Hi Guys! Today I want to share with you a new blog tool I began using last month. It's called CoSchedule. I've seen a lot of buzz across the blog world about CoSchedule, but had never looked into using it. There's so many options available now it can be overwhelming figuring out ...
Meal Prepping for Travel
I'm in Germany now, but before I left, I prepped a ton of food. I've traveled for years as a consultant all over the world and used to prepping meals and snacks before a trip. I know when I get home I'm gonna be dead tired recovering from jet lag and the long travel. The last thing I'll want to ...
6 Things Injury Taught Me About My Body
This post has been months in the making. I've re-written this so many times. Part of me's unsure where to begin, how to explain what I've experienced these past months and tied it up into one little blog post. Along with the sadness comes the anger and frustration. Needless to say, ...
Who's Megan? Get To Know Me Better!
Last week Ashley posted a fun survey "get to know me better." I've been reading her blog for awhile and it was great getting to know her and her background better. She encouraged other bloggers to participate so I, of course am jumping on the band wagon. I really like doing ...
Grain Free Chocolate Walnut Truffles {GF, Vegan, Paleo, Low Cal}
Grain Free Chocolate Walnut Truffles made with almond, walnuts, dates and chocolate these decadent mint no bake snacks melt in your mouth not in your hand! Gluten Free + Vegan + Paleo + Low Calorie Something that drives me crazy about food blogs is how perfect the pictures always look and ...
Run Your Blog Like A Business + A Free Income Tracker
This is part 1 of a two part series. Part one is about running your blog like a business with a free income tacker. Part two is what you need to know for filing taxes. Yes, blogging is taxable. Income, expense and budget. I don't know about you, but when I hear those words I wanna scream ...
8 Food Swaps for Eating Out & Losing Weight
If you're one of many people who have resolved to lose weight and eat healthier then the thought of eating out may scare you but have no fear, I have 8 Food Swaps for Eating Out & Losing Weight. Coming from a girl who lost 80 pounds years ago while traveling weekly as a consultant, I know first ...
12 Lessons From My 1st Year Blogging
I always loved to write, but I never knew how much I really loved it until I started blogging. It's now been over a year since I started blogging. In that first year, I learned so many things. In fact, I'm constantly learning new things. That's something I love about blogging. ...
Get Fit, Eat Right...Ride With Me in Toyota's RAV4 #letsgoplaces
A few weeks ago, Toyota contacted me to test one of their new 2015 RAV4 for a week. They couldn't have asked a better girl either. With 2+ hours daily commutes battles to and from the office during the week in Phoenix traffic, to say I do a little bit of driving ...
Why Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Is A Healthy Habit
Drinking apple cider vinegar is a healthy habit and I don't think many people are aware of how much benefit it can give their bodies. I buy this one. A few months ago, a reader asked how I drink my apple cider vinegar (ACV) so I thought I'd tell you more about it and how it's helped me in my own ...
20 Skinny Valentine's Treats That Will Steal Any Heart
With Valentine's Day just a few days away, we're tempted with the sinful sweet treats. If managing your weight is your goal, the sweet treats seem all the more tempting and it doesn't help when they're everywhere. Today I bring you a roundup of delicious & ...
What To Do & Not To Do At The Gym
Hi Guys! Something you may not know about me is I don't love going to the gym. I prefer hitting the pavement alone vs being trapped indoors at the gym with a bunch of strangers. It reminders me of gym class in grade school and that awkward adolescence feeling of being sweaty & ...
Raspberry Chocoholic Buckwheat Pancakes {Vegan, GF, Low Cal}
Light vegan, gluten free Raspberry Chocoholic Buckwheat Pancakes filled with warm raspberries and bursting with chocolate that's grain and dairy free. A breakfast delight that will trick any chocoholic into eating healthy. Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie Healthy Recipe Hope you had ...
Stop The Mean Girl Cycle - 3 Ways To Build Other Women Up
Women who tear other women down. Why do they do it? This is the question that's been on my mind lately. When I was in high school, I couldn't wait for the day when the petty bickering, one upping and ganging up on each other would stop. I always expected women would grow up and out of this ...
Healthy Super Bowl Eats & Treats
Hi Guys! The Super Bowl's this weekend! I'm so bummed my Packers lost to Seattle and won't be coming to Phoenix. So sad. :( The stadium's within walking distance of my house and it would've been incredible to have the Packers in my backyard. I must admit though it's still ...
Kale Butternut Squash Salad & Candied Pecans {Paleo, GF, Low Cal}
Paleo Kale Butternut Squash Salad with Candied Pecans! Dressed in a horseradish dressing and accessorized with candied pecans this winter salad is sure to warm you up with good health! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Paleo Hope you're having a great start to your week! I don't know about you, but I ...
How To Conquer Gym Intimidation While Losing Weight
How To Conquer Gym Intimidation While Losing Weight. I'm sure that topic is on many's minds as January is the month for gym beginners. Everyone's working on those new year's resolutions. It dawned on me the other day how daunting and intimidating the gym can be when it's your first ...
Oatmeal PB&J Apple Banana Muffins
A flourless muffin made with healthy fat and flaxseed sweetened with jelly and apple butter. A deliciously creamy & giant muffin that will take you back to your childhood in a healthy way. Happy Monday! It really is a happy Monday when you don't have to work. Isn't it? Except for the ...
9 Common Weight Loss Mistakes
Many of us have been there. Struggling to lose weight. Unsure where things went wrong and why we're not seeing results. Here are the 9 most common weight loss mistakes that will help you progress and reach your goals. ...
15 Facts About Me, Liebster Award
A few weeks months ago Michele nominated me for the Liebster award and with all the holiday fun and my medical fiasco, I got side tracked and forgot to post this fun little survey about myself. Better late than never, right? Here are a few random tidbits about me. ...
Where Is The Care in Health Care?
Help me. It's my body. Why won't you listen? It's shocking with the amount of technology at our fingertips today and access to information that our access to health care remains out of reach in this country. When someone is in pain and needs immediate care, there's no way to get it. Unless ...
Five Things That Changed Me in 2014
Now that 2014 is behind us, I've been reflecting on the last twelve months. What things happened to me last year and what I can take with me into 2015. I started last year broken hearted, with a chip on my shoulder and in a very unhealthy place. I ended a bad relationship, was ...
New Year, New Goals
Hi Guys! Happy New Year!!! Hope your enjoying your first day of 2015! <3 I still can't believe it's 2015. Where did last year go? Too fast! That's for sure. Today Mom & I are braving our favorite store after I hit up the gym. I'm sure it will be a mob of people. ...
Vegan Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate {GF, Vegan, Low Cal}
Healthy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate! Steamy, hot, chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallows melt in your mouth in this Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. A decadent and healthy drink! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie Hi Guys! Happy Friday! Hope you had a great holiday yesterday, good food, lots of rest ...