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Apr 2017

Whole 30: Week 3

By |2021-01-20T23:46:27+00:00April 17th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

I've got the power! Whole30 Week 3 started off slowly but ended on a high note.  This week opened my eyes to of all the Whole30 positives unlike last week where I spent so much time resisting all the rules I've noticed considerably less bloating. My mood is fairly stable. I don't get hangry because I'm eating at the same times of day.

Apr 2017

Whole 30: Week 2

By |2018-08-21T18:45:49+00:00April 11th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

I'm going to be completely honest here. I'm over it!! I would have quit by now if my boyfriend wasn't going so strong. I truly think this 30 days for me is more a test of self-discipline than of anything else. I feel like I'm fighting a battle with myself. Normal me is saying "You got this, you've done this

Apr 2017

Spring Strawberry Salad

By |2018-08-21T18:42:32+00:00April 5th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

Happy Spring! I crave colder foods when it's warm outside and this Spring Strawberry Salad does the trick. Salads have become my Whole30 staples! I make large enough portions to divide and eat for both lunch and dinner. Salads can get boring super quickly. The key to making a good salad is to vary the base. By switching up your lettuce

Apr 2017

Whole 30: Week 1

By |2021-01-20T23:46:27+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

Where to begin! The #Whole30 made its way into my life via friends and Pinterest. I finally decided to join the challenge as a support partner for my manfriend. If you don't know, the Whole 30 is defined by Wikipedia as "a 30-day fad diet that emphasizes whole foods and during which participants eliminate sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, soy, and

Mar 2017

Do I Have to Buy Organic?

By |2021-01-20T23:46:28+00:00March 22nd, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

We all have spent countless evenings and weekends grocery shopping and comparing produce prices with the question, "Do I have to buy organic?" The organic vs non-organic grey area plagues many who are just beginning their wellness journey. If you ask five people to define organic you will get five different answers. This article will use the USDA National Organic Program

Mar 2017

Savory Lunch Bowl

By |2018-08-21T18:42:19+00:00March 9th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , |

This Savory Lunch Bowl is a quick idea for the woman-on-the-go looking for a healthy lunch or dinner! You can even prepare the ingredients ahead of time on Sunday and combine them during the week. Let me begin by saying, I'm not someone who loves to cook. Cooking is def growing on me, but I'm still one of those people

Jan 2017

2017 Politics + Self-Care

By |2021-01-20T23:46:28+00:00January 31st, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , |

I will open this post by saying that we are living in a new time. No longer can we turn a blind eye to what is happening in the world. We can't shrug responsibility by using excuses like "not getting political", "focusing only on positivity", or "giving attention to only the highest good". It is time for all of us

Jan 2017

Quick Vegan Breakfast Bowl

By |2018-08-21T18:41:22+00:00January 16th, 2017|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , , , |

The mornings can be short on time. I make this quick vegan breakfast bowl when I crave a warm + hearty breakfast! Also pictured, my favorite GoodBelly digestion supplement and local Houston kombucha. But back to the bowl! Ingredients: Sweet Potato Kale Onions Peppers Mushrooms Jalapenos Optional: Avocado, Thyme, Garlic, Siracha Other: Olive Oil, Salt + Pepper Cooking Instructions:  Heat

Dec 2016

The Shift Towards Wellness Travel

By |2021-01-20T23:46:28+00:00December 21st, 2016|Categories: Wellness|Tags: , , |

In 2016 I spent a month in Costa Rica resetting my mind, body, and spirit and it felt amazing! While I love a good girls trip, nothing compares to a wellness vacation or retreat. I find I’m not alone in this sentiment as millennials are changing the face of wellness travel. Admit it. You’re tired. You’re stressed. You’re overworked and