Strive Fitness and Wellness

02/15/2021

Brr! It's record breaking cold in KC area! Warm up with this delicious crockpot coconut lentil curry soup! I amped up the nutrients by adding celery, carrots, mushroom, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and then a handful of spinach at the end. I also substituted maple syrup for brown sugar. Delicious!

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/crock-pot-coconut-lentil-curry/

This delicious Crockpot Coconut Lentil Curry is a slow cooker version of the most popular recipe here. You will LOVE this easy vegan recipe!

05/22/2020

Guys, this stuff is amazing. My ALDI find and new favorite hummus! Tastes great, plus a dose of potassium, protein and fiber 👌🏼

05/19/2020

Back in studio today! 💪🏽🙏🏼😁

05/18/2020

Made a delicious meal with my local farm vegetables and chicken! Chicken thigh, sweet potato fries, purple cauliflower mash, and sauteed asparagus! What's your favorite vegetable to buy local?

05/17/2020

Last virtual session with Gerry as we are moving back in studio this week! We used a 16lb laundry detergent for overhead presses and squats! For those who aren't local, I'm still keeping my virtual sessions open! Send me a message for info!

04/29/2020

Made this Vegetarian dish tonight with my farm fresh asparagus from Gieringer's Orchard and Berry Farm! It was supposed to be with orzo, but I only had rotini on hand! Mediterranean flavors with a lemon/olive oil dressing, roasted almonds, and crumbled feta over roasted vegetables- mushroom, asparagus, tomato and carrot! So yum! 💪🏽🥕🥦🍅

04/06/2020

My son's determined to balance on the BOSU! What are your fitness goals?

04/03/2020

🤔I don't know about you guys, but being home has made me want to bake more, snack more, and bake some more!

🤷🏻‍♀️ No good when you've got fitness goals during this quarantine!

💪🏽 My solution, (at least for the next few days) is PROTEIN BALLS! Such a fun activity to get the kids involved, plus burn a few calories trying to stir these babies! 😅

😋 Naturally sweetened, full of fiber, protein and nutrients! (And chocolate of course!)

🤤 Gather your supplies:
✅2 cups rolled oats
✅1/2 cup chia seeds
✅1/2 cup flax seed
✅1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
✅2 scoops collagen peptides
✅1 cup raw local honey
✅1/2 cup chocolate chips
✅ 1 Tbsp cinnamon

💗Mix it all together and freeze for an hour before transferring to an airtight container in the fridge for when you need or crave a sweet pick me up!

03/27/2020

Gerry putting in work on a virtual session! Proud of you The Ger!

>Message me if you're ready to get one on one guidance and encouragement through online sessions!

03/20/2020

🌯🌯We made these copycat Chipotle bowls this week, and used the low carb wraps for burritos for the kids! (And black beans in place of pinto as the kids prefer those) I also sauteed red onion and green peppers to add in that veggie vitamin power! 💪🏽😋

https://whatsgabycooking.com/diy-chipotle-burrito-bowl/

A quick recipe for how to make your own DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl complete with cilantro lime rice, guacamole. grilled chicken and a touch of cheese.

03/20/2020

Hey friends! I hope you're all staying healthy physically, mentally and spiritually during these hard and uncertain times!

Because of the coronavirus, I have had to move some training to online and wanted to extend this offer for virtual training. Now, wherever you are, we can connect and work together to stay healthy! Now is the time to boost your immunity, and release stress through taking care of your body. Message me for details, I'm here for you!

01/21/2020

Guys..this Spiced Moroccan Vegetable Soup is so delicious! It's meat free, but powered up with the protein in chickpeas and green lentils. So easy to make, and I even let it sit in the crock pot for 6 hours after sauteing the vegetables! Link below.

https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-moroccan-vegetable-soup-with-chickpeas-cilantro-and-lemon-harira?utm_campaign=falcon&mbid=social_facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=facebook&utm_brand=epi

01/17/2018

Gerry Labayen taking burpees to a whole notha' level! Good job The Ger!

01/17/2018

Gerry Labayen doing a Stability ball roll in off the Bosu!

01/17/2018

Gerry Labayen hitting core and balance hard! Skol Minnesota Vikings!

01/16/2018

Gerry Labayen hitting it hard the start of 2018! Single arm Bosu balance press down 💪