The sun sets earlier, the nights get colder, and my motivation to do anything besides snuggle under a blanket and watch Netflix goes out the window. It can be really hard to maintain or begin healthy habits during the winter, particularly as the holiday season approaches and so do all of the cozy traditions and …
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Any one who is dairy-free or vegan knows that finding a dairy-free protein powder that actually tastes good can be a difficult journey. The flavor might be good but then the texture is chalky, or it blends really well but tastes kind of like, well, dirt. I’ve spent plenty of money on a variety of …
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Over the past six (already?!) years as a group fitness leader, I’ve noticed the effects of two different kinds of pressure. There is good pressure—the pressure to show up, to commit, to do what is challenging because others are counting on you to help them grow—and then there is bad pressure. Bad pressure is …
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If you are looking for a method to set and achieve your goals for the end of the year, you have come to the right place. Setting goals can be intimidating, but it does not have to be! Here is my four-step method for setting and breaking down goals so that you have the tools …
This past weekend we had the opportunity to spend a few days in and around Asheville, as some of our good friends just moved to the area and they are always excited to show us around their new favorite spots. Highlights for the trip were definitely climbing at the Riveter, a delicious and atmospheric dinner …
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This past week I went on a hunt for tzatziki sauce and three grocery stores later, returned empty-handed. After sharing my misadventure with my boyfriend’s mom, she enlightened me with this easy and delicious homemade tzatziki recipe: Ingredients 1 cup full fat Greek yogurt 1 large cucumber, grated 1 tbsp lemon juice* 1 tbsp olive …
Ingredients • 2 medium red onions• 2 cups water• 2 cups white vinegar (apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar will also work!)• 1/3 cup white sugar• 2 tbsp salt• Optional: garlic cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, sliced peppers Instructions 1. Thinly slice your onions (a sharp knife or mandolin slicer works best) and place them in a …
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Quinoa or rice (frozen or pre-cooked works in a pinch!) Pita bread Lentils Falafel Barley Proteins Chicken breast Ground turkey/beef/lamb Salmon Tuna Feta cheese Soft goat cheese Greek yogurt Dips/Dressings Hummus and/or baba ganoush (my absolute favorite) Tzatziki sauce (find a quick recipe here) Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Fig glaze Toss any of these ingredients …
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The photo on the right inspired me to figure out how we could create a similar cloud-like effect on the walls of our guest bedroom. After a preliminary search, I was pointed to various limewash paint brands, but I had the feeling that we could come up with something more cost-effective ourselves that wouldn’t require …
An entire year has passed since the pandemic emerged in 2020 and working from home has become the new normal for so many people, myself included. Despite this, I continue to struggle with how to relax after a day of working from home. There is no commute to provide time to decompress, no coworkers to …