The struggle in making exercise a habit is real, right? If you don’t have a consistent exercise routine, you probably shoulda-coulda-woulda yourself to death most days. You know how it goes- “I should go workout. I could wait and do it later. I would (insert desire here….fit in my jeans, have more energy, feel stronger) if I would just go exercise.” That's a fun hamster wheel to be on and all, but let's start shifting our mindset ... Read More about Making Exercise a Habit
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10 Things I’ve Learned at 45
So this is 45. Have you ever looked at your life and wondered how in the world you got to this point? I ask that because I had that moment when I got a sneak peek of family pictures we had done last week (first time in 3 years. Oops.). When I saw them, I couldn’t believe those two almost-grown teenagers were mine. I thought, How am I this old? I remember, vividly, all the sleepless nights, the worry and the yelling at the top of my ... Read More about 10 Things I’ve Learned at 45
Chipotle Cherry Chicken Salad
Gimme all the smokiness and spicy, sweet, chewy, crunchy goodness that comes in the form of this Chipotle Cherry Chicken Salad. Maybe that didn't make a whole lotta sense but I don't care. What I do care about is that I can make this on Sunday and eat it for lunch the next few days. I feel in control and ready to tackle the week when I can get in a routine with meal prepping. customize how you want I can also feed my family of all males with this Chipotle Cherry ... Read More about Chipotle Cherry Chicken Salad
Overnight Maple Cinnamon Oats
Your mornings will never be the same with these Overnight Maple Cinnamon Oats. They are so simple to prepare the night before and will make you feel like a morning goddess who has her act together. We can all dream, right? WHY OVERNIGHT OATS? I don't always love my alarm clock but there is something so hopeful about waking up to a new day and getting a do-over if maybe the day before didn't go so great. So tomorrow morning, press the do-over button and start your day with ... Read More about Overnight Maple Cinnamon Oats
Create a Routine to Be Your Best Self
Would you like to know one thing that could be key to success in this whole living-your-best-healthy-life? ROUTINE. Yep, believe me when I say that you can create a routine to help you be your best self. routine can be your best friend Something that seems so bland, boring, repetitious and well, routine, can be key to keeping those resolutions we all make in trying to better ourselves, especially as we enter the middle of our life. Whether it’s to eat more veggies, cutting out soda ... Read More about Create a Routine to Be Your Best Self
Sweet and Spicy Guacamole
My feelings towards sweet and spicy guacamole are real and intense. I love it so. I feel like it is the perfect food, not to mention it is often accompanied by a margarita. Life is too short for boring food. When I was making guacamole the last time, I had a mango sitting on the counter. I thought, even if it was not great together, it still would be edible. Not only was it edible, it has quickly become my new go-to recipe. Traditional guac is the O.G. and this recipe ... Read More about Sweet and Spicy Guacamole