I love my body. It is far from perfect, but it is capable of so many things, including things I had never thought it could possibly do. I have to remind myself of this everyday. It took a long time for me to be able to say those four words to myself. I listen to […]
Protein powder is a great supplement to have on hand. I use it in shakes, pancakes, muffins, bars, cookies, etc. There are many different types of protein powder out there. Some are great for baking, while others are not. I can’t say that I have tried all of them, but of the few that I […]
It is official…I am addicted! I recently posted Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and was eating them daily, until I found these! If you are looking for a protein pancake that is gluten free, dairy free (depending on protein powder used), and more “pancake-like”, this is it! A friend introduced me to these and I have eaten them […]
I was recently asked by a client to come up with a list of healthy snacks. There are so many options and combinations of foods that it can be overwhelming at times. Here are a few ideas that I enjoy and some that I thought others may enjoy (truth be told, some people find my […]
These are my go-to post workout meal! They are gluten-free (as long as your protein powder of choice does not contain gluten). Although they seem a little “Fall-like”, they make a great meal year round! The best part about them is, if you are in a hurry and don’t have time to cook them, you […]
This past weekend, a few clients/friends and I participated in the Girlfriends and Dudes Duathlon, Triathlon, and Kids Tri in Vancouver, WA. The Duathlon consisted of a 2 mile run, 12.5 mile bike ride, and a 3 mile run. Individually, each of these distances seem easy. Put them together, and it becomes a great physical […]
I had a great time this past weekend running in the Portland Electric Run with a good friend of mine! It is always fun to run in themed races where your race time is not the most important thing. It is great to see all those people who typically would not “run” in a race […]
A friend shared this with me today, and I wanted to pass it on. What a great picture to look at and read EVERYDAY!
Hi! My name is Nicole Santorno, Owner of Active Evolution Fitness, LLC in Milwaukie, Oregon. I have created this blog as a way to share information related to health, fitness, and nutrition, and to inspire, motivate, and encourage as many people as I can!I have been a certified personal trainer for the past 6 years, […]
