How to start a holistic weight loss program – Beginner Steps

How to start a holistic weight loss program – Beginner Steps

You don’t get used to seeing people suffer. Each person’s experience is unique, as are the outcomes. All anyone can do to help is be an image, a guide and path to positive change and eventually wellness.  Suffering comes from disease and disease usually occurs when we live an unhealthy lifestyle (aside from genetic conditions).  Seems simple doesn’t it? Why is disease so common?  I...
How I dropped the baby weight – an interview with Amy Layne

How I dropped the baby weight – an interview with Amy Layne

I recently sat down with Amy to discuss how she’s gotten back to her regular routine post baby. Amy has been hyper focused on making her lifestyle conducive to always being lean and it has paid off in so many other areas of health. If you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or are looking to finally get back to your pre-baby weight you can learn something from Amy and the amazing changes she’s...
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?

How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?

Whether you hop on the scale daily or haven’t seen a scale since you graduated high school, how often and when to weigh yourself are important parts of any journey towards weight loss. So many of us make the mistake of weighing ourselves at inappropriate times and quickly fall off the program as a result. The answers aren’t black and white, but there are some guidelines that can help you over...
Anti-Inflammatory Mango Bars

Anti-Inflammatory Mango Bars

These bars meet my ultimate combination checklist. They are delicious, vibrant and pack superpowers. Turmeric is a very popular anti-inflammatory spice but can be challenging to use outside of spicy dishes or turmeric teas. This recipe uses turmeric in a subtle way that just adds a note of complexity to the dessert. The main flavors of this dessert are layered mango, coconut, lemon, raspberry...
Unicorn Smoothie

Unicorn Smoothie

I am in love with this unicorn food movement! If you haven’t heard it is basically vibrant colored foods that look magical being called “unicorn recipes”. I have always been a fan of unicorns. This smoothie is just one of many vibrant smoothies I have coming to the blog that will fall under the unicorn category. It is a healthy take on the current unicorn frappuccino craze....
Superfood Lactation Smoothie

Superfood Lactation Smoothie

*This blog post was sponsored by Vega and Silk. So this week was eventful. I worked, worked out, explored, prepared for baby and gave birth. What a whirlwind. Without going into too much detail here I have to say that I found the birthing experience shockingly enjoyable. I ended up having a completely natural unmedicated birth that taught me so much about myself and the woman I have become. It...
Mocha Latte Cheesecake Bars (Vegan)

Mocha Latte Cheesecake Bars (Vegan)

Here we are headed into the end of September. I can barely believe it. For those of you who follow me on Instagram you will know that I am personally shocked that I do not have a baby yet. I am well overdue and considering I thought I would go early I am very surprised. My kitchen creativity hasn’t been great over the last few weeks as my focus has been on just eating plain foods and...
Pregnancy Cravings Survival Guide (Healthy Solutions)

Pregnancy Cravings Survival Guide (Healthy Solutions)

  I wanted to do a pregnancy cravings survival guide that takes common pregnancy cravings and puts a healthy spin on them. I am now in my 8th month of pregnancy and the recipes below have been what I have used to satisfy cravings while staying on a healthy path during this journey. Each category is a craving I have had with the recipes I have used to satisfy those cravings over the last 8...
Roasted Tomato Falafel Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Tomato Falafel Spaghetti Squash

  This Roasted Tomato Falafel Spaghetti Squash recipe is perfect for when you are craving pasta and/or you want a filling and comforting meal that is super easy to make. This recipe can be tossed together and enjoyed in minutes. I save extra time by purchasing my falafels at a local market. There are a ton of great options for store bought falafels these days. Just make sure to purchase...
Roasted Tomato Avocado Falafel Toast

Roasted Tomato Avocado Falafel Toast

This recipe is super simple to toss together and has a huge flavor payoff. The only prep work you have to do is roast your tomatoes and crisp up your falafels either in a frying pan or in the oven. We are spoiled in our neighborhood with healthy (not fried) vegan pre-made falafels available in grocery stores. This saves me time and gives me options for those meals that I have to just toss...