While I love the work I do as a Health Coach and the positive, goal-reaching effect it can have on people, sometimes clients just want to feel good in their skin immediately. They do not want to wait the full 6-12 weeks it often takes to create healthy habits or to...
10 Breastfeeding Must Haves
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! I was not 100% committed to breastfeeding when we found out we were pregnant. I knew I wanted to give it a try, but if it turned out to be too difficult, too painful, or too much work, then I had...
Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos
These Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos come together quickly, providing an easy, spicy, grab-and-go breakfast as you run out the door. One of the first items on my list of freezer recipes to make before Zoey arrived was breakfast burritos. First of all, I love...
Why Cheat Meals Are Bad For Consistent Weight Loss
Raise your hand if you dream of your cheat day all week. I see you. I used to do the same thing. I would eat super healthy all week while dreaming about what I was going to buy at the grocery store on Saturday morning to cheat with throughout the day. A whole day of...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 3)
Read Zoey's Birth Story Part 1 here and Part 2 here. As the rush that comes with a baby’s arrival settled down around 1am, our nurse, Carol, suggested that Zoey spend the night in the nursery so both Rob and I could get some sleep. At first, we resisted, but after her...
The Benefits of a Food Log Analysis
Your diet plays a huge roll in your health. In fact, what you eat contributes to about 80% of your total calories for the day, whereas working out is only 10-15%. This means that whether your goal is to lose weight, increase your energy, or to improve your...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 2)
You can read Part 1 of Zoey’s birth story here. One of my biggest disappointments with having HELLP was my loose birth plan went almost entirely out the window. I had envisioned being able to labor at home for a while, move around the hospital room, and get an...
Pre-Baby Freezer Meals
Zoey’s original due date was slated for July 10, which meant Rob would have only one week with her before heading back to work for the school year. Rob’s return to teaching made me really nervous as I would be home on my own with a one week old as a new mom. As a...
Zoey’s Birth Story (Part 1)
With Zoey celebrating her one year birthday, I thought it would be fitting to share her birth story. When I was pregnant, I really enjoyed reading other mothers' birth stories, but I have been hesitant to share mine since it was so unusual. I don’t want anyone...
Meal Planning Guide
Save money on your grocery budget and avoid food waste with this free easy meal planning guide. Use these five steps to take the guesswork out of meal time. It took me a while to learn how to cook. Coming off of a college meal plan, I knew how to make exactly two...
7 Kitchen Gadgets To Make Your Life Easier
This post contains affiliate links, which means I get a small kickback if you purchase something using one of them. I appreciate your support! My oldest sister, Kate, has an obsession with kitchen gadgets. I distinctly remember her buying a garlic peeler for my mom a...
What I Buy At The Grocery Store
On Instagram last week, I posted a quick video of what Rob and I buy from Costco and the grocery store each week. A few of you mentioned that you wanted to know what we make with all that food, so I figured a glimpse into what we bought and what we eat in a typical...