Race photos crack me up. They catch the true awkward that is me. Like this: I mean. What is this even about?? What am I doing? Who knows. And then the last mile I took off and finished without my crew and the cameras caught this little gem: I mean, am I giving a little… Continue reading Photogenic?
I like food. I don't like being hungry. And i hate being out and about and not having access to good food. So, last night I wandered the isles of Kroger debating our post half-marathon snacks. Is it enough snacks for the 45 min car ride home? What if I'm wishing for more fruit? Will… Continue reading Pre, post, and while running foods!
Dear 33-year-old me, Hi there, friend. I see you standing there, forcing a smile with that precious 8 year old girl of yours and all I want to do is sit down with you and have a chat. You're carrying a huge burden. Or rather, lots of huge burdens. You're still struggling to forgive your… Continue reading Dear 33-year-old me
I sat at the decorated table, adorned with colorful table cloth, themed centerpiece, cute paper plates with finger foods in various stages of nibbles, and MOPs (Mothers Of Preschoolers) literature for that month's meeting listening to the conversations of the other moms. I did not fit in. We were going to a church that was… Continue reading Thrive
First of all, it's not an egg. It's more rectangle in shape. Second of all, this is really not even a recipe ... more of a suggestion for how to put two delicious things together to make one incredibly delicious thing that you don't have to feel bad about eating while the rest of your… Continue reading Clean (paleo/Whole30ish) Reese’s Egg
Meet my friend the sweet potato: I'll be honest, I've not always been a fan. In fact, before my MS diagnosis, I would have told you I hated them. But, as with so many things in my life, that has changed big time! So what flipped the switch and turned these guys into one of… Continue reading Super sweet!
People often ask me how I manage to eat paleo/clean/whole30ish during the week when I don’t have time to cook. Well, let me tell you what my dinner consisted of tonight! Leftover pineapple in the car on the way to take my daughter to Dance. An unwashed grape as I was unloading my grocery cart… Continue reading Weeknight dinner confessions
Once upon a time, I needed some new khaki pants. It was my one and only time ever going to the Kentucky Derby and I was going to help my son's Marching Band work and raise money. I needed a uniform to check bracelets and work security. The uniform consisted of a white button down… Continue reading The khaki pants
People ask me all the time how I make quick, healthy food that everyone likes. For me, it's about keeping it super simple! This is one of my favorite go-to recipes. Enjoy!! Nora's Harvest Skillet 🍳 Cast Iron Pan 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 sliced red onion 1/2 bell pepper (any color) diced 5-6 potatoes,… Continue reading Harvest Skillet!
Do you suffer from fatigue? Tiredness? Bone or back pain? Do you find yourself getting sick often? Have you ever had your Vitamin D level tested? Chances are, your levels are low. Living far from the equator, using a lot of sunscreen, being overweight, or spending a lot of time indoors puts us at risk for this deficiency. (Source: Healthline) What you… Continue reading How’s your Vitamin D?
Not Today, MS 