Amy VanLiew
Simple Steps to GET MOTIVATED to Exercise
Happy September! I hope everyone had a great summer! I sure did. My husband and I just got back from the trip of a lifetime – a cruise to Alaska! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The beauty of Alaska was indescribable, the downtime invaluable and the memories will be unforgettable. While I was…
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust makes 1 large crust Recipe courtesy of Detoxonista Ingredients: 4 cups raw cauliflower rice 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup soft goat cheese (chevre) 1 teaspoon dried oregano pinch of salt Directions: Preheat your oven to 400F Step 1: Begin by making your cauliflower “rice.” Simply pulse batches of raw cauliflower florets in…
Cowboy Caviar
Recipe modified from www.spendwithpennies.com Cowboy Caviar (also known as Texas Caviar) is a salad with black beans, black-eyed peas and a light vinaigrette-style dressing — perfect as a dip, appetizer, or side-dish! Ingredients: 3 Roma tomatoes , seeds removed, diced 2 ripe avocados diced 1 15 oz can black beans , rinsed and drained 1…
Slow Cooker Fajitas
I LOVE Fajitas and it is typically the healthiest thing to order at a Mexican Restaurant (careful of all the fixins though). This recipe is so easy yet turns out so tender and flavorful. Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 6 hours 10 minutes; Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1…
Motion Is Lotion
“Motion is Lotion” is a direct quote from an orthopedic surgeon. It’s as simple as that, he said, movement will increase the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) that transports nutrients to the joint cartilage which is essential to keep them healthy. Ok, sounds simple so why don’t most of us do it? I’m a personal trainer,…
5 Ways to Drink More Water!
One of the simplest things you can do to improve your health AND even lose some weight is to drink more water. Drinking water is like washing out your insides. Water cleanses your whole system, it fills you up and improves the function of all your tissues. The rule of thumb is to get 8,…
You Can’t Exercise Away a Bad Diet!
The holidays are over and if you are like the average American you packed on 7-10 pounds. This is GREAT for my business! Come January, I get lots of people willing to pay the extra money so I can help then exercise those pesky pounds off. We’re all friends so I am going to be…
David Hoover’s Success Story!
I am bursting with pride over my client and Hidden Meadows neighbor, David Hoover. David has an amazing transformation story that I just have to share with you. David had been in a horrific car accident when he was in his 20’s resulting in three spinal fusions. He came to me to work on his…
Cinnamon Energy Balls
I found this recipe from a friend who got it from another essential oil lover – santeeoils.com. These not only make a great dessert for a party they are great to have on hand when you need a boost of energy! Because of the oatmeal, peanut butter and natural sugars they are slow burning which…
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is one of my favorite go to recipes when I’m trying to cut out white sugar and white flour. It is so easy yet rich and satisfying. Ingredients 4 oz. or 1/2 cup unsweetened baking chocolate 3 whole eggs, slightly beaten ½ cup grass-fed butter, or coconut oil ¼ cup cacao powder 1/2 cup…