For the past week I've been on a short vacation enjoying the warm sunshine of Florida. Now I'm back to cold and dreary weather, ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These holidays are my favorite parts of Autumn and Winter. Without the festive foods, drinks, songs, family gatherings, etc., I feel that Winter would be much harder to bear. Today I am going to share a delicious holiday treat-baked apples. They are healthy and perfect for eating in front of the fire while watchi

It's always great to have a quick workout that you can do if you've been sitting too long, need a quick boost on vacation, or have a small space in which to workout. Today I am sharing 10 moves that will work your whole body in easy, small movements. This workout can be done in sets of 3 for a full workout or just complete one set for a quick blast workout. The only equipment you will need are sliders and a resistance band. Quick Blast Workout Bridges Great for toning the but

Okay everyone, today I am sharing a recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and goes great with milk! Autumn is a great time to bake cookies, donuts, pies, etc. Something about the chilly weather makes you want to cuddle up with a hot dessert and cocoa. Yum! Enjoy these healthy, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob's Red Mill) 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon organic cornstarch 1/4 teasp

"You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens." -Cristina Commisso Take that leap of faith today and see what happens! Until next time, Amanda #Athletics #Autumn #Dancers #Dance #Quotes #Inspiration #Fearless

I seem to be going the savory route the past few weeks, but starting next week, I'll start adding in some delicious (and healthy) sweets and snacks. Let me know if you have any suggestion on what you would like to see. Without further ado, bon appetit! Grilled Salmon and Avocado Salsa Ingredients: 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon

With Autumn growing colder and Winter on the way, going outside is becoming an unpleasant thing. It is becoming a huge issue among dancers to have a vitamin D deficiency. This is partly because they are indoors all day rehearsing and are not spending enough time in the sun. It is also hard to get your daily dose of vitamin D in the winter when it's too cold outside. It is extremely important that you get your daily dose of vitamin D because it: helps you absorb important nutr

The weather is getting colder so that means that it's time to start drinking hot tea to warm up. There are so many healthy teas available for various illnesses, allergies, and comfort. My favorites are green tea, chrysanthemum tea, and chamomile tea. Below, I have given you a list of some great teas and some of their benefits. Pour yourself a cup of tea, add a little honey, and enjoy! I also recommend a good book and cozy blanket if you want to really relax. What is your favo