I love a good muffin. I find myself looking for easy, quick, nutritious, and filling recipes that I can make in bulk. I like to freeze muffins and re-heat them on early weekday mornings. Since finishing whole30, I have been eating primarily grain-free. I saw these Simple Mills muffins at Earth Fare, and decided to give […]
I’ve been in reflection mode for quite some time over the last year-my last year in my 20s. As I reflect on my life over the last ten years, I jotted down 20 things I learned in my 20s. 1. Boundaries are healthy. It is okay to speak up for myself, to say no, and to […]
So, whole30 before 30 is complete! I feel pretty proud of myself for sticking with this incredible way of eating and living for 30 days. Here are my five main tips and take-aways for a successful whole30: 1. Know your why. I think this is the most important step before you decide to embark on this […]
So I can’t believe how fast time is flying by on this 30-day journey. Here are some things I’m learning, now that I’m on the final stretch of whole30: – I have been recycling the same recipes for my meals because it’s easy and I think I’ve landed on what works for me. And I’m […]
This whole30-approved, and therefore gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and paleo treat is to die for!
So I am officially halfway through whole30 before 30! Woohoo! Here is my week in review: Day 8: I feel like I’m getting the hang of this. I’m in the routine and swing of whole30. Day 9: I had some black coffee with a chai tea bag and it was definitely tolerable today! Yay, I […]
The number on the scale. The number in your bank account. The number of instagram followers or facebook likes. The number on your paycheck. The number identifying your age. You are more than a number. Do you believe that? I used to believe my identity was wrapped up solely in a number–the number on the […]
I’ve completed week 1 of whole30before30. Whew! What a week it’s been. Here’s my week in review, including one word each day, along with some lessons I learned and observations I made each day: Day 1: COFFEE I was SO thirsty, that I had gulped down 48 ounces of water before 10:00 am. I think […]
I cannot believe it’s February already. My husband and I have agreed that January is a month to figure out the trajectory for the rest of the year, and in the end, our annual big-picture goals actually reflect the course of 11 months. Who’s with us on that? A quick recap of my January goals: […]
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