It felt like I was traveling a lot during the winter and spring this year. From girls trips and a birthday trip I was on the go a lot. For me, I stay put in the summer because we typically have unbelievable weather that we have earned all winter long and I don’t need to escape the rain for a few month. However, this is a busy travel time for many families on summer break. I’ve rounded up … [Read more...]

Having elevated blood sugar is something I never thought I would have to worry about. In January I had my yearly labs drawn and was surprised to see my HbA1C was higher than it should be based on my health status and lifestyle. HbA1C is a 2-3 month average of your blood sugar and a test I had to ask for by my doctor when she was writing my lab order. While my numbers were not technically in the … [Read more...]

I was in Lululemon last week and fell in love with these bike shorts in the kayak blue light color. SO pretty IRL, but I didn’t want to pay $64 for bike shorts. I tasked Heather, our dupe queen, to find me similar ones on Amazon. While the blue isn’t identical, they are still so pretty (linked below) and fit just like my other pair of align bike shorts. I still love all my higher end activewear … [Read more...]

I could not fit all the water alternative drinks in one picture. It’s at least 2 aisles in the grocery store these days. There are SO many beverage options on the market and while drinking plain H20 is the most nutritious, simple, and not to mention cheapest, option it’s fun to switch it up. For me, I like to have a fun non alcoholic option in the evening while making dinner and unwinding. … [Read more...]

It’s no secret that the airport food is not typically the best nutritionally speaking. Most convenience foods found in the airport (or on the road) make your blood sugar crash leaving you feeling even more exhausted and jet lagged. Being jet lagged can influence how your body processes glucose and being sleep deprived can cause sugar cravings…not a good combination. Taking a few minutes extra … [Read more...]

If you’re anything like me, then you go to bed thinking about how good that first sip of coffee is going to taste in the morning. I take my coffee very seriously and a bad creamer can truly ruin my morning coffee. I was at the grocery store the other day and was overwhelmed by the amount of different coffee creamers available. There are so many brands, types of milks, flavors, etc. I … [Read more...]

Seed oils are badI think this is the hottest nutrition myth at the moment. If you follow anyone in the extreme “wellness” space they demonize seed oils and make you believe that even one drop is pure poison. The reality is, there is no science to back up such claims that seed oil is independently correlated to the diseases and conditions some people have claimed. Seed oils are found in a lot of … [Read more...]

More is not always better when it comes to supplements. If you’ve been following along for a while, then you know I’ve been on a journey to significantly cut back on my supplements. Since that post I have also stopped taking Athletic Greens supplement. I have started to make an even more conscious effort to ensure I am getting in important nutrients through food and not relying on supplements. … [Read more...]

I saw a naturopath a few weeks ago and have implemented some changes to help with my hormones (trying to regulate my period). We are also working on ways to lower my LDL cholesterol and glucose levels. My HA1C and fasting blood glucose are technically in a normal range, but if the labs were one of my clients we would be talking about it. They are higher than they should be with my lifestyle, … [Read more...]

Habit stacking has become a somewhat trendy phrase on social media, but you might not fully understand what it means. Habit stacking simply means stacking a new behavior you would like to implement into your routine on top of an old one. By adding it alongside a regular habit you already do, you’re increasing the likelihood that you'll stick with the new habit. Essentially one habit is a cue for … [Read more...]