cultivating an upbeat lifestyle through healthy thinking, being, and eating
Apple pie has always been my Dad’s most favorite treat. He frequently questions why I have yet to make him one, and specifically requests a “real one” AKA he doesn’t think vegan food can be as delicious as food that contains animal products. So, to […]
STRESS. It is inevitable. But it doesn’t have to keep the bad rap that it commonly holds. Last night I learned a few ways to make stress work for me not against me, and I can’t wait to share what the experts at Thrive taught […]
The holidays. Love em or hate em, they are here to stay and they will be here before we know it (seriously, how is Thanksgiving two days away?!). While the holiday season is deemed the holly-est, jolliest, happiest time of the year by many it’s […]
Comparison is the thief of joy. – Theodore Roosevelt I’m sure you’ve heard this quote before. It’s one I think about and come back to often. We all know comparing ourselves to others is counterproductive, it takes us off our track and our game leaving […]
So you watched “What The Health” and it’s got you feeling all the feels. Or maybe you haven’t watched it yet (you might as well though, it’s on Netflix) but you’ve considered going vegan. Since the documentary “What The Health” has been on Netflix I’ve […]
I should go for a run. I really shouldn’t of had that slice of cake at work. I need to stop making such dumb mistakes. I should have never said that. I need to work harder, be better. I should be able to control my […]
Last night I took a moment to press pause and watch the sunset. I find it easy to get caught up in whatever it may be that I’m doing and I forget to notice the beauty around me. This can be a dangerous road to […]
I want to start sharing more about the specifics of my marathon training process so that y’all can follow along and also have inspiration for your training (if you are training) and exercise routines. Last week I had an unload week, meaning I took it […]
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Ok, let’s just let something be known here, I’m in love.. with donuts! However, I don’t love how unhealthy they can get. I believe in moderation and treating yourself, but sometimes it’s fun to make a healthier version of your favorite treat. The average donut […]
Happy Sunday everyone! Today I want to introduce the topic of self-care, which I’ll continue to post about in the future. As an Occupational Therapist, I take self-care very seriously. We consider self-care as an Activity of Daily Living (ADL). ADL’s are things we do […]