Hello! It is finally starting to feel like fall around here, even though it's all just moving a little too quickly for me. On Friday, my best friend and I went to Starved Rock, a state park in Illinois, and I decided to bake some muffins for some protein-packed fuel. One of my favorite ways … Continue reading Chocolate-Chip Pumpkin Protein Muffins
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A Look Back at My Week
Hello! It's been a crazy week, and I haven't had much time to do anything. I seem to have developed a sinus infection last Sunday, so I was fighting it all week and had to take a small break from my workouts. The week didn't exactly go as planned in terms of my general fitness … Continue reading A Look Back at My Week
Fried Cauliflower Rice w/ Tofu “Egg”
I like to include plant-based meals in my week as much as possible, not only because of the nutritional benefits, but because of the the ways it can help the environment. Eating plant-based meals several times a week can help reduce your carbon footprint, minimize water usage/waste, and help lessen risk of heart disease, cancer, … Continue reading Fried Cauliflower Rice w/ Tofu “Egg”
A Day at Brookfield Zoo
My husband and I each had a rare day off, so we decided to go to Brookfield Zoo. In the Chicago area, there are two primary zoos: Brookfield & Lincoln Park. There are other zoos that are within reasonable driving distance, but in other states. Brookfield is the zoo I would go to on all … Continue reading A Day at Brookfield Zoo
Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries
Hello! It's Sunday evening and a gloomy, cool night in Chicago. I love this type of weather because it's perfect for exploring, aesthetically beautiful, and puts me in a writing mood. This week was filled with fun adventures and went by really quickly. As much as I can't wait for Halloween, I feel like I … Continue reading Recap: Outdoor Adventures, Dog Paradise, & Groceries
A Recap of Grocery Hauls & Long Walks!
Good morning! It's Sunday and going to be a gorgeous, sunny day and I plan on taking full advantage of the weather. If I drank coffee, I'd be having one right now, but instead I'm sipping on a watermelon sparking water and letting the breeze come in through the window. The week went by really … Continue reading A Recap of Grocery Hauls & Long Walks!
At-Home Leg Circuit
I competed in gymnastics for nearly ten years as a child/teenager. I went to city and state-wide competitions and earned a gold medal several times. Being a gymnast requires not only flexibility, but a lot of strength training, too. As a gymnast, I used the muscles in my legs quite often - I needed them … Continue reading At-Home Leg Circuit
Recap: Concerts, Food, and Heat Waves
Hello. It's early Sunday afternoon and currently raining in Chicago. It's thundering and lightning, but it's a bit of a welcome relief from the very hot temperatures we've had all week. I am going to bring this recap back to last Friday! I took the day off work because I was going to the "Disrupt … Continue reading Recap: Concerts, Food, and Heat Waves
At-Home Workouts
My gym has been closed down for almost a month now, and while it's sometimes tough to improvise, I think that having to think outside the box for my workouts has been beneficial for my health, mental state, and I've even seen changes in my overall physique that I hadn't been seeing from my regular … Continue reading At-Home Workouts
Crispy Baked Tofu!
Happy Saturday, everyone! It's a beautiful, balmy 78 degrees here in Chicago, and I'm planning to head over to a local forest preserve after writing this post. Because tofu can be kind of difficult to work with, I think it gets a bad rap. It can be a little time-consuming to properly prepare it, but … Continue reading Crispy Baked Tofu!
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