Recipe Roundup: January 2020

  We are getting ready to start another round of Whole30! Well, Whole30 for me...more "paleo" for Jeremy. But anyway, while Whole30 is pretty close to how I eat regularly, it's a little more strict and I really need that mental discipline right now. I severely slacked off in that area over the past few …

You Have to Follow Through

  Just like any journey, my quest for better health has been filled with ups and down. This has been especially true following the birth of both of my children. Despite the roller coaster ride, I have never given up on achieving the goals I've set for myself. While they have changed over the years, …

Recipe Roundup- December

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a meal plan so I figured I would compile some of our current favorites and share them here. Enjoy! Buffalo Chicken Casserole Paleo Taco Skillet Sausage and Pepper Soup Turkey Pot Pie Soup Paleo orange chicken

How to Have a Beach Body

As the temperature rises, so does our desire to wear clothing that is suitable for warmer weather. Bathing suits, sun dresses, tank tops, shorts, etc... anything to help us feel cool in the summer sun. There is another thing that rises with that temperature--- the pressure to look a certain way in order to wear …

Trust the process

I am a learner by nature. I love to read books and listen to podcasts in an effort to gain more knowledge about topics that interest me. I am also determined. If Plan A doesn’t work, I quickly configure a Plan B and I press on. Both of these traits have helped me to be …

Tips for a healthy holiday eating

You've seen the memes. You know, the ones about holiday overeating and ending the week with ALL the pie. It seems like we have come to aplace where   overindulging is not only expected but celebrated. The fact of the matter is that holiday weight gain can throw a massive wrench in our plans to …

Meal Plan: Week of 10/23

It's been a while since I've shared a meal plan, but I'm kicking things into gear this week with a few new recipes so I figured I would put one together. All of the recipes are Paleo/Whole30 adaptable.  Buffalo chicken casserole  Taco Tuesday  Chicken zoodle soup  One pan roasted sausage and peppers Pumpkin chili Shepherd's …

Homemade Taco Seasoning- Whole30 friendly!

We are having taco salad for dinner tonight so I went to the store to pick up a few things. I grabbed a packet of taco seasoning just to see what was in it and I immediately put it back. The very first ingredient was corn maltodextrin, a highly processed powder with no nutritional value …

Memorial Day Fit Tips

I can not believe Memorial Day weekend is here already! This year is just flying by! I wanted to share some tips for enjoying a healthy holiday weekend. Summer is almost here and you've worked hard... don't let one day set you back. 1. Drink up!! And I'm not talking beer. It's easy to forget about …

What to look for in a protein shake (and what I use!)

For the longest time, I was NOT into protein shakes. Mostly because I didn't need them but also because I couldn't find one that a. fit my budget  or b. had an ingredient list that I was okay with. I decided to opt for a real food option and that worked for me...at the time. …