Recently I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about growing my own vegetables. In the past I’ve been able to grow herbs inside like basil and mint leaves without a lot of research. However, I never really took the leap into planting fruits and veggies like my mom did when my sister and I were […]
Food
How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
With food prices escalating I’ve noticed that coupon options have been different… let’s say they’ve been ‘thinning out’ and not offering the same robust varieties I’ve seen as in years past. To save money at the grocery store I occasionally go online and print out coupons on my computer at home. At the same time, I’ve […]
No More Smoothies… Try Leftover Fruit Muffins Instead!
Hey athletes! I’ll be honest: sometimes I don’t want to use my leftover fruit for another protein smoothie! Some weekends I want a treat for breakfast, something I can bake for guests, or best of all- something I can grab and take on the go to fix a sugar craving. These blueberry muffins have a […]
Weekly Planner for Athletes: Free Download!
Hey Athletes! Here I want to share a spreadsheet I use to plan my workouts, meals, and tasks for the week. Let’s jump right in… here is the free spreadsheet you can download and customize to fit your busy schedule Here are a few reasons I use a spreadsheet to help organize my week: A […]
Freezer Meals: Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
Hey athletes, A few weeks ago I needed something to eat after my 5am workouts, a breakfast sandwich made from ingredients we already had in the house. I was planning a mini vacation, so I also wanted something I could make in advance, pop in the freezer, so I could later defrost it, saving me […]
Jay’s Freezer Mac and Cheese Recipe
Hey Athletes! Here I make my freezer mac and cheese recipe. This dish is great because I can make at least four meals in advance, defrost it, and stick it in the oven when I’m ready to eat. This dish comes in clutch during a busy week, especially on those nights I want homemade comfort […]
Life After Sports: 6 Ways I Found My ‘New Normal’
Most, if not all athletes find themselves adapting to change once they finish playing at the high school, collegiate or professional level. As a DI athlete there were A LOT of adjustments I experienced after graduation in finding a new identity, schedule and lifestyle that worked for me. Here were 6 changes I made after […]
7 Benefits of Working Out at Home
Many athletes know that you don’t need top-of-the-line equipment or a glamourous setup to get in or stay in shape. We just moved into our house a month ago so our gym is faaaar from glamorous. 😀 But it’s a space that works for us. Here are a few perks to forgoing a gym membership and […]