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Fitsouffle

Welcome to Fitsouffle! I created this blog as a way to share my passion for food and fitness. I live in Chicago with my husband and our sweet shepherd mix puppy Moose! Fitness has always been a big part of my life, growing up playing sports, getting a degree in Kinesiology, and making... Full Bio
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A veggie dish with rice noodles. Another dish with lots of color! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Over the weekend I picked up a new Gluten-Free sauce at the grocery store, inspired by it I threw together this vegetable heavy noodle dish and topped it off with some fre ... Read on »
A simple Sangria. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living My good friend Betsy loves to make fun drinks when the weather warms up.  Sunday night she came over for dinner and we threw together a simple and delicious sparkling sang ... Read on »
Moose Mug. Interesting Fitness Facts. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living It really looks like someone shot a deer!  Staring at her Aunt's Ice Cream Interesting fitness facts findings from the past week 50% of all adults joining an ... Read on »
Are you plagued by Plantar Fasciitis? by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is a common and often persistent injury affecting an array of people, especially runners. It causes pain in the arch and/or t ... Read on »
Coconut Lime Spritzer! So refreshing on this WARM/HOT day:-) by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Yesterday was the warmest day of the year yet, we topped off at 86 degrees and I loved it! I love feeling the sun on my skin and my body being warm, at moments on my dog w ... Read on »
Day in the life of a Pilates Teacher. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I can't tell you how many times throughout my career in fitness people say to me, "You are a Pilates teacher/Personal Trainer, that's cool you get to workout all day."  No ... Read on »
Moose Mugs...Some notes on getting stuff done! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I apologize I couldn't post just one Moose pic today.  I hope cute puppy pics help to get you through your Monday like they do mine. The hubby was out of town thi ... Read on »
For your...body! Spring Running Fashion and Favorites. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Spring is really here!  I actually ran in shorts and a tank top on Wednesday.  It was so freeing and lightweight.  You know it truly is spring in Chicago when the lakefron ... Read on »
45 minute Circuit Workout. 3 sets of 15 minutes each and you're done! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Today I have for you a heart pumping strength and cardio circuit, utilizing minimal equipment.  All you need is a clock/timer and some hand weights of your choice.  The di ... Read on »
Product Review: Brainy Oats. Take your oats with you, anywhere! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living A few weeks ago I came across a product called Brainy Oats , made locally here in Chicago.  I have a deep love for oatmeal and eat it almost every morning with almond but ... Read on »
Moose Mug. Pilates Conference, a weekend full of movement and inspiration. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living  On most days, sometimes multiple times a day Ryan requests pictures of Moose. Sometimes I hop into the picture to surprise him. After taking the picture below I about die ... Read on »
For your face. My skincare routine. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I remember reading Glamour magazine while sitting on the sun deck of my house senior year in college,  reading that section that says what you should be doing for your ski ... Read on »
A twist on traditional chili. Sweet Potato and Black Bean. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Before heading to the grocery store this past weekend I was putting together my list and had the desire to use my slow-cooker, it's been awhile.  One of my clients and I h ... Read on »
Post-Run Stretches for Runners. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living The temperature hit the 80s today!  Us Chicagoans needed that.  It was so depressing when the weather lady stated that we have not hit 80s degrees in 7 months.  With the s ... Read on »
A dinner salad. Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach, Mushroom & Farro Salad. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Some of my favorite dinner creations happen when I get home from work with no plans for what we are about to eat.  I start looking in the fridge at what ingredients we hav ... Read on »
Moose Mug. Spring has arrived Chicago! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living So happy and tired after a good romp.  Nothing better than two tired pups. A typical boy-girl relationship, she wants more and he's over it. Spring finally ... Read on »
Bright Pink Fab Fest 2013! A day of fitness, fun, & beauty for a great cause. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living In 2009 I attended FabFest for Bright PInk not really knowing what the event was for but it sounded like a fun way to try out different fitness formats at a swanky hot ... Read on »
A week's worth of arm workouts. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living Last week a fellow blogger friend, Elle from Nutritionella asked if I would put together a wedding prep arm workout for her, something she could do here and something th ... Read on »
A weekend in the city by the bay. by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living This past weekend Ryan and I headed west to visit our good friends who recently moved to San Francisco.  I have been before but it is a completely different visit when you ... Read on »
For your face...New Favorite Eyeliner. It's magical! by Fitsouffle Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Living I have been true to two eyeliners since college, one being a MAC eye pencil and the other being Bobbi Brown's long-wear gel eyeliner (in a pot).  Both are great but the pe ... Read on »