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We’re going BACK TO THE BASICS, Meltdowners! I’ve had a few NGPT clients email me or ask me in class about a food or idea that is new to them that they’re not sure how to work with. This got me to thinking and I created a list of a few foods/processes that may seem basic to many but be new to you (or you just aren’t much of a chef!). Feel free to email me other ideas along these lines and perhaps we’ll have a Back to Basics Blog II!

Let’s start super simple – here a few ways to save time that I make use of: Read more »

In light of temperatures hitting the 80s and warmer weather finally appearing to be here to stay, I decided that we might be due for some cool, crisp recipes to get us ready for summer! I considered holding off on these recipes until next Friday but feared many of you might already be on vacation or traveling by them. By posting this today, you can check out the recipes in case you'd like to include them in any Memorial Day Weekend festivities next weekend! Read more »

Congrats bootcampers! You have reached the halfway point of the spring bootcamp! This weekend you have a full weigh-in, get to enjoy a cheat day, and need to gear up for Level 3. Check out this week’s main dish recipes to jazz up your plate! Don't mind the misspelling of "chilli" in the second recipe - I'm just going with the blog writer!

I LOVE this dish. It looks and sounds pretty fancy but isn’t hard to make at all!

Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Mustard Jus Read more »

As we continue through Level 2, during the upcoming fourth week of your bootcamp, I’ve again chosen a mix of recipes for you to tempt your taste buds on the high-carb day or the no-carb day. Read more »

I've seen bootcampers, new and returning, working hard and sweating like crazy in classes this week, but my task is to help you fuel your body in a healthy and tasty way! Soon we'll start Week 2, still on the Level 1 diet. For you today I have a couple granola recipes as well as a not-so-bar-like bar recipe!

Nutty Granola http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/moms-nutty-granola

WELCOME BOOTCAMPERS! Bootcamp 17 kicks off with orientation this Sunday night – 6pm at the studio – and gets underway first thing Monday morning. Newbies: each Friday I put up a recipe blog full of recipes and ideas to keep your taste buds jumping and to avoid a food rut. Feel free to look back at my previous blogs for additional ideas! If you have recipe questions, ideas, or comments, email [email protected]. Read more »

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It's great to be back! Thanks to Coaches Mindy and Jacquline for filling in the last two weeks. Now I find myself with a TON of awesome recipes that I'm bursting at the seams to share!

When I first started blogging here, I was unfamiliar with the set-up and what was first visible to you. I'm going to start changing up my blog titles to reflect what is covered in the blog so you can better find old recipes! Hope this helps - I know it's been a pain for me to try to help others locate recipes on former blogs. So on to this week! Read more »