Chicken Sausage & Veggie Stuffed Squash And thoughts of Gratitude
This morning I woke with an extremely grateful heart. Since my post last week, I’ve received countless texts, emails, and notes of gratitude, love and appreciation for sharing my story. I can’t thank...
View ArticleConfidence is Key
con·fi·dence ˈkänfədəns/noun the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust. synonyms: trust, belief, faith, credence, conviction the state of feeling certain about the...
View ArticleHealthy is Not a Weight
If there’s one thing I continue to learn when it comes to health & fitness, this is it. No one journey is the same as another. Every person has different goals, different mentalities, and...
View Articleme too.
My church has this saying. It’s the understanding that everyone has struggles, difficulties, and hard times. It’s the reminder that no matter your past, you can begin again. That you’re not the only...
View ArticleSugar Free Triple Berry Spread {Jam or Syrup}
As you’ve probably heard me say a time or two, I LOVE my breakfast. I could have breakfast for every meal of the day and I’d be set. But I’m also a creature of habit and tend to stick to the same few...
View ArticleI’ll Be Happy When…
“I’ll be happy when… I lose 10 lbs. I get through this week. I meet ‘the one’. I’m out of debt. I beat this disease…” We may not always have a choice in our circumstances. Or be able to change the...
View ArticleHomemade Samoas Cookie Bars, made Naturally Delicious
I first made these last Girl Scout cookie season, and I’m pretty sure they were consumed faster than I would normally eat the originals. Yup, they’re that good. Honestly, I think a big part of it is...
View ArticleBreakfast for the Win
Last night, I did not get any sleep. I struggled through my morning cardio and it took everything in me not to throw my cat out after he decided it was play time at 3am and getting sick time when I was...
View ArticleSome Days You Got It
Some days you don’t. Unfortunately, today was one of the latter. I turned off my alarm. Woke up 2 hours late {6:30 instead of 4:30} so I couldn’t fit in cardio. I also couldn’t shower in time. Don’t...
View ArticleFlourless Banana Nut Muffins
This is one of those recipes I make so often, it surprised me to realize I hadn’t yet shared it. It is so simple, and such a perfectly nutritious staple to have in your back pocket. I mean, who...
View ArticleGetting My Groove Back
There are certain things I don’t take very well. I’m stubborn. I don’t like being slowed down or told, for instance, that I have to sit around and wait while my immune system continues to attack my...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts Breakfast Skillet
So I may be a tad obsessed with kitchen gadgets. Pans and mixers, and fancy tools. It’s a bit ridiculous actually. But it also makes sense, don’t you think? I love working on and creating new...
View ArticleAlmond Butter Bites
Today’s recipe is for those days when you just want to take a spoon to the jar of almond butter. Or peanut butter, cashew butter… you know, whichever. But we all know how well that turns out. You...
View Article{Gluten Free} Healthy Pound Cake
Colorado weather is my favorite. And I hate it. Usually at the same time. One day – like Monday for instance – it will be mid-70’s and full on Spring time, and then all of a sudden we’ll get hit...
View ArticleBaby Bell Nachos
It’s safe to say that life has been quite interesting lately! As you might recall from this post, I’ve spent the better part of the last 6 months working with an incredible doctor to repair the damage...
View ArticleMore than Enough
Whether the scale reads 2 lbs heavier or 5 lbs lighter, The world will never know. But I know. Whether I choose not to wear a shirt that feels a little tighter Or pants that run a little bigger. Only...
View ArticleFavorite Workout + Favorite Blogger = Fantastic Weekend
This past weekend I got to meet Juli from PaleOMG and I most definitely fan-girled. Luckily she said she didn’t mind because “it’s not like she’s a celebrity” – which is when I really wanted to tell...
View ArticleCrustless Quiche Squares | Meal Prep Made Easy
Hi, my name is Kayla and I am a perfectionist. But from today moving forward, I will no longer let not-being-perfect keep me from doing what makes me happy. Because as we all know, perfectionism...
View ArticleCoconut Almond Bark
Over the weekend I went to a wine festival with some friends. Because, wine. Am I right? I’ve really only gone to a couple wine “tastings” before, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect since this...
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