I gained 50 lbs with my first high-risk pregnancy in 2008. In 2010, I formed my first group of my friends who were all trying to lose weight like me. I knew I needed support to be successful and I wanted to give that same support back to others. I managed to lose 30 of those pounds before I got… Read More
Here is the recipe for my go-to breakfast mix of Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples. This recipe has been a critical part of each of my Whole30s and I have to fight my boys off when I make it (or make a huge double batch!) I grab a scoop of this and add in a bit of protein (sausage/bacon/hardboiled eggs)… Read More
So, I’ve had it. I’m so infuriated with the constant excuses that I’m doing something about it. The excuses I refuse to tolerate anymore are my own. I know what I should do, but I’m struggling with the doing. Yep, even coaches are human and oh so fallible. I simply can’t adult hard enough to manage the “I eat sweets, grains, dairy in moderation” lifestyle right now. “Moderation” (especially with sweets) has slipped into all the time… Read More
My heart is shattered. And yet, every time I think it can’t get any worse, that it can’t break anymore…it fractures again into even tinier pieces. My whole life right now revolves around helping my youngest through the day. The whole family walks around on anxious eggshells, worried and scared and watching…watching…waiting for the first sign that an explosion is… Read More
Around the health and fitness world, people often focus mainly on the physical aspects of getting healthy. What to eat, how to workout, etc., but one of the KEY pieces (if not the MOST CRITICAL one) of your journey is mental. Take a moment and take stock of your mindset. How do you think about yourself? How do you talk to… Read More
I’ll admit it…I have a scarf addiction. I can’t help it! I love them! The problem with collecting something bulky though is coming up with a decent storage solution. They take up a lot of real estate and you really need to organize them so you can see what you have. Over the years I’ve tried a couple options with… Read More