I’m almost beginning to recognize my “old” self. I have to admit, I feel better after just a few days of better-not-near-perfect eating and haphazard strenght workouts with some consistent running. I was once a person who enjoyed whatever process I was working through. After being stuck for so long in a bad place, I’m …
Posts from: July 2015
This one was super easy and very flavorful. This is why I grill a big batch of chicken thighs each weekend as part of my large batch meal prep. All I had to do was toast some almonds and add some roasted carrots. For dressing, I used lemon juice and red wine vinegar. I’m still …
This is another one of those clean out the fridge and hope for the best meals. I had some vegetables just waiting for something magical and some chicken that needed to be cooked today. Before I made dinner, I had some time and the energy to sweat a little. I didn’t really want to, …
I think it is safe to say that Summer is in full swing. I haven’t dared to look at the temperatures in Colorado because I know just how wonderful it was there a few weeks ago. In Alabama, we are melting. Literally, melting. It’s hard to believe that school will start soon and I will …
I openly admit that I easily get stuck in a dinner rut. I find myself planning the same 5-8 meals over two weeks. How many ways can I make sausage and peppers? But when I take time to sit down, remove the distractions like Netflix, and focus for a few minutes, I can put together …
Taking some time to look on the little things today. I get bogged down in big picture stuff and I’ve noticed an increase in anxiety as the summer break comes to an end. I have this feeling like all my ducks are not in a row, therefore I’m not going to start my year off …
Today, on the “get my sh together” list, I not only ran, but I liked it. REALLY liked it. I’m not going to lie and say I’m loving the feeling of all the excess jiggle in my ass, but I at least felt alive today. Where is that picture, you might ask? And what is …
“Start with 1 mile. Do that. Then go another mile.” And just like that, I got out of the house and to the park and got my 2 miles finished. It was hot. I was so slow. I feel uncomfortable in my own skin because this feels strange. But I got it done. Getting back …
Yesterday’s post was a tough one. It’s never easy looking in the mirror and seeing what I see and then sharing that with others. What is worse is doing nothing to change the status quo. Being in a perpetual state of stagnation is almost as bad as the downward spiral that led me there. So, …
This post has been waiting for a long long time to make an appearance. This has nothing to do with recipes or CrossFit or running or Paleo or Whole30 or food photography. It has everything to do with me and how I lost my way. A few months ago, I got lost. Hopelessly and completely …
If you are new to the Whole30, here are my most successful results. Here is my Whole30 book review for US News Health Eat + Run. Here is my link to 30 Whole30 recipes. Our long vacation is over, the end-of-school-year chaos is behind me and I have 5 more weeks to focus on getting …
The past year has been a roller coaster of highs and lows and every possible step between the two. Many of you may remember about 9 months ago that I had a miscarriage and you have had a front row seat to my struggles with that process. I asked all the same questions many active …