My friends–I have really stuck to DIY and home decor this year and while I love it, I’m feeling more and more impressed to share with you another daily endeavor I’ve been passionate about for awhile…health and wellness. It first started nagging at me when I started thinking about how I wanted to be as…
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7 Protein Snack Ideas for Busy Moms
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Balance. All opinions are my own. Lately my life has been super busy. I have four kids and run this little blog/business on top of everything else (family, friends, errands, etc.) And since I recently had a baby, I’m trying to be very diligent…
Protein Packed Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
Today I’m sharing something I’ve been super excited about for a few months now–my protein-packed peanut butter chocolate smoothie! This recipe is super yummy, full of protein, and only 3 Weight Watchers points! It’s extremely filling and will keep you full for several hours. I love drinking it after a good strength training session especially….
25 Mouthwatering Paleo Meals
We’re all trying to eat a little healthier right now, aren’t we? I have been making a pretty terrible attempt at eating better but it’s just so hard in the winter. It’s cold and…cold. So you just don’t really feel drawn to eating a salad. I actually tried eating Paleo last fall and it was…
I Ran a Half Marathon!
So I did it…I ran a half marathon. And just four months ago I couldn’t even run a mile. And I did 13.1. I wish I felt a little more impressed with myself, but I guess I’m just that person who can never be satisfied. But it’s what keeps me going, keeps me motivated to…
Running Basics: What I Do When I Run
If you’ve been following along on Facebook, you know that I hit a new milestone yesterday…10 miles! I ran 10 miles yesterday in 1 hr 50 minutes. That’s not super fast, but it averages about 11 min pace. I definitely got slower as the miles went by. But just thinking about two months ago, I…
Albion Fit $50 Giveaway
When I first started running, I would wear old tee-shirts and some running tights. I knew there were better options for tops for running, but I didn’t really want to spend the money. So when Albion Fit contacted me to try out some of their fitness clothes, it seemed like the perfect time. I had…
Running a 5k in One Month
Last Saturday I ran my very first 5k. Seems kind of crazy that I’m 29 and just now running my first 5k. The truth is, it never occurred to me to even do one until now. A 5k is 3.1 miles. It’s not really that bad. But I wanted to run the whole thing straight…
Training for a Half Marathon.
Yesterday I was determined to actually write a worth-while post. It was great–full of handy tips and tricks for travelling with young kids. And then it got erased. Completely. Gone. I don’t have the energy to re-write it at this time so I think you’ll have to google that topic until I do. Instead I’m…
Lose Weight with Nutrisystem #FuelABetterYou
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrisystem, Inc. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently went on vacation for a week. It was fun and we had a blast, but we ate SO bad the entire time. I guess that’s what vacation is for though, right? But seriously,…
Getting in Shape with pv Body
I haven’t written a weigh-in post in months! Probably because it’s been insanely busy with the holidays and birthdays coming and going. Or maybe I’m using that as an excuse for the fact that getting in shape has been definitely put on the back burner and trying to stick to a diet is virtually impossible…
Weigh-in Thursday and Diet-to-Go
Hey guess what I learned this year? Losing weight is HARD. Especially when you get older and you have little kids. Sigh…it’s a continual battle. But I haven’t done a weigh-in post in awhile and I have pretty good news! Starting Weight: 156 Current Weight: 137 Yay! I’m almost there! Well I guess I’m not…
