For the past 6 months… A few years ago, my dreams and wishes consisted of wanting to get a dog for our family, have a baby, and go back to school. I remember saying to a friend, “Which one should I choose? I want them all.” She said, “Why not all of them?” I said, … More When the Scale Tips: Choosing Focus Over Balance
Someone once told me a story about a woman they knew whose marriage had ended. She had become bitter because of it. She became negative. She continued to exist — and yet she stopped living. She went to work every day, came home, went to bed, and repeated the cycle. She never dated again, afraid … More Love Letters & Thank You Notes
I’m currently in a season of life where my attention is divided between studying pathophysiology and pharmacology, chasing after George, soccer games, doling out life advice to my kids on work ethic and discipline, fitting a few workouts in per week, and planning my days in one-week increments with daily adjustments. To say I’m strapped … More BRALESS + BUSTED: INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE
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)
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 🍞
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
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
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
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
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
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