Entries by Jillian Russo

Want to Prevent Falls? Exercise!

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old”. But it is not inevitable. The US Preventive Services Task Force couldn’t be clearer: Exercise is the best defense against falling. […]

Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes

Delicious cottage cheese protein pancakes made right in a blender with ingredients like potassium-rich banana, creamy cottage cheese and hearty rolled oats! These fluffy, easy cottage cheese pancakes pack 20g of protein and make the perfect satisfying breakfast. Ingredients: ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten free if desired ½ medium banana ½ teaspoon vanilla extract […]

Fitness Facts: The 3 Planes of Movement

Here’s a common exercise question, followed by a helpful explanation… “Why do you sometimes have us twist our bodies while we’re also moving forward? Or lift our arms in front while lunging to the side?” You see, fitness isn’t just about doing one thing at a time, like lifting a weight now and then running […]

The Benefits of Explosive Training for Women

Plyometric training can improve power, speed, and agility as well as improve metabolic and bone health in women of all ages. Plyometric exercises involve explosive movements, such as jumping, hopping, and bounding, that help to improve muscle power, speed, and agility. Women often look aghast when they see that I put plyometric training in our […]

Healthy High Protein Yogurt Dip

A healthy yogurt dip recipe, perfect for dipping chips, or as a yogurt dip for veggies! Made with plain yogurt or Greek yogurt, vinegar, fresh parsley, and dried herbs and spices, this easy yogurt dip offers a less calorie-dense alternative to traditional chip dips. Ingredients:  1 cup plain Greek yogurt or plain high protein yogurt  […]

Baked Feta Salsa Dip

Looking for a last minute snack idea for the Big Game? This baked feat salsa is super easy and super tasty! Directions Pour the salsa into an oven safe pan, place the feta on top, and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the feta is golden brown and the salsa is bubbling, about 20 […]

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

This recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is tasty, healthy and easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. And them to your choice of pasta and a side salad. Ingredients 2 lbs lean ground chicken 1 small zucchini (shredded/grated) (about 1 cup total)) ½ cup parmesan freshly grated is best, but already grated will work […]

Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Jars

This single-serve strawberry cheesecake jar is one of those delicious desserts that you can always turn to in a pinch! It’s quick, easy, and high in protein since we use cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead of a typical cream cheese mixture. Ingredients: ½ cup 2% cottage cheese 2 strawberries 1-2 tablespoons honey or agave, […]

The Best End of Summer Salad

  The Best End of Summer Salad Ingredients: 2 large limes, divide 1/2 small red onion 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup packed finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves and tender stems for serving 1/4 cup olive oil 1 […]

Strong is Strong: You Define It

Women are strong. Women are inspirational. Women are leaders. Women are motivators. Women are achievers. Women do incredible things! When we think of strong women throughout history and strong women in our own lives, most of them aren’t changing the world with their muscles. Which goes to show that not all aspects of strength can […]