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Do you ever have those days when you feel like you can’t do anything right or that nothing is going right? Well, that was me last week. The whole week. Our family business is growing, and I’m trying to navigate that. Also, I’m trying to advocate for getting my kiddo tested for autism, and IContinue reading “Don’t Let the Storms of Life Affect Your Fitness Progress”

Woo! Carbs are getting pretty high over here! Sometimes, it’s hard to get those in. I came across this old recipe of mine the other day, so I thought I would repost it. If you’re an old lady at heart like me or if you just want to try something different (and super convenient) forContinue reading “Raisin Bran Muffin Recipe”

Many are choosing to pursue new goals with the start of 2023. For some, it’s diet and exercise. For others, it’s budget and financial goals. I’ve decided to go the opposite direction; instead of taking on more, I’m going to do less. Let me be the first to say I really love helping people. ItContinue reading “It’s Okay to Say “No””

When it comes to health and fitness goals, everyone has their kryptonite. I’ve not had a problem with consistency in the gym since my first year working out. That can be challenging at first, but it does become more enjoyable. My personal struggle is food. I love to cook and explore new cuisine, and asContinue reading “5 Easy Ways You Can Improve Your Nutrition”

For those times when you want a healthier version of your favorite comfort food. Optional: Top with buffalo chicken or barbecue beef. Ingredients: •8-oz box of Banza (chickpea) pasta (I like the cavatappi.) •12-oz bag riced cauliflower •1 c reduced fat cottage cheese •3 TBS ghee (Or butter, light margarine, etc.) •1/4 c all purposeContinue reading “Macro Friendly Mac and Cheese Recipe”

I’ve… tried to write this one dozens of times. But I always delete the draft because I’m not sure how to articulate it and I don’t want to feel attacked in the way I have felt attacked. This morning, I read a Facebook post by one of my friends, and it let me know thatContinue reading “The Most Important Thing”

When I began working out after my son was born, I had a determination to succeed, but I really didn’t know what I was doing. I remembered the static stretches we would do in gym class as a kid, so I halfheartedly threw in a couple of those before I did dumbbell exercises. Over theContinue reading “Will Any Stretching Do?”

I had been feeling tired for awhile, and because I am very conscious of my body, I tried to eliminate variables. Was it my sleep? Was it stress? Was it a digestive change? Or was it something else? Still, I wasn’t finding the answer. Until… I ran for the cabinet where I keep my vitamins,Continue reading “Foot Strike Hemolysis: What Every Female Athlete Should Know”

Well, hi. And yes, welcome to my website. Yay for that:) It’s been such a great month since my year as Mrs. Wyoming America ended. I really needed a lot of time to unplug, so my family and I went on a giant road trip. We visited national parks, went to a Mariners game, andContinue reading “General Life Update + How to Get Better Results With Your Workouts”