My favorite meal of the day is breakfast! I don't know why it just always has been since I was a kid. I love that it can be sweet or savory--so many options! I've been getting crazy in the kitchen lately and I have some yummy recipes to share with you! As you may know one of my favorite things to do is take an unhealthy dish and spin it into something delicious by replacing ingredients. I get so much satisfaction when it turns out! Sure it may not be AS good as the original version but I enjoy it 10 times more because I feel ZERO guilt!

Chocolate Shakeology Protein Pancakes with PB Drizzle
This might be my new FAV! No doubt it's making it's way into my belly at least once a week--it's basically dessert for breakfast! Or if you're having a crazy chocolate craving whip them up for dessert! This was inspired by my friend Jessica's version of this recipe which is on her blog.

Ingredients:

• 1 Ripe Banana 
• 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour 
• 1/4 Cup Unsweetend Almond Milk 
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder 
• 1 Cage Free Egg
• 1 Cage Free Egg White 
• 1 Scoop Chocolate Shakeology
• 1/4 Cup of Water

• Egg Whites 
• Broccoli 
• Red Bell Pepper 
• 1/2  cup cooked Quinoa 
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Pinch Pepper 
• 1 Tsp Red Chili Flake 
• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder 

I know I'm a little late for a 2014 recap post but I've been busy(forgive me)! I am FULL steam ahead into 2015 with big dreams and objectives but I wanted to take a moment to reflect on everything that's happened in the past year. 2014 was great--it was a year of transition and pushing myself mentally, physically and spiritually!  

I don't like to live in the past but it's also good to stop and acknowledge the goals you achieved and the memories you created. I'm always pushing forward to the next thing and sometimes I forget to stop and smell the roses! Even more importantly for me this is my moment to make space for the gratitude I feel for the all people in my life! New friends, old friends and all the wonderful people I met in the past year--I so grateful for all of you! 

A million double unders are hard to do under pressure!

Photo By: Dan Goodman

Get in my BELLY!

Raffle Time!

WOW! I am so glad I did this post--it makes me realize that anything I put my mind to is possible and how much I LOVE ALL OF YOU! I can't wait to see what amazing adventures I get into this year....

What's your favorite memory or accomplishment from 2014?  

Happy New Year! 
Love, 
K 

1. Make it a positive statement, not about what you don’t want. For example-I am eating healthy everyday. NOT I’m not eating unhealthy food anymore.
2. Affirmations should be in present tense not future. I AM Healthy and happy, NOT I am going to be happy and healthy.
3. It should be short and to the point, something you can eventually memorize.
4. Write it down somewhere you'll see it all the time. The more you see it, the better.

Photo By Andrea Rowe

Love and Light,
Kristin

Happy New Year! It's that time of year where we are all newly invigorated to reach new goals. For most of us that includes getting healthier! I am a planner by nature-nothing makes me happier than having a to do list and a calendar with all my plans penciled out. Ask my family, I probably drive them nuts! Family vacations I am the one who makes all the arrangements and creates a detailed itinerary. When it comes to my workouts and diet it's no different. I like to have what time I'm working out marked in my calendar and plan for my meals at least 1 day out.  This may seem a little extreme to some but life gets crazy and if you don't have a game plan you may find a way to make an excuse not to workout or end up having to eat something unhealthy!

Prep your workout gear-
The night before I always pack my gym bag(if I'm going to the gym) or set out my clothes if I'm working out at home.  This way if you wake up late for work you don't have an excuse! Just grab your bag and go! Or if you workout at home it will be harder to ignore and make excuses not to get your sweat on if you see your stuff laid out waiting for you.  By getting everything ready ahead of time you know everything is clean, you have your shoes and you are ready to go!

Meal Prep-
Now that I'm working from home I don't have to meal prep as intensely but I still like to get things ready.  I chop up my veggies for salads and snacks. I also make extras when I cook so I have it for the week. I always like to have cooked sweet potatoes, veggies and soup on hand for dinner through the week. When I did work 9-5 I would prep my food for the whole week on Sundays. This way I never had the excuse to eat out(read more here on meal prep).

Get a Planner-
I know we all have smart phones with calendars but I still love an old fashioned planner! There is something about writing things down that makes me commit more. I also LOVE seeing the whole months training plan at once. It helps me wrap my head around my goals and to make each day count. I am going to start training for a triathlon soon so I'll be documenting my planned workout each day as well as my mileage and meters swam. This is also helpful so that I can look back and see how far I've come--another motivator! Looking at the month as a whole also allows you to plan for upcoming birthdays, trips or vacations. These types of things can throw you off without proper preparation.

Get into a routine-
The only way to improve your fitness is to be consistent over an extended period of time. If you build in your workout and meal prep time into your schedule it slowly becomes a habit.  It will just become a part of your day not a chore.

Working out at Home?
Doing a workout DVD? Put it in the DVD player so you are not searching for it. Then make sure you put your weights, yoga mat or any other equipment you need where you are working out.

Charge your Gear! 
My mom is NOTORIOUS for not using her FitBit because it's not charged-fail! Make sure you plug in all your stuff-phone, ipod, headphones etc.  I know for a FACT that I can't workout without music so make a little charging station for all your gadgets.

Ready-Set-Go!