Sweet potatos and chili. These are not two things I generally think of going together. But this recipe not only satisfys hugry neighbors and boyfriends, but it's an easy way to make lunch for the whole week, or pop in the freezer for a tasty treat later!
Read MoreSeafood is good for you. So is kale.
Often the excuse that I hear for people not eating either of these this is because they either don’t know how to prepare it, or that it takes too much time. This recipe busts both excuses and is a nice, easy, entry-level recipe to both Kale and fish! As long as you like tomatoes, you’re golden! Oh… and did I mention it’s super quick and easy?
Read MoreI love refrigerator oats. Seriously, love them. They're easy to prepare, you can prepare multiple servings at one time, and they are super tasty! This chocolate raspberry combination is one of my faves (along with the pumpkin!) and while they make a super easy breakfast, I often use them as a mid-morning snack (That's right, I'm a rebel. I eat breakfast food any time I want!).
Read MoreExperienced traveler. Your GO-TO place for motivation, accountability, balanced life tips, and, well... the FRICKin Good Life with Erin Frick: Fit Life Coach; recovering perfectionist, people pleaser and clearance rack shopper.
Last month, I made a life changing decision.
I bought a second laundry basket.
“Really Erin? Life changing?”
Yes.
“Tell me more…”
Does the idea of “starting over” make you want to quit before you even begin? I get it. I’ve been there. I am there.
I’ve definitely had my shares of physical (and fitness) ups and downs. In fact, for the first almost 30 years of my life I was on a health roller-coaster. I would make progress over and over again only to backslide every time, often to a worse situation than I was in before I “started” (again).
My Mom is obsessed with ALDI.
My sister’s finance is obsessed with ALDI.
I have clients that are obsessed with ALDI.
In fact… a LOT of people are obsessed with ALDI. I find that the middle ground is murky when it comes to ALDI. People either love it, or they (think) think they hate it.
So what do I buy at ALDI? Let’s get into it…
Hangry toddlers are the worst.
Okay, so are hangry husbands… and sisters, and… well, I’m sure teens and tweens aren’t much better. But as of this point in my life, most of my day to day experience is dealing with the toddler and husband situation.
Which is why it’s not just nice but critical to have quick, easy, healthy, filling, and satisfying meals and snacks on hand. And these banana almond butter muffins deliver in all of those areas.
Halloween candy. Ugh.
Truth is, I don’t even like it. Maybe it’s because I have re-trained my taste buds to enjoy better quality food or maybe it’s because I know what’s in the candy and how it impacts my body (headaches & breakouts anyone?).
But there it sat, staring at me.
I knew it wasn't worth it. Sure, I love peanut butter and chocolate together. So Reese’s are a temptation. But truth is, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups from Trader Joe’s and Justin‘s peanut butter cups are better than Reese’s.
I said what I said.