From mid-October through January I went without eating any added sugars. That includes cane sugar, maple syrup, honey, splenda, aspartame, and any kind of added sweetener except for fruit or pure fruit juice. I was fairly strict but I also ate at restaurants so there is no way I can be sure that I ate…
Inspirational Quote Free Printable Art
Hi friends! I’m sorry for my temporary absence from writing. I was experiencing a bit of blog/ wedding planning/ life planning overload. But I’m back! And to make up for the time I’ve missed, I am giving you a bunch of free printables this week! I’m generally an optimistic person. It’s something I work hard…
Preparing your Whole30: Free Printables (Fit your whole meal plan on one page!)
Hi friends! So, as I’ve already mentioned, Lars and I are doing the Whole30 for the second time. Since I have the benefit of experience this time around, I am making sure to get everything prepped and planned in advance. Part of that preparation included making this meal planner and grocery list. When I was…
We’re doing the Whole30… again!
In October of last year, Lars and I did the Whole30 for the first time. The Whole30 is a 30-day elimination diet, where you cut out all grains, sugars (yes, that includes alcohol), dairy, and legumes. This basically leaves you with meat, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and eggs. It may sound difficult, but it is totally…
Do you know what’s in your food?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Clif Bar & Company. All opinions are 100% mine. I like to know what is in my food. Lately I have been cutting out processed foods and making most of my food at home. It’s a lot more work but it is so rewarding….
Thank You Notes
Since it’s thanksgiving and all, I thought I’d write a few thank you notes. After all, I’m gonna need practice for the wedding. Alright, jokes aside, I do have a lot of things to be thankful for. And I thought this would be a great format to share it, and hopefully help other people realize…
Does having a chronic illness make you wiser?
I was having a conversation with my fiancé yesterday about maturing and being less self-centered, and it got me thinking. A trait we associate with the elderly is being wise. But although we know wisdom comes with age, what if it also comes with being less able-bodied?* I may sound crazy to you, but entertain my…
10 Ways to Love Yourself More
The death of Robin Williams has got the world talking. How could someone who seemed so happy and was so full of joy have been so depressed? Well, the thing is, the people who are the best at entertaining and being funny are often the saddest. There are different types of defenses to keep people…