Meal Prep Monday is on our heels and I am ready to tackle this next week of meals. I am all about working smarter not harder and I am learning from my mistakes. Every week I am working to make this process my own by searching for better recipes, finding ways to stay organized, and of course avoiding sweet treats at all costs....

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Meal Prep Monday officially kicked my butt today. Between Ty inexplicably crying for about 2 hours straight, slightly overcooking the sirloin I had been look forward to, and just outright burning a pot of brown rice, I definitely had to invoke woosah on more than one occasion. Nevertheless I made it to the finish line. In the spirit of full disclosure I will...

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We’ve all done it (most of us can't make it look quite as cute as Ty does covered in avocado). The question is when does searching for joy at the bottom of a Tom and Jerry’s pint cross the line from therapeutic to toxic. This balance is something I continue to struggle with.  I used to be a modest eater. I rarely finished...

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If you saw my last post with this week's meal plan you'll know I've been hanging out somewhere between hungry and real hungry. Well I am happy to report that despite the looming hunger cloud hanging over me, my body is showing me I made the right choice. For my cheat treat I finally got that red velvet cupcake I had been yearning for. I...

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I have been lucky enough to be able to hide this post baby body under flowing shirts and maxi skirts. However the reality of what I see when I look in the mirror is nothing short of alarming. I have exactly two pairs of jeans that fit properly – exactly two. Surprisingly, I’ve actually grown tired of my own self-loathing diatribe thus finally...

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