dense foods (like nuts + dried fruits) can be a convenient way to snack when you’re on the go, but, in my experience they can be easy to overeat. They also don’t contain nearly as much protein as people think. The nuts + dried fruit on the right are from a single serving snack pack I bought at the …

How to avoid mindless eating

STORY TIME! Last night I went to the fridge and took out a piece of fruit + some cottage cheese. I stood there for a moment just staring at the food. I wanted to eat it but realized, I wasn’t actually hungry, I was just bored. So, I put it all back in the fridge. #TrueStory . MINDLESS eating often results …

Staying on track when eating out or travelling

When I first began my fitness journey, in 2015, I went 12 weeks without missing a workout, without eating out, or eating a single food I deemed “unhealthy”. I would go out for dinner with friends and just order tea, and eat when I got home. At the time, I saw myself as being disciplined and dedicated to “fitness”. But living …

What do I eat in a day?

?6am: been starting my days with a workout + womensbest BCAAs ?10am: baked sweet potatoes, 2 eggs, broccoli and baked tomatoes (recipe @ bottom) ?12pm: grilled chicken penne arrabiata with green salad dressed with olive oil + lemon juice ?2pm: red currants, blueberries, raspberries + 1 bell pepper ?6pm: Chicken tikka masala, rice and green beans ?8pm: Grilled chicken thighs cooked in …