Hello! For some reason I woke up at 4am today. Four. What the heck? Maybe I am just excited because… I am a health coach! I passed my last Health Coaching test yesterday!! I remember signing up for the Integrative Nutrition program while I was on that Princess Cruise I took last year. I ... Read More about I Am A Health Coach So I Shouldn’t Eat This Peanut Butter
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That Time I Peed On My Cat
So, I don’t know how to tell you this but I accidently peed on my cat. I should be too embarrassed to share this on national television my random blog. I just want you to know it might be major TMI and you’ve been warned. In my defense, Vegas (the cat) peed on my mom’s bed once (when he had a ... Read More about That Time I Peed On My Cat
Blue Apron Perfect Timing
After almost two weeks in Florida I can home last week to a pretty empty fridge. I usually try to keep grocery shopping to a minimum before a trip and/or EAT ALL THE THINGS! So when I got home jet-lagged and hungry I ate PB out of the jar and figured I’d have to stock up asap. But, I also had a ton ... Read More about Blue Apron Perfect Timing
Want to Meet My New Best Friend / Sidekick / Love???!
Before I introduce you to my new FAVORITE thing I want to say hello to the lil ducks. They are so cute! I’ll probably fall tomorrow looking for them instead of looking at the sidewalk in front of me, but it’s the price you pay for cuteness. The lil duck mom always tries to rush them away when I stop ... Read More about Want to Meet My New Best Friend / Sidekick / Love???!
Summer-y Overnight Oats in a Jar
Hello! How are you doing? Over here it’s pretty good. I am almost done with my health coaching certification and have the final test coming up so I did a lot of reading and listening to lectures over the weekend. Then, I gave myself a break to stop drop and drink wine with a friend. ... Read More about Summer-y Overnight Oats in a Jar
Marathon Training Week 6 Shout Outs
We’ve reached the end of marathon training week 6. By ‘we’ I mean me and my cat that always ignores me unless I have salmon for dinner. I have some shout-outs after a quick recap of my running. Marathon Training Week 6 Sunday – 10 miles because I was bored and lonely. Monday – 4 miles ... Read More about Marathon Training Week 6 Shout Outs
Best Ways To Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet
Hello! Today I'm sharing some great ideas on how to eat more fruits and veggies. It's part of my partnership with Align Probiotic. We're working together to give you info on how to keep your tummy happy year 'round! I love summer for all the usual reasons – warm (okay HOT) weather, BBQs, ... Read More about Best Ways To Get More Fruits and Vegetables into Your Diet
This Is As Close to Getting In The Bible It Gets
Remember when I mentioned that I sent my friend Katie a picture of my rash? Well, it got worse. I woke up Tuesday with leprosy (at least according to Google and/or my imagination). It didn’t really itch or burn that much so I just went about my day. But I realized that people were kind of looking at ... Read More about This Is As Close to Getting In The Bible It Gets
Jamba Juice Innovation Bar
Hello! I just sent the morning at the new Jamba Juice Innovation Bar in Pasadena. It opens to the public on Monday, but today I got a sneak peak at what they have to offer. I was pretty excited about the invite because I have been obsessed with Jamba Juice since high school. I even had a ... Read More about Jamba Juice Innovation Bar
Why Food Addiction Is Worse Than Other Addictions
Did you know that just like Alcoholics Anonymous there is a group called Overeaters Anonymous? I learned about “OA” in college when my boyfriend’s mom Barb told me about the group. She had been going for years and would talk about it freely at dinner or other get togethers. It was a big part of ... Read More about Why Food Addiction Is Worse Than Other Addictions
Healthy Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe
I’ve been making stuffed peppers for a long time. And recently I’ve become obsessed with mini peppers for snacking (I am so over carrots right now). The other night I combined them to make mini stuffed peppers. These would be a great appetizer or potluck dish! You can really make them your ... Read More about Healthy Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe
This Is My Whole Life In One Picture
Hello! How are you? I’m pretty good considering today was a big day. I was super productive and realized in the whirlwind of errands and To Do list stuff that my kitchen table was a mess, but perfectly captures my entire life… 1. gym bag 2. Always panty-liners I’m trying for an upcoming ... Read More about This Is My Whole Life In One Picture
This is Why You Don’t Want To Be My Friend, Trust Me.
Hello! How are you? Sweaty? Oh, just me? Okay. It was so hot here yesterday I headed to my mom’s to try and cool off the dogs and play with them while using some dog toys. But Roxy was the only one who was willing to get into the pool. She’s a pool dog all the way. Everyone else was scared. So I wet ... Read More about This is Why You Don’t Want To Be My Friend, Trust Me.
Marathon Training Week 5 Running
Hello! How are you? How was your weekend? Father’s Day? Saturday? Cheat day? Lazy Day? I am here to report in with my marathon training for week 5 but I have a few lil bumps in the road to note: A.) It was a million degrees. One.Million. I counted. B.) I have not been recording my runs ... Read More about Marathon Training Week 5 Running
How To Make Yourself HAPPY When You’re Sad
Okay, over the last year and a half I have been on a roller coaster of emotions in my personal life. Most of the time I am pretty okay with everything because I talk to God, Tina, SR and my nail lady about it when I need support. I’m very lucky to have such great people in my life. (Note: I don’t ... Read More about How To Make Yourself HAPPY When You’re Sad
This Is the One Meal That Might Kill You or Cure You
I hate when news comes out that “Kale cures cancer!!” or “Corn will give you hepatitis!!” or “Eating organic carrots while swimming in the Pacific Ocean will extend your life 6 years.” It’s science. Except, most of the time it’s a tiny sliver of science based on one study of 4 people under special ... Read More about This Is the One Meal That Might Kill You or Cure You