One pan Roasted Pork with Sweet Potatoes, Pear, Apple and Garlic

The ingredients of this dish balance each other out wonderfully, but there is always room for making it your own. The sweet potato can be replaced with any other potato, carrots or parsnip. Add some broccoli for a splash of green, or cauliflower if you like it better. Toss it in a pan and you …

Sweet Potato Noodles with Peanut Sauce

These sweet potato noodles make a fast, easy, and delicious dinner. How cool is it that you can make noodles with vegetables? Topped with a creamy and rich peanut sauce, this recipe makes the perfect noodle bowl to keep you full while not making you sleepy for the rest of the day. Go crunchy with fresh green onions …

Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet

Healthy eating can be delicious, colorful, full of flavor and easy to make. This Turkey Taco Quinoa Skillet is a perfect example of a flavorful, healthy, one pan meal that everyone in the family is sure to enjoy! It can be served as is, in tortillas for tacos or on top of your favorite greens …

Overnight Oats

Talk about an easy breakfast! If you aren’t familiar with overnight oats here is a quick overview as to what they are. Instead of cooking your oats with liquid on the stove or in the microwave, you mix rolled (AKA: old-fashioned) oats with the liquid and other mix-ins, and let it rest in the fridge overnight. In the …

Chicken Soup

Fall is finally upon us! The air is crisp and the leaves are changing color…that means time for warmer recipes! This recipe is not only simple but most likely you already have these ingredients in your kitchen. It’s a one pot meal ready in just 40 minutes.   Ingredients: 30 Ounces of Chicken Broth 2 …

Roasted Bone-In Chicken with Veggies

Looking for an easy healthy dinner?! This meal can be thrown together in just minutes. Choose either assorted veggies or pick the ones your like, you can’t go wrong with either! If your not a huge Quinoa fan then opt for wild rice.   Ingredients:  2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. garlic powder …

Our Favorite Sweet Potato Recipes

Here are our 5 favorite recipes that have to do with sweet potatoes! Not only do they taste like dessert, but they provide some surprising health benefits. Sweet potatoes contain antioxidant nutrients, anti-inflammatory nutrients and have shown several other benefits. We have picked 5 different recipes to help give you an idea of how sweet potatoes …

Chicken Stir Fry

This stir fry recipe is infinitely adaptable (just like all stir fry recipes)! I love this combo of veggies, but if you don’t like a certain one, leave it out. Shrimp instead of chicken? Yes! You can also make it meatless, make this your own!     Ingredients: For the Marinade ¼ cup soy sauce …

Veggie Breakfast Sandwiches

Egg and cheese sandwiches are a delicious staple breakfast item. Luckily, they also freeze quite well, so on busy mornings just pop one in the microwave and you’re good to go! Try adding your favorite vegetables into the breakfast sandwiches and create it to your liking. Just like that you have 6 breakfast meals planned out! …

Michael and Emma Vogel – Partners in Everything!

On July 22nd, 2016 Michael and Emma said I do!  Leading up to that point, they’ve been working hard together; not just on planning their wedding, but also getting stronger and healthier as a unit at OSI.  Michael started OSI in January 2016 and Emma joined him a month later in February.  They have attended faithfully …

Greek Chicken Gyros

The great thing about this recipe is that it’s versatile in so many ways! You could go the more traditional route and serve it up with pitas and lots of lettuce, onions and tomatoes. Although, if you are looking to make it a little bit healthier you could simply omit the pita altogether and just …

Stella Barker – Journey to Health

Stella Barker is our spotlight member of the month!!! Stella first came when OSI was still OPT, she’s been with us for 4 years and has seen amazing results.  She went from not being happy with her body to being able to move again and accomplishing things she didn’t think were possible.  She has lost many pounds and …

Tuna Stuffed Avocado

These avocados are stuffed with a flavorful southwest mixture of tuna, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro. No mayo necessary here! You mix in a bit of the avocado itself to add that creamy factor you need. This is an easy, tasty lunch, snack, or even dinner. Ingredients: 4 avocados, halved and pitted 3 (4.5 oz) cans …

The Behm Team – Baby Steps to a Better Life Together

Cliff and Taylor Behm have been with Original Strength since 2012; their dedication to OSI, devotion to improving themselves, and their strength gained as a unit, physically and mentally, is inspiring!  Their journey to where they are today as a “fit couple” has not always been easy, but the important thing is that they have …

Avocado Toast with Egg and Arugula

Breakfast anyone?! Yes, please! Starting your day off with a healthy balanced breakfast can be hard. One bite of this and you just might change your mind. The result is an open-faced egg sandwich that’s packed full of protein, healthy fat, and leafy greens. Now this is how we do avocado toast!   Ingredients 1 …

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Wraps

The combination of these wraps are perfect: juicy seasoned and grilled chicken topped with tart pineapple, and tangy teriyaki sauce all wrapped in soft pita bread. A perfect quick and tasty summertime dish!   Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder salt and …

Talia – Working Hard and Accomplishing Goals!

Talia is our Spotlight member of the week!  Talia works hard and is committed to attending classes at OSi during her lunch break.   She even walks over from her downtown office and has invited co-workers to join her! We have all watched her progress and admire her determination to achieve her goals!   #teamtalia!! …

Basil Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

This is a simple kid friendly healthy summer pasta that’s done in 30 minutes! Its a great weeknight meal that everyone will love. The flavor from the basil and lemon lights up this dish and all the colorful roasted veggies leaves you feeling full and satisfied in the best way possible!   Ingredients 1 lb. of whole …

Jennifer – Down almost 40 pounds!

Our spotlight member for the week is Jennifer Beck!!!  She has been working out at Original Strength doing one on one sessions for 7 months and has accomplished some major things!  She has lost almost 40 pounds by sticking with her workouts and eating right, bonus she is getting stronger everyday!  Jennifer is mom to …

Twice Baked Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes

Healthy and filling comfort food in the form of sweet potatoes stuffed with a chicken fajita filling. Merging two favorites into one delicious bite, these Chicken Fajita Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously creamy way to change a meal from boring to fiesta! And there simple to make!   Ingredients: 3 whole medium-sized sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed Olive …