Savoring the Sweetest Parts of Life
Lately I’ve really been taking seriously the art of loving myself. In my most recent health update, I almost didn’t go to bootcamp this morning., I realized the following: *I am not being as kind to myself as I should be. *Little choices make a big difference, if you let them all add up. *My perception of my body (and how I have thought it should look for a long time) is way off-kilter. I am learning to understand the {Read More}
Update: Read Part Two Here! (02.21.13) So. I just watched a really inspiring video about embracing vulnerability, and am compelled to share some thoughts with you on the matter. I think there are all kinds of vulnerability out there, but the one that I seem to be shying away from recently is the topic of my weight and evolving self-image. In the video, Dr. Brene Brown talks about how, as a society, we are very accustomed to numbing vulnerability, as {Read More}
If you have leftover Halloween candy, this recipe is perfect. Or, if you bought a bag of Snickers on sale now that Halloween is over (smart) then this recipe is also perfect. Or, if you just want to take one of America’s favorite candy bars and make it worse better for you, then this recipe is perfect. It’s just perfect, okay? Recipe adapted from Cooks.com. When I say “adapted” I mean that I gave the Snickers a rough chop, instead {Read More}
1. Exercise 4-5 times! Already got Sunday taken care of! 2. Drink more water… I am so bad at this. 3. Snack smartly! And no late night munchies… (this will be a HARD one) 4. Talk about my feelings. Now this I can do. Shelton will surely vouch for me. (Side note, I just learned that vouch is not spelled vouge… Thank you public school educashun.) 5. Stay positive! Do you have any healthy goals? What keeps you motivated? I {Read More}
Lately I have been feeling really unhappy with my body. I haven’t been too hard on myself or unrealistic, but I have gained what feels like a pretty significant amount of weight over the summer and have finally hit my breaking point. I’ve realized that I just can’t get any bigger than I am right now. My clothes aren’t fitting, my energy is low, and worst of all it is starting to affect my mood. That’s when I personally know {Read More}
For all those late night chocolate cravings… Shelton’s Mocha Cappuccino Protein Smoothie You’ll need: 1 scoop mocha cappuccino protein powder 1 scoop extreme milk chocolate protein powder 8 oz. almond milk (unsweetened) 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tbsp. finely ground coffee (extra for garnish) 1.5 tbsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup 1 tbsp. xylitol 1 tsp. cinnamon (extra for garnish) 1 pinch cayenne pepper ice (at least 1 cup – 1.5 cup) Put all ingredients in blender and as Shelton says, {Read More}
S&S Saturdays are the absolute best. Shelton and I made sweet potato pancakes with turkey sausage. And by “made” I mean that he did the majority of the work while I pushed the sausage around in the pan. It was such a good morning–we watched The Pioneer Woman and then the Southern Queen herself, Paula Deen. The Food Network is a vortex for us. We always get sucked into the next show. After we had enough breakfast and lounging we {Read More}
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