Month: October 2020

Adventure Awaits · Healthy eats!

Pumpkin Patches, Haunts and a fall recipe for snowy days!

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Utah: land of 70 degree weather one week and 16 degrees and snowy the next.

We had so much fun at the Kuwahara Pumpkin patch this past weekend in Draper!

They have the best pumpkin selection and the cutest pumpkin wall back drop!

We even got some cute mini pumpkins and decorated them, it was so much fun! We got the design ideas from a Starbucks we stopped at.

Later that night, we went to what in my opinion, has been the scariest haunt so far!

Check out the Haunted Forest!

Between the weather and darkness it was by far the scariest. They have amazing themes and props— with some twists that made my stomach drop a bit! Don’t worry, we survived though!

Since we went on a Saturday, and did not get a fast pass, the wait was about 45mins but felt fast, minus the cold! It is about a mile or more long so wear comfortable walking shoes that you don’t care about because it’s dusty and well it’s in the forest.

The fall season has quickly turned into winter though, Sunday brought snow and 16 degree days so in true fall fashion, I made my famous pumpkin 🎃 chili !

Ingredients:

  • 15oz pumpkin
  • 1cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1lb ground turkey
  • 3 Rona tomatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potato
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 can low sodium pinto beans
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Directions;

  1. In an instant pot, spray with olive oil to avoid sticking. Set instant pot on sauté and cook turkey until almost done (don’t over cook)
  2. While turkey is cooking, chop peppers, sweet potato and prep other ingredients
  3. Once turkey is cooked, turn off instant pot and all the remaining ingredients, save spices for last and measure with your heart.
  4. Give it a good stir and put the lid on.
  5. Switch the instant pot into manual or pressure cooker mode. Set for 45 mins and forget it!
  6. Once time is up, slow release for 7 mins
  7. Enjoy!

I have been eating my pumpkin chili all week for prep, it also freezes well! Perfect fall meal for those 20 below days.

So excited for the Halloween activities this weekend, costume ideas and a new take on trick or treating in a pandemic! Stay tuned!

Until next week!

Be kind, stay fearless – Coach Tina

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Autumn 🍂 The season that teaches us that change can be beautiful 🍁

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Today on the blog: A SweetGreens copy cat recipe, my favorite fall playlist and why I am ditching counting calories this fall.

I start you with my go to fall playlist: Morning Coffee ☕️ Vibes

This play list is one I have been curating for years and it is perfect for crisp mornings! Give it a listen and a follow via Spotify!

As the air gets crisper, so does my love for autumn recipes! One thing I miss the most about living in San Mateo was my lunch dates to SweetGreens! They have this Warm Harvest Bowl that is to die for. There are no SweetGreens in UT so I had to make my own, it was amazing!

Ingredients:

  • 3oz Chicken
  • 2oz Wild rice
  • 1oz Goat cheese
  • 1/2 Apple
  • 2oz Sweet potato
  • 4cups arugula/kale mix
  • .5oz walnuts
  • 2tbsp dressing (I used Trader Joe’s Vegan Cesar)

Directions:

  1. Roast sweet potatoes, I prepped these yesterday on a sheet pan in the oven for 25mins at 425
  2. Cook chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
  3. Cook rice according to package
  4. Combine all ingredients and enjoy!

Now, I did measure out the ingredients for today’s bowl however, I’m not tracking macros.

For those who have followed me for a while know that I struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia and over exercising. For those that are new to this page, it is more common today, than you think, leave judgement at the door.

Anyways— I broke up with calorie and macro counting this week (and the remaining year) to focus on healing the above mentioned things. You see, when your body has been in a deficit for so long, yo-yo dieting and excessive exercising your hormones become out of whack, you stop or even gain weight and everything begins to stop working right. My goal in resetting is to fix this.

The plan:

  • Focus on self care with intuitive eating, mindfulness practice and self love
  • Eliminate restrictive mindsets while consuming, whole, nutrient rich foods
  • Adding in vitamins and minerals to help support and balances hormones
  • Movement for pleasure, fuel and not for the punishment of eating

I don’t foresee me going back to my restrictive ways but it’s not going to be easy in this healing process. Leaning on meditation and close friends will be my crutch.

I have been listening to an amazing podcast that’s been absolutely helpful in this transition: Sarah Grace MS, RD give it a listen, she will be an amazing resource.

So like the leaves change in fall, so do we as humans. I’ll leave you with this; the size of your waist has nothing to do with your worth.

Until next time, be kind, love yourself and stay fearless 🖤 Coach Tina

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I can’t be the only one who sees you

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“I know you’re obsessed with me”- PSL

Guys! It’s officially pumpkin season. That means, weekly pumpkin recipes and where to go in Utah to have the most Halloween fun! But first . . . coffee!

Not any old coffee, an at home take on your favorite coffee chain’s

Ingredients:

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz Iced cold brew or black coffee
  • 1 pump Sugar free pumpkin syrup
  • 1 pump Sugar free vanilla
  • 2 Tsp Pumpkin puree
  • 3oz heavy cream
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Hand frother

Directions:

  1. Add ice to favorite cup, put coffee over ice
  2. Add 1 pump of Sugar Free Pumpkin syrup. Stir.
  3. In a separate small glass, add heavy cream, pumpkin and vanilla syrup. Froth with hand frother until foam/creamy
  4. pour cream foam over iced coffee; top with pumpkin pie spice
  5. Drink up!

Now that you have your coffee, let’s chat about 2 super fun night activities you can do this Halloween season with the fam! Kid friendly, Utah local! First up . . . . . Salt Lake City’s DreamScapes

“A world of pure re-imagination”

Dreamscapes is Utah’s first environmentally sustainable immersive art attraction! They have over 100 local artist helping keep Utah’s art scene alive!

It’s a hands on exhibit, allowing you to really immerse yourself in each artist creation. From giant octopus sculptures. . . .

. . . . To meditation rooms with lights reflecting your presence

We purchased tickets in advance, you must wear a mask the entire time and are temperature checked at the door. Super easy and though weird with masks, still a great time! What a time to be alive!

Saturday Night Scares Anyone?

When it comes to all things spooky, Utah does it pretty good! Last year was my first haunt here and it did not disappoint. From that moment, I fell in love with Spooky Halloween all over again.

Haunted Houses are my jam. . . . Even if they give me heart palpations and anxiety attacks. Count me in every time.

First visit of the month: Fear Factory SLC I give it a solid 4:

Why I loved it:

  • It was not a constant scream fest for me. There was a good amount of time I was able to look around and admire the work that went into making it
  • When it was scary it was scary. I felt immersed in the scene and at times struggled to see, understand who was human and who wasn’t and I loved every minute
  • They were strict on 6ft distance, wearing masks and had sanitizer stations
  • The end was dope AF! It scared the lights out of me… I can’t say more. Just go see it for your self!

What I didn’t like:

  • I wasn’t a huge fan of the drapes that hung down in entry ways. I was grossed out by everyone touching them. (Thanks Covid for making me a germ phobe)
  • There was 2 staff that were just rude. It doesn’t take much to be kind, it’s just a haunt, remember that. (Sign your waivers or they will get mad 🤪)

Over all: would recommend. They have a strict 6ft rule for distance but the characters don’t follow it… they make you wear a mask and sanitize before going in but do not check your purses or bags. If that is a deal breaker, might not be right to visit but I feel you should! It’s worth the waiting in line and listening to weird magic jokes.

I’ll leave you with what my Sunday consisted of: Ghost Photoshoot.

No caption needed 👻

A weekend of adventures in the books! If you visit any of the places above, tag us in your photos! We want to see the fun you have!

Song of the week: Ol Klahoma by Jack Stauber

Until next time! Stay spooky- Coach T