It has taken me a while to even be able to think about how to formulate words around what happened here in Boston on Monday. I still do not think I can really put into words how I honestly feel or what it was like being in Boston that day… Two years ago I woke up and couldn’t believe that today was the day I was going to make one of my dreams come true. It was beautiful, sunny, and just the right temperature, and when I stood at the starting line all I could think about was how […] Continue reading →

I am on another lettuce wrap kick which actually is working out perfectly while I am participating in my Spring Clean Eating Challenge. This challenge basically means that for 30 days I am eliminating all dairy (except eggs) grains, legumes, vegetable oils, processed foods, and added sugar. I have to say that while I thought this challenge would be difficult it really hasn’t been at all and I have found myself to be really enjoying it. For last nights dinner we decided to go the Fish […] Continue reading →

Every year come Spring my taste buds seem to change and I wind up craving a whole slew of different foods than I did in the dreary winter months. While some of my favorite foods this month are average household shopping staples, I have made a few amazing finds that are a little out of the box and that I am completely obsessed with! Kombucha: Oh My God! How do I even describe my love affair with Kombucha! This all natural beverage loaded with powerful enzymes and probiotics have been doing […] Continue reading →

So how did everyone’s Easter go? Mine was pretty nice and local with just my family and Mike. I made lots of great Paleo Treats which I will share with you soon and really only went off our Clean Eating Challenge by having a few Jelly Beans. Surprisingly I really didn’t even like them after a few, I almost feel as though my taste buds are getting more accustomed to natural forms of sugar, at more reasonable quantities…could that be possible? Anyway after I posted this […] Continue reading →

Green juices are obviously a favorite of mine. I love the bright green color, the endless combination of delicious blendable ingredients, and the potential to get creative each morning I make one. This morning I wanted to try my best to keep the glycemic index on this bad boy down by deciding to pass on the half banana I usually add in place of pineapple. While both fruits are relatively higher in sugar I thought that pineapple may be a better option to try, plus it is a great metabolism booster! […] Continue reading →

One of my goals during our Clean Eating Spring Challenge is to be able to run a mile in under 7 minutes. I used to be able to run much faster than that when I was running in college, but over the past few years I really haven’t done very much speed work and instead got more into long distance running (at slower speeds) and yoga. However, I really love to run fast and so instead of feeling overwhelmed with needing to get in some high mileage, I decided to try and instead focus on […] Continue reading →

Today in my office we launched our second clean eating/living “Paleo” challenge where we vowed for 30 days to eat a clean diet based on vegetables, fruit, healthy fats, lean meat, and NO grains, dairy, added sugars, or artificial/processed foods. My family also decided that they would like to take part in the challenge and so we decided to do girls versus the boys. My mom and I are totally planning on kicking Mike and my Dad’s butts. For any of you out there would like to […] Continue reading →

If you know me at all, you know how much I LOVE going overboard in the DIY decoration/present/baking/cooking departments for pretty much every single holiday. I love getting crafty for Easter because it really makes me remember that Spring is right around the corner. While usually the weather isn’t nice and toasty yet, there is something about having my favorite flower (tulips) and some pastel colored eggs on the dining room table to give me a glimmer of hope that sunshine, […] Continue reading →

I have been plagued with not the most cooperative skin since high school and have since then been looking for what would be the magic cure to allow my skin to shine through nice and clear. Pretty much all spring/summer long I have clear skin that isn’t very oily or dry, while late Fall and Winter long I am hit with very dry and in some spots oily skin that tends to break out. Over the years I have tried almost all topical applications as well as accutane, antibiotics, and laser […] Continue reading →

While living the Paleo Lifestyle grains are considered to be off limits. Instead, we are supposed to fill our meals with nutrient rich fruits, nuts, vegetables, and meat protein to curb the need to overdose of carbohydrates. When we eat this way our bodies begin to use the fat we have stored for fuel, rather than immediately using the carbohydrates we consume from grains. While fruits and vegetables do consist of carbohydrates  they are not nearly as carbohydrate dense as most […] Continue reading →