Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Recipes, Travel

Birthday Festivities & a trip to a Bourbon Distillery!

Wow! It feels like forever since I have done a recap post. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the extra day (if you got one). Nick and I ventured to hill country in Texas to stay at a friend's lake house for Memorial Weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we got to… Continue reading Birthday Festivities & a trip to a Bourbon Distillery!

Fitness, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Recipes

Bikini Series Week 4!

I've made the halfway point with Tone It Up Bikini Series!   What I've Learned: I was seriously out of shape! Sure I could go out and run, but I had zero upper body strength. I have more self-control than I thought! I've been able to kick junk food cravings for the most part and… Continue reading Bikini Series Week 4!

Lifestyle

Summer Time, and the Living Is Easy

The days are longer, the weather is sunny and warm, and the workload seems to trail off a bit. Summer is a time to rejuvenate, relax, and do something good for yourself! Now that things are calming down for me, I like to take some time in May to plan out my summer months so… Continue reading Summer Time, and the Living Is Easy

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Bikini Series Week Three Recap

Happy Monday! Who is ready for a strong week ahead?!? I know I am going to try my hardest to make this my most successful week yet. I've printed off my workout schedule for the week, meal prepped and chopped veggies, and planned my meals for every.single.day. Taking the guesswork out of meals has really… Continue reading Bikini Series Week Three Recap

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Meal Prep & Bikini Series Week Two Recap

It's Monday People! That means we get a fresh start for the week ahead. I know I could use one after eating too much pizza and too little veggies this weekend. I'm not going to beat myself up too much for it. Everyone slips up now and again, and it's all about getting back into… Continue reading Meal Prep & Bikini Series Week Two Recap

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Healthy Hump Day!

We've made it halfway through the workweek! I hope it's been easy on you. I have off work this Friday so I'm looking forward to getting through tomorrow to enjoy my three day weekend! Peanut has been my fitness partner this week. Every time I've wanted to just take it easy, he reminds me that… Continue reading Healthy Hump Day!

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Bikini Series Week One Recap

It's a new week! Hope you all had a relaxing weekend. I survived my first week on the Tone It Up Bikini Challenge. I stuck pretty well to my meal plan and worked out every single day. So small victory there. I was also finally was brave enough to snap my "before" photos. Definitely not… Continue reading Bikini Series Week One Recap

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Guess Who Just Joined Tone It Up?!?

Happy Monday Everyone! I'm usually not so excited about the start of a new work week, but there are exciting things happening this week. I will have my final meetings with students, who start finals next week, I get to look forward to a weekend with nothing planned, and best of all, I've just started… Continue reading Guess Who Just Joined Tone It Up?!?

Fitness, Gluten Free, Pets

Weekend Recap: Lake, Workouts, & Meal Prep!

Happy Monday Everyone! I'm looking forward to a week of healthy eats and workouts. We just started a health challenge at work to lose a few pounds. I'm using it as extra motivation this week. On Saturday, Nick, Peanut and I headed to the dog park at our lake. Peanut can usually only handle 20… Continue reading Weekend Recap: Lake, Workouts, & Meal Prep!

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Spring Cleaning

Spring is definitely here. And in Texas, it's not staying long! With temps slowly creeping into the mid-eighties, I know I should enjoy these mild days now. With every change of season, I try to clean up, reorganize, and plan for the months ahead. It's great to have things to look forward to in the… Continue reading Spring Cleaning