Fitness Update & Natural PMS Remedies

I haven’t posted a fitness update since I ran my half marathon in May. Since then my routine has completely changed because my fitness goals shifted from building endurance to building muscle. My body is very slow to build muscle in general, and when I’m doing any type of cardio in my weekly routine it… Continue reading Fitness Update & Natural PMS Remedies

My 5 Days of Raw Food

I struggle with sometimes near-debilitating headaches in the day or two prior to starting the "period" portion of my cycle. This specific pattern has repeated itself for the last eight months since I've been closely journaling about it, but I'm sure it started long before that. Apparently it has much to do with hormone fluctuation.… Continue reading My 5 Days of Raw Food

My 5 Favorite Vegan & Refined Sugar Free Treats!

Almost six months ago I made the decision to go refined-sugar free. This means that I only eat natural sugars ( found in whole foods ) and sweeteners that are minimally-processed like maple syrup and agave. It became clear to me that eating refined sugars (that our bodies are not naturally meant to process) was… Continue reading My 5 Favorite Vegan & Refined Sugar Free Treats!