[sharethis] Happy National Kale Day! How are you celebrating? Dancing like Beyonce (I have the same shirt! Love her!)? Reading 50 Shades of Kale by Drew Ramsey, M.D. ? OR massaging that kale? How ’bout making my kale soup? You know, my kale soup reminds me of my favorite place in the whole entire world~ Positano, Italy I vacationed there … Read More
[sharethis] This question gets me pretty fired up (I’m asked this almost daily): “If you’re not eating meat, where do you get your protein?” If you’ve been with me awhile or are savvy to the plant-based life, you know that there is protein in broccoli and spinach, but for the majority of the population, especially in North America, there’s a … Read More
[sharethis] We are in the throes of back to school time at my house. Kate and Jack are excited. They are ready. Me, um, like, I am not ready. At. All. All I want to do is look at the ocean one more time and just sit…and soak up the last bits of summer. Even though my kids shopped for … Read More
[sharethis] It’s been crazy hot in the East Coast… so hot, it’s like death (okay, I’m being a little dramatic… but it’s hot!). Sometimes I forget how hot it can get. On Sundays, I have a fitness ritual of riding my bike to the gym, swimming laps, and riding home. It’s what I call a mini BRICK from my triathlon … Read More
[sharethis] Do you like pina coladas… getting caught in the rain… It’s tempting to reach for sugary, fat-filled frozen drinks during summer. Heck, who doesn’t like a frosty daiquiri when it’s hot out? And the alcohol doesn’t help to keep you hydrated let alone feeling slim in the tummy. I swear I have one drink and my waistline expands immediately. … Read More
[sharethis] Updated January 2019 Juice is dope, yo. The benefits are endless: • weight loss (will depend on your body, but it is pretty much a given) • decreased belly fat and bloating • feeling lighter • tons of energy a more balanced pH level since you will be pumping anti-inflammatory foods into your system • almost … Read More
[sharethis] So here we are…Memorial Day weekend. If you are in the States, I’m sure you will be finding your way to either the pool or to a cookout this weekend. I started celebrating early by watching the Blue Angels perform. It’s a tradition during commissioning week at the Naval Academy. We all played hooky (shhhhh) from school and work… … Read More
[sharethis] I had the shakes this morning at boot camp…rowing 1,000 meters and then 50 wall ball squats…sh*t, I was ready to pass out. I’m hardly EVER like this but with the jelly beans and chocolate that happened the day before; it all makes sense. I craved cleaning up and since I get asked all the time, “Lisa, what do … Read More
[sharethis] Ready to put the clean eating plan together? We talked about reading labels and portion control and now it is time to make clean eating a habit. I discuss the top 3 ways to get your plan underway during the vid. View and then read about the amazing prep ideas below: (Yes, Kate and Ana, the hen, are … Read More
[sharethis] Winter… I have a love-hate relationship with it. Usually in December, I look forward to the first snowflake. I conjure up images of sipping hot vegan cocoa in front of the fireplace, all cuddled up with a cozy blanket and warm fuzzy socks. But by the end of February, fuhgeddaboudit. I’m done. There’s the other side of winter, the … Read More
[sharethis] Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Are you as excited as I am? I have to honestly say that I LOVE football. It’s probably a given since I grew up in Pittsburgh and everything is about the Steelers. We were groomed at a very young age to know everything about the sport and our favorite team. I remember being … Read More
[sharethis] It’s the last day of 2014…what are you up to? Maybe celebrating? It’s green juice, I swear! So is your liver giving you the middle finger these days? All the sugar, alcohol (if you drink it), caffeine…the non-stop eating… the poor liver needs a good cleansing! It’s about that time to start thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions. Possibly … Read More
[sharethis] Now that the holiday is almost here, the glimpses of panic are now washed over with ease. What will get done, will get done. What won’t, won’t. And it’s okay. At least we got our tree. We started a new tradition and cut our own. Kate “pretending to cut the tree…we all know Dad did all the work! … Read More
[sharethis] So how goes it? Really, how are you? I know this time of year can get crazy so I want to touch base with you. I have to admit, I’m so far behind on all the holiday stuff. I try to keep breathing and reminding myself to let go and do what I can. I love this time of … Read More
[sharethis] I LOVE food. Especially holiday food. I scour Pinterest for recipe ideas and go through my cookbooks each year in order to make something divine. I strive to have my taste buds say, “Oh, man. This is sooooooo good.” During the holidays, I put on my cute Anthropologie apron, light a cinnamon-type spice candle, and listen to my This … Read More
Well, hello September! I’m slow to motivate but at least my calendars are getting some action. It’s my first time using washi tape. I’m going crazy with it… I LOVE the “back to school” nostalgic feeling… New friends… New school clothes… New planners and pens that write like silk… And new intentions to set. Even though I resigned … Read More