I like to think of myself as someone that likes to cook and try new recipes. In reality, I’m lazy. I have a stack of recipe books, and keep buying more, all of which I have made one or two recipes from. I like quick and easy. I like things Read more
I have a problem. I can’t stop buying workout clothes, gadgets, shoes, and gear. My dresser is exploding with compression shorts, tech t’s, and sports bras. My gear box is spilling out visors, headphones, and sunglasses. I am always going to want new gear so I needed to find a Read more
Oahu has a lot to offer. Oahu was our first stop on our very first trip to Hawaii. Although it is my least favorite of the Hawaiian islands I definitely think it is worth visiting. If I were to go again I would stay on the north shore over Waikiki. Read more
How many of you struggle with finding the motivation to find a routine? I know I do. I struggle each day, week, month, year to establish a workout routine. To find a grove. To keep going. I have no problem with other routines. I have my morning routine down to Read more
Eating gluten-free is hard. I am not talking about a gluten-free diet, where you avoid gluten. I am talking about eating 100% gluten free. No, “it’s ok, I can have this bread just this one time”. No, “even though the fries are cooked in the same oil as the flour Read more
Start small… go back to the basics. I’ve been struggling to get back into the habit/routine of working out. I haven’t been fully committed to my workouts, especially running, over the past several months. The problem is I want to be at the level I was when I fell off Read more
Celiac Awareness Month is May. Officially a year has passed since I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I am not going to sugarcoat it, the past year has been rough. I struggled to adjust to a new diet. Giving up gluten is hard. Gluten is in more than you can Read more
Have you ever been inside a battleship? USS Missouri was my first time in one and it was quite the experience! It was basically a floating mini-city. Although, I am not sure I could ever live on one. We toured the USS Missouri while at Pearl Harbor a few years Read more
There is magic in every sunrise. A Maui sunrise is just more magical than the rest. This photo was taken from our balcony at the Sheraton on Maui. I woke up to the sounds and smell of the ocean coming through the lanai doors. I looked out and could not Read more
I make no secret that I have put on weight over the past year, approximately 15 pounds. I gained the first nine in the first months after my celiac diagnosis. The other six have been a more recent occurrence, due to my ongoing stress from my job and not having the Read more