I’ll admit, I love this holiday. Why? Because I love any and every excuse to eat Mexican food! (Seriously. I love it, and could eat it all the time.) Yeah, I know it may very well be more of an American holiday than a Mexican one, but that’s not going to stop me from noshing on some fajitas and splurging with a little extra guacamole. However with all the delicious Mexican options it’s easy to go overboard with the chips, dips, and margaritas.
Read MoreYeah, we all know that these lovely cocktails are calorie bombs and bloating just waiting to happen. But did you know your biggest caloric enemy in the margarita is the prepackaged margarita mix? There are "light" mix versions available, but their taste is less than extraordinary and the way I see it, is if you’re going to splurge ENJOY your splurge!
Read MoreOkay, I'm not going to lie to you. Cauliflower? I was skeptical. The only time I'd ever eaten cauliflower before was when it was the only thing left on the sad veggie tray someone brought to the party in attempt to be healthy. Oh, and covered in ranch dressing. (Side note... I am that person that brings veggies to parties now... just saying.)
Read MoreThe weather is warming up, and all I can think about right now is fresh veggies! I love veggies all year round, don’t get me wrong. But while in the cooler months I steam, roast, and add veggies to soups and stews when it gets warmer I just want them fresh! There’s something about that cool, crisp taste of fresh fruits and veggies that I just can’t get enough of.
Read MoreYou know the feeling. The knot in your stomach, the overwhelming nausea mixed with heat flashes, the realization that you aren't as young as you used to be, and the promise to never do it again. Of course, you don't realize it while it's happening; it feels so good to indulge. But you pay for it later.
What is this horror I speak of? None other than the dreaded "foodover".
Read MoreOkay… so I said it last week, and I’ll say it again… I love pumpkin. So this morning I decided to try what’s been all over Pinterest… a homemade pumpkin spice latte.
So here's the recipe we're working with...
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.