As some of you may know, I’m a huge advocate for eating plant based. I whole heartedly know that our health begins in the kitchen. Plants offer us so many benefits, some of which I’m sure we don’t even know about! I want to emphasize with ya’ll that we didn’t start eating this way overnight. …
10 Ways to Stay Fit When You’re Stuck At Home
Times are hard for many people. Self isolation can cause depressive thoughts & you may have lost all motivation to move your body or stay fit at home. Your gym maybe closed, your motivation to work out gone. But friend, this is an excellent time for change. I mean, your life has already changed drastically…
Quinoa-Lentil Taco “Meat”
Ever get tired of the same ol’ black or pinto bean ‘meat’ replacements? Me too! I love the versatility of quinoa and lentils, had seen them used in a plant based ‘meat loaf’, so decided to use them in my tacos. Yummy ya’ll! So here is a recipe many of you have asked for. If…
How to Have an Eco-Friendly Easter
Plastic eggs, plastic toys, and plastic grass..Oh my! Easter can be full of waste and trash. But if you’re reading this, perhaps you want to see a change. You want some new ideas for Easter that are good for you and your family along with the environment. Plus, some of these are great for your…
Tips to Stop Eating Sugar
I sat on my bedroom floor disgusted. I stared at an entire bag of those delicious dark chocolate, peanut better cups..that’s empty. The first one tasted good, the second not as good as the first, but I couldn’t stop. By the time I realized “one more” meant there were none left in the bag, I…
Feel Down About Your Goals? Health Coaching Might Be For You
Sick of having goals but being unsure where to start? Tired of waking up tired all the time? Frustrated with all the conflicting diet information you’re seeing? Did you get a diagnosis from your doctor and you’re really unsure how to proceed? Or maybe you want to up your exercise game? This can be a…
Food Lies We’re Told
You probably have certain memories that pop up when you think of food. The sights, smells, and tastes can bring back a memory of your grandma’s kitchen (my food triggers are sugar cookies and the smell of chicken & dumplings!) When you think of your childhood, you may think of mac-n-cheese, granola bars, fruit snacks,…
Health Foods to Ditch for Clean Eating
You walk into a health food store nowadays and are bombarded with flashy marketing and all the products lining the aisles. Many are labeled as healthy with some form of a health claim, but are these healthy foods actually unhealthy? I will admit, even I have fallen for some of these. So I want to…
Secrets to Being a Happy Person
“You shouldn’t be so damn happy all the time.” I’ve heard this a time or two & it makes me chuckle. Honestly, I’m not happy all the time. When I’m in a low spot, I’m honestly one of the biggest critics of myself and one of the most negative people. But I dig myself out….
5 Goal Setting Tips
Did you find yourself goal setting for the new year and already ditching it? If so, you’re not alone. Strava fitness app found that the day most people quit their new years goals is January 12. This mean, good ol’ “quitters day” has come and gone for 2019. If you’ve already stuck with your goals,…