A few weeks ago while shopping at Dawson’s Market I met the owner of Outta the Park. The first thing that stood out to me is that Outta the Park BBQ sauces are ALL natural, made with fresh produce and organic products. No High Fructose Corn Syrup No MSG No Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives or…
How’s everyone participating in the 7 week challenge doing? We’re just about halfway through week 1, making it a great time to applaud ourselves for the great things we’ve done and to make a few changes before Friday. Highlights Went for a great run/walk Saturday morning Did Jillian Michaels’ Body Revolution Cardio 1 Monday morning…
A few weeks ago, I was on Amazon in search of something that would help me connect with my eating habits, while also giving me advice on how to change those habits. Hundreds of books popped up, from compulsive overeating to emotional eating, but one book stood out. I liked the cover, loved the title,…
I kid you not, Neal and I have had this ice cream machine for almost 2 years now and we’ve yet to use it… until Monday! Monday night I whipped up a batch of plain non-fat Greek frozen yogurt using three ingredients!! You read that right THREE ingredients! 32 oz plain Greek yogurt (I used…
This past weekend was just fantastic! The weather was beautiful, I had a good practice Saturday, and I was able to meet up with some awesome friends! It all started Friday evening with a nice glass of Riesling. After work, I headed into DC to meet up Rebecca had organized for some DC health and…
This has been SUCH a weird week! Weeks like this make me realize how much I like routine when working towards a goal. I feel a little out of wake this week but what can you do? It all started Monday when I was home sick. Neal had been fighting a bug and graciously gave…
Late Saturday night I had the urge to go for a run in the morning. Running has always been a challenge for me and not something I usually find enjoyable, so when I get the urge I have to go with it! I woke up early Sunday morning, took Theodore out for a walk, and…
This past Thursday night I was invited to Revolve Cycle Studio to take a spin class with a group of Washington, DC bloggers. I am a sucker for spin classes, so I was really excited to take a class at this new-to-me studio. Revolve is located in Arlington, VA, down the street from the Clarendon…
Getting myself into a weight loss midset was difficult after the holidays, but the steps I have taken since then have really gotten me into the zone! Step 1 – Be real with where I’m at Step 2 – Find my motivation Step 3 – Establish weight loss goals Step 4 – Acknowledge what has…
After having metabolic testing done and having a better understanding of how many calories I burn, I had to start thinking about how I wanted to consume my calories. As a full contact football player there are days when my body just needs more. How I use my 1800 calories a day make a huge…
These past few weeks I’ve been making more of an effort to limit my carbohydrate intake and to increase my protein intake. I’ve never had a problem coming up with carb options…but I always seem to get bored with my protein options. There are only so many eggs, chicken breasts, and cottage cheese cups this…
A few weeks ago I was introduced to FitnessGlo, an online workout database. What drew me to FitnessGlo was just how diverse the class offerings were. You can search classes by Style, Teacher, Level, and Duration!! If I want a quick 10 minute workout, I can search that way. Or if I’m craving a barre…
Today’s an exciting day! For one, I’m posting my first vlog here on Coffee Cake and Cardio and secondly, one of you have a chance to win a Sweaty Band! I started wearing Sweaty Bands back in October and have since added two bands to my collection. I’m a big fan of their patterns and…
My skin is a hot mess in the winter! As soon as the temperatures start to change in the fall my skin gets dry and itchy. It stinks. Over the years though I’ve found some amazing products which keep my skin hydrated and healthy! It’s a different kind of hydration which is really important. I…
I like food. Actually, I love it. Neal and I were talking the other day about how I need variety in my diet, while Neal on the other hand is fine having the same exact thing day in and day out. I find that when I get bored with what I’m eating I go on…
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