It’s #TurkeyTuesday and today I am celebrating with the fabulous Foster Farms Organic Turkey (which I turned into BURGERS… with the help of a fabulous sous chef in my life, because let’s be honest… I was a #veggiegirl only for so long!) — mainly because I want you to know about this awesomeness. It’s so convenient and easy to find… and this is such an easy post-workout recipe — which is the MAIN question I have been getting from you all lately!

What do I eat post-workout!??! After my Keto OS drink, of course. Well… lean protein (organic turkey, heyyyy), veggies + a tiny bit of complex carbs (mainly sweet potato)! BOOM.

Always gotta re-load on the protein after a workout so our muscles can recover and get the nutrients they need to be strong, lean and full of energy.

Foster Farms turkey is free-range, fed with a certified organic vegetarian diet and always free of hormones and antibiotics. So yes, it’s 100% natural. As it should be.

I love the ground turkey the most because I love whipping up an easy turkey patty to eat with my veggies or even a delish heaping of sweet potato fries. Call me crazy, but I have loved turkey burgers more than regular burgers or even veggie burgers for as long as I can remember… my mom and I used to have dates with each other where we would get them at Cheesecake Factory (probably 2,000+ calories, lol) and then have cheesecake afterward. What the heck, early 2000’s Jordan and Jane?

These are FAR healthier, I can tell you that much. And because of that, I actually think they taste better also. These babies are packed full of protein with 22g per serving and taste super juicy and flavorful. That is a staple for me when it comes to turkey, because so many brands can be dry and sort of tasteless.

Also, this organic Foster Farms line is locally grown in California’s Central Valley, uses zero antibiotics ever, uses free-range turkey raised on organic land and fed an organic vegetarian diet, is 100% natural with no added hormones or steroids & is a nutritious and lean source of protein — a.k.a ALL OF MY STAPLES.

Since we are talking about a healthy form of lean protein here, I also thought I would take a second to address something in this post that I get asked all of the time, which is…

“What do you call your diet / lifestyle / the way that you eat?”

TURKEY TIME //

There we have it, babes. I know this plate is super simple — that’s the only way that I cook and the way that I like to keep it! It works for me. I honestly don’t have time for anything super involved.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist TBB follower to know that I have a cat, named Hudson, and that he is pretty much my whole entire world.

Hudson Riley and I have a superhuman connection… it’s really crazy, actually. He is my first ever animal (as you know, if you listened to my podcast episode with my mama last week!), and it’s just us two living together, so right after I brought him home he became a total son to me.

I treat him like a son — he brought out a maternal instinct inside of me that I had no idea was so THERE! I don’t even want to think about what kind of mom I’m going to be if I’m this madly in love with and attached to Hudson, because I’d like to think I am not going to be a PSYCHO MOM who won’t give her kids any space, LOL.

Anyway, Hudson is my main man. He struts onto my bed like its a catwalk every night and nestles himself right into the crook of my arm (you’ve probably seen the incessant vids on Snapchat & Insta story if you follow me there!), and when I am upset about something he makes his way onto my lap so we are eye to eye and licks my nose until he can tell I feel better.

And ask anyone who has ever been around him (read: everyone even remotely close to me in my life, and about 938298239 photographers + videographers over the last couple of yrs) — he ACTS like a human. He KNOWS he is a human. He sits in a circle with a bunch of humans and follows the entire conversation with his eyes. It’s unreal, really.

So, What Do I FEED Hudson?

So after hearing all this about the Huddy baby, it’s surely no surprise to you that I only want to feed him the HIGHEST quality, most natural & nutrient-dense food out there. (Kinda like my human food philosophy… no surprises there.)

When I first brought him home I was one thousand percent clueless about pet food. I only knew about what I’d seen on TV my whole life… IAMS, Meow Mix, you know. That sh*t. So I started asking around, and learned that all of that is basically fast food for animals… cheap, low in nutrients, and ultimately not the best for their health and longevity at all.

After doing my research (and chatting extensively with Huddy’s animal communicator MIRANDA — not joking, she will be a guest on my podcast next week!!! CAN’T WAIT.) I now buy a few tried & trusted brands that Hudson absolutely loves.

One of those brands is Canidae, who I LOVE for many reasons. For one, they are committed to quality ingredients, they understand what cats actually enjoy eating, and their food is all nutrient-dense, fresh, grain-free and have limited ingredients… so they’re not full of a bunch of crap like human food AND pet food can often be loaded with.

They even have an Ethos Pet Nutrition facility in Brownwood, Texas that is committed to researching and developing the healthiest pet food formulas out there. And for my non-cat peeps, they have incredible dog food too!

And here’s the most awesome part (and the cornerstone of all of this), Hudson LOVES their food. He literally knocks his grain-free salmon treats down from the counter where I keep them and bites the bag until he can sneak them into his mouth when I’m not looking!

He is a little devil, haha.

And he gobbles up the grain-free, limited-ingredient dry food! I give him 1/4 cup in the morning and 1/4 cup at night, and I also give him one can of wet food in the morning… even though right now he seems to much prefer his dry food.

Apparently cats like dry food the best because the crunch reminds them of hunting real prey out in the real world? Animal instincts, man. Blows my mind!

Anyway, from one cat mama to another (or maybe you’re just reading this because you love me or because you think Huddy is handsome AF… which he is) — try Canidae!

Also, use this rad COUPON CODE ( !!!! ) to get $8 in coupons toward your pet food. SO SWEET !

They are freaking awesome and I love what they are all about! They are a small, family-owned business that started in Norco, CA and they are completely dedicated to healthy, pure, fresh food for our lil’ fur babes.

Who else out there has kitties + dogs that you love the way I love Huddy?! Aren’t they the best? And you know I have a special golden retriever in my life too… HOLDEN! Holden likes Canidae too, but he’s not nearly as picky as Hud.

Guys! I promised more recipes on the bloggy this season because I’ve been in the kitchen a lot more lately (you know it comes in spurts with me!) and this maca chia recipe is such a yummy place to start.

First of all, I have been obsessed with chia pudding for as long as I can remember — it tastes amazing, is chock full of protein + healthy fats, and is one of those “so much bang for your buck” types of meals… and what I mean by that is: lots of fuel, nutrients & energy per calorie.

Basically, it’s a win win win win in my book. (Four wins. That’s how much I love it.) Actually, ask anyone who went to Cabo on the Bliss out in Baja yoga retreat in May… I lived for that chia pudding we had at the hotel every morning, and became obsessed with recreating it in my own kitchen when I got home!

One of my favorite things about chia pudding is that you can add all sorts of yummy flavors to enhance it, and it will take on the flavor of different superfoods, protein powders, fruits, etc.

My CURRENT fave is MACA CHIA PUDDING, made with the sensational raw, gluten-free, kosher & organic maca powder from Nuts.com + my go-to chia pudding recipe with almond milk.

And hold up for a second — let’s talk about the deets of Nuts.com. I am obsessed with their story and in love with their brand (and their personalities — yes, they are SO NICE & KIND which goes the longest way in my book), so let me tell you about it before I tell you more about MACA!

The Nuts.com crew is an incredible and dedicated family company that has been in business since 1929 when their father and grandfather “Poppy” Sol started selling premium bulk nuts in open air markets at the age of 22. He always believed in choosing only the highest quality nuts from the world’s best growers.

Fastforward to 1999 when Sol’s kids and grandkids launched NutsOnline, which is now Nuts.com, so that people all over the world could have access to their 2,000+ products (woah!!!!).

Now they sell an array of so many incredible products that I LEGIT USE ON THE DAILY from superfood powders to premium, organic nuts to snacks, baking goods, coffee and more.

Basically, they’re amazing. And after discovering them several months ago when they reached out to me and stocking my ENTIRE kitchen with their products I couldn’t not share with you. It’s an honor to get to work with them to let you guys know about their stuff, because they have it all… every single kind of superfood you could imagine & more!

Check them ouuuuuut on Nuts.com — luckily that site name is supes easy to remember.

And now, let’s discuss MACA!

This ish is unreal. It tastes like butterscotch and has a mild sweetness to it that makes it so perfect to add to chia pudding, smoothies, almond milk, oatmeal, etc. It has a TON of flavor so don’t use too much too soon… it may overwhelm your taste buds if you do, hehe. (Trust me, back in my vegan days I did the maca-overload-in-smoothie thing several times too many and regretted it).

The four main benefits of maca are… increase in energy + stamina, relieves stress, boosts mood + is a nutritional POWERHOUSE.

It is a great source of B-complex vitamins and minerals like calcium, zinc and iron + has a lot of fiber and essential amino acids. Maca powder naturally stimulates hormone levels that are too low, and regulates those that are overactive — so it helps our hormones out in the best way. And you know how I feel about balancing hormones.

Also, it just tastes so good with yummy chia — and the chia seeds I used are ALSO from Nuts.com, just so you know. You can find them here!

I could tell you ALL about the benefits of chia, just let’s keep it to: mega amount of omega-3’s, great for blog sugar stability + weight loss, easy to digest and full of healthy protein and fats.

Now… recipe time!

Maca Chia Pudding Recipe // YUM!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/2 tablespoon organic maca powder

1/3 cup chia seeds

2 tablespoons cacao nibs (ALSO from Nuts.com!)

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, stir the almond milk, maca powder and chia seeds. Let stand for 30 minutes. Stir again to evenly redistribute the chia seeds. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

2. In the morning, dig in and add any toppings you’d like! I love adding cacao nibs for nutrition and a yummy crunch.

Soooo, there you have it babes. A delicious maca chia pudding recipe — and ALLLL of the ingredients (yes, including the almond milk) can be found on Nuts.com. I really truly love them & hope you check them out because they rock and their products are TOP NOTCH… and easy to store, trust me, I have a ton of these cute branded bags of theirs.

Who else loves chia pudding as much as I do?! Time to go devour more of it… it’s too good! Happy Friday babes!! XO 

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In other news, today I want to share my all-time favorite low glycemic green smoothie recipe with you. I will be the first to say: I love sugar. I have a sweet tooth, and having a good amount of fruit (mainly banana + mango) in my morning smoothies tastes delicious to me. However, I also like to eat dessert. And drink wine. And make yummy healthified chocolate treats. So I don’t necessarily want to pump my breakfast with lots of sugar (even natural sugar, yes) because I know later in the day I will want to indulge with something sweet and delish. Probably dark chocolate. Or raw vegan PB cups.

The other appeal of low glycemic smoothies is that they won’t spike your blood sugar, meaning that you will stay fuller for longer and your metabolism will work more efficiently. Your insulin levels will remain normal, and as my beautiful nutritionist has taught me, that means more fat burning and more efficient use of fuel and energy.

Oh, and if you know anything about this bloggy then you also know… just because it’s low sugar, doesn’t mean the taste is compromised. It still tastes as yummy and satisfying as ever. And if you have no problem with a little more fruit sugar in your smoothies, be my guest to add a banana, 1/2 of a banana, 1/4 of a banana… (you get the gist!). Sometimes I love adding a banana to this combo and subbing out the avocado, or leaving it and doing both, reaping the benefits of all those healthy fats and fiber.

In this particular recipe I used Organic Girl romaine as the main green in the smoothie. If you prefer spinach or kale, go for it! I like to switch it up, and romaine has a nice strong flavor that reminds my taste buds I am drinking something oh so good for my bod and my system. Especially after a week in Costa Rica where there was a major shortage of veggies in my meals, I need all the extra greens I can get! My body responds so well to a nice, healthy, balanced breakfast.

Organic Girl (unbiased, I swear — I just like to share real, amazing, rockin’ companies with you guys) is my favorite brand of greens by far. They use organic produce with no synthetic pesticides, and they prioritize using recyclable packaging. PLUS, their greens are washed three times prior to packaging, meaning irrationally busy folk like myself don’t have to worry about slaving and scrubbing over the sink before using. Just grab a handful, and toss them in!

The AVO in this smoothie (a.k.a the most underrated, delicious & creamy smoothie ingredient known to mankind!) brings you a healthy dose of fats, which is a fabulous way to stabilize blood sugar, give your brain and body a boost of energy, and start your day out right. And the CHIA brings you fiber, meaning you will feel nice and satiated, and fiber helps with absorption of all the other nutrients you are getting in this smoothie.

So… You ready for the ingredients?! There’s a yummy herb in there you might be surprised to hear, but it makes the smoothie even more fresh and yummy.

 Low Glycemic Green Smoothie Deliciousness:

Ingredients:

1 cup Organic Girl greens (I used romaine hearts)

1/4 cup blueberries

1/4 avocado

1 tbsp. chia seeds

1 tbsp. cacao powder

1 handful fresh mint leaves

1 cup almond milk

1/2 cup ice

Method: Blend!

Annnddd the final product is pretty darn tasty!

If you want to get any of the tasty superfoods on this ingredients list (or a few other things I use on the daily) I’ve created a fun little shop section for you below!

Let me know if you try it, and enjoy!!! PS countdown til the release of some SUPER EXCITING news… 4 days!!!

I am a HUGE fan of Vani’s message & what she is doing to combat the mainstream media’s idea of “healthy.” Similarly to me, Vani has received a maaaajor backlash from the food industry to bringing the truth to light about processed foods, hidden toxins, GMOs, yuck-o additives and more.

It’s the sad truth that learning about health in a realistic way is still shocking to many people, so Vani’s investigations haven’t always received the most positive feedback.

I am doing this post today to A) show her & you all that I 100% support going out there into the world and fighting for what you believe in, regardless of the critics, B) because I support her research and am so grateful for her findings, C) I want you all to be as healthy and happy as you can be (without nasty foods that deceive you into thinking they’re “healthy”!!!!) and D) because I love, love sharing books with you all that I truly adore reading. Reading rocks.

So, without further ado, The Food Babe is taking the stand!

Q&A with The Food Babe herself:

Q: How did you get interested in healthy, organic food to begin with?! I love a good origin story.

I began my food journey, like most people, by following the standard American diet. As a successful management consultant, I was either in the office eating whatever take-out was available, or I was on the road eating every meal out. Although this lifestyle allowed me to fit in with my peers and work crazy hours, it also took a huge toll on my body and I became very ill. Over the holiday season over ten years ago, I found myself in a hospital bed. I was sick, overweight, and I was ready to change! I made a personal promise that from that point on that I was going to make health my number one priority. And then when I started eating organically something dramatic happened. All the issues I had as a child—asthma, eczema, allergies went away. I was on six – eight different prescription drugs depending on the season and I’m on zero today. My weight normalized, and I actually lost another 5 pounds (on top of the other 30+ pounds I gained!) I began to have more energy than I had when I was years younger! The way you treat yourself, the way you treat your body, what you put in it, can make a HUGE life changing difference.

Q: Awesome. Now that we know where you came from, tell us a little bit about getting started with your book. What a massive project – where did you begin?

When I started to investigate the food industry and find out exactly what was in the food I was eating, I was shocked. I realized there was a lot of information out there about the food industry no one knew, including me until I found out. I have made it my life’s mission to tell people the truth about what’s in their food and how it could affect their health. In my book, The Food Babe Way, I get to give people the most critical information and roadmap on how to live in this over-processed food world. There’s a way to survive and look good without always having to be on a diet. The Food Babe Way contains the 21 essential habits that I taught myself to take control of my health. This book is for anyone who is tired of the food industry hijacking their taste buds and wants to take matters in their own hands and become their own food investigator, nutritionist and food activist. We have the power to change our health faster than anyone else and I wrote this book to show people how to do just that.

Q: I LOVE that your book gives 21 essential habits to help us take control of our health and our lives. Do you have a VERY favorite habit or takeaway that you think everyone should incorporate into their lives?

Changing where you shop for groceries is huge. More natural grocery stores are popping up that don’t have any Coca-Cola or Doritos on their shelves, while offering more organic produce and products instead. Seek out those types of grocery stores, especially those that have banned certain ingredients such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts and Earth Fare. Ever since I began to shop exclusively at stores where I could find organic and additive-free foods, I realized how much it could affect my temptation for other foods filled with additives.

Q: I also love that you provide us with a great list of top 15 ingredients that we should avoid in order to be healthy– will you share a couple of those here (a few that you find most important!) so my readers can get an idea?

Preservatives – Some common examples are sodium phosphate, nitrates, BHA, BHT and TBHQ. These additives are potentially cancer causing and/or endocrine disruptors. Preservatives are commonly found in cereals, crackers, snack foods, cakes. Try choosing fresh foods that do not have a long shelf life or organic brands that do not use preservatives.

MSG & hidden MSG additives – Used as a flavor enhancer, MSG is one of the most fattening ingredients that can also cause adverse reactions in some people including skin rashes, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, migraine headaches, asthma, heart irregularities, depression and even seizures. Hidden forms of it can be listed as yeast extract, autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed protein, natural flavor or textured protein. It is commonly found in restaurant foods, chips, dips, frozen dinners, salad dressings and soups. This additives makes you eat more than you should – which is why the food industry likes to use it so much!

Artificial Sweeteners – These may do more harm than good, they may slow down your metabolism and “train” you to crave sweets. Also, the presence of artificial sweeteners in a product doesn’t automatically mean high-calorie sweeteners aren’t present, too. Some food manufacturers use both. Look for aspartame, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, erythritol, acesulfame potassium, and acesulfame K on the label. You can also find them under brand names “Nutrasweet,” “Sweet N’ Low,” “Equal” and “Splenda.” They can be found in sodas, candy, yogurt, desserts and many other processed foods. Try and find foods that are sweetened with natural sweeteners like fruit, honey, maple syrup, 100% pure stevia or coconut palm sugar and eat these foods in moderation.

Artificial Trans Fats – These are found in partially hydrogenated oils, an ingredient that the FDA is currently considering to ban. Trans fats can raise bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol, and are a leading cause of heart disease. They can be found in many shelf stable food items like crackers, cookies, bakery items, doughs, pies and snack foods. Try and choose foods that do not have partially hydrogenated oil listed on the label and that use healthy oils instead like olive oil and coconut oil.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) – These crops are manufactured in laboratories — injected with new DNA, viruses, herbicides, insecticides and/or other chemicals — to be resistant to synthetic chemicals and are completely different than hybridizing techniques allowed by nature. The most common GMO ingredients are soy, corn, canola, zucchini, squash, and sugar beets. Most GMOs are found in processed foods. Buy certified organic foods or those that are certified by the Non-GMO project to avoid them. A list of known GMO ingredients, including their derivatives, is available on my website.

Q: I know you’ve faced a lot of adversity in the media (you know I feel you on that, gf) for taking a stand in what you believe in. What’s your top tip for dealing with critics?

Food is an emotional topic and it can be polarizing. People don’t always want to hear that the food they have been eating contains a controversial ingredient or possibly been damaging their health and this can lead to resistance. Many critics that speak out frequently against my ideas are ones that either support the chemical companies and food companies or are critical of natural therapies in general. There’s a distinct difference between who I am – a consumer activist, and what they are – chemical activists. It is my job to tell the truth and I leave it up to the consumer to choose how they react and what they do with that information. I’m intensely passionate and won’t stop until everybody has access to safe and affordable food and knows exactly what is in their food. This is a movement about transparency in the food system. Everyone deserves to know exactly what they are eating and my job will not be done until we all have this information.

Q: Fav part about writing your book?

It was impossible to put everything I have discovered about our food system in one book and discovering that was one of my favorite parts of writing The Food Babe Way. I worked very carefully to choose what I felt was the most urgent and important topics to share. On a personal level, writing this book has taught me a great lesson in taking care of myself no matter how large the project at hand. There were times where I let the stress of deadlines start to impact my habits, but thankfully the message I was writing helped me get back on track. I loved the practice in putting my health first.

Q: Will there be a Part II in the future?!

I will be coming out with a cookbook in the future. As for now I am still focusing on spreading the messages and life changing habits I’ve written about in The Food Babe Way. I know that this book has the ability to change the way the world eats. This is truly the book the food industry doesn’t want you to read.

Q: Fav healthy indulgence?

I love golden berries and am eating them like crazy these days. Golden berries taste just like sour patch kids, but instead are really good for you! They are high in protein and vitamin A. Also, I have to admit, I’m a sucker for donuts, I am currently trying to per-fect additive free ones in my kitchen at home.

Q:  If you could have dinner with anyone in the world…!

My mother-in-law Diane. She passed away from ovarian cancer 5 years ago and I would give anything to have another meal with her.

Q: Anything you’d like to add?

One of my most maddening discoveries was when I found out that several American food companies are using harmful additives that are not used — and in some cases banned — in other countries. When companies formulate products all over the world, and if they are required to take out certain chemicals in other countries, I think that they have an ethical obligation to do that for all of their products. That’s why I recently started a petition asking Kellogg’s and General Mills to remove the preservative BHT from their cereals, like they already have in Europe. The Environmental Working Group includes BHT on its “Dirty Dozen” list of food additives to avoid (out of about 10,000 ingredients known to be in food). The petition has received over 48,000 signatures so far, and Kellogg’s and General Mills both told the media that they have plans to remove BHT. However, they won’t give us a date or a timeline for its removal. I’m asking everyone to sign the petition here, and call up these companies (details here) to ask them to tell us when BHT will be removed. This is the fastest way to enact changes in the food industry, and it’s working.

Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, creator of FoodBabe.com and author of the #1 best selling book The Food Babe Way. In her work, Hari has influenced how food giants like Kraft, Subway, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks create their products, steering them towards more healthful policies. Vani teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. The success in her writing and investigative work can be seen in the way food companies react to her uncanny ability to find and expose the truth. She lives in North Carolina and travels around the world to speak about health and food awareness. She is currently planning her next campaign.

I’ve teamed up with Plum Organics for their Plum Vida Refresh Yourself campaign this month and I couldn’t be happier to share the ways that I refresh myself with all of you on the bloggy today, AND, (so exciting!!!!), The Balanced Blonde TV is now live today with my Plum Vida Refresh Yourself video as the debut!

Check out the vid, show it some love, soak in some Refresh Yourself inspiration, and comment on the video telling us how you refresh YOUR life every day. I will read all of the comments, and I will choose five lucky winners to receive their own Plum Vida kits. Only because I love you all so much… duh.

Plum Organics is a stellar company that I can 100% stand behind. Do you recognize the name from their super popular organic baby & kids food brand? This is their first product for adults – yay! Plum Organics is Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project verified (two staples for me), and with Plum Vida their aim is to refresh snacking and help health-seeking consumers like me & you find new ways to enjoy grab & go nutrition throughout the day.

Their yummy new on-the-go pouches come in three flavors and are sold exclusively at Target. Talk about easy to work into your life. The three flavors are: Pear Kale Spinach Celery (yum), Cherry Berry Beet Ginger and Pineapple Carrot Mint. Can you guess which one is my fav? Yeah, you know me. I’m all about the greens. I love the combo of the veggies with the pear!

Plus, the pouches are a great source of fiber… which I am always desperate for. 3 grams in one lil’ pouch!

How do I refresh myself every day? Let me tell you…

1. Yoga: You all know what a yoga junkie I am, but I am taking my yoga to a new level this month, and hopefully for all of 2015. I have always been into yoga mainly for the physical aspect, even though the spiritual and philosophical aspects have always been important to me as well. Since I am training for a half marathon right now and have been working my butt off at Orange Theory, I am less in need of yoga for physical exercise and more in need of yoga for restorative poses and spiritual release. This special, refreshing one-on-one time with myself is KEY to feeling refreshed. Especially when I am getting my butt kicked in killer workouts nearly every day, I NEED to take that time to stretch, breathe and zen out.

2. Me Time: Speaking of zenning out… giving myself a little bit of alone time every day is so incredibly important. I’m incredibly social and incredibly busy with work and dedicated to exercise, so the combo of the three can be a bit mentally taxing if I’m not careful. I love carving out a few minutes at the beginning, middle and end of each day to check in with myself, meditate and light some candles. Some of my besttttt alone time happens when I have the time to take a bubble bath, soak my muscles, blast my favorite music and RELAX. I absolutely love it.

 3. Healthy, Balanced Diet: Of course this is key in feeling refreshed. Healthy food is a must in my life. When I’m not eating well, my entire being feels off. My digestion is poor, my brain gets foggy, I have less energy and I don’t sleep as well. Not worth it. My body is sensitive, and I need to be very attuned to that and treat it with as much care as possible. My balanced diet includes switching it up every day.

 To check out the Refresh Yourself Green Smoothie that is one of my total go-to recipes for maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, watch the Refresh Yourself video on my YouTube channel. Tell us your thoughts! Don’t forget about the super fun giveaway.

I’m extra excited about this Refresh challenge because in the midst of writing my book, training for the half-marathon, producing new content for TBV Apparel and the app, maintaining the blog every day, planning TBB events and finishing my health coaching program, I don’t always make a ton of time to stay refreshed. It will be a challenge for me to stay on top of it and you know I LOVE a challenge.

I will update you all with my refresh journey with a second “Refresh Yourself” post in the next couple of weeks, so in the meantime I want you to join me in the Refresh movement and hashtag #PlumVidaRefresh on your social media photos. Tag me too, so I can see! Let’s inspire each other.

Go to www.plumvida.com for more information on their fab new product! Leave your thoughts below about TBB TV… I am so excited I could do a totally dorky happy dance! And trust me, I already have a few times today. (Happy dances are refreshing too.)

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the lovely Plum Vida, which is why we get to do five fun GIVEAWAYS! Get on it!