Posts by Brea
Working Out: Week 22 {In which I have bronchitis}
I’m just going to be honest. Working out while you’re hacking and coughing from bronchitis kind of sucks. I had big plans about setting alarms and actually strapping on the heart rate monitor that goes with my a350…but that never really came to fruition. I started feeling “off” on Monday, and by Tuesday, I was…
Read MoreHow To Detox In A Healthy Way
Detoxes are a big thing right now. They cleanse your body, aid weight loss and give you that energy boost you’ve been needing…but are they healthy? Detoxes are one of the most controversial topics in the health industry; some nutritionists love them, and others hate them. The truth about detoxes is that they can be…
Read MoreWhat Is Real Food?
When was the last time you ate real food? Did you use heavy cream in your coffee this morning (or maybe you made butter coffee using my recipe)? Or did you use a “creamer”? I’ve noticed that many people don’t really think about what they put into their bodies-or they are so hungry that it…
Read MoreRace Day Diet: Tips to Prepare for the Big Day
Whether you’re planning to run a 5k or tackle your first marathon, there are a few important things you should be aware of when it comes to your nutrition-specifically your race day diet. Proper nutrition can help to keep you fueled throughout your race and may save you from hitting a wall. Following these nutrition…
Read More4 Steps To Grow Your Fitness Career NOW
A career in fitness is one of the best careers you can choose to do. Whether you’re going into employment or working for yourself, it’s a great career choice. So you need to make sure you do whatever you can to improve and boost your fitness career. Have a look at these ideas, and use…
Read MoreHow to Use Thrive DFT By Le-Vel
I started using the Le-Vel lifestyle products almost a month ago when I received a sample from a good friend. She knows how much I love natural products, and that I struggle to lose weight…plus being a mom and just sheer exhaustion. I thought I’d share with everyone how to use Thrive DFT By Le-Vel…
Read MoreWorking Out: Week 21
Monday, Monday! Smalls is back in school this week, but The Baby is sick. We’ll see how this goes. Tonight I have Derby, and I am equal parts excited and scared. I guess that’s a good thing, especially since I’ve been working out-though I have not been working on endurance as much as I probably…
Read MoreInstant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe {+ A YouTube Video}
SO. I’ve been told that I need to start doing the whole YouTube thing. I kept putting it off. I mean, my friend Allison rocks it (If you don’t follow her, you should. She’s awesome.). She told me that I could totally do this. So I listened to her yesterday. Skip to the instant pot pulled…
Read MoreIs BPS The New BPA? New Research {And Better Choices}
When the boys were born, I made sure that any plastic was BPA-free. Remember all the drama about the harm caused by BPA? And then it was banned in 2012. But companies are still making plastic bottles, cups, and using it in packaging. Turns out, that the most commonly used replacement for BPA, BPS (Bisphenol S),…
Read MoreCreamy Ranch Pork Chops {In My Instant Pot!}
So why Creamy Ranch Pork Chops? Well, because you can never have enough ranch. At least, not in this house. My boys would bathe in ranch dressing if I let them. And since starting Trim Healthy Mama (this is an S meal, by the way), I’ve been trying hard to incorporate our favorites while staying…
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