Why Your Mind Is Keeping You Fat

Hear me when I say this . . . You already have your ideal body. You’ve got it. The only thing standing in your way is you; your belief that you can have your ideal body. Living in your ideal body is not just about knowing what to eat or how to move your body. […]

I Am Scared To Share This

I wrote you a poem. To say I’m scared to show you this is an understatement. Am I one or two in the same Who shall I choose A side of perfection Timid trepidation My voice stolen My desires suppressed Perfection is she Yet who shall I be To release the perfectionist in me The […]

Do you love yourself but not your body?

I often hear clients share “Melissa, I do love myself, but not my body”. I respond with …”This is not possible. You cannot truly love yourself AND not like your body.” You are one in the same. You are one being.  You can’t view your body in shame to only accept and admire other pieces of […]

GLUTEN FREE THAI QUINOA

Save Print Gluten Free Thai Quinoa Author: Melissa Kathryn Prep time:  20 mins Total time:  20 mins   Ingredients 1½ cups dry quinoa 3 cups water 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves gently torn (discard the stems) ⅓ cup minced red onion (about ½ small […]

SWEET POPCORN

Save Print Sweet Popcorn Author: Melissa Kathryn Serves: 6 servings   Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil ¾ cup popcorn kernels 2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste salt to taste 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or more to taste Instructions Heat coconut oil in a large pot over high heat. Drop 3 popcorn kernels into the hot oil […]

NO BAKE ENERGY BALLS

Save Print No Bake Energy Balls Author: Melissa Kathryn Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  10 mins Total time:  20 mins Serves: About 3 dozen   Ingredients 1 cup (dry) oatmeal (I used old-fashioned oats) ⅔ cup toasted coconut flakes ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ ½ cup chocolate chips or cacao […]

ENERGIZER

Save Print ENERGIZER Author: Melissa Kathryn   Ingredients 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1 Scoop Matcha Green Tea Powder ¼ Avocado 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1 Cup Ice 1 Cup Dairy of Choice Optional: Sweetener-1 packet of stevia Instructions Blend well. 3.5.3208  

SWEET N’ SALTY HEALTHY POPCORN

Save Print SWEET N’ SALTY HEALTHY POPCORN Author: Melissa Kathryn Serves: 6 Servings   Ingredients 3 tbsp Coconut Oil or Olive Oil ¾ Cup Popcorn Kernels Sea Salt, Pepper and a pinch of Paprika to taste. ½ cup Raw Shelled Pistachios ½ cup unsweetened Cranberries Instructions Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Drop 3 […]

SWEET & CREAMY FRUITY CHIA PROTEIN PUDDING

Save Print SWEET & CREAMY FRUITY CHIA PROTEIN PUDDING Author: Melissa Kathryn Serves: 1 serving   Ingredients 1tbsp Chia Seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 1 packet Stevia 1 cup Pure Silk Almond Milk Plain or Vanilla Flavored (use any dairy or dairy free drink of choice) 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (raw, plant, whey… your choice) ¼ cup […]

SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA SALAD

Save Print SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA SALAD Author: Melissa Kathryn Serves: 4 servings   Ingredients Fresh Organic Spinach 1 Cup of Sliced Strawberries 1 Cup of Blueberries Sliced Jicama ½ cup Pistachios – raw, unsalted ½ sweet white onion 1tsp Olive Oil ¼ Balsamic Sea Salt & Pepper to Taste Instructions Mix in a bowl and chill until serving. […]