The Lab — Fit + Finesse

Four Healthy Fall Soups We Love to Make Every Season

The temps are cooling down and it’s officially soup weather! Check out these easy, healthy, soup recipes for a warm night in with your favorite show!

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Fit + Finesse Cooking Party: Cabin Edition

Celebrating International Women’s Day with a flashback to our recent girl’s trip in Breckenridge, CO. Grab your best girls and throw a cooking party. Get into our recap of this trip and find some inspiration for pulling your crew together for an unforgettable experience.

What I Eat in a Day

We’re opening up about how we fuel our bodies for the tough workouts we endure. Get into what we’ve been and how we’ve been handling this pandemic.

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Let's Make it a Foodie Fall

It’s fall, y’all! And nothing makes us feel more comfy this time of year than curling up with a bowl full of goodness. Get into this post for some inspiration for healthy eats using our favorite fall fruits and veggies.

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A little bowl of warm, goodness goes a long way

“Balance” seems to be the word that is defining this time at home. We’ve both been craving comfort foods and got into the kitchen to create a few meals that make us feel good and were great companions for curling up on the couch. Get into it now!

When You Dip, I Dip, We Dip...

While we are stuck inside, let’s have some fun in the kitchen. You can enjoy your favorite snacks in healthy ways, like air fryer potato chips and french onion dip! Let’s snack happy, friends. :)

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Whipping Up a Great Galentine's Day

We believe Galentine’s Day should be an official holiday. We love our crew of amazing, talented girl friends and love the idea of celebrating them even more. Whether you are hosting a Galentine’s party, or looking to take a dish or two along, check out a few ideas we would want on the table this time around.

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Fit with Finesse Grocery Challenge: Whole Foods

We’re Back with Another Fit with Finesse Grocery Challenge! This time we are taking on Whole Foods! So did we manage to meal prep for the week under $75? Check it out here!

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More Than Your Average Cup of Joe: Healthy Coffee Swaps

We are coffee lovers, but we also know the sugar that is lurking in our favorite latte and mocha. We are sharing a way to still enjoy the great taste of coffee in a nutrient dense way. Check it out.

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Spice It Up: National Taco Day

Tacos and margaritas sound like the perfect way to unwind after a long week, right? Tacos are also the easiest meal to make a little healthier with just a few swaps, without losing great flavor. Check out two of our favorite taco recipes in celebration of National Taco Day.

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Fit with Finesse Grocery Challenge: Trader Joe’s

How much do spend on groceries every week? Do you meal prep? Rely on a meal delivery service? Or play it by ear most days? Nutrition is such a key aspect to living a healthy lifestyle. Let’s be honest, it can also be a budget drainer to shop organic, sustainable and economical. Add in supplements and protein powders and the numbers begin to add up. We challenged each other to spend $75 on one week of meals. How’d we do?

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Flour Power!

Eating healthier doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite treats. When it comes to baking, flour is your friend and we’re sharing the best alternatives to keep your favorites tasty and light. (And there’s a recipe inside)

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Craving Carbs? Eat them!

Yes, you do eat carbs. And that is not a bad thing. Get into the idea of good vs. bad carbohydrates and how carbs fuel you for your day ahead. Also, there’s a yummy, quick and easy recipe in here. So, get into it!

Cheers to the Freakin' Weekend

You don’t have to cut out allll the good things when you are working to get summertime fine. We are challenging you to channel your inner mixologist and try out some healthy cocktail creations.

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Have You Tried Keto?

The Keto diet continues to grow in popularity. Everywhere you look, you can find cookbooks, seminars, and talk show specials on this low-carb, high diet. So we’re giving you some Keto - inspired recipes to try!

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Bowl'd Over with a Tasty Treat

What’s the deal with acai bowl? Are they really healthy? Or, does it all taste too good to be true? We’re giving you the run down, so check it out!

The Celery Challenge!

Shawnie is taking on the “celery challenge” for the month of March. She’s only seven days in, but she’s giving us a peak into her results so far!

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Table for Two, Please

There’s a lot of flavor in this one! Check out this healthy twist on Shrimp & “Grits.” Perfect to share with your Valentine’s Day crush.

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Sugar, How You Get so Fly?

Have you ever tried clean eating, only to find yourself craving something sweet. We are offering you few tips to kick that sugar habit once and for all!

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Cauliflower Quinoa Bowl

We’re rolling back to work and officially kicking off the New Year with balanced, full meals. Check out this restaurant-inspired Cauliflower Rice Bowl for your next meal prep session.

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