Weekly Recap

Hey, everyone! I hope you are enjoying the weekend. I have a 6-day work week ahead of me, but for now, I'm sitting next to the open window and enjoying the sunset. I'll take this post back to last Saturday. Saturday morning, I went to the gym for leg day. I did squats, lunges, deadlifts, … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Skincare

My interest in skincare did not really start until the last few years. I think that in high school, I had a lot of breakouts on my chin and all I wanted to do was blast them with benzoyl peroxide or gimmicky items like Clearasil to make them go away. I specifically remember that when … Continue reading Skincare →

Weekly Recap

It's Monday evening, and I've had a pretty good day with my nutrition, exercise, and mental clarity. It's always nice to start the week off on the right foot, so I'm hoping to push through positively for the rest of the coming days! My last recap left off the day before my dog's birthday. I … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Potato Tacos with Fiesta Sauce

Have you ever had a purple potato? The first time I saw one, I wasn't sure what to think. I thought it would be sweet or maybe taste more like a carrot or beet than a potato. Well, the purple potato has tons of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and fiber, so it's one healthy vegetable! Aldi … Continue reading Potato Tacos with Fiesta Sauce →

Mustard-Marinated Salmon/Chicken/Tofu

Salmon is one of my favorite foods, and it's one of the healthiest. Filled with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins/antioxidants, it's a great choice for a post-workout meal. I have put salmon in tacos, salads, pastas, etc., but I especially like it baked in a marinade. This marinade keeps protein juicy as it cooks and … Continue reading Mustard-Marinated Salmon/Chicken/Tofu →

Weekly Recap

It's a Sunday evening, and while part of me is dreading the start of the work week tomorrow, another part of me is just happy that spring is here. I am writing next to an open window, and the 65-degree air is blowing in. I have a perfect view of both the crescent moon and … Continue reading Weekly Recap →

Trader Joe’s Haul!

Like most of my fitness/foodie comrades, I have a slight obsession with Trader Joe's. I actually just discovered the store within the last couple years. There was never one close enough to me, but there was one near my grandma's that my mom used to go to when she visited on the weekends, and she … Continue reading Trader Joe’s Haul! →