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Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Uncategorized, Whole30

Broaden-and-Build, the Benefits of Positivity, and a Whole30 Chicken Chili

November 2, 2018 / No Comments

I would consider one of my strengths to be my ability to both formulate and execute a plan. I LOVE planning - everything from meal plans to barre choreography, from vacations to my wedding, and everything in between. I would consider one of my weaknesses to be my strong distaste for not knowing what to expect. I'm not great at "going with the flow" and just seeing what happens when it happens. In fact, "not great" hardly scratches the surface. I loathe being in the dark and thus ill-prepared for anything of importance. Thus the logistics of moving and such a big transition have my anxiety levels above optimum at…

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Fresh Starts with Fall Resolutions and Fiesta Worthy Taco Muffins
September 1, 2017

Push Yourself! Taking on a Challenge Builds Self-Efficacy :: Whole30 Burgers with Sundried Tomato and Basil Artichoke Sauce
June 13, 2018

Challenging = Breaking Up with Bad Habits, Easy = Whole30 Jamaican Jerk Steak and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
May 29, 2018
Paleo, Recipes, Sides, Uncategorized, Whole30

Joy, Cozy Weekends, and Whole30 Mushroom Asparagus Cauliflower Risotto

October 30, 2018 / 1 Comment

Although I knew that it would come up quickly as soon as we had finalized the decision to move back to the US, I have to say that I am still shocked by the fact that we will be sailing away less than 7 weeks from now. There are a multitude of things that I will really miss about Ireland and our lives here, most especially the friends I have made of course, but also the little things like walks to Coco and Lulu's favorite park, the familiar faces of the baristas at Cork Coffee Roasters, "our spot" at The Spitjack and the Sweet Potato Toast there, and the ability to…

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Considering “What Went Well” and a Whole30 Blackened Tilapia with Cherry Salsa
June 28, 2018

Simplicity, Minimalism and Cashew Dijon Salmon
July 31, 2017

Lemon & Cucumber Smashed Avocado Sweet Potato Toast fit for Brunch & Besties
August 9, 2017
Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Uncategorized, Whole30

What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (and a Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Peach Salad)

October 19, 2018 / No Comments

So my latest obsession is learning about all things personality related. It was something which I felt it would be interesting to look into in more detail based on my experiences with my Happiness Project. In short, a major finding is that although we can all move the needle in a more positive direction, what exactly leads to a happier life for me is probably not identical to what would for you due to our individual differences. Starting out that project, I remember reading Gretchen Rubin's argument that one of the keys to happiness is self-knowledge, and she says that "we can build a happy life only on the foundation…

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Savoring a Suddenly Free Schedule and Whole30 Sausage Egg Sandwiches
September 29, 2017

What in the World is a Whole30 (and More Importantly – Why Would Anyone Choose to Do One)?
March 1, 2018

If/Then Planning for Failure in Order to Succeed and a Whole30 Fall Salmon Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing
September 4, 2018
Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Consistency > Perfectionism :: Whole30 Avocado Compound Butter

October 12, 2018 / No Comments

Originally I had planned to write about the topic of perfectionism today in light of some of the recent internal dialogue I have been having on the subject after recently reading Brene Brown's, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It's Not). I have been someone who has struggled with some relatively serious maladaptive levels of perfectionism for probably my whole life. In her typical penetrating style, Brown's insight on the topic was a bit deeper and more nuanced than the usual on the perils of perfectionism and it's been something which I have kept coming back to over the past few weeks. But as I sat down several times to try…

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Thinking Creatively About Creativity and a Whole30 Salmon on Roasted Broccoli with Lemon Vinaigrette
May 16, 2018

Whole30 Swordfish Salmoriglio and the Good Kind of Comparison
January 15, 2019

Happy Memories and Whole30 Broccoli Cheese Soup
February 8, 2018
Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Learning How to Stay in Touch With Ourselves and a Whole30 Chicken Broccoli Casserole

October 2, 2018 / No Comments

Much has been written demonstrating the value of investing in experiences as opposed to things when it comes to boosting our satisfaction with life. And I know from personal experience I rarely regret spending money on meaningful or unique experiences which is especially true when they include the company of friends or family, a fact I was reminded of when my parents came to visit over the summer. Although we had many very memorable experiences together, one that I was considering lately was our night out in the West End to see Wicked. The production was fantastic. And it was fun to see it together because none of us were at…

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Curiosity as a Motivator: How what we attend to becomes more interesting and a Whole30 Avocado Egg Salad
May 25, 2018

Visualization and a Visually Appealing Whole30 Salmon Nicoise Salad
January 18, 2018

Learning to Trust in Abundance and a Three Ingredient Sweet Potato Waffle
August 22, 2018
Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Foundational Habits Part Three: How What We Eat Affects Everything Else

September 25, 2018 / No Comments

An idea which has always been a bit lost on me is the expression or admonition to "work smarter, not harder." Now I know intellectually what is meant, however, I cannot wrap my head around why there is necessarily a dichotomy. I have long thought that if only I could work both SMARTER and HARDER, then it would only serve to be all more advantageous no matter the endeavor. And in many ways this seems to have been the case (and in others it was my sanity and that of those around me to pay!). Certainly being strategic about one's efforts, in addition to being diligent, can really have a…

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Magnifico Milano and Whole30 Paleo Lasagna
October 31, 2017

The Precious Resource of Time and a Whole30 Slow Cook Tuscan Chicken Dinner
November 14, 2017

My One Word Theme for 2018 :: Prepare and a Whole30 Chili
January 1, 2018
Breakfast, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Foundational Habits Part One: Sleep and a Whole30 Butternut Squash and Sage Frittata

September 18, 2018 / 1 Comment

Although summer is my favorite, I do love September. The changing colors outside are gorgeous and (usually) the weather takes its time transitioning to full on freezing. I also love fresh starts and fall resolutions and getting back to routine, perhaps especially this time around when I've been out of it for so many weeks. I feel a bit behind in general as I attempt to catch up on everything personally and professionally in addition to preparing for a major move back to the States in just three months (that in and of itself is both exhilarating and anxiety-provoking simultaneously!). And while there's so much to do and I have…

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A Savory Breakfast to Satisfy All Tastebuds: Blackberry Sage Turkey Sausages
July 21, 2017

Lemon & Cucumber Smashed Avocado Sweet Potato Toast fit for Brunch & Besties
August 9, 2017

Purpose in Leisure Time and a Whole30 Sweet Potato Crusted Quiche
May 9, 2018
Dinner, Healthy Habits, Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Salads, Uncategorized, Whole30

If/Then Planning for Failure in Order to Succeed and a Whole30 Fall Salmon Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing

September 4, 2018 / No Comments

At the height of my "going out" phase, I was living with my sister Kyle and we noticed that it was quite common for us to excitedly make plans with each other or friends, go shopping to get the "perfect" new outfit, and even spend significant amounts of time getting ready the day of, only to realize that we didn’t feel like going out after all. Although I have already talked about some of the reasons how and why I try to do it anywaywhen it comes to the fun stuff, I've recently be considering how the phenomenon of affective forecasting errors can influence our ability to build and maintain healthy…

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One Year of Barre Eat Repeat! Celebrating Milestones with a Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Pizza
July 13, 2018

Superpowers and a Super Easy Whole30 Tuna Zoodle Casserole
November 23, 2018

Well Worth the Effort :: Developing Grit and Healthy Habits and a Whole30 Chicken Parmesan
April 6, 2018
Dinner, Lunch, Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Willpower and a Whole30 “Mac and Cheese” Casserole

August 31, 2018 / 3 Comments

Something which will likely surprise no one is my proclamation that I really love the things that I love. I'm a Mile Deep person; once I get into something I often border on what some might consider obsessive. Clearly, I am a barre addict and intently interested in all things nutrition. I'll always love fashion and never get sick of reading. And I'll also probably never stop being completely enraptured by psychology especially as it relates to habits, mental strength, mindset, and willpower. Learning more about the way that we think and act and why we do what we do is absolutely fascinating to me. Things that seem so obvious…

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Well Worth the Effort :: Developing Grit and Healthy Habits and a Whole30 Chicken Parmesan
April 6, 2018

What in the World is a Whole30 (and More Importantly – Why Would Anyone Choose to Do One)?
March 1, 2018

Knowing When It’s Worth It and a Whole30 Chicken Salad with Avocado Poppy Seed Dressing
August 17, 2018
Mains, Paleo, Recipes, Uncategorized, Whole30

Learning to Pause-and-Plan (While Savoring Whole30 Zuppe Toscana)

August 28, 2018 / No Comments

I know that time flies when you're having fun, but have really experienced that over the past few weeks. However, unfortunately for him, while my parents and I executed a nonstop travel and tourism itinerary, Jonathan was left at home - or more accurately, at work. His company has recently changed over their ERP system which in case you're not familiar with the term, is a very robust software system which controls jus

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Foundational Habits Part One: Sleep and a Whole30 Butternut Squash and Sage Frittata
September 18, 2018

Future Discounting :: Why Getting Started is the Hardest Part
January 8, 2019

Whole30 Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs with Spicy Cashew Cream
July 24, 2017