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We're all on a journey, and I'd like to share mine with you. In this blog I will share topics related to health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, dance, organization, faith, and lifestyle.

Ghirardelli Protein Brownies
In my opinion, Ghirardelli makes the best brownie mix. Too many times I have overindulged when these lovelies were around. In the face of...
Protein Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients -1/2 of a 15oz can pumpkin (or ~200-250g), 85kcal -2 large eggs, 140kcal -30g smooth almond butter, 200kcal -80g plain...
Habit #3: Be Reading a Book (or Several)
It's so easy to reach for the phone. I pick up my cell when I'm bored, when I need to feel productive, when my mind is racing, when my...
Meal Planning for October 🎃🍂☕️
It's fall y'all! Time for pumpkin, maple, baking, and sweaters. 😁 This month's meal plan is designed around dishes with rotating macros....
Habit #2: Do a Chore
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo does not make an overstatement in its title. I used the KonMarie Method to go...
Habit #1: Prayer + Breakfast
Life is turbulent, and in times of confusion, it is helpful to have habits that anchor a routine and give a structure for support. I...
The Meal Planning Matrix
I'm always trying to find ways to make meal planning and grocery shopping easier. I have been thinking about making lists of food items...
Meal Planning for September 🥳
This month's meal plan is for a 2000kcal diet, with a protein target of 110g or more. September will be busy for me, so my goals with...
Cake Batter Oats 🎂🧁😋
Oatmeal is probably my favorite food. It's filling, it's versatile, and now it can be cake! I have been making this recipe for breakfast...
The BEST Iced Coffee
This recipe has been my favorite for iced coffee lately. BEST is definitely my opinion, but if you like a sweet coffee, you'll enjoy this...
Meal Planning for August 🍉
Let's be real, I want more summer. Thankfully, this month is still partially summer! This meal plan is designed for a 1900-2000kcal diet...
Beef Udon Meal Prep Recipe 💕
When I went to Japan earlier this year, beef udon was one of my favorite dishes. Although this recipe does not compare to what I ate in...
Meal Planning 101
Meal planning has been a big help to me. It saves me time and stress. I enjoy having a plan going into the week so I don't have to spend...
Meal Planning for July
Brand new month, brand new meal plan! Woohoo! Last month I tried the Cycle Syncing approach to my diet. I was trying to correct...
Building a High Quality Breakfast
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I train in the morning, so it fuels me for peak performance. Even on days I don't train,...
Meal Planning for June
Last month was my first attempt at meal planning for the whole month, and it was a huge success! I saved time, money, and stress, and I...
How to Track Your Nutrition
As a personal trainer, I often encourage clients to track their nutrition to better understand what they are eating, drinking, and...
At Home/On the Go Training
Training at home? Need a workout for a hotel room, airport, or basement? Look no further. Follow the plan below, and you'll be good to...
How Many Days Per Week Should You Train?
As a personal trainer, I often recommend to people how many times they should exercise each week. Exercise is an intentional...