“FALL” INTO WELLNESS
The nearing holidays are a time of celebration and togetherness. With the changes in weather (particularly COLD for people like me), frequent get-togethers, busy schedules, and the sweet and savory seasonal meals—many may experience a struggle to maintain their regular health and wellness regimen—particularly in the food and fitness areas. At the end of the […]
GRILLED STEAK & SHRIMP KABOBS
Ingredients GRILLED STEAK & SHRIMP KABOBS Kabobs: Marinade: (Eye-balled it all, do about the following amounts, but feel free to do more or less of each depending on your flavor preference and amount of marinade you intend to make.) Preparation These kabobs are so easy and fun to throw together. They feed a group and […]
TOP FIVE GROCERY GUIDE
Grocery shopping is one of those never-ending tasks that you’ll need to face day after day, week after week…forever. To some it’s a Sunday ritual, to others it’s a chore they’ll procrastinate—no matter how you interpret it, we all have to do it. The foods you choose to welcome into your home will have a […]
DEATH TO DIET CULTURE
Diet culture in its entirety essentially revolves around restrictive eating routines, unrealistic body standards, and an unhealthy obsession with the “perfect” physical appearance. It perpetuates this belief that in order to achieve the “perfect physical appearance” you must adhere to the “perfect eating standards.” Dieting has been around forever and it comes in many different […]
GOOD CLEAN COSMETICS
I’ve been working on this blog post throughout the duration of this past month—and I’m so excited about it! At the start of July, I finally made the jump and purchased clean makeup products and added a new all-natural skin care product to my routine (more on this later.) I’ve been seeking to shift to […]
FINDING BALANCE IN THE SUMMER
Something I still fall victim to is that summer burnout feeling. It’s so easy to fall out of routine when the summer offers so many possibilities—most of which involve socializing, spending, traveling, drinking, eating, and staying up late. There is always an excuse to celebrate in the summertime! Honestly, coming from a 23-year-old girl in […]
BUILDING SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY HABITS
Making the decision to stray away from societal norms and pursue a healthy and holistic lifestyle is a huge breakthrough in your life. It’s important to remember what caused you to meet your breaking point and seek a lifestyle change—as it will serve the purpose of allowing you to a) reflect on how far you’ve come and […]
ROSEMARY GARLIC BUTTER STEAK
Ingredients ROSEMARY GARLIC BUTTER STEAK Preparation Pat the steak dry with paper towels and season it generously with your salt and black pepper. Heat your pan (ideally a cast iron) until hot, add your high-heat oil over medium-high heat, and add you steak. Sear the first side for 3-4 minutes until a brown crust is […]
CREATING A HOLISTIC SLEEP ROUTINE
Coming from a society that runs on quick fixes and caffeine, this year I learned the true importance of sleep. Adequate sleep can have a positive impact on your mental and physical health, energy levels, stress hormones, cortisol levels, immune system, metabolism, and brain function—just to name a few. When you enter your deepest phase […]
SWEET POTATO BROWNIES (GF + DF)
Ingredients GF + DF SWEET POTATO BROWNIES Preparation Steam or bake your sweet potato until it reaches a completely soft, texture for blending. I rinsed, peeled, and diced mine into squares then steamed it in the over at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes until it was soft to the touch. Next, add avocado oil […]