If you haven't yet, I'd love for you to fill out the survey (scroll to the bottom of that post linked). We're going to talk about the results this week. I promise I'm listening and I'm already planning to make a few changes based on your responses. So how has the first week of 2017 been for you? It's the busiest week of the year for me at work, school started back and we ended the week with a snow day (well, really it was just ice), so things were a little crazy. I'm hoping to hop right back in to a normal schedule this week and hopefully give you a better idea of what I ate everyday next Sunday (I'll be posting recaps on Sunday morning). That is, if I get my act together on a … [Read more...]
so you want to try the Whole 30? + an update
The Whole 30 is a hot topic of conversation for me. I get tons of questions and love having conversations about the program with friends and family. To say it changed my life would be entirely true. Before I ever tried Whole 30, I didn't have a set of really good eating habits. I would crash diet on unhealthy foods (hello, 100 calories packs) with crazy expectations (20 pounds in 2 weeks, anyone?). Obviously, that's an exaggeration, but in all reality, I've gained and lost the same 10-15 pounds over and over again. It's something that I joke about now, but I was overweight through school (especially middle school) and with that came pretty thick skin and a whole slew of body image … [Read more...]
Bacon Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
It's a two post kind of day around here. I wanted to squeeze in this recipe post because it would make the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! I literally took the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was just as good. I think I've talked about it before (multiple times), but roasted brussel sprouts are the one thing I never expected to like. While doing Whole 30 I gave them a shot and now I cook them at least once a week at our house. I'm certain no one loves them as much as I do, but this recipe might just change their minds. Mose recipes that call for a syrupy balsamic glaze want you to purchase a syrupy balsamic vinegar, but I think making your own is the best way to go. … [Read more...]