It’s been one year and a half since I stepped on a scale. She’s an old friend. We haven’t had the best relationship over the years. More like a dysfunctional one. She doesn’t give me my worth or value. She doesn’t even tell me how healthy I am. But I used to let her, over … Continue reading Freedom from Scale Drama
Get ready! I have a BRAND NEW nutritional program starting August 17 called Feast 2 Fast. It was developed by Chelsea Blackbird (aka "The Christian Nutritionist"). You may remember Chelsea from a past podcast episode called "Busting Common Health and Diet Myths." This program helps people reach metabolic flexibility while also gaining freedom and flexibility … Continue reading Feast 2 Fast: A Groundbreaking Nutrition Program Teaching YOU Metabolic Flexibility
A few weeks ago, my husband and I took a little "staycation" at a fancy boutique hotel in town. While we were lounging by the pool, living the good life, we enjoyed the most amazing greens bowl. It was a perfect light summer treat. We're typically not "I'll have a salad" people, especially not on … Continue reading Chipotle Honey Greens Bowl
Nothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate covered strawberries, am I right? Confession - I don't love strawberries, and the only way I like to eat them is with chocolate. I am not opposed to melting chocolate chips with butter or coconut oil and making a dip that way, but this year I was challenged to … Continue reading Chocolate Hummus
I've been in a pantry cleaning mood lately. I didn't say organizing. You can ask my husband - organization is NOT my skill set. But I'm trying to make use of ingredients we have hanging out in the back of the pantry. You know those things you need for a recipe, you use a tiny … Continue reading Green Lentil Curry
The biggest transformation that happened for me this last year had nothing to do with my body and had EVERYTHING to do with how I see my body. If you want to lose weight this year, great. If you want to take a different approach to health by balancing things from the inside out, that's … Continue reading New Year, Same Me: And That’s Okay
Is it time for a change? I'm not talking about weight loss, or a new goal or resolution. I'm not talking about a diet. I'm talking about getting a new view of YOU in the new year. You probably have heard me say it - I'm a big fan of treating the root. And as … Continue reading Re-Focus 2020: See Yourself More Clearly
Carrot souffle and sweet potato bake that are grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free? Yes, please! Now, before you head to the recipes, I have to say one quick thing. I know it's a pain when you are looking for a recipe and the blogger spends all this time with the description and … Continue reading Healthy Holiday Sides with Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
Nourishment comes in many forms beyond food. Being aware of triggers that negatively impact my mental and physical well-being (because they’re connected) is key. Your relationship with food affects your mental health as well. If you’re stressed about what you’re eating - or what you can’t eat - that sets off a fight or flight … Continue reading Eating for Mental Wealth
Last week my husband and I decided to get creative, save money, and utilize different items from our freezer and pantry that were taking up space. Well, maybe it was my idea to get creative. He just liked the money-saving part. Anyway, I found some organic boneless chicken thighs in our freezer, along with some … Continue reading Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
