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Hi, I'm Holly! Certified Nutrition Coach & Personal Trainer, and welcome to my blog! If you’re looking to get fit & healthy you’ve come to the right place! This blog is all about sharing my best strategies, recipes and workouts for healthy living.

I believe that healthy living is a choice and we have the power and responsibility to choose healthy habits every day. My mission is to provide useful, and practical information to promote healthy living. I work to teach my clients eating and exercise habits that are sustainable for life.

"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow."

5 Easy Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

11 May, 2015 Article Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle

It’s 6am on a Monday and you know what that means… it’s time to get back to your crazy week. It can be hard to fit in exercise, so this video below shows you 5 simple exercises that you can do at work or at home to fit it all in. I recommend you do

image & recipe credit: CookingWithMyKid.com

Healthy Entertaining the Mediterranean Way

7 May, 2015 Article Healthy Lifestyle, Recipes

The Mediterranean Diet has long been praised for helping to decrease the risk of heart disease, depression and dementia when compared to the standard American diet. In recent years it has taken a backseat in the media to the new kids on the block like the Paleo Diet but it still offers a great option

Get Bored Working Out? CosmoBody Can Help

30 April, 2015 Article Fitness, Workouts

I have a confession to make to you, I suffer from what I like to call “exercise ADD.” You may find this surprising since I am a personal trainer, and have dedicated my career to health and fitness- but it is true. I get bored so easily when it comes to working out and am

The Ultimate Paleo Guide

23 April, 2015 Article Nutrition

Crossfitters do it, beautiful celebrities like Jessica Alba sware by it, and unless you have been living under a rock for the past 5 years, it is likely you’ve heard of the Paleo diet… I mean “Lifestyle.” Paleo has been steadily gaining popularity and for good reason. We live in a culture that is barely

Taste the Caribbean with this Mahi Mahi Recipe

15 April, 2015 Article Recipes

Last week I was lucky enough to be able to take time for a little rest & relaxation in the caribbean. We visited Hondorus, Belize and Cozumel Mexico. As native a Floridan, I have an appetite for fresh seafood and it was so nice to enjoy fresh fish and lobster while away. This mahi mahi

Paleo Recipe: Southwest Turkey Taco Salad

Healthy Recipe: Southwest Turkey Taco Salad

4 April, 2015 Article Recipes

Not sure what to cook tonight? Check out this Paleo friendly Southwest Turkey Taco Salad recipe by Emeals. Emeals is an amazing company takes the stress out of meal planning by offering weekly menus to match your diet. Whether you prefer a Paleo lifestyle, Mediterranean diet, or classic home cooked meals, Emeals provides a new

April workouts… coming soon to FitCityChic.com!!

31 March, 2015 Article Workouts

Bored with your workout program? Look no further than FitCityChic.com. Chiara and I share quick and effective circuit style workouts set to fun pop music that will get you in shape in no time. Click here to gain FREE access to the April workout videos and you can get in shape with us each week!

Sautéed Grouper with Tomato-Avocado Salsa by Emeals

25 March, 2015 Article Recipes

Are you bored of your own cooking? I can relate, I was so bored of my own cooking a few months ago. Luckily, I came across Emeals, a meal planning service that will provide you with a new weekly meal plan and grocery shopping list according to your chosen diet for as little as $5

Cinnamon Bacon Bites

22 March, 2015 Article Nutrition, Recipes

Today I was craving a treat. This happens a lot on the weekends for many of the clients I work with. During the week we have a plan, we have our schedule and for the most part- we can stick to it. On the weekends though it’s easy to overindulge and undo all of the

Thyroid Cancer Update: Day 3 of RAI

14 March, 2015 Article Other

Hello! Just wanted to write a quick update about my treatment. This past Thursday I received my radioiodine pill and am isolated at home until Monday morning when I should be declared safe to go out in public again. Isolation isn’t too bad, since I normally spend time at home working when my husband travels.

Seasonal Eating: Reasons & Ways to Enjoy Beets

10 March, 2015 Article Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes

Wondering what all the buzz is about surrounding beets? In this post I share health benefits and recipes so you can join in on this amazing vegetable while it’s still in season. This weekend while walking through the Eastside Farmers Market I couldn’t help by notice the vibrant color of the beets! Beets are well

The Best & Worst Foods for Longevity

1 March, 2015 Article Healthy Lifestyle, Nutrition

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the seemingly conflicting fitness and nutrition information out there? Health is a hot topic these days and it seems that you cannot log into Facebook without seeing an article on diet or exercise pass through your feed. It’s great that people are interested, but pure information outside of the

Cancer Update: Day 6 of Low Iodine Diet

27 February, 2015 Article Other

Good Morning! I just wanted to take a moment to give everyone a quick update on where I am at for my treatment. As you know from my last cancer update post I have one more stage of treatment ahead, Radioactive iodine therapy. A Little About RAI Therapy Radioiodine, I-131 or RAI is used after

Healthy Homemade Soups to Keep You Warm

23 February, 2015 Image Recipes

Looking for something easy to prepare to keep you warm this week? Soups are a great option because you can prepare a large batch & freeze the leftovers to have on hand for a quick meal anytime. Below is a great infographic by SHAPE.com to get you inspired. Enjoy! Featured image photo credit: lelivingandco.blogspot.ca

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