My Whole 30 Journal · Nutrition

Day 3: My Whole 30 Journal

Last night I almost quit this Whole 30 challenge. Cravings were hitting hard! Have you ever seen a box of Wheat Thins or a marshmallow and thought “I need that now!”? I hadn’t until last night. Luckily my hubby wouldn’t let me cheat. I managed to get through it with a Larabar and Banana; which… Continue reading Day 3: My Whole 30 Journal

My Whole 30 Journal · Nutrition

Day 2: My Whole 30 Journal

Snacking. It’s one of my favorite things to do. And with the Whole 30 challenge, snacking is a bit trickier than usual. Luckily there’s a cool tool called Pinterest! Thanks to Pinterest, I’ve found a lot of great ideas. I just ate a Lemon Larabar and am feeling satisfied. Last night while prepping dinner I… Continue reading Day 2: My Whole 30 Journal

My Whole 30 Journal · Nutrition

Taking on the Whole 30 Challenge

I have committed to 30 days of the Whole 30. You may be thinking. “What the heck is the Whole 30?” It’s an “original nutritional program designed to change your life in 30 days. Think of it as a short-term nutritional reset, designed to help you put an end to unhealthy cravings and habits, restore… Continue reading Taking on the Whole 30 Challenge

Cooking · My Whole 30 Journal · Nutrition

Whole 30 Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

My kitchen smells amazing! I just finished doing some major reworking to a recipe to make it suit my tastes. Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over moist chicken breasts.  Within the first few bites, my husband was raving that this will be one of the meals he asks for when he wants something special. I’m thinking… Continue reading Whole 30 Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Health & Fitness

Sunday Lunge-Day: Lunge Workout Moves

“A great strut begins with strong legs. ” Let’s do some booty work/ leg work/ core work/ cardio with these 3 lunge combinations. Give them a try for 30 seconds to 1 minute each! Back Lunge/ Pulse 3x/ Knee Lift Step back into a lunge, knee behind the front toe. Pulse in a low-lunge for 3… Continue reading Sunday Lunge-Day: Lunge Workout Moves

Like a Boss

7 Empowering Quotes for Women by Women

There’s nothing better than a really strong quote from an amazing woman to get me really fired up and ready to take on the world. So, because “sharing is caring”, I’ve compiled a list of 7 inspiring and empowering quotes for you from the likes of Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, and my girl Audrey Hepburn. … Continue reading 7 Empowering Quotes for Women by Women

Little Miss Writer · My Novella "Getting Lei'd"

Getting Lei’d

It was on my bucket list to write a novel, and here is the result. It’s light-hearted chick-lit with a Hawaiian cocktail or two Getting Lei’d     Audrey Anderson has just been dumped by her boyfriend for being “boring.” When her desperate attempts to get him back don’t work, she seriously re-evaluates her life… Continue reading Getting Lei’d