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This post is sponsored by Zappos.com . Good morning! When it comes to my workouts, my favorite motto is “ Never Miss a Monday ” because it sets the tone for my week and gets the momentum rolling with all of my healthy habits. Since it’s Monday (helloooo, #mondaymotivation), let’s get moving with a workout that you can do just about anywhere. Wearing:  Brooks Fremont Tank Top  //  Brooks Greenlight Capris  //  Brooks Juno Sports Bra  //  Brooks Glycerin  <— Did you know that Zappos.com sells more than just shoes!? It’s true! They sell all sorts of awesome name brand apparel, handbags, and accessories for women, men, and kids! Woohoo!  With this running + bodyweight workout, there’s no need for a gym or any sort of equipment. The only thing you need is your body and some space to run. Well, ok, you’ll need an object (i.e. bench, curb) for Step-Ups and Tricep Dips, so just keep your eyes peeled! Coupled with high-intensity running...

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Ever wondered about couscous…what is it? How it’s prepared? And most of all, is it healthy? A registered dietitian weighs in on this commonly misunderstood food.   What Is Couscous? Often mistaken for an ancient grain, couscous is actually tiny pieces of wheat pasta – basically a mixture of semolina flour and water. Popular in cuisines around the globe, couscous is quick cooking and can be used like rice to accompany a wide variety of foods. Traditional or Moroccan couscous are very small grains that can be prepared by simply adding hot water or broth and allowing to steep for 5 minutes to allow the liquid to be absorbed. Larger round pieces of couscous known as Israeli or pearled can be cooked in boiling liquid. This version takes slightly larger to cook and has a more robust and pleasantly chewy texture.   Nutrition Regular couscous isn’t considered a whole grain but can be part of a healthy diet when properly portioned. One cup of cooked traditional couscous has ...

If you love the ease of a a good, clean eating, one-pot meal, then a sheet pan dinner should be right up your alley! I recently became aways of a small but growing craze involving cookie sheets. The idea is to use your oven and a cookie sheet as a means for making a “one-pan-meal”. It offers little clean up and the deliciousness of roasted vegetables. So I got to work and came up with 5 different recipes using only spices and ingredients straight from the freezer. That way, you can prep these for the freezer in about 20 minutes and then just use one sheet pan make dinner all week long! Now that’s my kind of dinner! I’ll be posting the 5 recipes over the next week or two with a final video and shopping list for all of them at the end of that time frame. So stay tuned for more of these coming up! Recipe note: If you can’t find packages of vegetables in the same size that I used, just get the closest you can find. A little more or less won’t make a difference in cooking. You ca...