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Truth
Since the beginning I have really tried to make this blog a place of honesty with no judgments. I have spoken so openly about my struggles with body image that it feels a lot like some of the journal entries I have written to myself in the past except its out there for anyone and everyone to read if they so choose. My fear, though, is that I have given a false sense that I am past all of those insecurities when really they are very much present and things that I struggle with on a daily basis. My hope for this blog has always been that it is something…
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Lime Coconut Popsicles
I posted last Sunday about how much I love food on a stick. Popsicles are one of my favorite sweet treats especially during the summer. Last summer I decided to buy my own popsicle mold so I could make my own. While I didn’t use it as much last summer I fully intend to go popsicle crazy this summer! For this recipe I put the lime in the coconut and …froze it into a popsicle form. Please tell me someone will get that musical reference! Lime and coconut are truly a match made in paradise. I love the tart lime with the sweet coconut and I know you will too!…
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What To Do When You Stop Believing in Yourself
I’ve posted previously about my struggle with body image. Recently I’ve experienced some trouble with self doubt and lack of motivation. Not only have I been pretty lax in my exercise routine and my healthy eating goals but I have unfortunately felt a lack of motivation to create content for this blog. I was feeling overwhelmed with working my full time job during the week, trying to keep up with producing content that I am proud of on here, as well as keeping up with the progress towards my health and fitness goals. The more overwhelmed I get the easier it becomes for me to allow negative thoughts to occupy…
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Summer Kebabs
Ask yourself this very simple question…is there anything better than food on a stick during the summer?! Think about it popsicles, corn dogs, kebabs. Magic! I love making kebabs. They are easy to make, the combinations are endless, and they’re filling! I’m trying to get more comfortable with cooking on the BBQ. I haven’t quite gotten a hang of the “low and slow” method. But I think using the grill to make cook these kebabs is a great excuse to practice! If you try either of these kebabs tag me on Facebook or Instagram. And share your favorite kebab combo in the comments below! Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple For these…
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Our Backyard
As a kid I was really lucky to live at a house with a big backyard. My dad has done a lot with his yard over the years and it is still one of my favorite parts of his property in Covington. When Jake and I started looking for a house to buy a few years ago one of our wishes was to have a big backyard where we could entertain guests and plant a garden. I think the second I walked out the back sliding door of this house I was in love. It’s a beautiful oasis in this suburban area that has grown by leaps and bounds as…
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Protein Pancakes
One of my favorite childhood memories is on Sunday mornings my dad used to whip us up some yummy pancakes for breakfast. He mastered the Mickey Mouse shape early on and still knows the perfect ratio of huckleberries to batter for the perfect pancake. Most of the time Sunday morning cartoons would be on but we would sit at the table and eat as a family devouring every delicious bite. Our Sunday breakfasts aren’t as often any more and god knows that I can’t eat pancakes like I used to but I cherish those little memories we made as the three musketeers more than my dad will probably ever know.…
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Setting Small Weekly Goals
I love making lists. There is something comforting and relaxing about the act of planning things. I find making goal lists to be one of the most therapeutic activities ever. This is especially true when I find myself off track and can’t seem to find the motivation to get back on it. Something that I have found especially helpful is setting 2-3 weekly goals. I get a cup of tea, light a candle, and sit down and set my intention for the week ahead. I prefer to do this on Sundays but as of late it’s been happening closer to Monday evening. My goals range from health and fitness goals…
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Forgiveness
Have you ever let your anger at someone consume your life until you’re exhausted and miserable? How about holding onto that anger for months or god forbid years? I know first hand how holding onto that anger for an extended period can feel. Let me tell you…it doesn’t feel good. It feels like a ton of bricks on your chest. It’s that heavy baggage that weighs on you so much overtime that it can affect other relationships you have in your life. It’s that cloud that follows you around just to rain on your parade and any sign of joy or happiness. So why the heck do we hold onto…
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Authenticity on Social Media
Recently I saw a photo on Facebook of a sign that said “May your life be as awesome as you pretend it is on Facebook.” This got me thinking a lot about authenticity across all platforms of social media. I use my blog and social media platforms to promote a positive message. With all the negativity going on in the world and online, I think it’s a breath of fresh air to see people positing positive things. I am far from perfect but I’m not one to air my dirty laundry online for all to see and I don’t ever intend to start. Does this make me inauthentic or fake?…
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My Favorite Vegetarian Recipes
For a while now I have opted to make at least one day in my week completely meatless. I also prefer to have at least one meal a day everyday be vegan or vegetarian. This has not only helped my vegetable intake but it has also made me feel a lot better about the food that I am fueling my body with. Netflix has a ton of documentaries discussing the benefits of a completely plant based diet and I think I’ve watched every single one. The more I read and the more I watch it becomes even more clear to me that reducing or eliminating animal proteins from your diet…
