Ethiopian Tofu Scramble
Deliciously spiced without being "spicy", this is my absolute favorite tofu scramble version yet. Our almost two-year-old ate four plates of it this morning murmuring "good", "very good", and "tasty"…
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Our Blueprint for a Vegan Meal Plan and Bonus Grocery List
I followed up my recent VBB&F article, How to Eat the Same Thing Every Day Without Getting Bored, with a sample meal plan last month. Simple and clear as could…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with NO Oil or Refined Sugar
We love dessert as much as the next people. Maybe even more. And we're fortunate (or unfortunate) to live in a city with many vegan sweet options available. In fact,…
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You Don’t Have to Be a Competitor to Lose Fat Like One!
I shared our strategies for getting me from 29.1% body fat post-baby to 12% body fat for our recent bodybuilding competition at the website of our sponsor, Vegan Bodybuilding &…
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A Brutally Honest Look at Marcella’s Bodybuilding Contest Prep
I say "brutally honest" because my before shots are so abysmal! I wasn't even trying to go for those magazine ad-style shots where the model is all slumped and pasty…
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Vegan Bodybuilding Contest Prep: Marcella’s 8 Week Update
I first posted on my progress here and Derek posted a brief update here. I began this journey, 8 months after the birth of my son, at 29.1% body fat…
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Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Bowl
Actually this recipe has more components than listed - I just didn't want the title to get out of hand. This meal, which Derek and I just enjoyed for the…
What Vegan Bodybuilders Eat for Lunch Every Day
This lunch, of basic things like lentils and sweet potatoes, does great things. It makes our lives easier by being simple to make in advance, satisfies sweet cravings on a…
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Vegan Cruise Highlights, Our Talent Show Performances, and a Special Announcement
Our second year on board the MSC Poesia, the Italian cruise ship that hosts the Holistic Holiday at Sea vegan vacation, did not disappoint. Some highlights, both fun and educational, were:…
Tamarind Barbecue Beans & Yucca
Ok - I realize not everyone has tamarind chutney and yucca lying around...but after tasting this concoction you may decide that you need to. A few months ago, a local…
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Online Group Personal Training and New Member Portal
It's been a busy, busy year for us thanks to the sudden widespread interest in plant-based nutrition and fitness (finally)! We opened a local personal training studio, Root Force Personal…
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Getting Back in Shape – From New Mom to Female Bodybuilding Competitor?!?
Workout and excerpt from our meal plan included in this post! I last posted on my progress here. Having just become the mother of this adorable little nugget I really…
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Winter Issue of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine
Hi all! Just a quick note that the winter issue of Vegan Health and Fitness magazine is now on newsstands! This issue includes an article I wrote for new mothers…
Meaty Black Bean & Mushroom Tacos or “Quesadillas”
We eat a lot of tacos. I avoid fake ground beef and TVP in my recipes these days in favor of various combinations of beans and veggies both to keep…
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Exciting News!
Hey Everyone! We're rolling out all kinds of stuff now that our son Miles is old enough to be (briefly) babysat by the grandparents - including a Personal Training Kickstart…
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Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine!
Did you know that there is now a health and fitness magazine geared specifically toward plant-based health?? The summer issue of Vegan Health & Fitness magazine is now available at…
THREE Salad Recipes
There was a time when I would consider having a salad for lunch or dinner only with extreme reluctance. Of course we have green salads with each of those…
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Plant-Based Success Stories!
New success story page! A few of Derek's clients have been kind enough to write about their experiences adopting a plant-based diet and regular fitness routine. More inspiring stories on…
Getting Back in Shape – Losing the Baby Fat
By the time I had my son Miles at 41.5 weeks, I'd gained about 33 pounds, bringing me up to 150 lbs from my pre-baby 117. By then I was freakin'…
Raw Cauliflower Tabouli
Surprisingly filling but very light and summery, this version of tabbouleh replaces the grains with cauliflower and the olive oil with olives. Have this with Hummus and Kale Open-Face…