Getting Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming

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If you ask anyone who’s been considering switching to a healthier lifestyle, what has been holding them up?  Chances are, they will say either: they don’t have the time, or they don’t know where to even begin. I know that even one small part of getting healthy can seem daunting enough to make you want…

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8 Ways to Stop PMS Symptoms

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Last week was the worst. Not because we were sick, but because I was dealing with the “red tide.” What, you’ve never heard someone call a period that? There are a lot of names, actually. Want to hear some more? Periods. Menstruation. Aunt Flo. Shark Week.  Whatever you want to call it, fifty percent of the population…

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Gluten Free, Dairy Free Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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So. This weekend The Baby turned 2. Wasn’t I just pregnant? It sure feels like it! And no, I’m not changing his name here. Because he will always be The Baby…even when he’s 6 feet tall and hairy…. *sniffle* Because of said birthday, I had a chance to make him dessert. It’s not something that…

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Foods That Will Keep You Full Longer

Foods That Will Keep You Full Longer

When you’re trying to lose weight, it can be challenging to choose meals and snacks that keep you full without adding too many calories to your daily intake. One of the ways to do that is by choosing foods that will keep you full longer.  Foods That Will Keep You Full Longer If you’re craving…

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My First Day As A Crossfit Newbie

My First Day As A Crossfit Newbie

Yesterday, I did my very first crossfit workout. Now, I’ve done some functional fitness workouts before, but my normal go-to is weight training (Les Mills, Jeri Love, etc.). So this was new. I’m a total crossfit newbie.  My First Day As A Crossfit Newbie Here’s what it was like taking my first crossfit newbie workout…

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Super Easy Paleo BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Super Easy Paleo BBQ Pork Tenderloin

I love bar-b-que. Love it. But if you go out and buy the ‘professional’ stuff as we Texans call it, you’re going to spend $50.00 to feed 4 people. No thank you. Skip to the BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe. Super Easy Paleo BBQ Pork Tenderloin Instead, I prefer to make my own crockpot version. Sure, it’s…

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Paleo Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

Paleo Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

I love fall. The leaves change color, the air gets cooler…who am I kidding? I live in Texas where it’s 85 degrees (and it’s only 7:00 a.m.!). Of course, having lived in a few other states, I’ll take it. I absolutely love fall in Texas. We get to enjoy the corn mazes, pumpkins, and traditions…

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You Need To Try These BBQ Chicken Stuffed Avocados

If you love avocados, you need to try these delicious BBQ chicken stuffed avos. Seriously.

My wonderful friend Kara told me about eating sautéed avocados with breakfast about two months ago. And I thought she was nuts. And then I had half an avocado sitting on the counter, and I was making eggs…so I decided to try it. Y’all. She was right! I am totally enamored with cooked avocados. It’s…

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What Is Paleo? A Beginners Guide

Wondering what eating a paleo diet is like?

I am so excieted to introduce you to Lindsay from The Flynnigans! (and no, I did not pay her) Hi there!  I’m Lindsay from The Flynnigans and today I am guest posting for Brea, an awesome woman, mom, blogger AND MENTOR (that’s right, I said you’re my mentor, Brea!).  Not only does she write relevant,…

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