For those of you that have been following along for a while, you know that besides being an avid equestrian and nursing student, I am also a fitness coach. I partner with Beachbody to provide nutrition supplements, meal plans, and workout programs along with one on one coaching. I really try to keep things simple …
Tag: health and wellness
Shift Shop
I am right in the middle of one of Beachbody's newest workout programs, Shift Shop! Think agility drills, and killer cardio, with weight training. It's tough so far, but I am already feeling (and seeing) results! There are two rounds in the calendar, each three weeks. The workouts increase in time each week, and build …
Working Out with Your Own Body Weight
It is pretty incredible how much muscle tone you can get without lifting a single weight! I absolutely love workouts in which I used my own body weight to tone, sculpt, and strengthen my body. I feel that body weight exercises help my riding more than any other type of workout, particularly because I gain …
Let’s Eat Clean Together!
Do you struggle with eating healthy? Are you confused by all the diets and health fads out there? I used to be super strict with my diet. I thought that being "healthy" meant I had to follow a ton of rules, and never stray from them. I was caught up in certain labels, and ways …
Vegan Chili
I am obsessed with this vegan chili recipe on these cold nights! Ingredients (All canned): *Cannellini beans *Kidney beans *Pinto beans *Carrots *Water chestnuts *Tomato *2 Alarm Chili Kit I threw it all in my pressure cooker and added water, sea salt and the seasoning packets (cumin/oregano, paprika, red pepper, chili powder, onion/garlic). This could …
The Tastes of Summer
Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean we can't enjoy summery smoothies right?! I have been on a tropical chocolatey smoothie kick! I refuse to let go of summer. It is a great pre-ride meal or snack too! I always like to have something light before I ride. This smoothie is one of my favorite …
A Healthy Thanksgiving
I know, I know, who wants to eat healthy on Thanksgiving? It is a holiday, after all. Living a healthy lifestyle does not mean that never splurge; however, it also does not mean that we should gorge ourselves on holidays completely disregarding our health! We are athletes! Our bodies do great things for us, and …
Green Delight
There is so much green in this dish! Greens are one of the best things we can put in our bodies! This is sautéed asparagus, Brussels sprouts, tempeh and kale over brown rice. Cooked in toasted sesame oil, seasoned with sea salt, garlic powder, grated ginger, and tamari (gluten free soy sauce), Cook the asparagus and Brussels …
It’s a Pizza Kind of Week
Eating a healthy diet, with specific restrictions does not have to mean cooking meals from scratch every day. Sometimes life gets crazy! Between working, riding, and building this farm it is so nice to have a few things in my freezer that I can whip up on a busy evening. Daiya makes great gluten free, …
Country Heat
Let's get our country cardio on! Join me for a COUNTRY HEAT challenge next month!!! From October 10th to November 10th, we will be dancing ourselves fit. Country Heat is a country music dance workout that Beachbody recently launched, and it is so much FUN! It is simple enough that anyone can do it, and …
Laurel Ashton Equestrian 