120 Months

120 Months. That number doesn't even seem possible.  I don't know how so much time has passed already.  With each day, I feel you growing up and slipping away.  I know you won't every "go away."  But, you'll need me less and while there are times I welcome that separation--the inevitable growing up that happens … Continue reading 120 Months

Getting Back to Whole30

I have been off of Whole30 for about 6 weeks and it's amazing how fast we (I) fall back on old habits.  I have learned that I cannot be less than fully committed or I will make awful choices.  You know, those choices that taste good for .3 seconds and then make you feel bad … Continue reading Getting Back to Whole30

Whole 30-Lessons Learned

Today is day 28.  I have gone 28 days without eating sugar, processed food, pre-packaged meals, dairy, beans, grains, and most impressively alcohol. I can't believe it.  When I started this experiment (what else do you call it), I was not sure how it would go.  I have tried eating and being healthy 19,840,785,321 times … Continue reading Whole 30-Lessons Learned

Whole 30 Week 1

I. Feel. Amazing.  I can't remember the last time that I felt so good.  I am by no means perfect (still some hip pain).  But, I am more full of energy than I have been in a while. And it's awesome. When I embarked on this Whole30 madness, I didn't know what would happen.  I … Continue reading Whole 30 Week 1

Juice Cleanse Day 1

So, Over the last year or so I have tried to get my healthy eating in check. With kids, work, activities, etc., it is have been so hard. Last week I found myself on a Kairos retreat for 3 days with 40 teenage boys and the food options were so not healthy. I ate and … Continue reading Juice Cleanse Day 1