Sharing the books I read in June and if they’re worth adding to your collection!

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. We are back from Spain, with happy and full hearts after such an amazing time. I’ll share a full recap soon!

For today’s post, I wanted to share a recap of June’s books. I had more time to read this month – 10 hours on a plane from Phx to London will do that to ya lol – and there were quite a few great ones (and one suprising flop). I’d love to hear what’s on your list and what you’re reading right now!

Here are the books from June!

June 2024 book recap

The Strands of Health: A Guide to Understanding Hair Mineral Analysis

This book offers an in-depth exploration of how hair mineral analysis can be used as a powerful tool for assessing and improving overall health. The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the significance of mineral imbalances, the impact of toxic metals on the body, and how this non-invasive testing method can uncover hidden health issues. By presenting detailed case studies and practical advice, Malter empowers readers to take control of their health through better understanding of their body’s mineral needs and the benefits of hair mineral analysis.

I found the info repetitive, but I liked that. It helped me to truly understand and retain the information and I feel like I’ll likely refer back to it many times. 9/10

From Amazon:

This new book by Rick Malter, Ph.D. is an introduction to understanding hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) and its role in preventing disease and maintaining optimal energy and health. This book relates nutrient minerals to chronic fatigue and other common health problems that are poorly understood by traditional medicine and psychiatry. Drawing on over 40 years of personal and professional experience with hair TMA, Dr. Malter explains how the mind and body are closely connected by the effects of stress and other life style factors on nutrient minerals. This is a comprehensive book that will help you to make sense out of the vast amount of health and nutrition information that often seems contradictory and confusing. If you take vitamins and minerals, this book is essential reading.

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Hi friends! How are you? Happy Friday to ya! What’s going on this weekend? We had the BEST time in Spain and are back in the states after 10 amazing days in one of our new favorite places. I’m working on some blog post recaps to share, but in the meantime, here are some pics!

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my

I’m back to share some fitness tips for busy moms today. SO many of us are juggling work, kids, life, and it can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone.

Hi friends! How’s the week treating ya? I have 1:1 client calls all day today and am excited to meet up with a friend for a morning workout.

For today’s post, I wanted to put together a roundup of tips for my busy mom friends out there. I know that my mama friends have to think about so many things and juggle a variety of tasks throughout the week, and it can be hard for moms to focus on their own self-care, fitness goals, and staying fit.

In today’s post, I’m sharing some practical tips on how to make fitness a part of life despite busy schedules. Remember, even if you can just take 20 minutes out of your day, it will make a difference.

Fitness Tips For Busy Moms

Wake up early… if you can

For my friends out there who can be early birds, this is your time to shine. For all of my friends who are fellow night owls, this one may not work so well. This also may not work if your sleep quality is terrible, or you’re up frequently throughout the night feeding, changing diapers, or comforting from bad dreams. I’m a big believer that sleep ALWAYS wins. If you’re exhausted, take the time to rest and recover. If you try to power though a workout (particularly something like high intensity interval training), it’s only going to spike your cortisol, make you feel more stressed, and chances are that you won’t have a great workout, anyway.

And if you’re sleeping well throughout the night and enjoy making time for fitness in the am, set your alarm before the kids are awake. It can be pretty amazing to crush your workout early in the morning before the crew is up and get your heart rate up.

Break up your workouts

Don’t be afraid to split up your workouts into multiple time blocks throughout the day. Before I had kids, I had a mentality that if it wasn’t an hour long, full-body workout that left me sweating from my eyeballs, it didn’t count. Little bits of movement throughout the day absolutely add up. You could split your workout into 10-minute blocks: 10 minutes of strength training, 10 minutes of cardio, 10 minutes of core work and stretching for 30 minutes of total exercise time.

I share more ideas on how to do this in this post. It’s also important to note here that overall daily movement is HUGE and it’s a pretty active time of life when you’re chasing a crawling toddler around the house all day.

Stay flexible

Something that helped me dramatically in ALL aspects of child raising: drop your expectations. If you have high expectations, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. I went into each walk with the stroller knowing it could either last an hour, or 5 minutes. I was mentally re

Celebrate Independence Day with delicious and healthy 4th of July recipes. Enjoy nutritious dishes from grilled veggies to fresh fruit desserts.

Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a good morning. We’ve decided to live in Spain forever, so I just need to find a way to get Maisey out here 😉 (kidding… maybe? lol)

For today’s post, I wanted to share some healthy and fun meal ideas for the weekend. If you have any staples you love or recipes you’re trying out, please leave them in the comments section below! I’m always looking for summer meal faves. 🙂

Healthy 4th of July Recipe Ideas

Entrees

The best pasta salad ever! Seriously, it’s SO good and one of the most popular recipes on the blog. To amp up the protein content, you could absolutely add grilled chicken or chickpeas.

• Lobster street tacos
• Steak and arugula salad
• Smoked salmon sliders
• Grilled chicken thighs. We’ve used Julie’s marinade recipe before and it’s amaaaazing.

Sides and Salads

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Sharing a super easy and delicious lunch or dinner option: high protein chipotle bowl!

Hi! How is the morning going? I hope you’re having a great day so far!

Today I wanted to chat about one of my favorite easy lunch or dinner options: a chipotle bowl packed with protein. I try to have at least one palm size of protein in all of my meals and snacks.

Eating high-protein dishes offers numerous benefits for your overall health and well-being. Chipotle bowls are not only delicious but also provide a convenient way to increase your protein intake.

Today, I’m excited to share a high-protein chipotle bowl recipe that you can easily make at home.

High Protein Chipotle Bowl Recipe

What Is In A Chipotle Bowl?

A typical chipotle bowl consists of three main components: rice, protein, and toppings. The rice serves as the base, providing a hearty foundation for the bowl. Protein options include chicken breast, beans, or steak, offering essential amino acids for muscle repair and growth. Toppings such as homemade guacamole, pico de gallo, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add flavor and nutritional value to the bowl.

How Much Protein Is In A Chipotle Bowl?

A standard chipotle bowl contains approximately 30-40 grams of protein, depending on the protein source and portion size. To increase the protein content, you can opt for double protein or add additional protein-rich ingredients to your bowl.

How To Make A High Protein Chipotle Bowl

Ingredients:

White rice (or cauliflower rice)

Chicken breast or meat of choice. You can also use tofu or tempeh!

Homemade guacamole

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Beans (black or pinto)

Corn (I personally hate corn but if you like it, live your life lol)

Olive oil

Garlic powder

Fresh lime juice

Cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1: Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.

Step 2: Season the chicken breast (or protein of choice) with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill until cooked through and slice into strips.

Step 3: In a bowl, mix together homemade guacamole, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro.

Step 4: Assemble your chipotle bowl by layering the cooked rice, grilled chicken, beans, corn (if you like that stuff), and homemade guacamole mixture.

Step 5: Garnish with additional cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Serve and enjoy your high-protein chipotle bowl!

Making a high-protein chipotle bowl at home is not only easy but also allows you to customize your ingredients to suit your taste preferences. By incorporating quality protein sources and fresh, wholesome ingredients, you can create a nutritious and satisfying meal that supports your health and fitness goals.

So tell me, friends: what’s one of your favorite quick meals?? This sushi roll in a bowl is another staple.

xoxo

Gina

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