They just might do the same for you. — For about five years now, I have lived what I would call a very healthy lifestyle. I don’t love to use the word healthy, because I think it’s a very relative term. My perception of a healthy diet or lifestyle could be completely different than yours. Even so, it’s the…

Oatmeal not included. — I love oatmeal. In fact, I enjoy it so much that I eat it about five times per week. It keeps me fit, fueled, and focused on busy work days. Those of you who have followed me for quite some time probably know that I’ve written about oatmeal too many…

Nutrient dense meals to stay fit and fueled. — I have been fueling myself as a vegan endurance athlete for about five years now. For almost three of those years, I was still competing as a division one cross-country and track athlete. …

Research backed benefits of becoming an early bird. — My sleep schedule has been metronomic for years now. Most nights go a little something like this — I get tired, crawl into bed, and I’m out like a light within minutes. I sleep for about eight hours and then wake up full of energy, eager to start my day. …

Along with the reasons why. — I have been heavily involved in the health and fitness industry for many years. I started playing basketball in first grade, joined my school’s track team in seventh grade, and started running cross-country in eighth grade. For the entirety of my high school career, I was a three sport athlete…

Powerful ingredients packed with nutrients. — In a world where convenience seeps into every single aspect of our daily lives, eating healthy isn’t near as easy as it used to be. Why spend an hour cooking in the kitchen when you could purchase something for $2.00 from the fast food restaurant without ever having to leave…

And two pitfalls you should avoid at all costs. — When I was a little girl, I loved to collect things. I had a rock collection, sticker collection, stuffed animal collection, trading card collection, and the list goes on. There was something incredibly satisfying about organizing and displaying each of my collections. Some items, like my stuffed animals, were lined…

Forget the microwave and the stovetop. — For years now, I have enjoyed a piping hot bowl of oatmeal for breakfast almost every single morning. Breakfast has been my favorite meal of the day for as long as I can remember. …

I’m finding my new normal one step at a time. — I had just completed my final collegiate track season when I decided it was time to take a break from exercise. For many days, I did not have even the slightest desire to return to running, so I chose not to force myself into it. …