Adventures in food, fitness & living a balanced life
Recently my breakfasts have all been looking very similar... I have been keeping it very simple with a bowl of hot oats that I either eat when they are still hot, or allow to cool down and eat at work. Either way, I top the oats with a dollop of … [Read more...]
Guess what this past Saturday was? My 24th birthday! If I could sum up my birthday weekend, I would say it was full of friends and family and definitely a sweet one! Lots of yummy treats and fun and loving people to be around. Friday … [Read more...]
Head on over to the NIFS blog to check out my Springtime Carrot Spice Muffin Recipe! These little muffins are addicting and delicious :) ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Whenever I … [Read more...]
I had been anticipating this morning's workout since Monday when I read Tina's post highlighting this upper body routine. source I was initially introduced to Tina's fabulous workout routines as a participant in Best Body Bootcamp. Tina … [Read more...]
Wanna peak inside my fridge? Head on over to Robins Bite to check out my "Inside the Fridge Feature!" Robin shares pictures of the inside of my fridge and also a question and answer session about my grocery shopping and food habits. Happy … [Read more...]
Yesterday after work, I put on my running gear to complete my first run of 2013 in the double digits. I was hydrated, fueled and ready to go! Thank goodness for daylight savings time, because it was light the entire time that we were running. When … [Read more...]
It is that time...only 10 more shopping days left until Christmas! I put together a gift guide my top 12 gift ideas. I tried to incorporate ideas for people who enjoy running, people who enjoy being in the kitchen, people who like gadgets, and … [Read more...]
Good morning! I hope that all of my friends and readers in the United States had a wonderful, memorable, and filling Thanksgiving yesterday. My Thanksgiving was great from the beginning to the end. Brian's family friends arrived in town on … [Read more...]
Recently, I have been loving all of the festive ideas that I am finding on Pinterest. Who am I kidding...I ALWAYS love what I find on Pinterest, I think the holiday pins have just been putting me in the mood for the holiday season ;) Here are some … [Read more...]
Hello and happy October! Today is officially my first Foodie Pen Pal reveal day! Foodie Pen Pals is the brilliant creation of Lindsay over at the Lean Green Bean. It is a great way for bloggers and blog readers to connect, interact, and try new … [Read more...]
I'm Tara, a 24-year-old fitness and food lover living in Indianapolis, IN.
I have a huge passion for experimenting in the kitchen, living an active life, and pursuing my dreams. As an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and Les Mills Certified Body Pump Instructor, I love teaching group fitness classes and being physically active every day.
This blog follows my life and my interests in fitness, mostly healthy food, family, friends, and living a well-balanced and healthy life.
