Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe
With fall weather in the air, dropping temperatures oftentimes bring on the feeling of hunkering down, cozying up, and enjoying some comfort food. To keep it healthy, mug cakes are…
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Fruit Juice Popsicles & Other Quick Snack Mom Hacks
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been mom-shamed by the PTA (slowly raises both hands). You see those perfectly made homemade cakes for the school bake sale, or the Pinterest…
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?! I can’t handle it. My…
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 you one of my absolute…
Celebrate National Waffle Day with Chocolate Waffles!
We definitely couldn’t let one of our favorite holidays pass us by without at least mentioning it! I’m talking about National Waffle Day, of course! 😉 You’ve only seen me mention…
Knowledge Is Power || Why Should You Love Veggies?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Eating your veggies is one of the MOST important things you can do in your transformation process! Remember when we talked…
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 you say anything, and because…
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 meal plans that people typically try…
Why Most Meal Plans Suck and How to Find the Right One for You
Goal-setting has been a hot topic around here lately—making, planning, and achieving goals for our clients, our businesses, and our own family this summer—#StrongFamilyWithHeidi to name just one! No matter who…
My Biggest Mom Regrets + Time to Focus on Family || Months Six & Seven
Because it really is all about family. So much so, in fact, that this month’s theme post is actually being posted today, June 19th, instead of its scheduled date three…
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 to be an adult, and…
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 after following me for this…
Fresh Fruit Popsicles to Beat the Heat!
Summer is in full swing at the Powell casa, and we’re embracing everything it has to offer! Arizona is hot, hot, hot, so I’m always looking for ways to keep…
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 time of pressure to cram…
Heidi’s Daily Hugs || 12 Ways to Treat Yourself without Breaking Your Diet!
Years ago, when Chris and I were first married, a dear friend shared with us what they said was their secret to marital success. They said, when life gets tough,…
Healthy Taco and Cinco de Mayo Recipes
With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I knew I had to let you all in on my favorite healthy taco recipes! Let’s be real…who needs an excuse to…
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.” With this in mind, we…
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 child, or something new and…
How to Drink Water When You Don’t Like the Taste
Water check! This one will be a familiar sentiment to our TRANSFORM app users. 😉 No, seriously, how much water have you had today? Likely not enough considering that approximately 3…
Our 12 Month Transformation, Month Four: Prep & Plan!
You know what they say, April showers bring May flowers! And while I am sure this is true for Mother Nature, it actually applies to so many areas of life….
Easter Bunny’s (almost sugar-free) Basket Gift Guide
There is nothing more fun as a mom than prepping for the holidays and creating traditions and memories for my kids! Part of this includes putting together sweet gifts that…
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 between trying to pack the…
Cereal Killing It on National Cereal Day || America’s Top 20 + Our Faves!
Just in the nick of time (as I post this at 11:59pm), I am celebrating National Cereal Day with you. This blog is a little later for one reason and…
Our 12 Month Transformation, Month Three: Hydration!
It’s March 6th, and in true Heidi fashion, I’m already SIX days late posting my new 12 Month Transformation theme of the month! I was so busy trying to make…
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 me, or is the week…
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! 🤷🏼♀️ #TakeOneForTheTeam 😁 But here’s…
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 high fat take-out meals like…
Fast or Fiction || The Facts Behind Intermittent Fasting
Fasting. A word that often brings to mind deprivation and starvation. But what about Intermittent Fasting? Based on the feedback from the Facebook LIVE I did with Drew Manning last week,…
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” friendly?! From what can only…
Modified Keto + Intermittent Fasting || 21-Day JumpStart
Chances are that you are here as a result of the AMAZING Facebook LIVE I did with Drew Manning—aka “The King of Keto”—answering all of your burning Keto questions. If…
Keto 101 + The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make || by Drew Manning
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Ketogenic or “Keto” Diet. It seems like you can’t go anywhere without hearing about this magic diet full of as much fat…
It’s Getting HOT in Here || 10 Tips for Menopause Survival
Okay, ladies. We gotta’ talk about something. I know that women sometimes feel like the word “menopause” has this totally un-sexy connotation associated with it, but I wanted to follow…
Chicken + Waffles With A Pumpkin Protein Twist
After receiving so many comments about my chicken + waffles love confession, it was pretty clear to me that many of you would love a healthy waffle recipe to whip…
Protein Confusion: Your Questions Answered!
Let’s face it—nutrition can be so confusing! There are grams of this, percentages of that, do eat this, don’t eat that, do eat this at this time, don’t eat it…
Halloween Sweet Treats
Confession time. It’s officially the second half of October, just a couple weeks away from Halloween, and I don’t have a single Halloween decoration around my house. I’m not…
How to Win the Halloween Candy War: My 3 Tips to Avoiding the Candy Binge
Alright, if you’re reading this right now, it’s pretty likely you found your way over here via a snippet of the Powell Pack’s Target Halloween Extravaganza, and for that, I’m…
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. Without a doubt, it’s a…
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 be the luckiest month of…
The DOs and DO-NUTs of DONUTS
After more questions than I can count about HOW I eat donuts AND stay in shape, I decided to write up my Donut Laws to teach you how YOU can…
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 our last family favorite recipes…
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 hands down one of my…
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 beneficial it can be to…
Labor Day BBQ: BLT Burger + Sweet Potato Fries
What’s better than a backyard BBQ during a holiday weekend?! How about a backyard BBQ that won’t break the diet? Sounds perfect to me! And if there’s one BBQ meal…
Breaking The Brown Bag Blues: Healthy School Lunches!
At last, temperatures are dropping, summer is coming to a close, and in nearly every part of the country, school is back in session. With every new school year comes…
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 means replacing bad habits with…
Life Hacks: 5 Flat Belly Secrets Revealed!
Okay guys, summer is in full force, the weather is hot, and dipping in a pool or the beach is almost inevitable. Time to bust out the bathing suit! Ladies,…
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. So how do you stay…
Red, White, and Blue Açaí Bowl
I may be a little late to the party, but I recently discovered Açaí bowls, and it’s safe to say, I’m completely hooked! If you haven’t heard of Açaí, it’s…
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 favorite people and eating yummy…
Eat More, Lose More: Settling The Fresh vs. Fast Food Debate
By far one of the most frequently asked Transform app questions we receive is, “How will I lose any weight if I’m eating this much food? It’s so much more than I’m…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Nice Cream!
Is it just me, or is there absolutely nothing better than a big fat bowl of ice cream after a long day spent referreeing kids?! Especially in this sticky summer…
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 you just HAVE to have…
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This yummy combo of veggies and avocado is SO tasty and incredibly simple to make—a must for a mother of 4! Paired with our favorite multigrain tortilla chips, it’s sure…
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! And while we have over…
4 Kitchen Must-Haves for Transformation Success
When it comes to transformation, there is no truer statement than “Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym!” Seriously, no matter how many thousands of crunches you do,…
What’s in Our Fridge
Alright guys, moment of truth… I secretly love taking a peek in other people’s fridges! I know, I know, it sounds a little crazy, but since I am constantly on the hunt…
Can I Carb Cycle as a Vegetarian?
Since the launch of our app, TRANSFORM with Chris and Heidi, we’ve been asked more times than we can count, “Can I carb cycle as a vegetarian?” The answer is…
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 and Heidi, AND food (healthy junk…
Friday Favorites: Super Bowl Sunday + Super Snacks to Keep You on Track
THE sporting event of year is just around the corner, and I’ll admit that while I’m not a HUGE football fan, I do love any excuse for a little celebration!…
One-Minute Brownie || Chocolate to Slim Your Waistline!
Chocolate fixes everything. And by “everything,” I mean the number on the scale too. Yes…I AM telling you that you can mow down some chocolate and still lose weight and…
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