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
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
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
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?
Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Intensity can feel really productive, but consistency is what actually produces results over time. When the new year hits, it’s enticing to come out the gates hot, ready to completely overhaul our entire lifestyle. Sustainable habit change is about developing skills you can come back to … More Consistency > Intensity
The holiday season is over, and it’s back to regular programming until the days get longer and we can finally taste hints of spring and summer again… This past holiday season, my children were watching kids’ chef shows, and they subsequently took to the kitchen with a flair of creativity. My entire kitchen turned into … More CANDY CANE SHARDS 🎄
My God, this past decade was a gruelling blessing. I took the goal of 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 the woman I want to be very seriously. Taking action to become is much like therapy. If it’s not painful, you’re probably not doing it right. It began with a list of all the attributes I wanted to be. And … More 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝟜𝟘…
My grandpa passed away in 2010 at the age of 95 (my grandma subsequently in 2017 at the age of 96). Writing that sentence, I still feel overcome with grief. When my grandpa passed away, I grieved his death deeply — to the extent that I felt a persistent ache in my throat for months … More Starve the Emptiness & Feed the Hunger
This past summer I went on a trip to Jasper, AB with my friend Monika. I had just ended the ultimate off again, on again, mind-fuck of a relationship and while the trip had originally been planned as a getaway for him and I, my tolerance for “narcissistic-douche-canoe” had hit its limit. So, I finally … More The Mountains Were Calling (And I Dumped A Guy)
“Love yourself.” From self-help to social media, self love and self acceptance have become a trendy statement. Ironically, the publicly posted selfie is often coupled with #selflove and yet, the post itself solicits love, likes and approval from followers. Which begs the question, would you need that validation if you truly loved yourself? Love yourself, … More #SELFLOVE is Bullshit
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