Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
Back when I started my first round of Whole30, before I found out I was pregnant, I was a little saddened that I was unable to enjoy some of my more favorite “healthy” foods because they included non-approved ingredients. Some may think that the Whole30 is some ultra-strict, no fun diet. That is FAR […]
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Each year, during Lent, I struggle so much to find recipes to satisfy my family on our meatless days. This year is even more challenging while trying to maintain a Paleo lifestyle since white carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, white potatoes, etc.) and dairy (cheeses, milk, etc.) are completely out of the question as substitutes for […]
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In the past I always played it safe when it came to potatoes. For some reason, I had a fear of making fries in the oven. From past experience, they never turn out exactly right. Plus, I have three kids that have no problem calling mom out on her cooking faux pas.
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When I was a kid, my mother would make Shake N Bake pork chops or chicken for us at least once a week. I loved the bready goodness that would come out of the oven. Being on Whole30, breading is often frowned upon so I took it upon myself to make one that the whole […]
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Being on the Whole30 has made eating out is very interesting. Finding compliant meals takes a little ingenuity at the very least. Having followed a Paleo lifestyle for some time before beginning Whole30, I am accustomed to spotting compliant and non-compliant foods on a menu. It is safe to say, the safest meals to […]
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If you’re following the Whole30 eating plan or just watching you carbs, you know how challenging Meatless Monday’s or Fish Friday’s can be. Now, it does not have to be so difficult. Here is a recipe for an amazing one skillet Mediterranean shrimp dish that will have you begging for seconds.
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So I’m 19 days into my current Whole 30 Challenge, over halfway there! Whoo-hoo! If you don’t know, the Whole30 is a nutritional plan intended to repair your metabolism, your digestive tract, your immune system, and kick start your wellness by eliminating foods that may have a negative impact on your health. And I’m doing […]
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Before this pregnancy, I wasn’t really obsessed with whole foods. In fact, I’m pretty sure if I wasn’t on a diet of some sort, I never paid to mind how beneficial our food that we eat is to our total health. Today I am all about using foods as not only as part of the […]
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The other day I told you how to make Easy Homemade Mayonnaise that is both Whole30 and Paleo approved. I love this mayo so much. I have been able to make tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad, and a host of other goodies since I made my first batch. Since then, I have been experimenting […]
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Happy New Year, everyone! Wow, I cannot believe that it is already 2016. For me, a new year always comes a new resolution to better myself mentally, spiritually, professionally, and most importantly— physically. We recently found out that we are expecting our FOURTH child. While my mind was thinking about our precious gift, my body […]
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