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Maple Glazed Donut Protein Shake

A donut a day keeps the doctor away! Maybe not, but a donut every now and then sure does make us happy. ? Do-nut ditch

August 8, 2019 No Comments

Eat Your Veggies: Fun Facts + Fave Recipes

Okay mom, you were right. I think that marks the 723rd time I’ve had to say that…this month. I know I’m not the only one

July 22, 2019 26 Comments

My Mom’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Over the years, there’s one thing my friends ask for more than anything when it comes to my mom…her number. Kidding! Okay, not really, but the SECOND most requested…

June 6, 2019 7 Comments

Pantry Refresh || How to Organize Your Pantry for Healthy Eating

Summer is here, guys! And there?s something about it that really makes me want to get all Marie Kondo on my home. You know what I mean? Especially with my…

May 29, 2019 1 Comment

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Coconut Bites

I love it when I find a recipe that proves that snacking really can be healthy AND delicious?like these crazy-good Chocolate Chip Almond Coconut Bites! Ruby can?t seem to get enough of these bad boys, and…

May 23, 2019 10 Comments

3 Time-Saving, Pre-Packed Smoothie Recipes

You know the drill. 7am: Wake up the kiddos and get them showered, fed, dressed in something at least semi-suitable for…

May 13, 2019 799 Comments

What I Eat in a Day as a Fit Mom of 4

There are two things I get asked about more than ANYTHING else. Can you guess them?! Almost every day, I get questions about 1. my

May 3, 2019 34 Comments

BAE || Avocado Baked Eggs with Bacon Recipe

Move over, Chris Powell, there?s a new BAE in my life. 😉 I?m sharing the easiest and BEST recipe that?s perfect for breakfast, snacking, and

April 22, 2019 2 Comments

Healthy Meal Prepping: Tips to Eating Healthy on a Budget

There are two transformation stumbling blocks I hear about more than any others. Coincidentally, they’re two of the biggest burdens we all face in our

April 5, 2019 No Comments

Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake with Lemon Protein Glaze

See ya’ later, winter weather, don’t let the door hit ya’ on the way out! After a completely unexpected cold front snuck it’s way into

March 5, 2019 2 Comments

Top 5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Zoodles & My Favorite Zoodle Recipes

It’s no secret that I am all about hacks! Finding a shortcut to make my life just a teensy bit easier without having to scrimp

February 21, 2019 8 Comments

9 Tips for Grocery Shopping Success || Meal Prep Made Easy

Today I’m going to teach you how to grocery shop. Sounds silly, right? But honestly, until very, very recently, the grocery store was completely overwhelming

February 10, 2019 10 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Sometimes mama just wants some dang cake. I mean, I just don’t know how else to put it! I know I’ve told you guys that

January 23, 2019 11 Comments

What the Gut? || The Ins and Outs of Gut Health

Let?s talk about your gut. I know…this is a delicate topic. It can be super uncomfortable to talk about, and it maybe even feels a

January 9, 2019 9 Comments

Eggnog Protein Shake Recipe

There is nothing better during the holiday season than eggnog! Here?s a very Powell twist to clean up that holiday treat: Eggnog Protein Shake Recipe!

December 24, 2018 2 Comments

No Bake High Protein Holiday Fudge Recipe

Did someone say peanut butter?! Those two magic words can get any feet running toward the kitchen in our house! Peanut butter is one of those amazing little treats that makes you?

December 21, 2018 9 Comments

6 Best Healthy Holiday Recipes

The Christmas tree has been decorated, the stockings have been hung, and the cards have been mailed out?the most wonderful time of the year is

December 13, 2018 2 Comments

Cookies & Cream Mug Cake Recipe

You did it! You made it through Thanksgiving without indulging in every sweet in sight. Or maybe you didn’t, and you found yourself reaching for

December 1, 2018 No Comments

Devil’s Food with Peanut Butter Drizzle Mug Cake

Fact: You cannot go wrong with peanut butter. Therefore, adding peanut butter to a Devil’s Food mug cake means absolute savory meets sweetness sure to

November 7, 2018 1 Comment

Pumpkin Banana Protein Pancakes Recipe + Perfect PJs

What better way to celebrate the spookiest day of the year than with some pumpkin pancakes?! Okay, okay…time out. We don’t really ever need an excuse to

October 30, 2018 7 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake

In celebration of all things Fall AND the upcoming release of our TRANSFORM App?s 2.0 (eek!!!), I decided to bust out this brand spankin? new

October 25, 2018 15 Comments

Funfetti Mug Cake Recipe for Marley’s Big 12!

Can someone please, please, PLEASE, tell me how the little girl who promised me she would never grow up is now turning 12 years old?!

October 7, 2018 No Comments

A Sweet Potato Lover’s Dream || Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Okay, so I know it’s only September, BUT.. if Starbucks can go ahead and whip out the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, then I can share with

September 25, 2018 5 Comments

Avocado Dreaming with this Breakfast Fruit Smoothie Recipe

With little time for elaborate meals and tons of time in the kitchen because #momlife, our kids have been enjoying Breakfast Fruit Smoothies. Now before

July 31, 2018 No Comments

Avocado Dreaming with this Breakfast Fruit Smoothie Recipe

With little time for elaborate meals and tons of time in the kitchen because #momlife, our kids have been enjoying Breakfast Fruit Smoothies. Now before

July 31, 2018 9 Comments

Meal Plan Makeover: A Step-By-Step Guide to Un-Suck A Sucky Meal Plan

Last week, I posted about the controversial topic of WHY I think most meal plans suck! In the post, I talked about the different types?of

July 12, 2018 22 Comments

Cash’s 7th Birthday 7 Stack! Gourmet Recipe + Waffle Transforming Tips

My little Cashy boy. My deepest thinker, biggest mama lover, oldest soul of a child I have. Sometimes I think your sensitive spirit was made

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Are we sick of Donuts + Macros yet? Nope, and here is why…

NEWSFLASH: Did you know you can actually USE excess calories to build a firmer booty?! NO JOKE?and if you don?t know this by now

June 3, 2018 28 Comments

GIVEAWAY || Lifetime Access To The TRANSFORM App For Two + Summertime Workout And Recipe Roundup

Ahhh summertime! The joyous (translation: stinking HOT) season here in Arizona full of pool time, popsicles, and playing with my kids. However, it’s also a

May 22, 2018 611 Comments

Meal Prep Tips and Tricks You Need to Know

If there?s one thing that?s going to make or break your transformation success, it?s preparation. ?If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.?

April 25, 2018 99 Comments

Loco for Moco Loco || 5 Variations (vegetarian, too!) of This TRANSFORM App Favorite!

Food is closely tied to many of the best memories we have in life, whether through holiday traditions, a favorite meal we had as a

April 20, 2018 4 Comments

5 Breakfasts Made Easy || Getting serious about CEREAL!

It’s officially Spring Break here in AZ… which means the weather is warm, the kids are home (and loud), and the fridge is empty! In

March 14, 2018 26 Comments

Sweet Potato Pancakes

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, not an item was clean, not even a blouse! But seriously, though, is it just

December 20, 2017 2 Comments

I Don?t Mean to Brag, But?My Thanksgiving?s Gonna Be Amazing || 10 Tips for a Guilt-Free Turkey Day

I mean, it takes talent to cram all of my calories for the next two weeks into one day, but somebody has to do it!

November 22, 2017 1 Comment

Tasty Thanksgiving Vegetarian Side Dish || Kale Sweet Potato Salad

You’re officially on your road to transformation success, you’ve had no trouble turning up your nose at excess Halloween candy, you’re avoiding carb binges and

November 20, 2017 4 Comments

3 Recipes that Will Make you Crave Keto

If Drew and my Facebook live didn’t convince you Keto is pretty amazing, these recipes just might! Seriously, how is it possible these foods are “diet”

November 8, 2017 8 Comments

Macros vs Micros: The Macro Myth Busted!

It?s no secret how much I love tracking my macros, and it?s been a huge key to my muscle mass gaining and body sculpting success.

October 9, 2017 11 Comments

National Taco Day…Let’s Fiesta!

Last week we celebrated National Coffee Day, the week before we had National Rice Krispy Treat day, and today is National Taco Day?! This might

October 4, 2017 3 Comments

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Pumpkin Seed Granola

With only a few weeks left in my favorite season of the year—pumpkin flavored everything season, of course—the Powell Pack is trying to squeeze in

September 30, 2017 27 Comments

My (Almost) Famous Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats!

It’s finally September, and you know what that means… PUMPKIN EVVVEEERRRRRYTHING. That’s right?I’m that #basic and I know it. In all seriousness though, pumpkin is

September 20, 2017 48 Comments

Go Green or Go Home! Top Tips for Sneaking in Those Veggies

Go green or go home!! Just kidding…you are welcome in my home whether you eat your veggies or not, but let us not forget how

September 13, 2017 4 Comments

Six Tips for Diet Success

Keeping to a meal plan or diet long-term can seem daunting. How am I supposed to eat healthy forever?! But the truth is, long-term success

August 16, 2017 14 Comments

Prep, Plan, and Party: 4 Tips for Diet Success At Every Event

Summer is officially here, and if you’re anything like us, the summer season means that backyard BBQs and family gatherings are a regular weekend occurrence.

July 17, 2017 7 Comments

4th of July BBQ Recipes: Mouthwatering and Powell-Approved!

For us, 4th of July celebrations officially kick off summer celebrations and BBQs. I’m sure you’ll agree—there’s just something about spending time outside with your

June 29, 2017 14 Comments

Avoiding Road Trip Road Blocks!

I?m sure it?s apparent through some of my posts that we travel a lot! And travel can oftentimes mean extra calories, unfortunately. I mean, please

May 26, 2017 20 Comments

10 Tips to Crush those Cravings—For Good!

We all get them…those cravings that make you temporarily lose any desire to stick to your transformation goals. You know the feeling—all of a sudden

May 10, 2017 81 Comments

Our Top 4 Transformation-Friendly Food Faves

Chris and I get asked all of the time what our fave go-to meals are, especially since—like many of you—we have a crazy, busy life!

May 4, 2017 33 Comments

Spring Break Savory & Sweet Treats || BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza & One-Minute Brownie

As always, Chris and I loved hanging out with our friends at Good Morning Arizona today to talk about two of our passions?our brand new app, TRANSFORM with Chris

April 3, 2017 20 Comments

Green Grinch Shake

I canNOT believe the holidays are already here again! And while I love this magical season, let?s be honest?it’s definitely the most stressful time of

December 13, 2016 13 Comments

Pecan Pie Tartlets || Powell-Approved

The holidays are officially upon us, so pull out those leggings!! It’s time to gather with family members around a buffet of thousands of calories

November 21, 2016 1 Comment

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thanks to my sweet friend, Meagan Rigby (aka Macro Mini), I was invited to participate in a cooking challenge. The challenge was to create a

October 23, 2016 31 Comments

A (donut) HOLE lot of Sweet for Mars’ Double-Digit Birthday

Before I share some sweet treats with you, I want to share some sweet words for my sweet daughter. ? Miss Marley, somehow, unbeknownst to

October 6, 2016 8 Comments

#MomLife: 11 Life Hacks for Getting Fit

“Having four kids is kind of like, you?re drowning?and then someone hands you a baby.? – Jim Gaffigan. Seriously, every. single. time. I hear this

September 13, 2016 27 Comments

Kids’ Fitness Book Roundup + GIVEAWAY

I cannot believe it’s that time of year again! There seems to be a slight pause in summer when everyone is getting on each other’s

August 27, 2016 145 Comments

Gluten-Free Maple Bacon Protein Donuts

The Donut Gods must have been listening to my plea for some Gluten-Free donuts the other day because THESE bad boys miraculously made it into

June 5, 2016 9 Comments

Heidi-Approved (& Macro-Friendly) Fast Food Picks

In a dream world, full of endless time and unlimited organization, each of my meals would be perfectly prepared, measured out with a food scale,

March 4, 2016 40 Comments

Fighting Through My Struggle with Body Dysmorphia and an Eating Disorder

A few months back, one of my social media posts about my own experience with body dysmorphia struck a major chord?when it elicited over?1,000 comments.

February 9, 2016 20 Comments

Green Chili Turkey & Cilantro Rice Bowl // Featured on The Chew

As part of our whirlwind adventures, Chris and I recently had the opportunity to visit the amazing peeps at The Chew. They are truly just

January 19, 2016 27 Comments

5 Steps to a Powerful, No Fail, New Year…and Beyond

I am so excited and honored to be a part of the Kohl?s #MakeYourMove campaign! This movement celebrates and encourages us as we strive to

January 14, 2016 25 Comments

Clean Cheat // Muddy Buddies

Throwing a New Year’s Eve party tomorrow but you want to kick off 2016 with some healthy eating? No problemo?Extreme Transformation‘s got you covered! These

December 30, 2015 53 Comments

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