Hey all! I wanted to give you a simple and well-rounded breakfast with eggs this week, so here we go with our teacher-friendly, budget-friendly meal! This egg bake contains plenty of protein and healthy fat, + a side of sweet potatoes for some healthy, slow carbs. (Note: this does not contain dairy, but you can … Continue reading Easy Egg Bake w/ Sweet Potatoes
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My “Go Get ‘Em Latte”
This week’s #teacherfriendly option is for those of us who prefer a lighter option in the early morning. For many years in HS, college, and even when I started teaching, I was always a firm believer in getting in breakfast first thing. And for many people, this probably works! But as someone who struggled with … Continue reading My “Go Get ‘Em Latte”
Yogurt + Raspberry Overnight Oats
CALLING ALL TEACHERS! Happy Monday! Starting today, I’ll be sharing some easy, QUICK & budget-friendly meal-prep ideas, inspired by my experience as a teacher! While I am no longer in the classroom, I can’t deny the stress that teaching can bring, and how strongly I feel about providing teachers with resources that will make their … Continue reading Yogurt + Raspberry Overnight Oats
How I Changed My Diet: Part III
Making my own rules, breaking up with sugar, and trading in "moderation" for precision.
How I Changed My Diet: Part II
Walkin' on Sunshine We left off in my last post around 2010. Life was good! I had discovered the Low-FODMAP diet and was finally experiencing some clarity regarding my IBS symptoms. Most of the bloating and cramping that had plagued my every time I ate (for years!) was beginning to fade away. I had a … Continue reading How I Changed My Diet: Part II
How I Changed My Diet: Part I
In a previous post, I talked about How I Got Pumped About Fitness. I mentioned that around that same time, I also started focusing more on my food and nutrition. In this 3-part series, I'll go a bit more in depth about the small steps I took over time to change my diet and really … Continue reading How I Changed My Diet: Part I
M-I-N-D-S-E-T, that’s the way we spell Success!
"If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you're right" ~ Henry Ford The Evolution of Success Starting anything new is challenging. Whether it is a new hobby, fitness routine, diet, habit, etc.....stepping into the unknown is tough. So, what makes someone successful in these situations? Why do some people seem extremely … Continue reading M-I-N-D-S-E-T, that’s the way we spell Success!
How I Got “Pumped” About Fitness
The Impetus Picture this: it's May of my freshman year of college, and despite my best efforts, the Freshman 10 or 15 have creeped their way in. While I had always been super active in Middle School & High School -- rushing around to classes, playing sports, taking dance for gym credit, and bopping around … Continue reading How I Got “Pumped” About Fitness
I Got it from my Mama
Something about cooking made me feel creative. I’m hardly an artist, but cooking gave me an opportunity to take chances and experiment; and even if I messed up, it was never that bad. Cooking with my mom also made me feel productive and accomplished, and gave me something to take pride in....