After competing in two bodybuilding shows last year I set a goal for myself to hang up the heels for a while (most likely indefinitely) and focus on finding a healthy balance in my life. For those who aren't a regular follower, I have been a bit more active with blog posting and Instagram lately, particularly with the "fitstagram" posts. I have been a bit more active for two reasons. The first reason is to motivate. More people have been asking me for workout advice or hea

I recently wrote a "tips and tricks" post for people with a sweet tooth so I thought I would do a part two for those who are more into savory. A lot of my "mindless eating" used to be from savory snacks such as chips, crackers, etc. I would find myself at work snacking on pretzels in the middle of the day just because they were convenient. Unfortunately that mindless snacking will add up. Here are a few tricks and alternatives to help satisfy your savory craving: 1. Condi