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I’ve Been Intermittent Fasting for 9 Months – Here’s how it’s going

October 18, 2018 by Melissa

I INTERMITTENT FASTED FOR 8 MONTHS – HERE’S HOW IT WENT

Hey there! I’m not an expert here, but I am a huge advocate of listening to your body and finding what is best & works for you! This method has personally worked wonders for my physical health (as of mid October 2018, I’ve lost 32 lbs) and my mental health + clarity have never been better. I highly suggest playing around with foods and fasting to see what makes you feel and function at your very best! xx, Melissa March 2017 - July 2018 Truthfully, I started to practice intermittent fasting before I even knew it was a thing. DJ had done intermittent fasting with some workout program he was focusing on a year or so prior, but besides me knowing the name of what he was doing, I did little-to-no research on the…

My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : Aug 14-18 (vegetarian & 21 Day Fix approved)

August 12, 2017 by Melissa

Hey, friends! Welcome to my weekly meal prep! Each week, to make sure I'm staying on top of my health and budget goals, I will create a meal plan and then spend a few hours on Sundays prepping for the days to come. Meal prepping is amazing; it saves me so much time and money. I prep enough food for Monday breakfast to Friday midday (post-workout). I leave my Friday nights & weekends free but keep staples in my house, such as eggs and extra veggies, so I can make quick meals when needed. [Want more inspiration? Check out my week ONE and week TWO and week THREE menus!] I eat 5-6 small meals each day, roughly every 3-4 hours. This way, I never feel overly full or hungry; I'm content and have consistent energy. By eating…

My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : July 31-Aug 4 (pescatarian, dairy-free, whole30)

July 30, 2017 by Melissa

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Each week, to make sure I'm staying on top of my health and budget goals, I will create a meal plan and then spend a few hours on Sundays prepping for the days to come. Meal prepping is amazing; it saves me so much time and money. I prep enough food for Monday breakfast to Friday midday (post-workout). I leave my Friday nights & weekends free but keep staples in my house, such as eggs and extra veggies, so I can make quick meals when needed. I eat 5-6 small meals each day, roughly every 3-4 hours. This way, I never feel overly full or hungry; I'm content and have consistent energy. By eating small meals throughout the day, I'm also not likely to snack mindlessly or grab something on the fly (looking at you,…

My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : July 24-28 (pescatarian, dairy-free, whole30)

July 22, 2017 by Melissa

pescatarian dairy-free whole30 meal plan

Each week, to make sure I'm staying on top of my healthy and budget goals, I will create a meal plan and then spend a few hours on Sundays prepping for the days to come! Meal prepping is amazing; it saves me so much time and money. I prep enough food Monday breakfast - Friday midday (post-workout). I leave my Friday nights & weekends free since but keep staples in my house, such as eggs and extra veggies, so I can make quick meals when needed. I eat 5-6 small meals each day, roughly every 3-4 hours. This way, I never feel overly full or hungry; I'm content and have consistent energy. By eating small meals throughout the day, I'm also not likely to snack mindlessly or grab something on the fly (looking at…

Chocolate Walnut Protein Fudge – Super Bowl Goodies Series

February 3, 2017 by Melissa

And just like that, we've come to day 7 of my 7 days of Super Bowl goodies series! This week just flew by and really refocused my motivation to play around in the kitchen and post new recipes on a more consistent basis! As a series finale, I thought I'd end it on a sweet note while keeping it nice + healthy (not that I don't adore you, slow cooker lava cake) with some protein fudge! As far as protein powders go, I love the taste of chocolate Shakeology in baking. [I used it in these chocolate covered almond protein balls too!] I always go through a friend to buy Shakeo, and if you're looking to get some, you can find it HERE! If the price is a little too high…

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake – Super Bowl Goodies Series

January 31, 2017 by Melissa

I'm at a loss for words on how to preface this recipe. It's not even close to healthy (unlike these chocolate peanut butter brownies). BUT, it's good for the soul; and I'm all about those soulful indulgent once-in-a-time recipes. I have full on heart-eye emojis over here just thinking back on this slow cooker chocolate lava cake. It was seriously amazing; and knew, even though I try to center this blog around living healthy, that I had to share it with you all. Plus, a little lava cake is perfect for days that you save your treats for; aka: this years Super Bowl. I made this cake for a co-workers birthday. I'm huge on bringing crock pot recipes because I can prep the ingredients beforehand, but allow it to cook during the…

10 Last Minute Thanksgiving Dish Recipes

November 21, 2016 by Melissa

So, you're in a pinch for time and need to bring a dish to share or need some ideas on simple Thanksgiving dishes to prepare for the big day? You're not alone! I am queen of holiday procrastination, but I really loath showing up anywhere without a dish in hand, so while all of these recipes are quick, they are also huge crowd favorites! Are you getting into anything special for Thanksgiving this year? My mom + sister are coming down to visit and we're heading over to a good friend's house for the day. Thanksgiving to me is all about friends, family, football, and wayyyy too many mashed potatoes consumed. ;) What reminds you most of t-day? I hope whatever you find yourself getting…

Chocolate Cherry Banana Smoothie Bowl

August 28, 2016 by Melissa

Chocolate Covered Cherry + Banana Smoothie Bowls | These vegan, easy to make smoothie bowls are packed with healthy nutrients, fats, and keep you fueled with natural proteins & ingredients

I've been a tad obsessed with smoothie bowls lately. If you've never had a smoothie bowl before, they're exactly what they sound like! I always use frozen bananas as my base, add in any other frozen fruits I'm feeling, then get crazy with some toppings. :) The other day, Dj and I got home pretty late, so I didn't want to eat anything too heavy for dinner. I decided to play around with a new combo for a smoothie bowl and it was AMAZING. Luckily, I thought to snap a picture before digging in, so while this post doesn't have as many step by step pictures as my posts usually do, I can still share it! 1-2 frozen bananas 1/2 - 1 cup of frozen cherries 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla…

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I’ve Been Intermittent Fasting for 9 Months – Here’s how it’s going

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My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : Aug 14-18 (vegetarian & 21 Day Fix approved)

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My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : July 31-Aug 4 (pescatarian, dairy-free, whole30)

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My Weekly Meal Prep Menu : July 24-28 (pescatarian, dairy-free, whole30)

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Chocolate Walnut Protein Fudge – Super Bowl Goodies Series

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Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake – Super Bowl Goodies Series

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10 Last Minute Thanksgiving Dish Recipes

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Chocolate Cherry Banana Smoothie Bowl

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