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Why Reading Is the Sexiest Lifestyle Upgrade 🔥 (6 Books I loved in 2025)

February 7, 2026

You know what’s super hot? Reading. It is, quite honestly, one of the sexiest habits you can adopt. Why, you ask? For one, it supports neuroplasticity and cognitive reserve. Reading activates and strengthens distributed neural networks (language, executive function, memory), contributing to long-term cognitive resilience and delayed cognitive decline. It also modulates emotional regulation pathways … More Why Reading Is the Sexiest Lifestyle Upgrade 🔥 (6 Books I loved in 2025)

In Defense of Carbs 🍞

February 5, 2026

For the love of God, we need to stop cancelling carbs. If someone is telling you that carbs are inherently “bad” and that cutting them out is the key to weight loss…I highly recommend you stop listening to said person.(Also consider the source — do they actually study nutrition, or are they just speaking from … More In Defense of Carbs 🍞

The 90s Kid Tuna Melt

February 3, 2026

Tuna is such a nostalgic food. It takes me straight back to my childhood when we were “poor”, clipping coupons and eating hot dishes (the Minnesota version of a casserole) because it was cheap, easy and resourceful to throw everything into one dish and bake it. Kids these days have no idea what it was … More The 90s Kid Tuna Melt

Holidae In

February 2, 2026

We went to Edmonton last weekend for a U12 Boys soccer tournament, and let me tell you something, weekends like this are all work and very little play for parents. Packing up two kids, a baby, and a dog is a lot. Especially when your baby keeps taking things back out of the suitcase you … More Holidae In

Why Protein Comes First

January 29, 2026

One of the most evidence-based strategies in nutrition — especially for fat loss, energy, and metabolic health — is prioritizing protein intake. That’s why protein is an anchor habit. Here’s what the research consistently shows and why it matters in real life: Energy & Blood Sugar StabilityProtein slows digestion and helps blunt large blood sugar … More Why Protein Comes First

Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Tacos

January 28, 2026

I’ll say it again…a sheet pan recipe is sure-fire way to effectively blow your family’s balls off!! These recipes are so efficient and delicious it could literally qualify as a life hack. 🛒 Ingredients (Most items can be found at Costco Wholesale — minus the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) Dried Spices (to taste): 👩‍🍳 … More Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Is So Common and How to Shift It

January 24, 2026

If you’ve ever thought, “Since I already went off plan, I might as well start again tomorrow,” you’re not alone. Often, this mindset stems from the belief that perfection is the only way progress happens. While having high standards can be a powerful trait, it can also quietly become the thing that sabotages consistency. When … More Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Is So Common and How to Shift It

What to Do If You Go Over on a Macro

January 23, 2026

Going over on carbs, fats, or protein does not mean you’ve failed. What matters most is that you’re consistently tracking and prioritizing your protein intake while staying within your overall calorie range, even if individual macros aren’t perfect. Research consistently shows that long-term adherence matters far more than hitting exact macro targets every single day. … More What to Do If You Go Over on a Macro

Chicken Soup with Ginger and Turmeric

January 21, 2026

I use my Instant Pot for EVERYTHING. I bulk cook my meats in it, and any soup or stew recipe that calls for stovetop prep—I do it all in the Instant Pot. Soups and stews are such great meal-prep options for the week. I’m sharing one of my favourite soup recipes from 2025. It’s so … More Chicken Soup with Ginger and Turmeric

How Do You Do It All?

January 20, 2026

People ask me all the time, “How do you do it all?” Like Shonda Rhimes said, “I don’t. When I’m succeeding in one area of my life, I’m failing in another.” This is the truth of all truths—and it’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be aware of. When I took my … More How Do You Do It All?