Simple Snacking: Yogurt Bark
This snack is so quick and easy to put together and it's a delicious and refreshing treat to grab during these hot and busy summer months. All you need is some plain (non fat) greek yogurt to use as your canvas and you can create this anyway you like it. Ingredients 2 cups nonfat plain greek yogurt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or agave if you prefer) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract raspberries, sliced blueberries toppings of choice: unsweetened coconut flakes chopped nuts gran
Transformation Story: Cindy Parker
Every month we feature a member that we feel is a great example of how hard work, dedication, and believing in yourself can change your life- body, soul and spirit. This month we selected Cindy Parker. We often talk about how important it is to find workouts you enjoy so that you can look forward to them. Cindy is part of what makes workouts fun here at root. She is supportive, and motivating to everyone around her and always up for something fun. She works hard but never tak
Chocolate Banana Smoothie Bowl
I love a good smoothie. I know that I am super late to the picturesque smoothie bowl party but, quite frankly I never saw the point until I finally made one- and now I’m not sure there is any turning back!! I was running out of almond milk and did not have enough for my typical protein shake so I decided to make it thicker and put it in a bowl instead. What I ended up with was pure magic for my mouth. It’s part breakfast, part dessert, and jam packed with protein and nutritio
How Planning Provides a Path to Success
“When you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” I used to hear that all the time when I was in the Navy, and it is still true. Plans help you work efficiently toward achieving goals. They keep you focused, organized and accountable to yourself and whether you apply them to work, personal, or fitness goals, making a plan can help you reach them. A great plan carves a clear path for you to follow, step by step reaching small milestones that ultimately lead you straight to your bigge
Healthy Snacks for the Fourth of July
Looking for a snack or dessert idea that is festive AND heathy? You are in luck- berries make for great snacking or sweet desserts and their bright, gorgeous colors will pop on any Fourth of July table. I made my fruit flag with blueberries, strawberries and chopped up honeydew (I know, that's green, but it's hard to find white fruit....angel food cake or marshmallows would work too but I was going for straight up healthy choices this year). In just a few quick minutes you ha