Stephanie Trinh, Author at Stephanie Ann Fit

Valuable Lesson Learned

A friend that I admire deeply helped me realize some things about myself and why I felt like I was in such a rut these past few weeks. I can wholeheartedly admit that humility is a humbling lesson to experience. I never thought I’d ever be a culprit of arrogance, but I’m only human. I […]

Facing Obstacles and Getting Past Them

“Rock bottom has built more heroes than privilege ever will.” -Unknown I received a call from my baby sister today (she’s five years younger than me, so she will always be a baby to me), and she was venting to me about the stresses of living away from home, attending college and dealing with roommates and rude […]

Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries

Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 lb Sweet Potatoes 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Pepper 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder 1/8 tsp Paprika Method: Preheat oven to 450. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4″ fries. Toss fries in olive oil to coat. Spread fries out on prepared baking sheet. […]

Why Fitness Is Easy For Me

A few years ago, I didn’t jump right into being healthier, fitter and learn everything right away. I started by having a small bit of courage to go to the gym and use whatever machines I knew how to use. It was embarrassing at the time, but if I found a machine that looked interesting and I had no clue whatsoever how to use it, I would stand there and read the instructions on the machine; talk about being the hugest noob at the gym.

Recipe: Protein Packed Sweet Potato Pancakes

Protein Packed Sweet Potato Pancakes (gluten free & paleo) Ingredients: 2 Eggs, large 3 tbsp Peanut butter or almond butter 1/4 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Vinegar ¾ cup baked sweet potato (mashed and packed when measuring) Method: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, whisk to combine well. Heat a large skillet over medium-low […]

The Half Marathon Triple Crown Series

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin In 2014, a good friend of mine had an extra bib for the Carlsbad Half Marathon and asked if I wanted it. My initial answer: “Hell no!” At that time, I was still learning the basics of lifting weights, and I had no […]

Recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe Serves 3 | Prep Time: 10 Mins | Marinade Time: 30 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins Ingredients: 20 oz or 4 chicken thighs, deboned but skin on Sliced lemon, for garnishing Marinade: 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 […]

All-Time Favorite Nikes

“The cuter you dress when you work out, the better you feel and the harder you work. True story.” As a huge marketing nerd, I applaud brands that are genius when it comes to promoting themselves. Nike does a phenomenal job. They don’t just sell you a great product, they sell you determination and […]

Recipe: Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms

Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe Serves 4-6 | Prep Time: 5 Mins | Cook Time: 20-30 Mins Ingredients: 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/4 tsp pepper Method: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss together all ingredients and […]

Author: Stephanie Trinh