I’m sharing my most recent, and very random assortment, of Amazon purchases. From my new favorite cookbook, chicken shredder, checkered phone cases, and one of my favorite protein powders, etc. Enjoy! xx, A … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2025
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Happy Hour
Do I really need to eat 1g protein per pound of body weight? Not necessarily. I wrote up my protein recommendations here. Ideally 1.2-1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is adequate! To figure out your weight in kilograms take your body weight in pounds and divide it by 2.2. Use that number and multiply it by 1.2-1.5 depending on how active you are and that will give you a better … [Read more...]
The Protein Powder Controversy + What I Ate in a Day to Get 100g Protein Without Supplementation
In case you missed it consumer reports put out a report about high levels of lead found in protein powders and shakes. Don’t panic just yet…there are a few things to take away from this study. First of all they used a very strict lead limit (via California’s prop 65) which is less than .5 micrograms a day and which is MUCH lower than the FDA regulations. Mass gainer powders and plant based … [Read more...]
Things I’m Loving On The Internet
20 crockpot recipes to make this fall and winter. This candle dish is a chic addition to display your favorite candles. My mom gave me a bunch of antique versions that she used as coasters but I also have the Alice Lane one that I use all over the house to set my candles in. H&M Home is serving up “traditional Christmas” and I am here for the 90s nostalgia. Loafers but make them … [Read more...]
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Happy Hour
Can you link the green skirt you were wearing for pickleball?Sadly the green skirt is an older Vuori and they don’t make that color/style anymore. The baseline skirt is very similar and comes in a pretty green right now. Can you link your checkered HYDROJUG? Yes, I’m obsessed with this one! Ideas for something my kids can listen to music on, but they are too young for phones. A kids … [Read more...]
Carbohydrates and Women’s Health
I’ve spent a lot of time on the blog educating on the importance of of protein and fiber and figured it’s time to talk about carbohydrates. Carbs have taken on the villain role in our society and I’m seeing women avoid consuming carbohydrates like they poisonous. It is true that as we age, our carb tolerance unfortunately changes. That means eating the same bowl of pasta at age 20 will have … [Read more...]
Heather’s Step by Step Skincare Routine
Morning Hypochlorous Acid Spray Vitamin C Balancing Face Mist OneSkin Peptide Under Eye Cream Hydration Serum SPF Lip SPF Lash Serum Night Oil Cleanser Gleanser Cleanser Retinol OR Rx Tretinoin (whichever I have on hand at the time) Age Intervention Duality Lotion/Serum Bioclear Cream (when I am having acne flare ups only) Retinol Moisturizer Eye … [Read more...]
September Favorites
H E A T H E R Prequel Hypochlorous Acid Spray I love the entire Prequel line but the hypochlorous acid spray is a new product to my rotation. I keep one in my vanity for the mornings and a mini version in my purse for on the go. In the morning, I don’t typically wash my face because washing too many times per day can lead to dryness and I already run a little on the dry side so when I wake … [Read more...]
