Author: Linden Desai
“Strong not Skinny” Fish Casserole

I’m not a huge fan of the term “strong not skinny” usually because it implies that there is something wrong with skinny people (who are usually perfectly healthy!). You see the term “skinny” applied to recipes often because it gets your blog the most traffic while making it clear that it’s weightloss friendly. I create … [Keep reading…]
7 Personal Development Books You Need to Read

Personal development can be a tough genre to get into. We all have struggles or goals that we could use help with. There are so many books on the market, and knowing which one to start with can be a challenge all on its own. Here are 7 books with reasons on why you need … [Keep reading…]
5 Forgotton Ways to Practice Self Care Daily

We all know that self care includes taking baths, getting massages, and taking a moment to breathe when we get stressed. What we often forget is that self care comes in many forms (many of which are preventative), and we should really be incorporating more of them into our day! 1. Go to bed earlier … [Keep reading…]
Meal Prep (August 6-11, 2018)

Creating a meal plan that works for you can be difficult. This week, while I got a bit ambitious with multiple lunches, I decided to show you an example of my personal processes while meal planning and prepping. This plan uses a combination of Plan B for my lifting and hiiting program and nutrition course. … [Keep reading…]
5 Tricks to Meal Prep like a Pro!

The dreaded meal prep. Your friends post about it, your sister swears by it, but it looks overwhelming and time consuming! Despite how much food is being made all at once, meal prep doesn’t have to take up your whole Sunday, and there are many ways of tackling it to make it fit into your … [Keep reading…]
Authentic Zoodle Pad Thai

The name of this dish sounds like an oxymoron. “Traditional, authentic style pad thai does NOT have Zoodles,” you yell. “Explain yourself!” If you insist. 😉 I love making Asian food that tastes as close to the original as possible, but I’m also on a health journey. When creating the sauce, I translated recipes, searched … [Keep reading…]
Pizza Salad (Wait.. What?!)

Hear me out. I’m not trying to replace pizza with salad – I haven’t totally gone off the rails! I have a weird hobby where I try to turn one food into another food – so sue me! I turn kale into pesto, yogurt into cheesecake, and cottage cheese into a pizza topping! If everyone … [Keep reading…]
5 Effective Ways to Kick Start Your Health NOW!

Tackling a lifestyle change in order to live healthier can seem like a daunting task. How often do you watch someone commit 100% to healthy, clean changes only to find themselves in a pile of chips and wine when they have a tough day? By changing smaller habits a little at a time, you’ll find … [Keep reading…]