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As a Registered Dietitian with a passion for both nutrition and adventure! I'm all about empowering women to take control of their health, shed those pounds, and thrive amidst life's chaos. Let's make healthy living exciting and achievable while we conquer the world!

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Spend a weekend with me at the Pink Palace! Are you looking for the most Insta-worthy hotel in Florida? Look no further than The Don CeSar, otherwise known as the Pink Palace, in St. Petersburg, FL. The Don CeSar was originally built by Thomas Rowe as a tribute to his lost love [awww?!]. It opened […]

48 Hours at The Don CeSar

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Wondering where to eat in Sedona, AZ? Sedona has some of the best food I’ve ever had. TBH, my expectations weren’t very high since this is a big tourist destination. But boy, Sedona did not disappoint! In this post, I’ll show you everywhere we ate and my thoughts on the restaurants! Pro tip: if you […]

The Ultimate Sedona Restaurant Guide

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An easy, high-protein dinner …for when you don’t feel like putting much effort in 😉 I am the QUEEN of quick and simple meals. Contrary to popular belief (I’m a dietitian) I do not like to cook (strongly dislike may be more appropriate here). Whatever I make needs to be quick, filling, and nutritious. That’s […]

Sheet Pan Turkey Sausage and Veggies

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I learned that I’m a pro…..at falling. You guys…I’ve only been skiing like once in my life and I didn’t have the best time, SO I decided I wanted to do something different and try snowboarding. Was I probably crazy? Yes. But I wanted to do it anyway 🙂 Did I bust my ass 100,000 […]

One Week in Big Sky, Montana!

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Healthy, High Protein Snacks for Travel! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you. We wish these commissions were enough to send us on extravagant trips around the world but really it’s just enough to […]

Healthy, High Protein Travel Snacks

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Listen up, busy bees! ???????? Just because you’re busy, doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your health and fitness goals. Here’s a little bit of tough love – we’re all busy. Everyone has their own sh*t going on. It’s up to you to decide how you want to spend your time and how important your […]

5 Tips for Staying Healthy On The Go!

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Check out my 3-day itinerary below! Best Time to Visit The spring and fall are the most popular times of the year, due mainly to Sedona’s ideal weather conditions of blue skies and daily high temperatures in the mid-60s to low 80s (degrees Fahrenheit). However, there is no bad time to visit Sedona, and in […]

3-Day Sedona Itinerary

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Before we dive in, it’s only appropriate that you meet the man of the hour. This is Asher! At the time I’m writing this, he’s a two-year-old English Springer Spaniel with endless energy. He frequently travels with us and this was his first trip where he got to participate in almost everything we did. *Disclosure: […]

4 Dog-Friendly Hikes in Sedona

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This post isn’t going to be about the destination. It’s about the journey. And by that I mean the destination was a little underwhelming lol Ya’ll know me… [or maybe you don’t and this is your first dose] but I’m going to tell it like it is. I’m not going to write a blog post […]

Emerald Cove Kayak Tour in Arizona!

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Hey there, friend! Are you always on the run and in need of a quick bite? Same here! That’s why I’ve compiled a list of my top fast-food restaurants that are perfect for a grab-and-go meal. Sometimes you just gotta make do with what’s available, am I right? 🙂 Just because we’re on the go […]

Fast Food Faves: Healthier Options on the Go!

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