There are a few weeks left in 2022 and rather than completely going to the dark side and vowing to clean it up in 2023, I encourage you to continue to strike a balance. That sort of black and white thinking, all or nothing, is a tough cycle to get out of. So I want to support you in trying not to get sucked the “all of nothing” thinking about health and wellness. Sure, this time of year is … [Read more...]

It’s dark and cold and putting on leggings and a sports bra might be the last thing you want to do. There can always be barriers (and excuses ;)) getting in between you and your workout and I feel like there are even more this time of year. Hitting the snooze button and staying warm and cozy in bed is soooo tempting during the cold winter months. Not to mention the holiday craze can leave you … [Read more...]

OK guys I took one for the team and listened to the Andrew Huberman 3 hour and 47 min podcast with Dr. Layne Norton. I flew to Orange County last weekend to spend time with my dad during his knee replacement recovery and spent my travel time listening to this podcast and taking notes. My sister asked me if I understand most of Huberman talks about on his podcasts (usually very science heavy) … [Read more...]

I’m always trying new workouts, trying to mix it up, and always open to learning something new I should be incorporating into my weekly workout routine. I’ve been listening to a few different podcasts and have decided to create a more structured weekly workout routine to follow. I love structure and checking off boxes, so figured it was time to create a more cohesive workout routine loosely … [Read more...]

Halloween is on Monday, and as a parent you might be thinking about how you plan to handle your child’s Halloween candy. It can cause anxiety for parent’s to see their kids eating a lot of sugar or having it in the house which could lead you to explore other strategies this Halloween. I do think it is smart to have a game plan and communicate that with your child so it’s not absolute chaos, but … [Read more...]

I wrote up a no added sugar 5 day meal plan back in 2019 and a 5 day minimally processed meal plan last year. Since we are doing a no added sugar health challenge this week I thought it was time for an updated meal plan. The average American consumes ~70 grams of added sugar a day, while the American Heart Association recommends women consume less than 24 grams a day. The less the better, I … [Read more...]

CGM DEVICES CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) automatically tracks blood glucose (sugar) levels 24/7. You can see your glucose level anytime at a glance without having to do a finger stick. You can also review how your glucose changes over a few hours or days to see trends.  CGM isn’t hype- it’s showing real time glucose levels and can help you make more informed decisions about how … [Read more...]

Last weekend we did a quick 48 hour trip to the Bay Area. My husband and I met in San Francisco and lived in the bay until 2016 before moving to Seattle. We go back occasionally because my sister and her family live there and I miss so many things about the bay! Mostly the food and my people. We stayed with family friends who really wanted to see the girls and catch up. It was a busy, quick, … [Read more...]

If you’ve been following us for a while then you know we like to do a little October health challenge. October is a great month to reset. Summer is now behind us and before we know it the holiday season will be here. September always feels hectic with school starting and adjusting to new routines. Come October, I finally feel like we are in a good groove around here.  Therefore, I’ve … [Read more...]

I was on the fence if I should share this experience because people have feelings about this topic. It brings up stuff for people and I guess I worried it made me sound ”lame” or ”boring” but I figured why not. I haven’t had a drink in over a month (well I did have 1/2 a spritz last month at a party, but decided to stop there). Otherwise I haven’t had a sip of alcohol since Quinn’s birthday … [Read more...]