Often universe gives us challenges in order to test our strength and our resolve. We may wonder why it’s this happening to me? Can we flip that and say what can I learn from this? What have you learned this week in the challenges and struggles that you have been through? How can you use these to help you be stronger going forward? Let us know below. You got this! I am cheering you on and waving my pom-poms.

Want to enjoy your vacation without coming home feeling bloated or five pounds heavier? You absolutely can! In this video, I'm sharing the simple strategies I use to stay healthy while traveling—without dieting or missing out on the fun. From healthy restaurant choices and grocery store hacks to travel snacks, staying active, and enjoying local treats guilt-free, these tips will help you feel your best wherever you go.

What’s one thing making you smile today? Big or small.

Far too often we focus on what we are not doing instead of what we are. Today I want you to focus on the small and big changes that you’ve made recently. What WINS are you celebrating today?

1 ½ cups spelt or kamut flour)- or replace ½ cup flour with ½ cup protein powder 1 ½ cups rolled oats 1 tbsp cinnamon ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp salt ½ cup maple syrup 8 drops liquid Stevia ½ cup safflower or canola oil (first cold pressed) ½ cup tahini (sesame butter) 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1cup walnuts chopped 1 cup carrots grated fine 1 cup raisins 1. Preheat oven to 350. Combine the first five dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix the next seven wet ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and mix well so no lumps of flour remain. Fold in the walnuts, carrots and raisins evenly. 2. Oil a 8x8 baking dish (or a little bigger). Scrape all the batter from the bowl into the dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. 3. Cool to room temperature for one hour before slicing into bars. They freeze well