It’s that time of year again! School is back in session. Being back on a school schedule can make a healthy lifestyle seem impossible, but that’s not the case! I promise. It is possible to have a successful school year and stay fit and healthy all year long. Always Eat Breakfast – breakfast is so important…
March 13 & 14 Obviously, I am so happy that I got the chance to explore Garden of the Gods. It was so beautiful and peaceful. I can’t wait to go back one day. The only downside of going was my back! I had thrown my back out a few days before leaving for Colorado,…
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March 11, 2016 Even though I was exhausted last night, I still had a hard time falling asleep for my nap, but I still managed a 20 minute cat-nap before I had to get ready for dinner. We had chicken alfredo, broccoli, breadsticks, and a salad bar. It was all really delicious! I was pretty caught…
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*March 10, 2016* It has been a very, very long day, but I’m finally settled in at the Franciscan Retreat Center. After a busy day full of pre-trip errands and appointments I had scheduled before leaving town, I finally crawled into bed at 2 AM. I originally planned on waking up for the airport at 3:30, but that…
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Anxiety and depression can take you to a very dark place. I’ve been in such a terrible funk while adjusting to all the major changes in my life for the past year and a half. I don’t handle change well and taking so much on at one time has been draining and exhausting, but ultimately…
I found the easiest and yummiest recipe ever! It only takes four ingredients and about ten minutes to make. I’m all about snacks that are easy to grab and take on-the-go, especially when I’m rushing to get to work. Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or other nut butter) 1 cup dry oatmeal 1/3 cup…
I had a lot of shopping to do for my trip to Honduras because it certainly isn’t the relaxing cruise I’m used to! It took a lot of research to come up with a good list so I thought I’d share what I bought in hopes of helping someone else out! After watching multiple videos,…
I’ve been looking for healthy recipes that cure my sweet tooth because it’s been going wild lately and I finally found one. These cookies are super cheap and easy to make, full of protein, and delicious! Ingredients: 2 ripe mashed bananas 1/4 cup of peanut butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon…
Happy New Year! One of my favorite times of year. It feels so refreshing and revitalizing. A fresh start is a beautiful thing. 2016 and 2017 were a total whirlwind and I’m so ready for it to be to over. The past two years were filled with ups and downs, but I don’t regret a single…
An awesome dish that I like to meal prep is Garlic Roasted Chicken & Potatoes with Green Beans. Ingredients: One bag of small red potatoes Olive oil 2 pounds of chicken (cubed) Green Beans (cut and frozen) Garlic salt 1/2 stick of butter Wash and dice your red potatoes Mix them in a bowl with…
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The Balanced Belles 