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CEO and Founder of Fearless Fitness Nutrition and Personal Training. NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach. Living your life Fearlessly and to the fullest starts with understanding how to treat your body with love and kindness. My coaching approach is simple, there is no one size fits all for programming and there is no quick fixes. Training with me is a marathon not a sprint as we learn to ditch diets and practice intuitive eating, allowing us to rediscover the truest meaning of health. Through one-on-one sessions online or in person in my Utah office, I am committed to helping you make sustainable, positive changes providing guidance for you to reach your goals. Email me to get started: coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com
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She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

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She remembered who she was… and the game changed.

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Here is the thing:

This past year I have been through hell and back; yet I have risen to the top of my game and there is absolutely no fucking way I am looking back. 

Heart break, depression, stress, life changes and eating disorders. I have experienced it all and yet, I refuse to let that define me or kick me off my game. 

With 16 days left in 2019, I intend to make it the best ever, leaving the negative in the past and I challenge you to do the same. 

Know everyday will not be filled with rainbows and butterflies but if you are dealing with challenges, know that it is life and it goes on. Accept with gratitude and allow yourself to see beyond the surface of what is occurring in your life.

One thing I am thankful for is the human body and its ability to preserver under the most traumatizing and stressful circumstances. It is one thing I am very grateful for and why I have chosen to not only share my journey with you but to shift my mind set, focus on self love, dedicate myself to my fitness goals and get right with my nutrition.

So now that you are feeling all inspired, I wanted to share with you today’s Leg Day workout, a new Kodiak Muffin recipe and my Meal Plan for the week! Hopefully this will inspire you to put your best foot forward now and not wait until the “new year new me” BS.

First up, fuel for your workout! 

Peppermint Dark Chocolate Kodiak Muffins: 166 calories, 25gC | 4gF |10gP

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What you need:

212g Dark Chocolate Kodiak Cake Pancake or Muffin Mix

3 pieces of mini peppermint candy cane

1/4 cup All Natural Apple Sauce

1 Cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk

1/4 Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce

1 Large Egg

12g Coconut Sugar

1 tsp Peppermint Extract

Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven 375 and grease a 6 count muffin tin
  2. Mix all ingredients until batter consistency
  3. Scope 1/4 of mix in each muffin tin
  4. Place 3 mini candy canes in a plastic bag and break into pieces
  5. Top each tin with candy pieces
  6. Bake 18 mins, check with toothpick, if not clean bake another 5 mins.
       *baking times may vary*

I prepped these muffins for a yummy mid-day snack but check out my full meal plan for the week below:

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If you are wondering, I am sitting at 159gC | 69gF | 131gP

Breakfast: My kodiak Sandwich which I have featured in previous blogs

Snack: Peppermint Chocolate Muffins

Lunch: Green Beans, Broccoli and Ground Turkey

Snack: Quest Nutrition Bar

After the Gym I like to have my Pumpkin Protein Shake 

Dinner: Chicken or Tilapia (not prepared), Green Beans and either Rice or Sweet Potatoes I will prep in the Air Fryer

Now that you are fueled with some festive Holiday treats and a sample meal prep, it is time to put in the work.

Today’s workout was fire. 

*Consult your physician before beginning a fitness or nutrition plan. For customized workouts and meal plans, email coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com to get started today* 

Always start with a warm up, today we were focusing on legs so we needed to activate our glutes, hammies and quads before tackling below.

5 min stair warm up

4×10-12: superset

Deadlift with barbell

Box squat with barbell

Goblet Squat

Split squat L/R

Rest 2 min, no rest between movements

4×10

Hip thrusts | snatch grip RDL

Seated Leg press (3 ways)

Leg kick back

Leg extension

3×10

Hyperextension

Sissy squat

Alt Assisted pistol

30 minute stairs 

Stretch

Trust me this workout will get ya so please stretch, drink lots of water and have fun! If you try our recipes or workouts, please tag us! We want to hear how it goes, we love the feedback.

Thanks again for stopping by! May you have a blessed Sunday and remember:

“Self love is the greatest middle finger of all time.” 

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Until next week, be kind, love each other and stay fearless.

❤ Coach Tina

 

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Yes, it’s Christmas time!

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Friends! What an amazing last two weeks. First Thanksgiving and now it is Christmas Time! That means hot cocoa by the fire, Christmas Lights and lots of happiness.

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So much has happened in the last two weeks, I wanted to give you a tiny life update:

My sister finally moved to Utah! 

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That is right, we filled an enormous thermos full of coffee and hit the road!

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You may have seen all the shenanigans on my Insta-Stories.. Well they continued…  with gym sessions, apartment hunting, shooting at the range and now, we are settling into the Christmas Season, reliving all the childhood things we would do with our parents.

First up, Christmas Lights at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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If you are not familiar with Temple Square, this building pictured above is a worldwide icon of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the heart of Temple Square.

During Christmas, shortly after Thanksgiving, the square is transformed into a festival of beautiful lights.

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Not only do they have beautifully strung lights all down the path ways but there are  handmade paper lanterns with the message “peace” in different languages. So inspiring!

People from all over Utah, and some passing through, come by to experience the magic of the Holiday season here.

It warmed my heart to experience such beauty with my best friend! It also inspired us to relive a family fun activity…. Christmas Cookie Decorating.

 

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There is a hilarious video of this up on my Vlog… we sample them at the end. There also is another announcement so go check it out here: https://youtu.be/jTQvqNZBfmk

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We used a standard sugar cookie that was store bought since we were too impatient to actually make them. Thanks Harmons for having a bomb AF Bakery; however, we made the frosting from scratch.

What you need:

  • 2 Sticks of butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 2 TSP of Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • Food coloring (we used red and green but they looked like pastel colors haha)
  • Mixer (stand or hand is fine)
  • Piping bags or Ziplocks work just as good
    • Note if using Ziplocks don’t squeeze like the hulk… if you watched the video you know why.
    • Some recipes call for milk but we don’t use it in this one

Directions:

  1. Cream  butter with a hand mixer or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until fully mixed in, scraping the sides until fully mixed. Beat in vanilla extract.
  2. Add in food coloring and beat until desired color.
  3. Scope into piping bags or Ziplocks
  4. Decorate!

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We had some interesting piping skills– as you seen in our video haha but it was so much fun and they tasted even better!

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Now you have the goods, go give it a whirl at making your own frosting instead of the processed store bought kind. It makes for more fun and tastier experience! Plus, you can add any sort of extract you want to make fun flavored treats this holiday season.

As we head into the upcoming week, I will be flying off to San Francisco for a quick trip and then back with more exciting updates!

Send us your topics for the blog by emailing: coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com 

Make sure your subject is: Blog Request so we can find you! 

Thanks again for stopping by and remember, like, subscribe and share for more each week.

May your days be filled with joy and love this holiday season.

Be kind, love others and stay fearless ❤ Coach Tina 

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Fall is proof, change is beautiful

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You have probably seen the loads of 10 year comparison photos floating around IG and Facebook so I figured I would participate in the challenge.

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A lot has changed in these 10 years. 2009 picture was taken in Las Vegas, a time in my life where free drinks and staying out until 4am was a thing. 2019 picture is a different story, I live in Utah, where life is slow and peaceful and I can be completely content with staying dedicated to my goals. That is 8 hrs of sleep each night, healthy & balanced eating and being strong AF.

Change is good and it can lead to so many opportunities.

Embrace it all. It is beautiful.

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Moving into the months of Winter, and next week being Thanksgiving, it means Black Friday is peeking its little face around the corner as well.

That being said, I wanted to share a product I found via Amazon Prime which has changed my life in the hair department and would be an amazing gift for any gal in your family or friend circle. Great for White Elephant Parties too!

Behold the Ionic Hair Dryer by LARMHOI

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This dryer is freaking awesome and is identical to the Dyson one, yet it is only $39.99. Might even get it at a lower price on Cyber Monday, so keep an eye on it!

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It has 3 heat speeds and two dryer speeds, plus comes with both attachments. It dries my hair in 5 minutes! Not even joking. (I have short, thin hair, so drying time will vary.)

But it is fantastic and a total steal! Take a look for yourself!

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So now that my hair is done and you are out spending $40.00 on an amazing hair dryer (note I am not being paid for this review… literally just want to bring you the best deals at the best price, because why not!)

Okay, it is time to bring you what you really came here for. Food.

Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins! Just in time for Thanksgiving Brunch.

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Ingredients: 

206g Kodiak Cakes, pumpkin flax

70g Apple Sauce, unsweetened

20g Coconut Sugar

86g of chocolate chips, for this recipe I used Espresso Baking Chips 

1 cup Califia Farms Oat Milk

1 Egg

1 6 ct. Muffin Tin

Cooking Spray (I used butter flavored)

*You can use any milk substitute or even regular milk but it will change the macro count, same with the chocolate chips above.

Directions: 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375° & Spray muffin pan with cooking spray
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add Kodiak Cake Mix, Apple Sauce, Coconut Sugar, egg, and sugar. Once a batter consistency, mix in chocolate chips.
  3.  Using a 1/4c measuring cup, scope into each muffin tin, making sure that it is 3/4 filled and equally divided.

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Bake @ 375° for 18-22 minutes (checking at 18 mins with a toothpick if they are of consistency.) Your toothpick should come out dry.

Let cool, then Enjoy! 

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This is perfect for an afternoon snack, pre/post workout treat or to bring to your Thanksgiving Brunch!

For my fitties, macros below!

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I hope you enjoy this yummy treat! If you make any of our recipes, we would love to see! Tag us in your Instagram Photos! We always love seeing the recreations.

I am so thankful for all of you, this year and always. Thank you for taking the time to read. May your holiday be filled with love. We will see you next week!

As always, be kind, love each other, and stay fearless! 

♥Coach Tina

 

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I am alive and well!

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I know what you are thinking… no I didn’t run away to another country well I did but I’m back and no I didn’t fall off the face of the earth. I have just been living.

To be honest– so much life changing things have happened since we chatted in July!

First, I finally went out of the US, first stop Croatia and then Rome.

This video helps sum it up: https://youtu.be/wAEG21c64aI

The experience was like no other. Most people I chat with about it, have never even thought to visit Croatia. I challenge you to rethink any vacation you have planned and switch it to this beautiful place.

The food, the people and the scenery was unlike any other I have witnessed.

The trip was an eye opening experience. I made some amazing friends whom I island hopped and biked with all week.

I even found a piece of my family history. An Italian restaurant named Filippi’s in Croatia… made me wonder if I am actually Croatian… the manager said the owners are half Italian half Croatian. I guess I better 23 & me for Christmas!

I ended my trip in Rome, and literally left my soul there.

Best believe I ate all the gelato!

The trip was a turning point in my life. It opened up my eyes to what I want, what kind of life I want to lead and where I want to go.

When I got back to the states, I hit the ground running with self care. I rid myself of negativity and I put out to the universe what I wanted and in turn, it answered.

I celebrated with a trip from Quest Nutrition, and was honored as one of their Top 10 Squad Members!

One of my Besties even flew out to celebrate with me!

And life began!

I spent the last few months traveling around the country.

Chicago, West Virginia, Florida, Atlanta, DC, you name it I was there.

My favorite experience this fall was being in Atlanta. We know how much I’m obsessed with yummy food. I literally had chicken and waffles every meal.

Our favorite spot was the Atlanta Breakfast Club. A must if you’re in downtown.

I had the chicken and waffles obvi– and they were out of this world.

Clearly 🤣 and yes… I ate them all.

My friend got their breakfast tacos that were French toast dipped! Literally have been craving them since we left.

So… I finally made a copy cat version of my own! I modified a lot so that I could keep them within my macros but seriously… they were bomb.com

Ingredients:

92g egg whites

2 slices of Hormel Black Label Bacon

75g of Xtream Wellness high fiber wraps

1 egg & 1TBSP CINNAMON

Olive oil spray

2TBSP Walden Farms Syrup

Directions:

1. Cook egg whites in pan set aside

2. I cook my bacon in the micro, 1:15sec on high for 2 slices. Set aside

3. Mix egg and cinnamon to make egg wash, dip tortillas so they are completely coated with the mixture. Fry on a flat pan sprayed with olive oil

4. Construct your tacos, drizzle warm syrup and boom! Enjoy!

They are literally heaven.

Plus my version doesn’t break your cut!

I’m excited to continue to share amazing recipes, meal prep ideas, holiday gift guides and everything in betwix!

It’s amazing to get back to writing again and connecting with you all.

Please email us at coachtina.teamfearlessfitness@gmail.com with any ideas you want us to tackle! We love your suggestions.

Goodbye for now and Go try those tacos!

Remember Be Kind, love each other and stay fearless.

Happy Holidays 💙 Coach Tina

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Pumpkin Season… It is coming!

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Here is the deal; before you read this with your judgemental self, PUMPKINSPICE SEASON IS ALL YEAR LONG. Okay, judge away!

Everyone knows, I am one Basic AF Bee when it comes to Fall and as soon as July 4th is over, I am in full excitement waiting for Fall to come [insert Will Ferrell Excited Elf Gif]. Everywhere I turn, there are Fall Decorations in stores already! Don’t worry, no fall decor is up yet but… I am now the proud owner of some new Pumpkin Yummyness!

 

Marshalls has all their fall candles in stock and this one smells amazing! The whole house smelt like fall. To top it off, Harmons had some yummy pumpkin salsa and crackers for the perfect afternoon snack!

All Fall Season I will be showcasing my Pumpkin finds on my IG stories/highlights so make sure you follow along. http://www.instagram.com/teamfearlessfintess

In true fall fashion, my Instant Pot lunch meal prep will have your house smelling just like Thanksgiving! Check out the recipe below:

Ingredients: 

1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast. I use Butcherbox meats.

Rosemary Garlic seasoning

Fresh Poultry Blend Herbs

Lemon Juice

Instant Pot

Directions: 

Season chicken breast and then put at the bottom of instant pot. I don’t measure the lemon juice, I just pour enough over the chicken in the instant pot so that they are covered and the bottom of the pot is covered. maybe 1/4 cup, depends on your instant pot. Take the poultry herbs and layer around chicken. Set to manual pressure for 30mins and then slow release for 7 mins. Shred chicken and you are ready for some yummy herb, lemon chicken for the week!

Simple, easy and smells like Thanksgiving!

Well, now that your house smells like pumpkins and thanksgiving dinner, I shall bid you farewell.

Stay tuned for all my travel tips to staying fit, healthy and fall ready!

Until next time ❤

Stay kind, live life,  and be fearless – Coach T

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Yummy Kodiak Muffins & This Weeks Meal Prep!

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Summer is here! I have been waiting for 80+ degree days & nights and a reason to purchase a new BBQ. I just moved into my new place and am so glad to be back into routine.

I wanted to share what is on tap for meal prep this week since I am beyond excited to be making some yummy meals with my Butcher Box meats. Butcher Box meats checks all the boxes, humanely raised, no added hormones or antibiotics and is high quality. If you want to learn more about their responsible sourcing efforts, visit their website! You can also try it for yourself and get free bacon for life. Who doesn’t love bacon! If you do try, let me know what recipes you make!

Speaking of recipes! How about some Chocolate Chip Kodiak muffins?

Ingredients:

  • 400g Kodiak cakes Chocolate chip mix
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce

Directions: heat oven to 375, bake 12-15 minutes, let sit 5mins in pan to cool. Serve or store for week. Makes 12 muffins, 2 is a serving.

Next up: My mid morning snack. I am making an egg white scramble and throwing it on a low carb wrap. I am loving these new wraps I found at Smith’s Marketplace. They are loaded with fiber, which is something I have been lacking in my diet lately. I prep all the ingredients and make it fresh each day.

Ingredients:

  • 6 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 80g sliced mushrooms
  • 60g chopped green bell pepper
  • 141g spinach
  • 141g arugula
  • 4oz egg whites
  • 1 low carb tortilla

Directions: spray a frying pan with olive oil. stir fry all ingredients together until soft, add egg whites, cook until done. Place all ingredients on tortilla, top with salsa, enjoy!

Last recipe to share: Taco Tuesday everyday with Quest Nutrition! I am using Quest Nutrition’s Nacho Cheese Tortilla chips and making a taco salad for lunch each day.

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Ingredients:

  • 2oz Butcher Box Grass Fed Ground Beef
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce
  • 30g black beans, low sodium
  • 50g jasmine rice
  • 3oz pico de gallo
  • 1 oz cilantro lime yogurt dip (home made)
  • 1 bag Quest Nutrition Chips, nacho flavored

Directions: cook ground beef in frying pan, set aside. In a meal prep bowl, layer lettuce and all other ingredients, top with yogurt dip and crunch in the quest chips, serve and enjoy! Super easy!

Since I normally do not meal prep my dinner, I don’t have a recipe for it but will be throwing some awesome Butcher Box Grass Fed Flank Steaks in the air fryer and eating those with some roasted sweet potatoes and veggies.

Sunday’s I usually map out my entire day of eating to make sure I have enough to eat and that my meals do not take me over or under my macros. So wanted to share what each of those meals looks like.

*Note, my macros will look different than yours but these recipes are all designed to fit anyone who is on a bulk or a cut so enjoy!

If you are interested in any other recipes or meal prep ideas, feel free to jump over to my IG page as we will be sharing a lot more tips, tricks and yummy foods to eat all summer long!

For now, be kind, stay fearless and eat well my friends.

XOXO,

Coach Tina

 

 

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Utah beauty hacks, SP meet up & who is slaying my hair these days!

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Hey everyone!

Wanted to share our recent Vlog with you. I have been getting asked a lot about my skin care routine and since there is so much that goes into it I thought I would show you what I do in a day to keep my skin radiant in this Utah dry climate.

It is Memorial weekend so we also planned a little Street Parking Meet up! Catch it all here:

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Check it out and let us know what you think!

As always, be kind, stay fearless and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share!

XOXO Coach Tina

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I never carry a purse and I feel like a dude.

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I never carry a purse and I feel like dude.

Haha, what a line opener, but it is true!

How many women are with me? Maybe you have the kids and are juggling diaper bags and grabbing them by the neck, making sure they don’t run into the wall or a car.

Then there is me. . .

I leave the house every morning with the following in hand:

  • My coffee if I haven’t finished it
  • My cell phone if I don’t have a back pocket to snake it into
  • My 6-pack lunch bag
  • My extremely large and unnecessary crossfit gym bag
  • Last but not least my backpack which holds my work shit

That is 5-6 items in my arms as I walk down a flight of stairs in hopes not to die each morning. Picture that… no way in hell am I adding a purse to the mix. So a tiny (dirty AF) keychain wallet had made its way attached to my belt loop or keys.

Super trendy– said no one ever, well maybe in the 80’s. 

The trend of not carrying a purse to work somehow translated into my everyday life. I just love having my arms free–my hands free. Mainly because I like the freedom to do stupid shit, such as back squat my friends when I have been drinking (sorry Jim). So the gross keychain wallet stayed; that is until I discovered a company that made me feel like I was a girl again and still have the freedom of living my best life, purse free.

Meet Penny Mae:

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Model: Toni Weaver, creator and CEO of Penny Mae 

Penny Mae is all about living your life to its fullest without having the stress of worrying about your personal items. They have created every bag with your adventures in mind, so that you can have the ease and convenience to live MORE and worry LESS. Which is my motto as you all know!

Penny Mae has 3 really cute bags but my favorite is their Penny Mae Original, which I am rockin’ for my first Jazz Game!

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The amazing thing about this bag, is the multiple pockets. It has inside credit card pockets which is perfect if you  do not want to carry a wallet and it fits a wallet if you do.

It is super soft, and made with faux leather and an interior nylon lining. Which I absolutely love!

I fit all kinds of stuff in mine! From keys, chapstick, make up, wallet, sunglasses and my cell phone. I even managed to sneak some movie snacks into it! I mean, I didn’t put any cookies into it but I got a protein bar in there.

I love that I can dress it up or down depending on the day. Below, I was running to see my massage therapist and it still looked cute AF!

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In August I am off to Croatia for a long backroads trip and I am going to purchase their Abigail bag in black because it is so fashion and you can remove the strap if you want a cute little clutch for date night!

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Abigail- Black Penny Mae Photos 

I have never been a fanny pack girl, but after rockin’ Penny Mae for the last two weeks I can say that I am absolutely sold and in love. I couldn’t imagine using anything else as my go to everyday bag (PSA: I am not being paid to say this– this is my honest review as always).

So if you are like me and hate purses I urge you to check out this cute little company. Toni is an amazing person and she has put so much love into her products, it absolutely shows. Thanks for making such cute products girl!

In other news, this week has been insane with work so we have not been able to explore as much as I would have liked but these next few weeks will bring some new posts so stay tuned! If you are not already following us on IG, headover and stay tuned to our stories, all the fun stuff happens there until we release a post.

Until next time, check out Penny Mae, be kind and stay fearless.

XOXO Coach T

 

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2 Great Visits and a lot of Memories

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My hands are ripped and the only cure is to sit in my favorite coffee shop and blog. 

Yes, you heard that correctly. Dave Castro, killed me and murdered my hands in the Crossfit Games Open Series this year. I RX’ed (did it as prescribed) the workouts except for 19.3 and I while I am proud AF, I am now trying to not have Rhabdo.

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I did not register for the OPEN this year– I honestly didn’t even think I would participate in the workouts since I was just coming off of Injury Reserve due to a hip flexor strain and I have stopped conditioning since moving; so technique has just been shit.

What changed my mind? 

The CrossFit Lehi community changed my mind– They push me, they inspire me and they have coached me like no other has before. 

Accomplishments in the month I have been with CFL: 

  • I nearly hit my muscle up– I lacked confidence which held me back more than anything. (See for yourself)
  • I RX every work out regardless if I can do the moments, I try.
  • I have finally feel strong to attack Hand Stand Push Ups and Chest to Bar Pull ups in a WOD
  • I walk into the gym everyday and smile at every moment because I now have confidence, which I 100% lacked before coming here.

One thing I have learned at CFL is that it starts with having a strong foundation of each movement and the rest will come. Slow down, practice, have patience. I have also learned you can’t go hard 100% of the time all the time… rest days are key. I can’t wait to see how the coaches unlock more in me. This is just the begining.

So what is next. . .  Some of the Street Parking Utah fam and I have signed up for a Team Competition hosted in Park City; The Mountain Meltdown— we are competing in the Gnarly division which is doing all events with a vest and weight.  I am so excited to tackle this with my SP Fam! I will be purchasing my new Hero Go Pro this weekend so we will have some Epic Videos. Stay tuned.

Until the next competition… I will be continuing to spread the UTAH FOODIE love to you all in hopes to have you visit me or to have you move here; don’t worry if you need a job we are hiring too [insert shameless work plug].

My last blog post blew in two of my favorite people; my dad and Jimbob. 

*Jim is not a photo lover so unfortunately no selfies were taken– but he was here!

Dad and I did so much exploring; from food to shooting at the range to looking at houses so he and mom could finally move here already.

We spent a lot of time on the range, getting me used to shooting my new Sig365. Safety first! We spent a long day doing safety drills and lessons. Then went spent a good 2 hours in Sheels, which is the biggest sporting store ever. I mean literally they have everything you ever need for the outdoors, fitness, and so much more! Closest one to my bay area friends is Reno though. Good luck with that drive…

We were so hungry after that the only cure for a long day was food like my Noni used to make. Homemade italian food. Introducing Siragusa’s, Taste of Italy. 

Every dish we ordered was so delicious and brought me back to childhood days of visiting my grandparents. My Noni and Nono would cook the best italian food, and it made me miss them so much. You ever have those moments where you smell something and it just hits you in the face with memories. Yeah, that kind of good.

We had the Cheese Garlic Bread, Dad ordered Lasagna and I had Sweet Potato Gnocchi. The alfredo sauce they make is so creamy and light, definitely try any dish with this sauce. It is killer. It was great since this was after a day of Crossfit and shooting. Talk about carb restoring haha. Is that a thing? I don’t know; it is now.

The next morning we wanted to check out this place that is new in Lehi called The Original Pancake house. It is a chain locally and from the looks of it seemed like an iHop  but I thought, “whatevs I can get eggs and bacon here.”

WRONG– it is more than an “IHOP TYPE PLACE TINA” how could I make that assumption.

I definitely got my meat and eggs but the pancakes– holy moly. They have an entire page of different pancakes. I tried the Macadamia Nut Pancakes which made me feel I was back in Hawaii again where I enjoyed similar pancakes yet with a beach front view (take me back; insert crying face emoji). So if you can stop by this place when you are here, it is a hit. Best times to go are Sunday’s between 9a-10a.

So as Dad headed home, I got a little sad– then in no time, Jimbob shows up.

Let the eating commence. . .

Jim and I always do it right though, brunch- lunch- dinner. We never skip a beat. And why not, he can afford to. Me? I on the other hand, look at food and instantly gain weight haha. But it is all for the blog right? 

Brunch: My new favorite Sunday spot Wasatch Grind & Pulp in Draper

From juices to healthy egg dishes they have you covered. Sundays between 8-11a are the best times to go!

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I had the Wasatch Hash which is Hash with cheddar, onions, peppers, mushrooms and green onions. It also comes with eggs and your choice of meat or avocado but I did both, cause why not. So yummy. I am making myself hungry now. The staff is so sweet and the service was quick. Coffee here is also great!

Saturday we went to see my favorite, Matt Nathonson in concert and prior explored another brunch/lunch spot and then did dinner.

Brunch/Lunch: Pago, Salt Lake City 

I am not sure even where to begin here. The atmospher and vibe here is amazing. Reminds me of San Francisco which I do miss so much. The food, well the food was on another level. I ate every last bite and I was racing Jim on the appetizer. It was that good.

We went for Brunch but the Dinner menu looks fantastic.

Appetizer: CITRUS & RICOTTA TOAST: pink peppercorn honey, house ricotta

Main Course: EGGS* “SARDOU”: poached eggs, sunchoke creamed kale, hollandaise, crispy potatoes

Heaven is what this place should be called. It was amazing. I can’t wait to go back. It is also centered in the 9th & 9th district which is home to some cute little store fronts you should definitley check out!

We spent the day sitting on our friends poarch enjoying the SLC sun, 50 degrees felt like 65 and it was amazing. 4 hours later we were hungry again. You guessed it– Jim found us another SLC spot.

Dinner: Red Iguana , Salt Lake City

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There are actually two Red Iguana locations. We went to the second because the original was jam packed. Insider tip *Go to the second location*

30 mins later…

Margaritas and Tacos– hell to the yes.

I had some carne asada tacos and a spicy margarita. Honestly some of the “Cleanest” mexican food I have ever had. I did not feel heavy or in other words, never did I feel like I was in “food coma.” It was just really good! No taco was left behind.

5lbs later, millions of laughs and memories made we found four new places to call our favorite Utah Eats! 

“The only thing I like better than talking about food is EATING” – John Walters

Smart man that John Waters…

Well the Crossfit games are over and that means it is back into training mode for the Summer Spartan Super Race and our Mountain Melt Down. Training mode includes eating so you will always get a new place to explore, don’t you worry. In addition, I will be back to my old ways, sharing my meal plans and some fun at home recipies, insipred by the local eats here in Utah.

Until we meet again, stay humble, be kind and always be fearless.

XOXO Coach T

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“We grow fearless by walking into our fears” – Robin Sharma 
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New beginnings: Utah

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It is official! I am a Utahan… sort of hard to pronounce but I dig it.

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I packed all my things, put Bullet (my SUV) on a truck and moved to an entirely different state, on my own and alone… for the first time in 31 years. I can honestly say, it has been a breath of fresh air. One I needed more than breathing itself. 

It is amazing how doing somethings so bold, so out of character, so life changing can truly make you feel like a weight has been lifted off of your existence. 

I wake up each morning and I am finally awake AF. I am spiritually woken by what lies ahead of me. Each morning, I take a deep breath of mountain air and I am lifted into a mindset like no other. It is true, adventure awaits.

I am currently sitting writing this blog in Draper, a cute little city not too far from Salt Lake City Airport. I am waiting for my dad to fly in, so exciting! I am indulging in some amazing coffee and Almond Butter Toast. Literally feel like I have been transported to Denver or Portland. That is the vibe this cute little coffee shop gives off.

Meet La|Barba Coffee— The coffee is by far, some of the best I have had since being here. It is great for us strong coffee lovers, I had a 12oz Cap– reg milk. The Foam to Coffee ratio was spot on. You know some places can really F* that up.

I also had the Almond Butter & Blueberry Toast which was to tie for. The bread was not hard as a rock and it was topped off with some Cacao Nibs and some honey which really through a spin on the standard Almond Butter Toast. A great afternoon treat while I wrote this blog.

I think I will stay a while… 

While coffee shops are definitely my jam, food in general is the way to my soul so I been saving extra macros each week to explore new places to eat. This past weekend I had a girlfriend in town, and she and I together are chaos in the food department. 

We literally ate everything. 

I mean everything. 

But our favorite was our date night in Salt Lake City at The Copper Onion and our Brunch Date in Sugar House at Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade.

Let’s talk Dinner Date night first since that is what came first– if your a brunch lover scroll down then back up but we need to address this Cappuccino I had…

I am not drinking until right now. And before you say it, no it is not because I moved to Utah nor is it because I am preggers. For those who don’t know, in January, my liver decided to stop working and both Enzymes were highly elevated with no known causes. So my doctor has decided for me to go on a “liver detox” that means no alcohol. I am trying to be good at that… sometimes it slips. I am human. I haven’t kicked the bucket yet. Try me liver. Anyways, I digress.

Back to the cappuccino.

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It was so foamy– again, coffee to foam ratio spot on. It was not as strong as La Barba but what is exciting is it is Stumptown coffee, so what is not to love.

Now onto the food:

Appetizers: Patatas Bravas:  potatoes & spicy aioli. A perfect blend of spice and savory goodness. I tried to not eat the whole plate and save some for Monika.

Dinner: Steak Frites:  snake river farms flank steak, bearnaise and steak fries. This picture needs to have a smell component because as soon as my plate was placed on the table, the smell of amazingness filled the air and I had less than 5 seconds to snap a picture and then I went to town. There was zero leftovers.

Dessert: House made ice cream– which you have to ask the server for the flavor options. We tried honey lavender and an earl grey rose flavor. Both were fantastic. So good we didn’t even take a picture. (Presentation wasn’t anything to brag over but the taste was FANTASTIC).

Now we have arrived at Brunch: this is Saturday morning, post 19.2 (that is Crossfit terms for I almost tied). 

My favorite neighborhood in SLC, SugarHouse is home to this cute little place called Sweet Lake Biscuits and Limeade. Trust me when I say, you must get a limeade.

Drinks: Limeade, try the Raspberry Limeade or Honeydew Cucumber. The Raspberry Limeade has chunks of fresh Raspberries and is a beautiful balance of tart and sweet. If you do the honey due, think a twist on a non alcoholic mojito! I am sure this is a hit in the summer but it was snowing and 29 degrees outside and we were digging both!

Food: I observed a lot of food going around that morning but I can honestly say that the hit was what we ordered. Meet the Hoss: 

Their famous biscuit topped with fried chicken breast, egg, bacon, cheddar, sausage gravy and green onion garnish. Monika did no egg and felt it was amazing. I did not do any modifications and also felt it was BOMB.com I think if I came back, I would modify with no cheese since I do not handle cheese that well but it was the best thing I ate that day… It also was the only thing I ate that day until dinner… which was this free Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie they sent us home with for using YELP RESERVATIONS! Shout out to Yelp!

As I continue to eat my way through Utah– This blog should help you determine if you

1. want to come visit me

2. Want to move here

3. Now are just really freaking hungry

Haha. Sorry, not sorry. I promise, I will continue to share all these amazing adventure and all Utah has to offer with you.

I can’t wait until Dad gets here. I wonder what we will get into this weekend!

Until next time.

Be kind, stay fearless.

Love,

Coach T