There is a viral Chick-fil-A order by @SmallerSam_PCOS that has been living in my head rent-free. It consists of ordering a 3-count chicken tender, hot sauce, honey, and a kale crunch salad. And it is DELICIOUS. But paying $11 for it when I can make it at home easily? Not as tasty. Oh, and just in case you haven’t seen…
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75 Medium (Round 2): Before and After, Tips, Favorite Meal Ideas, and Final Thoughts
I completed the 75 medium challenge for a second time! This second round was admittedly not as strong as my first one. We ended up accepting a foster placement in the middle of me being in this challenge, and taking on another toddler shook up how I was planning food and exercising and made me reconfigure my schedule. However, overall,…
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75 Medium: Week 11 (FINAL WEEK!) Recap, Meals, Workouts, and Tips
I have now completed my FINAL WEEK (!!!!) of 75 medium (a fitness challenge somewhere between 75 hard and 75 easy), so it’s time for a recap of what I ate, what workouts I completed, and how things went. I share all this so that if you are in the same boat, you may get some meal inspiration and some…
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75 Medium: Week 10 Recap, Meals, Workouts, and Tips
I am currently making way way through my second round of the 75 medium challenge (a fitness challenge somewhere between 75 hard and 75 easy). I’m in the final stretch after completing week 10, so it’s time for a recap of what I ate, what workouts I completed, and how things are going. I share all this so that if…
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Protein Packed Sausage Breakfast Muffins (Easy & 5 Ingredients!)
If you are looking for a savory protein packed breakfast to easily meal prep, look no further than these sausage and egg breakfast muffins! I used to make a variation of these sausage breakfast muffins when I was pregnant with my son, because they are surprisingly balanced with carbs and protein. I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy, and these…
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16 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That She Will ACTUALLY Love
Sometimes moms are the hardest to shop for, so I have come up with 16 mother’s day gift ideas: some non-material and some physical gifts that the mom in your life will LOVE. And just a quick tip on things to probably NOT get (unless specifically requested): a mug with the word mom on it, heart shaped jewelry, or jewelry…
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Onyx Storm: COMPLETE Summary, Recap, and Review
Well, I did it. I finally finished Onyx Storm (it only took me a month lol). Fourth Wing was one of my favorite books that I read in 2023, so while I wasn’t mega impressed by the second book, I was still highly anticipating Onyx Storm as the third book in the Fourth Wing series. It’s a big book, over…
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75 Medium: Week 9 Recap, Meals, Workouts, and Tips
I am currently making way way through my second round of the 75 medium challenge (a fitness challenge somewhere between 75 hard and 75 easy). I just completed 75 medium week 9, so it’s time for a recap of what I ate, what workouts I completed, and how things are going. I share all this so that if you are…
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75 Medium: Week 8 Recap, Meals, Workouts, and Tips
I am currently making way way through my second round of the 75 medium challenge (a fitness challenge somewhere between 75 hard and 75 easy). For me now, week 8 of 75 medium is complete, so it’s time for a recap of what I ate, what workouts I completed, and how things are going. I share all this so that…
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