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Egg Whites on Toast w/ Sweet & Spicy Slaw

Jul 14, 2018
1 min

Egg Whites on Toast w/ Sweet & Spicy Slaw

Today's COLOURFUL breakfast is definitely a new favourite - a warm egg white omelette on ancient spelt toast topped with a sweet & spicy slaw, sliced cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley & lime juice. Sooo fresh, healthy and delicious! Personally, I LOVE adding as many colours to my meals as possible - not only for the health/nutrient benefits, but also because it just looks so damn good! (Perhaps the expression is true - it IS better to eat with your eyes!) I N G R E D I E N T S:

Feeling Stuck In Your Own Life? Here's What To Do.

Larissa Nicole

Jul 10, 2018
1 min

Feeling Stuck In Your Own Life? Here's What To Do.

Has anyone ever felt like they’re running on a treadmill that keeps getting faster, but they can’t seem to get off? If you've ever felt like you aren't really in control of your own life - you're just stuck going through the motions - you are not alone. I remember SO many moments in my past when I was just "going through the motions", because I was so used to performing the moves that I forgot where it was actually taking me. I would continue on, because it was easier than re

Larissa Nicole

Jul 7, 2018
3 min

Let's talk... Muscle Imbalances!

Recently, I’ve been getting a few questions about muscle imbalances and whether it’s possible to fix them without having to go through surgery or extensive physiotherapy. While there ARE cases that may be beyond your control, there are ALWAYS ways that you can counteract any muscle imbalances through some simple changes to your current fitness and self-care routine. STRETCHING: Muscle imbalances are caused by opposing muscle groups being either too tight (overworked) or too l

Larissa Nicole

Jul 5, 2018
2 min

Monthly Goal-Setting - July 2018

Wow. Where has the time gone!? Can you believe we’re halfway done the year already? Last month was such a blur that I actually MISSED filling out my goal-setting prompts, but I’m determined to start things back up again this month. If you’re like me, evaluating last month’s accomplishments & setting goals and intentions for the month ahead is the BEST way to truly assess your progress as the year rolls on. You get to celebrate the things you did well, reflect on the things th

Larissa Nicole

Jul 2, 2018
2 min

The Small Changes Challenge

'If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.' — Thomas Jefferson I honestly love this quote. It’s a friendly reminder that SMALL CHANGES add up to something big in the long run. You don’t have to change all at once. You just have to do something DIFFERENT than what you’re doing right now. It doesn’t happen overnight, but if you keep making small changes to your current lifestyle, you’ll be surprised how much can change in a w

Larissa Nicole

Jun 27, 2018
2 min

1 Week Meal Prep - June 25, 2018

Take a look at the MASSIVE 1-week meal prep I prepared on Tuesday!! Last week, I noticed that I ran out of a LOT of food very quickly and was too busy to do a second prep mid-week. That's why this week, I made sure I had MORE than enough food to work with! (Including lots of leafy greens, fruits & veggies that needed NO prep-work at all.) I ultimately wanted to make sure everything was prepped and ready to go this time around. This prep took me about 3 HOURS total to wash, cu

Larissa Nicole

Jun 24, 2018
2 min

Stop Worrying, Start Living

Alright, it’s about to get VERY real up in here. I used to spend all of my time stressing about what I looked like. I used to cover myself in hoodies and baggy clothes and extra layers that hid my body so that people wouldn’t notice what I looked like underneath it all. That way, if they couldn’t see my fat rolls or my chunky legs or my big arms, I could finally be seen as EQUAL to everyone else. But what I truly realized was that I didn’t see MYSELF as equal. And all that ti

Types of Cardiovascular Training (& Their Benefits!)

Larissa Nicole

Jun 23, 2018
3 min

Types of Cardiovascular Training (& Their Benefits!)

Ah, cardio. Although we all love to hate cardio, it’s important to remember that not ALL cardio was created equal. INTENSITY VS IMPACT: When it comes to cardio, there’s a big difference between the INTENSITY and IMPACT of a particular activity. Intensity is the amount of effort you exert when performing a specific activity, which can be determined by how high your heart rate is. Maximum intensity can be reached no matter what type of cardio you are doing, as long as you are p

How To Eat Healthy Without Tracking Macros

Larissa Nicole

Jun 22, 2018
2 min

How To Eat Healthy Without Tracking Macros

Hey there fit babes!! (Keep reading for FREE goodies!) One of the biggest struggles I’ve heard from you all when it comes to getting your nutrition in check is whether or not to track calories and macronutrients. There are some of us that absolutely LOVE it - because it gives us a sense of control. TRACKING EVERYTHING allows us know exactly what we’re putting into our bodies, making it easy to feel like we’ve got it allllll figured out. On the other hand, there are many of us

Larissa Nicole

Jun 18, 2018
2 min

How To Make A Lasting Change

Recently, I’ve been getting messages that bring up important topics, like: “I’ve been working out consistently, but I haven’t been seeing any progress.” “I try my best to eat healthy, but then I slip up and feel like everything is ruined.” “I feel like I’ll NEVER be able to have my ideal body.” Sound like you? If so, read on. I’ll be honest with you all: change definitely doesn't come easy, but it IS possible - for ANYONE. It’s not genetics. (Although some people have it a lo

Larissa Nicole

Jun 15, 2018
1 min

You Are Enough.

LISTEN UP EVERYONE: You are worthy. That’s really it. You. Are. Worthy. Say it over and over again. Shout it from the rooftops, because you deserve to hear it as many times as it takes for you to finally BELIEVE IT. Because you are worth SO much more than the weight you carry, the inches around your stomach, or the number on the scale. Remember that. You are enough - just the way you are. You are worthy of so much LOVE and so much JOY and you deserve anything and everything y

Why Eating Carbs After A Workout Is Actually GOOD For You

Larissa Nicole

Jun 14, 2018
1 min

Why Eating Carbs After A Workout Is Actually GOOD For You

This may look like just another breakfast post, but this gorgeous, high-protein oat bowl is actually my POST-WORKOUT meal. Yes, eating carbs after a workout is actually GOOD for you! Here's why... While you're out there smashing a killer leg workout, your muscles are using up all of your glycogen stores as its primary source of fuel. This results in your muscles being (partially) depleted of glycogen. (To simplify things a little... glycogen = glucose = sugar = carbs.) After

4 Ways To Overcome Bad Eating Habits This Summer

Larissa Nicole

May 22, 2018
3 min

4 Ways To Overcome Bad Eating Habits This Summer

With the weather getting warmer and summer just around the corner, many of us may find ourselves going out and socializing more with friends. However, this can also lead to an increase of all the yummy, calorie-dense foods and sugary drinks that are available and in our reach. Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to prepare for situations where previous bad eating habits can tend to easily come back. So, today I wanted to share some helpful tips with my In

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