icy, caffeinated goodness

By | 2015-04-01T10:07:44-08:00 April 10th, 2014|Health, Nutrition|

So, it's that time of year again. It's time to open all the windows, pull out the shorts and tank tops, paint my nails bright colors, and.... switch from hot coffee to COLD BREW! Let's be real, bright teal nail polish just doesn't fly in the dead of winter (even a California winter where nothing [...]

cocoa chia pudding… it’s like childhood in a bowl

By | 2015-04-01T09:51:05-08:00 April 4th, 2014|A Little Sweet Tooth, Health, Nutrition, Recipes|

Nothing beats a morning at home with Rusty, our girls, and a cup of my coconutty protein coffee... or so I thought until I tried this new recipe and this particular morning got even better! I have been experimenting with chia seeds since we got a giant bag at Costco, and so far, I freaking [...]

bbq baby back pork ribs

By | 2015-12-06T14:51:57-08:00 April 2nd, 2014|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Nutrition, Pastured Meat|

Every once in a while, I have to pat myself on the back. This is one of those times.... After sticking my fork in and having the meat just fall off, I knew I had a winner. Then with one bite it was clear. Ok I'll stop gloating now.... (I am just pumped because there [...]

coffee, protein, fat… the morning trinity

By | 2015-03-31T13:42:52-08:00 March 27th, 2014|Health|

Alright, people. This is a GOOD one. It's so good, that starting my day has a whole new level of excitement to it now. And with that whole new level of excitement comes a whole new level of productivity and even energy in the gym... what is it??? It's my vanilla COCONUTTY PROTEIN COFFEE! One of [...]

super easy sweet potato pancakes

By | 2015-04-01T09:54:52-08:00 March 24th, 2014|Breakfast, Nutrition, Recipes|

Hey there! This weekend has been one of those rare one where I am home with Rusty and the pups, which means I get to do one of my favorite things... train hard Saturday morning and then eat a big breakfast with Rusty. We love breakfast. a lot. And we decided to try something new [...]

clean green shake on the go

By | 2016-06-24T14:29:37-08:00 March 19th, 2014|Breakfast, Grab and Go, Nutrition, To Drink|

Today's post comes to you from the Bruner kitchen. I am actually shocked that I haven't really mentioned my Vitamix yet considering it's my 4th love (just behind Rusty and our two pups). This thing can be used to make pretty much any dish. It's fast, it cleans itself, and no kitchen should be without [...]

perfect diet imperfection

By | 2015-04-01T10:24:33-08:00 March 12th, 2014|Nutrition, The Mind|

I talk a lot about eating clean, balancing macronutrients and making this a lifestyle. But what I haven’t talked much about yet is how to make this all realistic and sustainable over a lifetime. Because after all, is something really a lifestyle if it can’t be sustained for a lifetime? So here are my thoughts [...]

the open, laughter, and remembering what this is all about

By | 2015-04-01T10:03:25-08:00 March 8th, 2014|Movement Tips, Nutrition, The Mind|

So, I have been holding my breath since 14.1 was announced, hoping and wishing for NO chest to bar pull ups or muscle ups until the very last week. But you know… the whole unknown and unknowable thing got the best of me this week. My back is nowhere near ready for any sort of [...]