Why I don’t weigh myself anymore

2015 VS. 2017 Despite being leaner and healthier than at the beginning of my fitness journey I weight more now than when I started. Most scales just state a number, they don’t take into consideration your body composition (muscle, fat, etc.). People get caught up in trying to be a “healthy” weight based on their height. In reality that ideal …

How to eat + train for the holidays

Want to know how I’ve changed my eating and training to be ready for the holidays? I haven’t! . Long lasting progress doesn’t happen in a week or month. It happens over months and years and is the result of consistency. . I’m not perfect but I’m consistently trying to eat and train to the best of my ability. The …

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 …

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.

Crunchy Chickpea Snacks

Who else eats their food like pacman? I ate half a can of chickpeas just taking pics + vids for the gram ? I also stained my pants ?#truestory . Looking for a healthful crunchy snack? Try my crunchy chickpeas! ? on for the CRUNCH! . 1. Preheat oven to 400F 2. Wash and thoroughly dry chickpeas 3. Bake for 50-60 min …

Vegan Buddha Bowl

Although I am an omnivore I think it’s important to get your protein from a variety of sources. For me this includes things like tofu and legumes. This bowl is vegan friendly, dairy free and easy to make. I prep the rice, tofu and carrots in advanced and add the avocado and arugula just before eating. Top with hot sauce …

1500 Meal Plan Example – Food for a day

1500 calorie meal plan breakdown for my more petite babes who like to include tasty treats like protein wafers on the daily. . ?Brekkie: 2 eggs, 100g cooked brown rice, broccoli (my inner Asian needed post workout rice) ?Lunch: 130g cooked ground chicken breast, 200g mixed veggies, 100g roasted potatoes ?Dinner: Slow cooker chicken chili with green salad and balsamic …

How to make a healthy meal for less than $3 CAD.

$2.50 (CAD) for a healthy meal because meal prepping doesn’t need to break the bank! I made 8 of these meals in 20 minutes. SAVE this recipe for later! I don’t cook the zucchini noodles when prepping because they get really soggy. When i’m ready to eat, I throw the zoodles, pesto and cashews in a pan – no need …

Travel PANCAKES! under 250 calories per serving

I love pancakes! They are an easy but exciting way to spice up breakfast. But, when travelling I don’t like to spend money on things like flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder etc. So..this is my recipe for easy peasy pancakes! Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Yields: 2 servings or 4 large pancakes Macros per serving: 25C/8.5F/16P Calories per serving: 230 Ingredients: …

How I started my fitness journey + thoughts on BBG

Real talk about how I started my fitness journey back in 2015. I talk about my first BBG attempt that failed and how I completed several rounds. I also share my honest thoughts and experiences using the guide and what I liked and disliked. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions! justgetfitcontact @ gmail.com