Tricks or treats?...always treats for me

ok so its Halloween, the official candy holiday. I could really go for something sweet right now as I prepare to head out in this horrible weather (how was it 70 degrees earlier and now its pouring rain?) A cupcake would be divine, but I have to remind myself that I will be in warm Australia (and maybe see a few beaches while I'm there) in 2 weeks! So after dinner I had a few peanut butter puffins (amazingly addictive cereal) and some flaxseed hemp granola with almond milk. It was just enough sweet to satisfy my craving. I figured I was truly dehydrated so I also poured myself a mug of hot water (best way to hydrate the body and kill sweet tooths!) Now its off the couch and into my fav go to outfit: black denim, black boots, and a black shirt of some sort...its raining and I cant be bothered. I'd rather stay home and eat cupcakes but that dream has long been killed! Happy Halloween!

Australia = salads

Ok so I just got the word that I will be traveling to Australia in a mere 3 weeks. Its nice and cold here in NY, great for covering up with knits, long sleeves and boots. However, in Australia they are entering the summer season so that means ahhhh gotta get back in action and really focus on the gym membership and adding more salads back into my diet. Dont get me wrong I love salads and I dont think of them as torture or punishment. They can be soooo delicious and satisfying if done the right way. I add beans for fiber and protein, fresh veggies like peas, peppers, mushrooms (great for boosting vit D the happy vitamin!) and red onions. I toss in some tempeh or tofu if I am making it a meal and not a side dish. I love making my own honey balsamic vingerette to top it all off! The possibilities are endless and it looks like for the next 3 weeks I better add more of these great salads into my daily routine! 

back in action

OK I know its been a long time since my last post. The wrist is almost 100% healed so I am very thankful for that. I can tell you that over the last few months of trying to be an active person running my business and juggling all that life throws your way (all with a broken wrist) had a huge effect on my eating patterns! I just came back from 3 weeks overseas on tour with my bf (he is a singer) and it was so hard to stay on the healthy path. But I did manage to make it to the various gyms and or fitness rooms in the hotels a total of 4 times! That made me feel like I was getting back to some type of routine. It was hard to resist a biscuit with my afternoon cups of tea and dessert after dinner (esp sticky toffee pudding). But thankfully there was a Wholefoods market when we stayed in London so a few days out of the 3 weeks I was able to make very healthy choices of mixed salads and fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. Needless to say life on the road is thrilling, draining and hard work. Making smarter eating choices and working out definitely made it a lot easier to handle. Now that I am back in the states and no longer in a cast, its back to the farmers market and yoga classes. I have never been so excited! Happy eating and remember to make the healthiest choices you can, that way no matter what life throws your way you will be that much more prepared to handle it!