Growing up, my mom taught my sisters and I to always have a variety of color on your plate. As a kid, this was fun creating a rainbow, and a sneaky way for us to enjoy eating fruits and veggies. Fast forward to age 26, I’m craving those same colors.Continue Reading
I’d be straight up lying if I said I wasn’t struggling to maintain my low-carb nutrition goals during quarantine. Being stuck at home, gym closed down indefinitely, and a pantry stocked for the apocalypse…the perfect recipe for a set back! If I’m being honest, it really did take me aContinue Reading
A QUICK, LOW-CARB WAY TO USE UP EASTER LEFTOVERS Was I crazy to think that our #socialdistancing Easter Brunch for all of THREE people required a dozen eggs? I’m all for stuffing your face on holidays…but who needs 4 hard-boiled, colored eggs along with the rest of your brunch plate.Continue Reading
LOW CARB, HIGH FAT, ENTREE SALAD FOR ONE When I committed myself to a predominantly low carb lifestyle years ago, one all-time-fave carbohydrate meal I knew I’d miss was a bagel with lox. Having grown up in a blended Catholic/Jewish family, I loved those traditional Jewish meals, one of thoseContinue Reading
Being an avid gym goer, I’ve never invested in home gym equipment. My schedule has allowed me the flexibility to clock some time in the gym every day, even when we travel. This shelter-in-place quarantine business during the COVID 19 Pandemic has got me in a craze over how toContinue Reading
I’d be 100% lying if I said I didn’t fall victim to a midnight snack. If I’m really being honest, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t midnight binge on occasion. Being a mid-shift working RN, I’m used to coming home well after midnight, usually starving. It’s not easyContinue Reading
I think we can all agree on the booty-flattering, squat-proof, high waisted joy that Lululemon Align pants bring a fit woman. I’ve been a fan of the 21inch inseam Aligns for years. I’ve purchased and worn a rainbow of colors, and have loved each and every pair. But you knowContinue Reading
When I try a new supplement, I ask myself 4 questions: Is it affordable? Is it quick? Do the macros fit my nutrition goals? And most importantly, does it taste good? If I can answer yes to all 4, I’m hooked! Being a part of Quest Squad, I’ve had theContinue Reading
Let’s taco bout chips. Yummy, crispy, crunchy delicious tortilla chips. The star of the table at every mexican restaurant or house party. The easiest snack to grab, with endless dipping possibilities. Also salt-laden, fried, high glycemic, can’t-have-just-one tortilla chips. Anyone else feel the struggle? I try to limit eating legitContinue Reading
One of my nursing professors in college drilled into us how important self-care is. Especially in a profession where compassion and empathy are at the forefront, and the risk for burnout is so high, self-care is make or break life practice. I developed a quick daily self-care checklist a fewContinue Reading