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Foundations First

So as previously mentioned, there have been a myriad of reasons for my radio silence over the past year, but two of the biggest contributing factors have been 1. working…

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We Are What We Absorb

Well HELLOOOOOOOOO!! I am thrilled to be back after quite the hiatus. Needless to say, it's been a long time since there's been anything new in this little corner of…

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Shifting Perspectives and Whole30 Chicken Piccata

"What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” C.S. Lewis, The Magicians Nephew

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What I Read Last Month :: February and March

“The greatest gift is the passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind.”

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Considering the Paradoxical While Enjoying Whole30 Taco Stuffed Potatoes

"Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better." Flannery O'Connor I consistently struggle with knowing when to accept something about myself as opposed to when to push myself…

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Q1 in Review: An Update on My 19 for 2019

As I was saying last week, spring has definitely sprung! And although I am looking forward to brighter and better days, I always like to take the time to check…

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Spring Cleaning and a Paleo Enchilada Casserole

I am absolutely pumped about the fact that it is officially spring AND feels like it outside! Although summer is decidedly my favorite, I am happy with pretty much anything…

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No Bake Almond Butter Cup Bars and What I’ve Been Up to Lately

Whew - I'm just about to the point where I need to dust the cobwebs off my laptop and this blog! After a brief hiatus the last two weeks (the…

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Three Ingredient Paleo Cherry Pie Bars

I vastly underestimated how much I would LOVE being a homeowner. As someone who tends to take commitments pretty seriously, owning a home has always been one which sounded a…

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What I Read Last Month :: December and January

It's time for a "here's what I read last month post!" And actually - it's a "here's what I read the last TWO months" post. With everything being so in…

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  • lessons I've learned as an expat
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    Slán go Fóill! Lessons I’ve Learned as an Expat

    December 14, 2018 / No Comments

    Wow. The past few weeks have really flown by. They've been crazy busy with moving preparations, finishing out work for the year and making the most of the time left with our friends here. I have been overwhelmed with emotion and the whole thing is very bittersweet. Of course I am thrilled to be returning home home/being near to my family for the first time in a long time and I'm excited about our new house and the conveniences of living in the US again. However, I am leaving behind some of the best people I have ever met and the place where I have lived some of my best…

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    The Strategy of Convenience and Whole 30 Coconut Crusted Chicken Fingers with “Honey” Mustard Dipping Sauce

    September 20, 2017

    Tucking Around the Christmas Tree :: Barre-less Barre Workout

    December 25, 2017
    Know your purpose - Whole30 Strawberry Walnut Salad

    Know Your Purpose + a Whole30 Strawberry Walnut Salad

    June 15, 2018
  • Barre,  Fitness,  Uncategorized

    Farewell to Flex! A Love Letter to My Barre Tribe

    December 11, 2018 / 1 Comment

    I have to say, this is a TOUGH one to write. Things are well past getting real around here. Our homehas been empty for over a week, everything shipped off to the US of A, we've said many final farewells and have only two and half more days in Cork at this stage. The entire experience of living abroad has been nothing short of amazing and I will definitely miss the ability to travel around Europe for the quick weekend city breaks, my weekly trips to check out what's new at Sostrene Grene's, and the Sweet Potato Toast at Spitjack's, but I have to say there is no question about…

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    All for Barre and Barre for All!

    August 7, 2018
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    Cultivate Poise and Perfect Your Posture with Barre

    January 26, 2018

    How to Get the Most Out of Your Barre Class

    October 20, 2017
  • personality project - paleo zucchini brownies
    Dessert,  Paleo,  Recipes,  Treats,  Uncategorized

    My “Personality Project” and Paleo Zucchini Brownies

    December 5, 2018 / 1 Comment

    “One tree is like another tree, but not too much. One tulip is like the next tulip, but not altogether. More or less like people—a general outline, then the stunning individual strokes.” - Mary Oliver As I prepare to move back to the US, there are a lot of not fun things that need to happen - the packing, the administration of closing accounts and opening new ones, and most obviously leaving behind some of the best friends I've ever had. It's been a lot of work and a bittersweet experience so far, but of course there are many things on the other hand to look forward to - including…

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    Choosing the Bigger Life :: A Second Dog and Paleo Almond Butter Blender Muffins

    February 27, 2018

    October Aspirations, Being Generous, and Paleo Pumpkin Spice Muffins

    October 9, 2017

    The “Perfect” Treat for Busy Times :: Raw Brownie Bites

    August 28, 2017
  • Superpowers - Whole30 Tuna Zoodle Casserole
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    Superpowers and a Super Easy Whole30 Tuna Zoodle Casserole

    November 23, 2018 / No Comments

    If you could have any superpower what would it be? According to a quick Google search - the most common responses are usually superhuman agility, the ability to fly, being able to read minds, invisibility, superhuman intelligence or immortality.  On a slightly more practical level, many people seem to wish that they were blessed with the ability to be in more than one place at the same time or that they always had the right words to say.  As a general rule, I'm not a big fan of these kinds of questions (which is the reason why the daily brainstorming sessions are still going strong to stimulate my creativity and levity!),…

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    Know your purpose - Whole30 Strawberry Walnut Salad

    Know Your Purpose + a Whole30 Strawberry Walnut Salad

    June 15, 2018
    Studio Whole30 - Whole30 Chicken Caesar Salad

    Announcing the Flex in the City Studio Whole30 and a Delicious Whole30 Chicken Caesar Salad

    April 27, 2018
    Happy Memories - Whole30 Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Happy Memories and Whole30 Broccoli Cheese Soup

    February 8, 2018
  • gratitude - whole30 fall chicken and butternut squash salad
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    Gratitude and a Whole30 Fall Chicken and Butternut Squash Salad

    November 22, 2018 / No Comments

    Happy Thanksgiving - one of my favorite holidays of all!  It's one that brings people together simply for the purpose of being together and reflecting on the many things that we have to be grateful for.  In light of our rapidly approaching date of departure, we celebrated our third annual Irish Friendsgiving a little early this year and today I am enjoying a less hectic day of work with a lot of packing on the side.  Moving, as stressful and onerous as it can be, always presents a great opportunity to reassess one's possessions and eliminate or reduce clutter - something I genuinely enjoy.  And it provides the opportunity to…

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    Heuristics and Healthy Fish and Chips

    November 2, 2017

    Fresh Starts with Fall Resolutions and Fiesta Worthy Taco Muffins

    September 1, 2017
    Love of Learning - Whole30 Strawberry Guacamole Swordfish with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

    A Love of Learning :: What I’ve Been Up to Lately and a Whole30 Strawberry Guacamole Swordfish with Coconut Cauliflower Rice

    March 27, 2018
  • Seasons of Stress - Whole30 Fajita Chicken Protein Salad
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    Dealing with Seasons of Stress and a Whole30 Fajita Chicken Protein Salad

    November 13, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Stress is a crazy thing. There are million and one proverbs, clichés and admonitions about how going through times of trial and tribulation bring out one's true colors or show what someone is made of. And while that's all true, valuable, and potentially reassuring - it often doesn't feel like it (or like it matters) in the moment, nor do I always like to be reminded of that fact. I've mentioned before that my own personal, very unattractive natural tendency when I am out of time, patience, or energy is to become a "dictatorial steamroller." Since I am aware of this proclivity, I try to pay attention to the times…

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    Plan it in, do it anyway - Whole30 Green Gazpacho

    Plan it in, Do it Anyway: Checking off the Summer Goals with a Whole30 Green Gazpacho

    July 3, 2018
    Balance is not key - Whole30 Stone Fruit and Blackened Chicken Salad

    Balance is NOT Key (for me at least!) + a Whole30 Stone Fruit and Blackened Chicken Salad

    June 1, 2018
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    Be Consistent – Those Small Steps Add Up :: Whole30 Chicken Pesto Pasta

    January 30, 2018
  • read-october
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    What I Read Last Month :: October

    November 9, 2018 / No Comments

    I have been excited for this month of reading for probably almost a year!  While doing my Happiness Project, I found that knowing myself better was a key success factor which enabled me to get real about what would likely impact my subjective wellbeing as opposed to what I thought shouldmake me happier.  So I spent some time figuring out how to build a life better aligned with my own values, interests, and personality.  And throughout that process I found that I really wanted to dedicate some time to learning about various personality theories and frameworks. Although I suppose this could have been a theme within that year, I decided to…

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    August 14, 2018
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    What I Read Last Month :: June

    July 10, 2018
    Read - February and March

    What I Read Last Month :: February and March

    April 18, 2019
  • Plenty of time - exercise
    Fitness,  Healthy Habits,  Uncategorized

    There is Still Plenty of Time to Finish 2018 Strong!

    November 6, 2018 / 2 Comments

    Although there is probably not a word strong enough to express just how much I loathe the colder weather and precipitation that accompanies it, I have to admit that I do enjoy this time of year.  I'm a "finisher;" someone who gets a bigger kick out of squeezing the VERY LAST drop of toothpaste out of the tube as opposed to feeling satisfaction in starting a new one.  I like to reach a point of completion on a personal or work project whether that is in total or just my small part of the big picture.  This is in contrast to an "opener" who really gets enthusiastic about starting new…

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    Building Grit and Mental Strength One Barre Class at a Time

    December 15, 2017

    Farewell to Flex! A Love Letter to My Barre Tribe

    December 11, 2018
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    Foundational Habits Part Two: Exercise

    September 20, 2018
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    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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    Foundational Habits Part Three: How What We Eat Affects Everything Else

    September 25, 2018
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    Keys to Success: Take Action, Learn by Doing, and Make These Whole30 Spinach & Artichoke Meatballs with Lemon Cashew Alfredo!

    May 23, 2018

    Happy Birthday Coco: Lessons Learned From My Dog and a Whole30 Chicken Fajita Salad

    November 28, 2017
  • joy - whole30 mushroom and asparagus cauliflower risotto
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    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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    Dealing with Seasons of Stress and a Whole30 Fajita Chicken Protein Salad

    November 13, 2018
    Choosing the Bigger Life - Paleo Almond Butter Blender Muffins

    Choosing the Bigger Life :: A Second Dog and Paleo Almond Butter Blender Muffins

    February 27, 2018

    From Arts and Crafts to Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad

    August 11, 2017
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About Me

Hi!  I’m Miranda and I am beyond excited to have a platform to share my passion for cooking real (but still delicious) foods, enthusiasm for all things barre, and thoughts and ideas on a building a more healthy, holistic, and happy lifestyle. I am a Christian, a wife, a puppy mom, a nutritional therapy practitioner (NTP) in training, and a barre and Pilates instructor who recently became a homeowner back home after living as an expat in Ireland for a few years.  Aside from getting sweaty working out and experimenting in the kitchen, I love to read, write, learn, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

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