Happy July friends!  It's the start of a new month which means it's time to do my monthly grocery store finds round-up.  I have a couple of fun June finds I'm excited to share with you guys! Clif Bar Fruit Smoothie-Tart Cherry Berry Have you tried the nut butter filled Clif Bars?  They are so good and Clif Bar came out with these new smoothie berry flavors. I picked up this new flavor at the … [Read more...]

While chatting with a few other mom friends... we all agreed that lunch for us often turns into just a bunch of snacks all afternoon.  A handful of crackers here, a bar there, a few bites of your kids uneaten mac & cheese...so unsatisfying! So my goal for this week was to have everything on hand to make a well balanced MEAL at lunch time. On Sunday afternoon I came up with dinner ideas for … [Read more...]

You guys...I just can't with all the fad diets and nutrition myths out there these days.  It's exhausting for me to keep up on it all, so I can only imagine how confused someone without a degree in Nutrition Science is!  Here are a few myths I've been hearing lately that get me fired up :) 1. Carbohydrates cause weight gain The theory: Carbohydrates cause the release of the hormone insulin … [Read more...]

Last Sunday was finally the big day...I ran (and finished!) the Seattle Rock and Roll Half Marathon!  Because of my past struggles (read here and here to get up to speed) this was a huge accomplishment for me.  While training for the race I kept saying this will probably be my one and only half marathon because I kept dreading my long runs on the weekends.  Come race day though...I was excited and … [Read more...]

Happy June friends!  It's the start of a new month, so you know what that means?  I've rounded up some of my favorite  grocery store finds from last month that I wanted to share with you all. Once again none is this is sponsored...just my own money spent and thoughts shared ;) Aloha Protein Powder I have the Aloha protein powder in chocolate and love it, but I was in need of a new … [Read more...]

The other day I had to put concealer on a small blemish and it got me thinking...I haven't had to do this in a long time!  If you've been following along with us for a while you know I was struggling with acne and desperately trying to find solutions. I went to Sephora and stocked up on all the goods and was even seriously considered trying the Rodan + Fields unblemish line.  That seemed kinda … [Read more...]

I've been thinking about writing this post for a while now, but I keep putting it off.  Not sure why...I've never really put this story into words before.  Our intention of creating this blog was to be authentic and honest, so I'm letting myself be vulnerable and sharing an important piece of how I ended up where I am today.  I will not be going into great detail about numbers, weight history, … [Read more...]

Quinn and I got back from Orange County late last night and it was more than an eventful trip home.  I had a total #mombrain moment and thought our flight was at 4:30pm, but turns out that was actually the arrival time in Seattle!  (Husband called asking why I was texting him because I should be on my flight lol) So.... we totally missed our flight and had to get on a completely full 5:30pm flight … [Read more...]

The sun is shining and it is time to take your workout game outdoors. If you're anything like me having new workout gear is a huge motivator to get moving! I've put together a few of my favorite pieces or items currently on my wishlist. New fitness gear can also make the perfect gift for a sporty mama in your life...Mother's Day is this Sunday after all!    Half Marathon Training … [Read more...]

Happy May friends!  Feeling that Spring sunshine finally in Seattle and soaking up every second of it!  I have a couple of fun finds this month to share with you and remember none of this is sponsored...maybe one day ;) I've found and purchased all of these products on my own. So let's get to it! Good Culture cottage cheese...19 grams of protein...yes please!  I found this at Whole Foods and it … [Read more...]