Apple Spiced Pancakes – A perfect fall breakfast!

As I write this blog, I notice how quickly the leaves have begun to turn and the can’t help but long for the sweet smells of pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple spice that will inevitably begin to fill our kitchens as more…

October 30, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Recipes

BRICKHOUSE JOINS TEAM DYMATIZE!

Although joining forces with Dymatize Nutrition has been in the works for some time now, I am happy, okay…out of control excited, to announce that I’m officially a TEAM DYMATIZE Athlete!!!!! A leader in the industry, Dymatize Nutrition offers products more…

October 23, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Sponsors, Uncategorized

Looking for a killer cardio session? Take a go at the Jacob’s Ladder!

This year, my gym introduced its members to an amazing, low-impact piece of cardio equipment called Jacob’s Ladder.  Feeling intimated by this crazy looking piece of equipment, I avoided it at all costs.  About three weeks after it took its more…

October 21, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Training

10 Fitness Myths Debunked!

Starting a new fitness journey can be a stressful, especially when there are so many “facts” out there relating to how to workout, what supplements to take, and how to properly diet in order to achieve the results you’ll be more…

August 26, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Training

Life Is Beautiful!

Over the past week, I’ve been witness to many saddening things – death, poverty, and others who are struggling with life altering obstacles I can’t even imagine.  Seeing the world around me, I decided it was time to reflect on more…

August 20, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Uncategorized

Could stress be making you gain weight?

Feeling like you’ve hit a wall with your weight loss and can’t figure out why?  It may have to do with that pesky little thing in life called “stress.” The connection between stress, cortisol, and body fat is that stress more…

August 1, 2013 Leave a comment Featured

Fitness & Relationships: How to keep the love alive

As I delve deeper into the world of fitness, I’m becoming more and more aware of relationships ending because of disconnects brought on by a new, or sometime just altered, fitness lifestyle.  Couples whom I thought of as “forever soul more…

July 19, 2013 Comment(1) Featured

Happy 4th of July!!

Looking for a last minute, healthy treat for your 4th of July festivities?  Try these amazing Patriotic Pops I came across online while doing my own 4th of July party planning! Ingredients: 1 cup coconut or unsweetened almond milk 1/2 more…

July 4, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Recipes

Summa – Summa – SummaTIME!

With summer officially starting on Friday, it’s time to pull out those bikini’s (or boardshorts), restock your sunscreen stash, and start making plans for outdoor activities that run late into the night.  Pool parties and bbq’s are abundant and fun more…

June 19, 2013 Leave a comment Featured, Sponsors