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You don’t have to wait for Monday to start. I

You don’t have to wait for Monday to start.

I have a love hate relationship with the phrase, “starting Monday.” I think it makes sense that diet culture pushes the dialogue of starting over, clean slates, fresh starts, and new beginnings…they want everyone to feel like THEIR diet is going to be THE one. THIS is it. THIS time I’m doing it. I know, I’ve said those things to myself before.

The thing is, what if you never felt like you had to “start on Monday?” What if you could tell yourself, I’m here today and this is what I want to work toward? What if you treated yourself with unlimited compassion as you worked towards different goals or changed behavior? The idea that you have to get back on the wagon or start over makes it sound like you ruined something or broke something and you didn’t. Your health is a continuum overtime and if you’re wanting to improve it, great…but it doesn’t have to happen on a Monday.

Tomorrow you can add more veggies to your Lunch. Or Wednesday you can get up from your desk and breathe in some fresh air. Thursday you could clean out the freezer and plan some meals using what you find. Friday you could watch my fun with food video helping us put fun and health together in the kitchen. There’s things you can do any day of the week and getting away from the “wagon” diet culture will get easier the more you change that inner dialogue.

So even if today you said, “It’s Monday and I’m starting today!” Then great! Just know you’ve got a ton of experience, you’re the expert on YOUR body and I’m proud of you.

Do you do take out from the grocery store? Fast fo

Do you do take out from the grocery store? Fast food is always an option but sometimes your local grocery stores will have plenty of fast food options too!

@meijerstores stores often have sushi like this and I can buy one single apple to go with it. Bam! Meal done.

Or grab a granola bar at the check out lane, a banana and a sample of veggies that are clearanced.

Pre-made salads can also be an excellent quick meal and if they don’t have any protein you might be able to get some deli meat, a chicken breast or hard boiled egg to throw on top.

What’re your go-to fast meals from the grocery store?

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...there

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...there are over 250 spices in the world? Probably way more than that! That means cooking and your food does NOT have to be boring. Salt does bring out certain flavors and textures of food, but I promise there’s so many other seasonings out there!

Would a quick video on spice combinations and tips be helpful? Comment with a 🧂 if you’d be into that! 🤗

Happy Saturday!

𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯

𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗥𝗗! Nearly every weekend I share with you the new things I find at @aldiusa I don’t work for them or get any kind of sponsorship from them (though, hey @aldiusa I’m totally ready to partner when you are!!) I just really love shopping there.

So here are a couple of staples I get on most every shopping trip if I need them:
✏️New breads/wraps/pitas: I love sandwiches during the week but they get repetitive so I try new bread products quite often!
✏️Fresh ginger which I use a ton when cooking. Fresh ginger tastes so good in water too!
✏️A frozen meal to keep on hand in a pinch! I can throw these in a lunch box or keep them on hand at home.
✏️Avocado oil is really pricey but at Aldi it’s $6.99! It’s high in healthy fats, buttery/mild flavor, and great for cooking as it’s got a higher smoke point so it can handle higher heats without burning.
✏️Salsa is also a staple for us! I love trying their new varieties with chips or we throw it on eggs, tacos, steam ale veggies etc.
✏️Same with hummus! They have a ton of savory and dessert options and it’s a great way to add fiber and flavor to anything from veggies, crackers, wraps, pizza...so many options!
✏️Chicken sausages are a great thing to keep on hand too! Easy to thaw and cook if you freeze’m and great cut up with rice, veggies, and sauce.
✏️Snackies! Because it’s OK to snack.
✏️Bone broth! Especially if I’m not well (I’ve had laryngitis for a week now) then I sip on this or use it when cooking for a little extra protein.
✏️Granola bars which make a great snack or crumbled they make a good granola for yogurt!

What are your staples you buy weekly? Happy Friday friends!

A simple 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼 & 𝘇𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱! This is a slight twist on a cucumber salad because, well, I don’t really love cucumbers...but I do love raw zucchini!

It is such a refreshing vegetable and during the summer it’s cheap and easy to grow too. Just don’t blink when you grow it because mine always go from average zucchini to gigantour overnight!

Here’s the salad deets:
🥗1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
🥗1 large zucchini, quartered (leave the skin on)
🥗1 large or 2 small avocados, chopped
🥗2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
🥗1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
🥗1/2 tsp salt

Mix everything together and enjoy cold or sauté leftovers with 🍳 in the morning! Happy Friday Eve friends 🤗

Sometimes all you need is an extra colorful meal t

Sometimes all you need is an extra colorful meal to get you through a chilly day. Head to my blog and search summer for this simple quinoa salad! ☀️

Tell me, do you view cooking as a chore or a gift?

Tell me, do you view cooking as a chore or a gift?

There’s no right or wrong answer and for some people this answer may change overtime. I find it’s common when people feel stuck, confused, or frustrated with food that cooking becomes more of a chore. So how can we make this necessary part of life a little more fun or easy?

⭐️Choose food you like! I know that sounds obvious but if you’re someone who puts pressure on yourself to add variety all the time, you might need a week of staples and favorites.
⭐️Find simple recipes with either minimal ingredients or minimal steps involved...or both!
⭐️Search for food you have in your fridge, freezer or pantry first to start a meal
⭐️Use conveniences like frozen veggies or canned fruit to balance a meal
⭐️Play your favorite tunes while you cook so you can dance!
⭐️Try new recipes from different cultures and make time to educate yourself and your family about it
⭐️Give yourself grace if you’re still learning how to get your feet on the ground with cooking, nutrition, etc.

So tell me...chore or gift?? If you want to learn more about this save the date May 26th at 7:00 pm I’ll be hosting a free class about being Mindful in the Kitchen! ♥️ More details to come!

Please, let them be little, 'Cause they're only th

Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Happy Mother’s Day to all ♥️

Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I am celebrating with a simp

Happy Cinco De Mayo!! I am celebrating with a simple three ingredient margarita!

The Sweet Gose Margarita:
➕1.5 Oz tequila
➕1.5 Oz simple syrup
➕3-4 Oz gose (I used Guava gose by @balladbrewing )

Enjoy this and head to the link in my bio to read my post and get educated on what this day actually means! 🙌🏻

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You don’t have to wait for Monday to start. I

You don’t have to wait for Monday to start.

I have a love hate relationship with the phrase, “starting Monday.” I think it makes sense that diet culture pushes the dialogue of starting over, clean slates, fresh starts, and new beginnings…they want everyone to feel like THEIR diet is going to be THE one. THIS is it. THIS time I’m doing it. I know, I’ve said those things to myself before.

The thing is, what if you never felt like you had to “start on Monday?” What if you could tell yourself, I’m here today and this is what I want to work toward? What if you treated yourself with unlimited compassion as you worked towards different goals or changed behavior? The idea that you have to get back on the wagon or start over makes it sound like you ruined something or broke something and you didn’t. Your health is a continuum overtime and if you’re wanting to improve it, great…but it doesn’t have to happen on a Monday.

Tomorrow you can add more veggies to your Lunch. Or Wednesday you can get up from your desk and breathe in some fresh air. Thursday you could clean out the freezer and plan some meals using what you find. Friday you could watch my fun with food video helping us put fun and health together in the kitchen. There’s things you can do any day of the week and getting away from the “wagon” diet culture will get easier the more you change that inner dialogue.

So even if today you said, “It’s Monday and I’m starting today!” Then great! Just know you’ve got a ton of experience, you’re the expert on YOUR body and I’m proud of you.

Do you do take out from the grocery store? Fast fo

Do you do take out from the grocery store? Fast food is always an option but sometimes your local grocery stores will have plenty of fast food options too!

@meijerstores stores often have sushi like this and I can buy one single apple to go with it. Bam! Meal done.

Or grab a granola bar at the check out lane, a banana and a sample of veggies that are clearanced.

Pre-made salads can also be an excellent quick meal and if they don’t have any protein you might be able to get some deli meat, a chicken breast or hard boiled egg to throw on top.

What’re your go-to fast meals from the grocery store?

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...there

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...there are over 250 spices in the world? Probably way more than that! That means cooking and your food does NOT have to be boring. Salt does bring out certain flavors and textures of food, but I promise there’s so many other seasonings out there!

Would a quick video on spice combinations and tips be helpful? Comment with a 🧂 if you’d be into that! 🤗

Happy Saturday!

𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯

𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗥𝗗! Nearly every weekend I share with you the new things I find at @aldiusa I don’t work for them or get any kind of sponsorship from them (though, hey @aldiusa I’m totally ready to partner when you are!!) I just really love shopping there.

So here are a couple of staples I get on most every shopping trip if I need them:
✏️New breads/wraps/pitas: I love sandwiches during the week but they get repetitive so I try new bread products quite often!
✏️Fresh ginger which I use a ton when cooking. Fresh ginger tastes so good in water too!
✏️A frozen meal to keep on hand in a pinch! I can throw these in a lunch box or keep them on hand at home.
✏️Avocado oil is really pricey but at Aldi it’s $6.99! It’s high in healthy fats, buttery/mild flavor, and great for cooking as it’s got a higher smoke point so it can handle higher heats without burning.
✏️Salsa is also a staple for us! I love trying their new varieties with chips or we throw it on eggs, tacos, steam ale veggies etc.
✏️Same with hummus! They have a ton of savory and dessert options and it’s a great way to add fiber and flavor to anything from veggies, crackers, wraps, pizza...so many options!
✏️Chicken sausages are a great thing to keep on hand too! Easy to thaw and cook if you freeze’m and great cut up with rice, veggies, and sauce.
✏️Snackies! Because it’s OK to snack.
✏️Bone broth! Especially if I’m not well (I’ve had laryngitis for a week now) then I sip on this or use it when cooking for a little extra protein.
✏️Granola bars which make a great snack or crumbled they make a good granola for yogurt!

What are your staples you buy weekly? Happy Friday friends!

A simple 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼 & 𝘇𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱! This is a slight twist on a cucumber salad because, well, I don’t really love cucumbers...but I do love raw zucchini!

It is such a refreshing vegetable and during the summer it’s cheap and easy to grow too. Just don’t blink when you grow it because mine always go from average zucchini to gigantour overnight!

Here’s the salad deets:
🥗1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
🥗1 large zucchini, quartered (leave the skin on)
🥗1 large or 2 small avocados, chopped
🥗2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
🥗1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
🥗1/2 tsp salt

Mix everything together and enjoy cold or sauté leftovers with 🍳 in the morning! Happy Friday Eve friends 🤗

Sometimes all you need is an extra colorful meal t

Sometimes all you need is an extra colorful meal to get you through a chilly day. Head to my blog and search summer for this simple quinoa salad! ☀️

Tell me, do you view cooking as a chore or a gift?

Tell me, do you view cooking as a chore or a gift?

There’s no right or wrong answer and for some people this answer may change overtime. I find it’s common when people feel stuck, confused, or frustrated with food that cooking becomes more of a chore. So how can we make this necessary part of life a little more fun or easy?

⭐️Choose food you like! I know that sounds obvious but if you’re someone who puts pressure on yourself to add variety all the time, you might need a week of staples and favorites.
⭐️Find simple recipes with either minimal ingredients or minimal steps involved...or both!
⭐️Search for food you have in your fridge, freezer or pantry first to start a meal
⭐️Use conveniences like frozen veggies or canned fruit to balance a meal
⭐️Play your favorite tunes while you cook so you can dance!
⭐️Try new recipes from different cultures and make time to educate yourself and your family about it
⭐️Give yourself grace if you’re still learning how to get your feet on the ground with cooking, nutrition, etc.

So tell me...chore or gift?? If you want to learn more about this save the date May 26th at 7:00 pm I’ll be hosting a free class about being Mindful in the Kitchen! ♥️ More details to come!

Please, let them be little, 'Cause they're only th

Please, let them be little,
'Cause they're only that way for a while.
Give them hope, give them praise,
Give them love every day.
Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,
Let 'em sleep in the middle,
Oh, but let them be little.

Happy Mother’s Day to all ♥️

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