50 Self-Care Ideas {that cost little to no money}
The phrase “self-care” comes up often in the wellness industry, but I realize it’s not necessarily a common phrase if you aren’t consistently reading self-help literature or learning about health, like me. The definition of self-care is “intentional actions to care for your physical, emotional, and mental health.” Ya, a bit broad. But my understanding […]
It’s Official. We’re Quitting Dieting for Good.
I hear things all too often that make me sad, mad, angry, and frustrated at the world we live in. Women making comments about how fat they are… …talking about how they are going to “go Paleo” because that sounds like a good weight loss tool …skipping happy hour because they can’t drink this week […]
Eating Dessert Without Guilt
{smore brownies} Some of you loyal readers already know this, but this blog started out as a baking blog. I baked my little heart out, decorated all the cakes and cookies I could get my hands on, and had a lot of fun doing it. It was the perfect creative escape from my day job […]
How I Lost 20 Pounds After I Quit Dieting
Forewarning: this post is lengthy! But if you are anything like I was; constantly dieting without the long-term weight loss results desired and a strained relationship with food, I urge you to read on! Not you? Send to a friend who may need this, or wait till next week for a new recipe post. I […]
Why I Don’t Need to Detox After One Month of Travel
I spent the last month in and out of Zurich, traveling and hosting visitors, and simply enjoying summer. I ate ice cream and pizza, I drank wine, and I had days where I did nothing but lay on the beach. And guess what? I feel fine. A-okay. I didn’t come back feeling like a blob […]
8 Steps to Healthfully Conquer the Buffet
image via my favorite buffet, hiltl I have to say, buffets are not my favorite. Some people get excited by the endless food options a buffet provides, but I just get overwhelmed. Yet, overwhelmed is better than stressed. Buffets used to stress me out because I felt it was inevitable that I was going to […]
