Honestly I'm not big fan of even talking about calories and weight loss, but the fact is people will continue to seek out ways to change or maintain their weight so I need to address it occasionally. The practice of calorie counting to manage weight has been long ingrained in us that is the only way to change or maintain your weight. Not only is calorie counting exhausting and takes all the joy … [Read more...]

I've heard from a lot of you that making more home cooked meals and/or experimenting with new recipes were one of your intentions for 2020. I love sharing and swapping recipes, so I thought that's what we could do today. My friend just got me this Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook and I'm obsessed (and no you do not need to be an athlete to own this book and enjoy the recipes!) The recipes … [Read more...]

I never really had any trouble falling asleep before having Quinn. Night time anxiety was REAL postpartum (I wrote about it here) and it's lingered making it really challenging to get restful sleep some nights. Over the past few years I've started to get really serious about my sleep hygiene routine. There are specific steps and products I use in the evening to help set me up for a successful … [Read more...]

It's no secret that eating more vegetables is good for your health. No one is disputing that fact. However, a big trend in 2019 (and will continue to be popular in 2020) was a shift to eating a more plant-based diet. People are making the switch to a vegan or vegetarian diet in the name of health. I'm a HUGE fan of eating more plants, but do we need to eliminate all animal products as well to … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! Hopefully you have the day off and are able to stay home, relax, and recharge for the new year ahead. If you're familiar with my nutrition philosophy then you were NOT expecting some "new year new you" diet style post today. However, I think it's totally normal to feel a little tired and sluggish this time of year. I can definitely admit I've been consuming more sugar and alcohol … [Read more...]

| headband| sweater | slippers| Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas. Growing up we would always run downstairs and head straight for our stockings. My stocking would always be overflowing with all.the.things. My sister and I would dump them out first thing and sort through all the goodies Santa brought us ;) While this post is clearly not geared toward what you will be putting in … [Read more...]

|one|two|three|four|five|six|seven|eight|nine|ten| Happy Shopping! xx, A … [Read more...]

It's the day before the day. Thanksgiving week is upon us and whether you're staying home, hosting, or traveling you're likely going to be enjoying all the food tomorrow. A few weeks ago I wrote up my thoughts and tips for holiday eating, so check that out if you haven't yet. But what if even with all the best intentions the day got away from you and you over did it. No biggie...I'm sharing 8 … [Read more...]

| pullover | leggings | shoes | sunnies | If you go on the Starbucks website they have a whole section dedicated to "lightening up" your holiday drinks. Their advice is to order holiday drinks "skinny" which means nonfat milk and sugar-free syrups. I don't exactly agree with this recommendation. I have my own hacks to still enjoy a festive holiday drink from Starbucks without all the sugar … [Read more...]

Starbucks holiday cups are out so that officially means the holidays are in full swing. With that comes friendsgiving feasts, holiday parties, office treats, and other festive family functions. This can be an extremely stressful time of year for those trying to handle all of the holiday eats while staying on track with their health goals. I'm sharing 5 tips to help you navigate the the holiday … [Read more...]