marliecohen Archives - Kale and Krunches

06 Feb 2017

Veggie Burgers

I have to say my meal prep game has been strong and consistent for a few years now. I've mastered the act of big batch cooking and it typically sets me up for a successful week. However, while my prep work does allow me to throw together easy meals, I still do wish I was better at making recipes. The problem with making recipes for me is that it changes my whole grocery shop and cooking routine. Right now I can mindlessly shop a grocery store getting exactly what I need for the week. But if I am shop[...]

A New York Minute with Old Navy

When I transitioned from my corporate job in real estate to full-time fitness instructing, personal training and health coaching, there were some lifestyle changes that came with the territory of pursuing my passion, which I expected, and other changes that I was simply unprepared for. Working longer hours, expected. A smaller paycheque, expected. But the amount of times I have to change my clothes in one day? Well for some reason, I just never seemed to consider that. And let me tell you,[...]

Corporate Health Shaming

Did you make a New Years resolution to lose weight, make better lifestyle choices or simply to just be healthier? Have you been following through with those resolutions, by packing your lunch, hitting the gym and saying no to those 3:00 pm sugar cravings? Do you have an office job or work with others in a corporate setting? If you answered yes to all of those questions, it is likely you may be experiencing what I like to refer to (although did not coin) as Corporate Health Shaming. I wor[...]