You love activewear? I’m happy to offer my friends 25% off at Athleta Sept. 14-18. Just Shop and Tell them I sent you. If you haven’t tried the new Powervita fabric, you’re missing out. This is the softest, coolest fabric you’ll ever experience! Only in stores. Be sure to mention that Andrea Williams, an Athleta…
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Valentine’s Day Outfits!
I’m smitten with this collection! Super comfy and perfect for February!! I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear these amazing jeans with fringe and the “be mine” t-shirt??? BONUS: my followers and friends save 15% right here:15% off Ily Couture Valentine’s Day Collection. Use promo code: HEARTILY
Easy like Sunday Morning
Sundays are meant to be comfy, slow and filled with coffee, reading and dogs!! Here are a few of my favorites to make your Sunday relaxing and peaceful! Pom Pom Faux Fur Throw Polka Dot Monogram Mug S’well Gold Bottle Ugg Sparkle Cable Knit Socks
Best Christmas Movies on Netflix
‘Tis the season to settle in on the couch, pop some popcorn, open some Champagne and watch our favorite Christmas movies!! Nothing beats the nostalgia that some of these movies can conjure up! These are my favorites that you can catch on Netflix right now! Christmas Vacation The most-quoted, quintessential “must-see” in our house! Who…
Bloglovin
Hey guys!! I’m on Bloglovin to jazz up my fashion sense and to spread the word about my love of nutrition and fitness! Are you on Bloglovin? Follow my blog -> here.
Ways to Hold a Wine Glass That Pass the Social Etiquette Test:
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WHY I do what I Do!
👣 👠Feet up!! I want to help more women find the time and opportunity to put their FEET UP and RELAX!! I see so many of my friends who are just stressed out beyond belief and can’t seem to get their head above water with kids activities, cooking, laundry – you name it! I’ve been a…
I’m a Spiritual Gangster!!
Hey!! If you do yoga or PiYo or if you just want to be super comfortable, yet stylish when going to and from the gym or running errands or even catching a flight – pack on your Spiritual Gangster gear and you’ll stand a little taller, walk with a little more swagger and might possibly…
Are you an Introvert?
Here are 10 ways you might know that you are an Introvert!! I know I am – BIG TIME!
Long weekend?
The feeling after a three day weekend…
Fourth of July Workout!!
Celebrate your FREEDOM of movement before you celebrate the Home of the BRAVE!!! Grab a workout from Beachbody on Demand!! You can workout in the comfort of your own home, vacation home, hotel room, beach house, mountain villa, vineyard – you name it!! Happy Fourth everyone!!
Ooh La La Savings!
Boogie on over to Reebok.com because for TODAY ONLY (Friday, May 15th) — you can get 40% off studio and dance footwear when you use code STUDIO40 at checkout! From studio slippers to high-top sneaks, you’ll them all on sale! CLICK the code below to access the Offer! STUDIO40
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
May your Margaritas be cold, your chips crisp, your queso from Texas, your fajitas sizzling, your guacamole tasty and your celebrations be classy! How are you celebrating today?
30% off all Reebok Hoodies & Jackets!
Sure, it’s finally sunny out, but that doesn’t mean that we’re out of the woods when it comes to cool weather. Spring nights and rainy spring days can leave us chilled if we don’t have a jacket or hoodie on to keep us cozy — and now is an ideal time to stock up on…
Contouring Is the New Photoshop!
Contouring is the everyday woman’s photoshop! Once I learned this little secret, I started playing around with my lighter and darker shades of BB cream! I use this Highlight and Contour Set which has now been bundled for savings! Bring out your best with two BB Flawless Complexion Enhancers in your choice of shades, plus…
Save 30% at Reebok’s Exclusive President’s Day Sale!
Hey #LES MILLS® Instructors, personal trainers, health club members fitness enthusiasts and #Crossfit athletes check out this amazing offer from Reebok! Starting Friday the 13th (hey, it’s okay, just stay away from black cats!) the Reebok President’s Day Sale is on! Get $30 off orders of $125 or more, $20 off orders of $100 or…
Winter calls for new Leggings!
Baby it’s cold outside! Get your new leggings from Reebok! I love the “Neon Lights” for teaching UJam Fitness® and Les Mills BODYJAM®. If you are heading out to yoga, PIYO® or BODYFLOW®, you might want to try the Glitch or all NEW Cloud legging. I promise, you won’t look like every other girl in…
November KUDOS!
Hey Younique Lash Divas! Take advantage of our November specials! Host a party and earn our new Berry colored Lip stain aka Stiff Upper Lip! Won’t kiss off or wear off on your wine glass! That’s a winner if you ask me! You can create Ombre looks with this as well. We also have a…
Texas Salsas
When the temperatures in Texas are hovering around 100º there’s nothing better to help cool you down than some Hot Fiery Salsa (makes you sweat, naturally cooling off the body). I have not one but TWO recipes for you, Salsa Verde and Salsa Habanero!! Mis en Plas Salsa Verde 2 Serrano Peppers 1 Jalapeño Pepper…
Tartary Buckwheat Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients Dry 1 cup tartary buckwheat 1 cup oat flour 1/2 cup toasted plain coconut flakes (non-sweetened) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon coconut sugar Wet 2 eggs 1 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add-Ins 1/2 cup chopped…
Andrea’s Smokey White Chili
Ingredients: 2 poblano peppers 2 jalapenos 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves garlic 2 – 14.5 oz. cans cannelini beans 2 – 4oz. Cans diced green chilis 1 32 oz. box chicken stock 2 large chicken breasts, pounded thin 1 can of beer cumin garlic powder chipotle powder Salt and pepper Olive oil Avocados Limes…
Spaghetti Squash Boats
This is a delicious take on Spaghetti squash. Don’t let the long ingredient list scare you! If you need a shortcut, purchase a jarred Molé with clean ingredients and use that instead of the one called for here. You can also prep the Molé in advance to save time. INGREDIENTS: For the Molé: Directions for…
Baked Blueberry Donuts with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients: 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 2 Tbsp avocado oil 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup AP flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup blueberries fresh or frozen (I use fresh) Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest How to: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray 8 spaces in your donut pan. Set aside. In large mixing bowl combine milk, egg,…
Maple Rosemary Biscuits
These are gluten free, super light and airy. Don’t be alarmed if yours don’t remain as fluffy as they cool. They still taste amazing! Ingredients: Serves 12. Prep time: 15 min. + 30 min. to rise. Cooking time 15 min. 2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour ( I like Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Baking Flour…
Andrea’s April 2020 Abs & Arms Challenge – Full
This is my fifth year hosting this fun and effective challenge! You’ll be given a set of exercises to do Monday through Friday for two weeks. Each workout will consist of exercises to target your abs and arms. These workouts will be short and can be done on your own time. To gain access to…
Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 pounds assorted roasted, organic chicken bones 2 carrots chopped medium 2 celery stalks chopped medium 1 onion quartered, skin left on 1 bulb of garlic, top cut off, skin left on Assortment of fresh herbs 1 knob of fresh ginger, peeled 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar Generous pinch of whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon kosher salt 8 cups of water enough water to come to 1-inch below MAX…
Cauliflower Chowder
How about a rich, creamy, low carb Cauliflower Chowder to cozy up with on those fall evenings? INGREDIENTS: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons unsalted, grass-fed butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1/4 cup AP flour or gluten free flour (almond flour is an…
My Intermittent Fasting Protocol
I’m going to share with you my intermittent fasting protocol. I find this very easy to follow and extremely effective. You might need to play with it a little to find what works best for you! What is Intermittent Fasting? Simply shortening the amount of time that you are eating! Really, that’s it! It’s basically…
Benefits to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting has several benefits! I’m going to touch on just a few of these for you. As you know, I like to keep it real and fairly simple. So here we go! Intermittent Fasting has become all the rage these days! I honestly think it’s because people enjoy the ease of the program. I…
Pumpkin Spice Shakeology
Why do you love fall so much? The cozy sweaters, colorful fall leaves, and — oh, yeah — your favorite pumpkin spice beverage! Did you know the average pumpkin spice latte can cost you over 380 calories and it has very limited nutritional value? I’m so thrilled to offer a better option! For the first…
Strawberries Top the Dirty Dozen
Before you enjoy that juicy Strawberry, you might want to read this! The 2018 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 2018 list of the “Dirty Dozen,” has been released. Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with this list. The EWG puts out an annual guide of pesticides in non-organic produce. Unfortunately, strawberries come in first place in 2018 as the…
Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette
Say Goodbye to Pedestrian Salad Dressings and Hello to this Creamy Garlic Vinaigrette! One of the questions I’m asked most often is, “What’s your favorite dressing?” I like a dressing with a little “kick.” Take for example, the crushed garlic cloves as well as the combination of apple cider vinegar and lemon in this vinaigrette….
High Protein Snacks for Travel
If you’re in need of a high protein snack, I’m sharing a few of my favorites. These are quick, easy, pack well and can be your best friend while on the go. With just a little planning, you can avoid the bad decisions that come with being “hangry”. Being armed with an arsenal of higher…
Lightened Honey Mustard Dressing
Leave the sugary Honey Mustard Dressing on the grocery store shelf and make this one at home! We’ve learned that our bodies need fats to metabolize nutrients in salads. The fats need not be in a large amount, but chosen from a good source. This recipe from Beachbody’s cooking show, Fixate, uses a fantastic blend…
7 Low Carb Diet Mistakes: How to solve them!
Let’s talk Low Carb! Fads come and go and one of the most popular fads is the #Keto diet. Yes, it can be a great tool for some but many go about it the wrong way! Let’s talk about 7 Low Carb Mistakes Ignoring nutritional value of carbs. When eating Low Carb, choose whole or minimally processed…
New Convenient Snack Bar – BEACHBAR!
The best new snack bar! Can we just chat about needing a quick snack on the go that fits into your healthy lifestyle? You see, most of us are prisoners to options from the grocery store like the RX bar, the Larabar , Clif Bar or KIND bar. While these appear to be clean and…
Cinnamon Power Seeds
Cinnamon Power Seeds Here’s another sweet seed mixture that’s delicious on top of fresh fruit, yogurt, or in smoothies. Flax is one of the best sources of dietary fiber around, as well as lignans and omega-3s. Grinding them allows your body to better access all those nutrient goodies. Total Time: 10 min. Prep Time: 10…
Slow Cooker Bone Broth
1 whole chicken carcass (from a rotisserie chicken) ½ medium onion, cut into quarters 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns 2 medium celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 2 bay leaves 1 small bunch fresh thyme 1…
Braised Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 teaspoons salt, divided 1.5 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head of garlic 1.5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 3 lemons, halved 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup olives,…
Campfire S’mores Bars
No-Bake S’mores Bars Made with real Graham crackers, these toasty No-Bake S’mores Bars are satisfying sweet treats that taste like they just came off the campfire. Ingredients 2 whole wheat graham crackers (1 cracker sheet each) broken into large pieces 1 large ripe banana mashed ½ cup all-natural almond butter 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 4 scoops Chocolate Shakeology divided use ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology…
Are You Working Out Too Much?
You have good intentions. You think putting in hours of exercise is what you’re supposed to do. However you aren’t seeing the results you want so you get frustrated and train harder and longer. It’s natural to want to kick it up a notch. It’s a delicate balance, though. There are a few telltale signs that…