Today I chased after my dreams. I went to bed around 8:30 this morning after working a long 12-hour overnight shift in the NICU. It took me about a whole 30 seconds to fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. I woke up around 3:00pm feeling as rested as one can feel after working overnight and getting 6 ½ hours of tossing and turning sleep. Per usual, I was running behind. I threw some clothes on, grabbed a banana, my water bottle, and raced out the door to make it to my Orangetheory ...
Paleo Turkey Chili
I have always loved chili, especially during the colder months. Ever since transitioning to my Wahl’s Protocol Diet (which is a variation of a paleo diet) I am not suppose to eat any beans, so when I came across this recipe I was so excited. It has the chili consistency and tastes so great. It is packed with veggies and has a sweet/spicy flavoring. Another positive is that you literally just have to throw all the ingredients into a Crock-Pot, let it cook, and then it is ready to eat. ...
My Disease Does NOT Define Me
With today’s health crisis, I am sure most people can say they are living with some form of disease or illness, whether mental or physical. A lot of people are not prioritizing their health and pay the price with an unwanted diagnosis that could’ve been prevented with better choices. Then there are people who could live the model lifestyle and still be handed a condition such as type 1 diabetes, mental illness, or autoimmune disease for the rest of their lives. Whatever the circumstance, having ...
Orangetheory Fitness
Alright, let’s talk about Orangetheory Fitness. I began my Orangetheory journey back in April of 2018 and have completely fallen in love with it since. I have bounced from gym to gym over the years and I never really felt at home anywhere. I enjoyed going to Gold's Gym but I did not achieve the results I wanted and I didn't get the accountability that I needed to succeed. I hate working with a personal trainer one-on-one because I feel like they are breathing down my neck. In the group classes ...
My Nashville Top 5
It amazes me how many people I have talked to that haven’t been to Nashville. It is a great city for all ages with so much to see and do. I have been there three times now and stopped there to stay the night on the way home from Savannah. The first time I went was for a Phi Theta Kappa conference and we stayed in the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. If you have never stayed in one of these hotels, I would highly recommend it at least once. The rooms are great, there are many ...
Paleo-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies
I want to start doing dessert highlights on healthier dessert options I come across. I have such a sweet tooth and since transitioning to paleo, finding approved desserts can be a little challenging. If you know me, I used to eat a lot of ice cream, cookies, cake, pretty much everything loaded with sugar and gluten. I am starting to find things that satisfy my sweet cravings, are paleo approved, and even taste great. Almost any gluten free dessert you come across is going to use almond or ...
