4 Steps To Controlling Your Period Cravings!

When that lovely time of the month comes, and mother nature lands the 5-7 days of death on me... my daily healthy eating habits fly out the window, and I say HELLO TO ALL THE CHOCOLATE I CAN GET MY HANDS ON!

As you know, I eat really healthy on a daily basis packing in the protein and getting a balanced diet of fruit and veggies.

BUT when the 5-7 days of deadly pain come, my cravings go out of control. 

I kid you not, a few months ago I remember eating:

A chocolate brownie with raw doughboy chocolate chip cookie dough on top, crumbled Oreos sprinkled on top of that, a side of chocolate fudge Ben and Jerry's ice cream topped with caramel sauce... for lunch. I won't even mention what I had for dinner!

Needless to say, during that time of the month our hormones go out of control we kick the words "fruit, veggies and salad" out of our dictionaries for a few days.

SO, I've decided to do a bit of research to see if there are any ways to CONTROL OUR CRAVINGS!

Here's what I found :)

1.) Drink Water First

If you CAN'T live with out chocolate everything like me, drink an ENTIRE glass of water before you eat it. Drinking water will not only hydrate you, it will also fill you up a bit so that you won't consume as many sweets as you would have otherwise.

2.) Exercise! 

Girls Girls Girls... you don't have to tell me about your cramps. I am the QUEEN of cramps, my grandma had really bad cramps, my mom had really bad cramps, and now I have REALLY BAD CRAMPS. It's hereditary, but I'll live. So trust me when I say I know what it feels like to not want to exercise on your period. 

BUT, I also know that if you pull yourself together and do even a mini-workout it will cause your body to not crave the sweets as much! Even a brisk jog around your neighbor hood will do the trick :)

Staying active during your period will undoubtably curve the cravings!

3.) Fill yourself up with other foods!

Obviously you won't JUST be eating chocolate for 5-7 days straight, so for your other meals eat a bit more (especially since you're more hungry than usual) to fill you up. This will leave less space for the unhealthy foods that you would normally be craving!

4.) Substitute out the sweets!

Yes, I know you naturally crave chocolate as your "go-to" sweets, but try substituting out a healthier sweet!

Try eating:

• Chocolate covered strawberries
• Nutella and bananas on whole wheat toast
• Apples dipped in a bit of caramel
• Sorbet or Frozen yogurt instead of Ice Cream

Don't give up, don't give in!!! 

If you even try just ONE of these 4 steps, that will be better than before! Baby steps :)

Remember, if you're eating healthy the other 24 days of the month, those 5-7 days won't kill you :)

Xox Brittany,

For all my followers with any Nut, or Gluten Allergies!

I just received a wonderful question from a follower who was allergic to nuts, which inspired me to do a bit of research to find some healthy and delicious food substitutes! 

If you have a Nut or Gluten allergy, eating healthy (or eating at all) sometimes can be a bit more challenging.

However, it is NOT impossible.

When it comes to Peanut Butter, there are a wide variety of brands that specialize in making peanut butter sensitive to your needs!

All of these pictured above are:

Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free  
Kosher

There is even CHUNKY (nut free) Peanut butter! 

I went a bit further than just peanut butter, and found Nut Free, egg free, and tree nut free CUPCAKES! (Not gluten free though)

Sweet Alexis Chocolate Cupcakes are always peanut free, tree nut free, dairy free and egg free! Enjoy the delicious chocolate cupcakes with icing on the side for your next allergy friendly event.

Check out the website if you have allergies, are looking to try out the Vegan life, or just want a healthy substitute to your favorite sweets!

Peanut Free Planet

SHARE this with your followers, you might just really make someones day a whole lot easier :)

Xox Brittany,

The Fitspirational Blonde

Healthy foods that KEEP YOU FULL:

When you're working out (I'm doing the 30 Day Shred & Zumba), it is important that you increase the foods that you eat to fulfill your new energy requirements! The more you workout, the more food you need to intake to support yourself.

I'm not talking about chips and hot pockets. Increasing UNhealthy foods will not only NOT help you, it will hurt you and cause you to have LESS energy!

Make sure you are packing in the amount of protein you intake. The foods that you eat should be foods that won't just go right through you, but will keep your tummy satisfied.

Healthy foods that KEEP YOU FULL:

Eggs- For just 70 calories, an egg delivers more than 6 grams of protein. That keeps you full, not to mention energized as well!

Avocados- *yay!!* They’re loaded with folate, potassium and vitamin E, and early research suggests that foods containing these nutrients may be more satiating than others.

Greek yogurt- Seventeen grams of protein in a 6-ounce container (that’s more than you get in four slices of turkey!) means major hunger control.

Oatmeal- All that filling fiber (4 grams per half-cup serving) helps breakfast stick to your ribs. It also provides a surprising 4 to 7 grams of protein! For extra staying power, toss in blueberries, which have 4 grams of fiber per cup.

Apples- Only 80 calories, but one can be as filling as a meal because of the 4 grams of fiber and high water content

Nuts- They have the perfect combination of fiber, protein and fat

I LOVE TO EAT!

Click to see my health vegetarian Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ideas that I eat everyday!

Xox Brittany,

The Fitspirational Blonde

Easy- Pesto Sauce!

Pesto has become one of my absolute FAVORITE sauces on earth.

After tasting Pesto FRESH from an Italian restaurant, I couldn't believe how gross the grocery store pesto tasted that I had been buying for all these years. Now that I compared it to fresh home-made pesto I am spoiled!

I found out pesto can be made with many different types of herbs, but after doing a bit of research I discovered that Parsley is healthier than the traditional basil.

So after my trip to Trader Joes (aka my second home) I picked up all the necessary ingredients, and didn't spend that much at all!

It was so incredibly easy to make, and I even had enough left over for a few days after :) Over all, it is DEFINITELY cheaper to make it yourself with fresh ingredients at home then buying it pre-packaged and processed at the store.






What you need:

• 1 1/2 cup Parsley (or whichever herb you'd like to use)
• 1.4 oz Pine Nuts (you can also substitute walnuts)
• 1 Table spoon of Almonds
• 14/cup of Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves of freshly chopped garlic
• A pinch pf Black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil

What to do:

• Blend it.

Literally that is it, it doesn't get easier than that!



This is what it should look like after you're done blending it all together. 

If your consistency comes out too thick, add water! If it comes out too watery, add more nuts!



**Note** It was a bit hard to get my blender to blend all the ingredients together (this is my boyfriend Bryan squishing everything with a masher in there.) 

We have started to LOVE cooking together as a couple!

Be patient! Don't stick your hands in there. Add a bit of water if you're having trouble blending it, and mash it around with a spoon :)







^Finished Pesto Spaghetti!^

My best friend Allie came over and we all 3 had pesto pasta for dinner and it ended up turning out SO delicious!

I definitely recommend impressing your friends and family with some home made pesto of your own :)

Have a fabulous and healthy day <3


Xox Brittany,

The Fitspirational Blonde

5 minute (at home) Parfait!

Parfaits are a fabulous way to get some fruit and protein in after a workout!

They’re also good if you’re trying to impress guests, since they look so classy in these high stem glasses.

I used Greek Yogurt which is PACKED with protein and nutrition that your body needs after an intense workout at the gym.

These two parfaits took me less than 5 minutes to make!



What You Need:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Greek Yogurt (any kind, I used honey and pomegranate) 
• Granola
• A classy glass of your choice

These were my very own creative parfait creations that I made at home this morning, but you can layer them however you want!

Great for breakfast :)

This is also a FAST FOOD. No one said that fast food has to be unhealthy!


Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

It's Zumba Time!

One of my goals this winter break was to get my blonde butt back into Zumba shape and I’m SO excited because tonight I’m going to take my first Zumba class in over 2 months!!

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I signed up to get “Zumba certified” to be an actual Zumba Teacher this summer, but decided to post pone it to focus on getting good grades in college. I’m not giving up though, this summer I WILL BE ZUMBA TEACHER CERTIFIED!

MY Zumba break is officially over and as of tonight BRITTANY AND ZUMBA are officially BFFs again!







Why I love Zumba:

1. You get a GREAT workout in just an hour
2. It gets your endorphin going and you feel “high on life” after you finish
3. It gets you to drink a lot of water since you sweat a mini-ocean during class
4. The music! I prefer the Zumba that is more “hip hop” rather than “Latin samba” 
5. YOU GET TO DANCE!!! I have a huge background in dance, so getting to shake my little booty is one of the most amazing feelings imaginable.

Off to go get Zumba-ready and fill up my pink water bottle :)

If you’ve never tried Zumba before, I highly recommend you do! It is a GREAT way to get in your weekly cardio *Ahem* which you should be getting in 3-5 times a week *Ahem*

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

How long does it take to get full?

It is surprising how many people don't know this!
From the time that you begin eating, to the time that your brain tells the rest of your body it's full is TWENTY MINUTES!

This is why when you're really hungry you over eat, and then feel like you're going to explode... with 348503458 pounds of food in your stomach.

EAT SLOW! The world is not going to end by the the time you finish your spaghetti, it will still be there if you eat it SLOWLY.

I bet if you don't scarf it down, you'll surprise yourself when you're full and there's still a lot left on your plate.

Anther great tip: drink a glass of water before and during your meal! Sometimes when you think your body is hungry it is actually dehydrated.
Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

Cupcake Attack!

I don’t want you to have a heart attack every time you pass a Sprinkles Cupcake… But I also don’t want you to get a heart attack from eating at Sprinkles Cupcakes like 5X’s a week!

We all have our guilty pleasures (Chocolate, Cupcakes and Starbucks are mine) and just because we’re living healthy lifestyles DOESN'T mean that we have to cut them all out!

Just eat in moderation.

Split a cupcake with a friend, grab some tea at Starbucks (I am an Earl Grey Tea lover) instead of a sugar packed Frap.

Balance out the non-healthy foods with healthy foods. For every cupcake you eat, try eating 2 pieces of fruit :)

Xox Brittany,

The Fitspirational Blonde

Keep a Fitness Journal!

Keeping a Fitness journal is a FABULOUS way to keep track of your progress, and make sure you are getting closer to those fabulous goals you've made for yourself.

I think we all have at least 1-2 two of those empty notebooks that we don’t know what to do with (who are we kidding I have like 8 of them, I buy them because they’re SO cute and then i get home, put them on the shelf and never use them!)

This is the beginning of a brand new year. Why not take notes, and set goals NOW, so at the end of 2013 you'll remember why it was such a great year. On December 31st, 2013 how awesome would it be to look back and reflect on exactly HOW you EARNED your way to the new healthy you for 2014 :)

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

This describes EVERY 4th of July Party I've ever been to!

But in my wonderful 23 years of life, I've discovered that there are plenty of fabulous things vegetarians can make on a grill too! (Asparagus, grilled cheese sandwiches with avocado or tomatoes, and PLENTY of other delicious grilled veggies!!)

Don’t be ashamed to be the herbivore out of a gang of Meaties, show them your ways I bet they’ll want some hummus too :)

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

The best prescription for the future you.

I went out to dinner last night with one of my uncle's who is a geriatric Doctor. (A geriatric physician provides medical care, counseling, and treatment to elderly and aging adults) He said the better that we can take care of ourselves when we’re young, the healthier we’ll be when we get older. We’ll have LESS need for prescription medication and will be prone to less diseases.

So when you’re eating healthy and exercising now, not only are you doing it to look good and feel good now, you’re also planning for the YOU... 50 years from now!

Your future is in your hands, what will you do with it?

(There better be fruit involved!)
Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

Surround Yourself With Things That Motivate You.

I don’t know what it is about PINK fitness gear and clothes that just makes me want to JUMP up and start running around the block with a smile on my face.

This may explain the fact that:

• I own 6 PINK sports bras 
• My running shoes are PINK 
• My weights are PINK
• My water bottle is PINK
• ...and I’m not even going to talk about my underwear collection on here (but it’s Pink too.)

What can I say, I like to surround myself with things that motivate me to do what I love!!

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

Fruit IS Fast Food

Since when did the words "Fast Food" get categorized as meaning McDonalds?

I don't think it get's faster than picking up an apple, and putting it in your mouth.

Opening a bag of mini carrots and dipping them in some hummus takes just as long as opening a bag of chips and dip.

Eating healthy IS fast, you just have to make the choice.

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

25 ways to get yourself motivated to be healthy

1. Try a workout video.
2. Take a fitness class.
3. Get outdoors.
4. Do something different.
5. Do something with a friend.
6. Reward yourself.
7. Create some accountability (blog, facebook, or call a friend).
8. Get a new workout outfit.
9. Play the “get dressed” trick – tell yourself you just have to get dressed in your workout clothe and shoes. You’ll be more likely to work out once your ready.
10. Tell yourself you just have to work for ten minutes. By that point you’ll likely keep going.
11. Picture how you’ll feel when you’re done.
12. Read motivational blogs (in moderation, not so much that you don’t have time to apply it.)
13. Search for motivation on Pinterest or any other websites
14. Set a specific goal.
15. Sign up for an event.
16. Create a physical board of quotes that inspire you and put it in a prominent place where you can see it.
17. Put on some upbeat music .
18. Play an active game.
19. Let yourself dial back the exercise intensity for your next session.
20. Log your exercise so you can visually see progress.
21. Just do it!
22. Hire a trainer.
23. Create a list of the benefits of working out (or losing weight) and review that. There are so many benefits. List the ones that are most pertinent to you.
24. Use new fitness gadgets. I love fitness gadgets and think they are so motivating! 
25. Use fitness apps for for your phone. There’s also lots of free fitness apps for your smartphone or ipod touch. 

I refer back to this list whenever I'm feeling unmotivated and need that extra kick to get myself back on track!
It's a BRAND NEW BEAUTIFUL YEAR so now is the absolute perfect time to start.


Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

FITSPIRATIONAL PROTEIN PANCAKES!! (Eggless)

I woke up this morning craving pancakes… only to go downstairs and find out we have no eggs! Rather then get in my Mustang and drive ALL the way to the store, I decided to get creative :) 

I came up with a delicious and healthy spin to the average pancake and it contains absolutely no eggs!

Adding the banana, pecans, and protein powder makes it packed with protein and potassium! Plus some chopped up strawberries for a fruity spin (As you can see, Locket LOVES strawberries and cooking with me in the kitchen haha.)
Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 banana
• 1 cup of pecans
• 2 table spoons of protein powder

Combine dry ingredients and mix slightly. Add milk, oil, water, and vanilla. Whisk together until just combined. Be careful not to over mix - it should still be slightly lumpy. Set aside to rest for a few minutes.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. While pan is heating, add butter. As soon as the butter is melted, add melted butter to pancake batter.Return pan to stove and stir butter into batter.When pan is hot, with a measuring cup or ladle, pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on the surface. Carefully flip pancakes with turner/spatula and cook until golden brown.
So if you ever want to get creative in your kitchen and put a healthy spin on the boring average pancake, whip these up!


Xox Brittany
The Fitspirational Blonde

A+ Grocery List

Hi Guys!

This is my very basic grocery list.

This list is infinitely ever-changing, and I add and take away foods depending on the meals that I plan on creating that particular week.

On average, I spend about $100-200/ week on groceries (keep in mind I am feeding a family of 3.) 

The reason that I am sharing my personal list is to HELP YOU CREATE YOUR OWN. 

Get inspired, take action and take the future of your health into your own hands.

Stores I shop at:

• Trader Joes
• Whole Foods
• Sprouts
• Local farmers market
• Walmart (if they’re having a special on fruits/veggies.)

Grocery List

Veggies

• AVOCADO (Yes, I have a passionate affair with a vegetable)
• Asparagus
• Red Bell Peppers
• Artichoke
• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Spinach
• Celery
• Cherry Tomatoes (technically a fruit, but I consider it a vegetable because of the taste)
• Dark Leafy Lettuce
• Onions
• Green Beans
• Potatoes
• Spaghetti Squash (on special occasions)

Fruits

• Mangoes
• Pineapple
• Apples (Green, red)
• Bananas
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Oranges
• Cuties(If they’re in season, they make a great “on the go” snack)
• Pomegranate

Nuts

• Almonds
• Brazilian Nuts (fabulous “purse snack” instead of chips)
• Pecans
• Pine nuts (forfresh pesto)

Beverages

• Milk (2%)
• Soy
• Orange Juice (natural, no preservatives)
• Cranberry Juice (NOT from concentrate)

Condiments

• Olive Oil
• Cayenne Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Garlic Powder
• Peanut Butter

Other

• Greek Yogurt
• Penne Pasta
• Oatnut Bread
• Pita
• Hummus

I find it REALLY helpful to lay out the foods that I get on a weekly/monthly basis. Keep in mind this is MY personal list of groceries. Yours will differ. 

As a long time health blogger, I highly recommend to you to take the time to sit down and make your own one of these. It will really help to get organized and realize the healthy foods that you need to replenish on a weekly or monthly basis.

Don’t be scared to re-evaluate your list frequently!

Get creative, get healthy.

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

The future of your body

Fill your body with foods that you want to support you when you’re 70.

Imagine how you’ll look and feel if you’ve spent a lifetime filling your body with pringles and jolly ranchers.

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

Difference between BUTTER and MARGARINE (Oh my gosh EW!!)

My mom emailed me this, this morning (since she knows I LOVE learning anything/everything about nutrition) and IT WAS SO SCARY AND DISGUSTING I WILL NEVER EAT MARGARIN AGAIN!

My mom saved the day, and yours too!

After you read this, you too will never eat margarin again. I guarantee you!

Read on to the end...gets very interesting!

BUTTER:

• Butter is created from cream which rises to the top of milk if it sits for a period of time. Through the process of churning the cream, a chemical reaction takes place which makes the cream begin to solidify.
• Butter is an excellent source of vitamins A, D, E, and K. None of these fat-soluble vitamins are found in margarine.
• The best quality butter is made from certified raw cream. Certified raw butter is made up of healthy fatty acids.
• Toxic metals or trans-fat is not found in butter.
• It is a dairy product, but is actually easy to digest to even the most dairy sensitive people. Butter doesn’t contain milk sugar or milk protein which are the main allergens found in dairy products.
• Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
• Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few and only because they are added! 

And now, for MARGARINE:

• Very High in Trans fatty acids.
• Triples risk of coronary heart disease
• Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol) 
• Increases the risk of cancers up to five times
• Lowers quality of breast milk 
• Decreases immune response.
• Decreases insulin response. 

And here's the most disturbing fact... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING! 

Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC... and shares 27 ingredients with PAINT.

BUT WAIT IT GETS WORSE:

Open a tub of margarine and leave it open in your garage or shaded area. Within a couple of days you will notice a couple of things:

1. No flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something)
2. It does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional value ; nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weeny microorganisms will not a find a home to grow.

Why? Because it is nearly plastic . Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?

I hope this got you thinking about the food you put in your body. Just because you buy something at the store DOESN'T mean that it  has any nutritional value whatsoever! 

The people who create these foods could care less about your health. 

But I do. So I hope you read this and will pass it on so the people who follow YOU will choose butter over Margarine too.

Have a healthy and Fabulous day <3

Xox Brittany 

The Fitspirational Blonde

Eight Ingredients You Never Want to See on Your Nutrition Label.

These are REALLY good reasons to eat CLEAN!


This may seem like a lot to read, however it is ridiculously important to understand the dangerous ingredients that are in the foods you're eating so that you can do your best to avoid them.

Read it, memorize it or make it your computer back round for a few days. 

Next time you're shopping around at the grocery store, check out the ingredients on the back of your foods!I bet you'll be surprised. 

1. BHA
This preservative is used to prevent rancidity in foods that contain oils. Unfortunately, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) has been shown to cause cancer in rats, mice, and hamsters. The reason the FDA hasn’t banned it is largely technical—the cancers all occurred in the rodents’ forestomachs, an organ that humans don’t have. Nevertheless, the study, published in the Japanese Journal of Cancer Research, concluded that BHA was “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and as far as I’m concerned, that’s reason enough to eliminate it from your diet.

2. Parabens
These synthetic preservatives are used to inhibit mold and yeast in food. The problem is parabens may also disrupt your body’s hormonal balance. A study in Food Chemical Toxicology found that daily ingestion decreased sperm and testosterone production in rats, and parabens have been found present in breast cancer tissues.

3. Partially Hydrogenated Oil
I’ve harped on this before, but it bears repeating: Don’t confuse “0 g trans fat” with being trans fat-free. The FDA allows products to claim zero grams of trans fat as long as they have less than half a gram per serving. That means they can have 0.49 grams per serving and still be labeled a no-trans-fat food. Considering that two grams is the absolute most you ought to consume in a day, those fractions can quickly add up. The telltale sign that your snack is soiled with the stuff? Look for partially hydrogenated oil on the ingredient statement. If it’s anywhere on there, then you’re ingesting artery-clogging trans fat.

4. Sodium Nitrite
Nitrites and nitrates are used to inhibit botulism-causing bacteria and to maintain processed meats’ pink hues, which is why the FDA allows their use. Unfortunately, once ingested, nitrite can fuse with amino acids (of which meat is a prime source) to form nitrosamines, powerful carcinogenic compounds. Ascorbic and erythorbic acids—essentially vitamin C—have been shown to decrease the risk, and most manufacturers now add one or both to their products, which has helped. Still, the best way to reduce risk is to limit your intake.

5. Caramel Coloring
This additive wouldn’t be dangerous if you made it the old-fashioned way—with water and sugar, on top of a stove. But the food industry follows a different recipe: They treat sugar with ammonia, which can produce some nasty carcinogens. How carcinogenic are these compounds? A Center for Science in the Public Interest report asserted that the high levels of caramel color found in soda account for roughly 15,000 cancers in the U.S. annually. Another good reason to scrap soft drinks? They’re among The 20 Worst Drinks in America.

6. Castoreum
Castoreum is one of the many nebulous “natural ingredients” used to flavor food. Though it isn’t harmful, it is unsettling. Castoreum is a substance made from beavers’ castor sacs, or anal scent glands. These glands produce potent secretions that help the animals mark their territory in the wild. In the food industry, however, 1,000 pounds of the unsavory ingredient are used annually to imbue foods—usually vanilla or raspberry flavored—with a distinctive, musky flavor.

7. Food Dyes
Plenty of fruit-flavored candies and sugary cereals don’t contain a single gram of produce, but instead rely on artificial dyes and flavorings to suggest a relationship with nature. Not only do these dyes allow manufacturers to mask the drab colors of heavily processed foods, but certain hues have been linked to more serious ailments. A Journal of Pediatrics study linked Yellow 5 to hyperactivity in children, Canadian researchers found Yellow 6 and Red 40 to be contaminated with known carcinogens, and Red 3 is known to cause tumors. The bottom line? Avoid artificial dyes as much as possible.

8. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, used as a flavor enhancer, is plant protein that has been chemically broken down into amino acids. One of these acids, glutamic acid, can release free glutamate. When this glutamate joins with free sodium in your body, they form monosodium glutamate (MSG), an additive known to cause adverse reactions—headaches, nausea, and weakness, among others—in sensitive individuals. When MSG is added to products directly, the FDA requires manufacturers to disclose its inclusion on the ingredient statement. But when it occurs as a byproduct of hydrolyzed protein, the FDA allows it to go unrecognized.

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde

Bring your food with you to college!

If you’re a studying/working girl like me with an outrageously busy schedule, finding time to eat is SO rough.

You know you've been here- we all have:

Sometimes you go hours and hours without eating, skipping meals left and right until you get to the point where you’re feeling faint from not eating and then result to the worst thing possible.. FAST FOOD…. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Well guess what? 

Fruit is the fastest food you can possibly eat, and you don’t even have to drive through anywhere to get it! 

Planning and packing a lunch/ snacks to keep with you throughout the day is a GREAT idea for everyone and anyone.

These fabulous glad ware separators are perfect for putting together a wonderful healthy lunch the night before your day of hectic activities.

Don’t let hunger be another thing making you stressed.

Eating frequently not only makes your metabolism faster, it also keeps your energy level high as well as your ability to give focus to the activities that you are doing (such as college classes.)

So grab some glad ware and get packing tonight!

Xox Brittany

Xox Brittany

The Fitspirational Blonde