Tag: Wellness

Planksgiving Workout 2024: Get Moving for the Holidays!

Planksgiving Workout 2024: Get Moving for the Holidays!

Happy Planksgiving! As the holiday season ramps up, it is time for my annual Planksgiving workout. I have had fun coming up with various versions of this scheme since the start of “Plants to Planks” in 2017! Time flies when you’re having fun, right? As 

A Reintroduction to the Woman Behind Plantstoplanks!

A Reintroduction to the Woman Behind Plantstoplanks!

Hello friends! I have been a little missing in action on the blogging front, but I am still here working in the wellness world, making delicious plant-based meals and logging some miles as I get back into consistent running this season. Given that a lot 

Working on Some 2022 Goals! {Personal, Professional & Physical}

Working on Some 2022 Goals! {Personal, Professional & Physical}

Hello friends! It has definitely been a minute. Or rather, many minutes. Between the holidays and the start of the new year, life has once again left me with little free time to blog. I’m still over here cooking away, visiting the farmers market, training 

12 Days of Core-Mas! {A Very Merry Core Workout}

12 Days of Core-Mas! {A Very Merry Core Workout}

Hello again, all! As with Planksgiving, the 12 Days of Core-Mas has become an annual holiday workout tradition! Using the popular Christmas carol, this workout scheme is one Excellence in Exercise clients love to hate. If it didn’t feel so nice when you get finished, 

12 Days of Core-Mas! {2020 Version}

12 Days of Core-Mas! {2020 Version}

Hey everyone! With the holiday season here, I was inspired by my pal Julie to create another workout video to share after doing this particular routine on Thursday. She’s known for doing variations of a “12 Days of Christmas” workout this time of year on 

11 Years Ago Today I Trained My First Client

11 Years Ago Today I Trained My First Client

I wonder how many times I’ve said “time flies” in writing blog posts? Probably quite often as time really does seem to pass in the blink of an eye. I was reminded of that today when a memory popped up that on this day 11 

When Life Hands You Cucumbers…Make Pickles!

When Life Hands You Cucumbers…Make Pickles!

A few weeks ago the boyfriend and I went up to see his parents for Father’s Day. His mother is a wonderful cook, and she always makes sure I have plenty of vegan dishes to eat when we go up for a visit. I enjoy 

Sprouted Mung Bean Lettuce Wraps with Almond Butter Mango Dressing

Sprouted Mung Bean Lettuce Wraps with Almond Butter Mango Dressing

Hello friends! We can all continue to use some positive vibes during these trying times, and personally my favorite way to spread out the good energy is always with vibrant, wholesome food. Some people eat their feelings (guilty), but why not eat to feel good 

Teas & Tinctures, Potions & Powders {Preserving the Abundance from the Herb Garden}

Teas & Tinctures, Potions & Powders {Preserving the Abundance from the Herb Garden}

One thing that has continued to make me smile during these crazy times we’re living in is seeing all kinds of new people starting up home gardens who never had the time or opportunity previously. Of course my boyfriend and I are still only amateurs 

Winter Event Recap {Tempeh Chili & Farro Stuffed Mushrooms Recipes}

Winter Event Recap {Tempeh Chili & Farro Stuffed Mushrooms Recipes}

Rounded out the first year of Plant-Based Nutrition Classes at Excellence in Exercise with the highly anticipated topic of plant-based protein! This post wraps up the highlights of the event, shares some resource links for further study, and includes the recipes shared. Thanks to all who attended for another fantastic event!