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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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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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Wondering how to make the most of your time in just a few days at Zion National Park? I’ve got you covered! With its breathtaking mountains and crystal blue skies, you’ll constantly find yourself wondering how such a beautiful place exists. My husband and I went for a long weekend and still had a great […]

EPIC Weekend itinerary at Zion National Park

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This year my husband and I got the opportunity to visit some friends in Seattle! We had a great time exploring the city and I went skiing for the first time in my 31 years of life. Seattle definitely lived up to it’s reputation of being the rainy city but we had a great time regardless! Just […]

Exploring the Emerald City: A Memorable Weekend in Seattle

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TBH my first time in San Diego was actually very gloomy and grey LOL apparently, I chose one of the “worst” times of the year to visit California – something locals refer to as “May Grey”. I had been planning a visit to see my best friend Chelsea, which also gave me an excuse to see […]

The Perfect 4-Day San Diego Getaway!

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