We’ve talked a lot about dinner and breakfast, and at this point, you might be asking yourself–does this girl ever eat lunch? Of course I do! There’s so many ways to pull together a healthy lunch that fits your needs and schedule, but if the possibilities are overwhelming and you just need somewhere to start,…
Category: Health & Wellness
Sweet Tooth Solutions
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me about their sweet tooth – well, you know. Hey, I’m all for treats in moderation, but it’s far too easy to get carried away and sabotage yourself when it comes to your goals. And while there’s something to be said for learning the art…
On Struggling
Hey. I have a question for you. Do you feel like you’re struggling right now? I was reminded recently that it’s okay to struggle. It’s okay not to have it all together. It’s okay to learn and grow and become. If you’re struggling, that means you’re fighting. If you’re struggling, that means you’re trying. It’s…
On Old Habits
Y’all know I like to keep things positive, but I also like to keep it real. And things are about to get really real. I recently made a post on Instagram (check out my account here or at the bottom of the blog!) with a series of pictures of things most would consider “junk food”….
On Easiness
I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote I saw from Bob Goff: “What’s simple isn’t always easy, what’s easy doesn’t always last.” This whole healthy living thing–it’s not complicated. It’s actually quite simple. Eat well. Exercise. Take care of yourself. While there’s nuances and details and science behind those statements, the bottom line is,…
MyFitnessPal: Friend or Foe?
While you do not have to track calories to lose weight, when weight loss is, at its core, a matter of being in a caloric deficit, it can be very helpful, especially if you’re just starting out. During previous attempts to lose weight, though, I’d often try to use the MyFitnessPal app to track what…
Top Ten: Trader Joe’s
It’s no secret around here that I am a fan of Trader Joe’s. They have so many amazing products, some days, it’s hard not to walk out with one of everything. And every time I go in, I feel like I discover something new. And while I could give you an exhaustive list of all…
On Fearlessness
At the beginning of the year, I didn’t make any resolutions, but I did choose a word for the year. Something to work toward and be truer of me by the end of the year: Fearless. I chose this word, well, because I tend towards being a pretty fearful person. And what I’ve come to…
On Messiness
I’m a mess. I do not have it together. And I would say even if you feel like you do, there are probably parts of your life that are messy. But there is magic in the mess. There is beauty in brokenness. If I had it all together, I wouldn’t know how much I need…
Snack Attack
Let’s talk about snacks. If you read my post on meal planning, you know that one of the most important things I’ve learned regarding weight loss is that overall calories are what matter most, followed by protein intake, and focusing on the volume and quality of those calories. How you divide your calories in your…
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