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Health?

Fitness has always been in my life since I was a little girl, but the "health" concept is a new development. I use to be that girl that could eat a whole pizza and not gain 15 pounds, and I though as long as I worked out hard I could eat whatever I wanted! Well, my mental and physical state said differently. Even though I didn't look "overweight" my gut, brain, and other organs were crying for help!
The realization started, when I was 25 and I was drinking 3-4 cups of coffee a day, crashing at 3 pm, and then fighting falling asleep behind the wheel on my drive home from work. I longed for the days where I had so much energy and I would wake up starving! I no longer had this and I refused to believe it's just a part of "getting older".
So one day, I decided to change this and now I feel like a kid again! (Some days, I mean I still go to bed at 9 pm on a weekend.)
To hear more about my journey go to "My Story" under the "About" tab.

-Sam

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So these balsamic glazed cherries turned out pretty amazing and tasted great on the steak! Pairing meats with cooked fruit is my favorite! Y’all need to give this a try! 🍒

I remember hearing this quote on a podcast that I regularly listen to and it really struck a cord with me. In a world of instant gratification it can be easy to get caught up in what’s easy and what gives you the most attention/“feel-good vibes”, but is that what really defines you? Are these the things that make you happy or just feed this unhealthy perception of what life should be? Then leave you feeling empty and anxious for more? # While I am growing my practice and growing in every other aspect of my life, it is easy to be overwhelmed, jealous, anxious, judgmental, etc. When those moments occur, I always bring it back to this quote. It humbles me and reminds me that I want to be love and only want to reflect that. I return back to myself, but with clarity and peace. ❤️ # Just wanted to bring some love to all of you on this #humpday Wednesday! Go spread the love by being love! 💗 Love your Spouse, coworker, friend, clients! We are all one, all looking for one thing, LOVE. (Also, I heard this on Harder To Kill Radio podcast, maybe @steph_gaudreau can help me out on the owner?)

Changed up the regular Eggs and Bac-y breakfast by adding some butternut squash noodles sautéed in coconut oil. Okay, more like halfway burnt in coconut oil, it’s delicious! # I normally do not add such a high starch vegetable to breakfast, just because of the high insulin spike it creates and the hormonal disruption. However, I had a seriously intense workout at 5am and I am eating the butternut squash noodles with lots of fat and protein. # I would never recommend eating a high starchy vegetable by itself, but when you pair it with fat and protein, the glucose is broken down slower. Fat and protein help balance the insulin spike and also control the glucose crash. (Keeps your glucose levels more stable). Of course, if you are insulin resistant or diabetic, including the noodles for breakfast would probably not be a good idea. #nutritionaltherapyconsultant #ntc #eggsandbacy #insulinresistance #achievingwellness

Came home to a slow cooker filled with Beef Bottom Roast, onions, sweet potatoes, and dark cherry’s. This dish is so delicious! My favorite part is when you reheat it, the sweet potatoes become mashed and the cherry’s become a sweet jam like texture, that I end up topping it all off with! Meal prepping is 🔑! Especially on a day like today when I came home from work with a migraine and exhausted!

Summer vibes anyone? Vacations, long road trips, BBQ’s, holidays, and just summer days by the pool are what make summertime so GREAT! But there’s also an ugly truth to it. It can also leave some of us feeling stressed, run down, bloated, inflamed/irritated, and other not-so-fun gut issues! # I can help you get back on track to feeling your best self! I can also help you manage the summertime events without derailing your health entirely! Helpful tips, some preparation, and smart choices can get keep the party going without sacrificing your health! # Parents, I see so many of you dedicate your summer to creating the BEST summer EVER for your children, but at what price? Some Adrenal Fatigue? Thyroid Issues? IBS? Hormonal Imbalance? Other Endocrine Issues? Weight gain? # Shout out to all you Parents that make the summer one they will never forget, but you don’t have to be like this guy in the picture 👆🏼. I know it’s overwhelming and that your health is what’s sacrificed, it doesn’t have to be that way! BUT, if it did, I’m here to bring you back to your best self! Hit me up! 💁🏼‍♀️ #yourbestself #achievingwellness #ntc #nutritionaltherapyconsultant #summertimeblues #summertimebloating #summerbod 📷 by 123rf.com

Here’s a glamorous picture of some lunch for ya on this glorious Wednesday! I know, I know, you’re all wondering who took this professional close up. Well, it was me. 😏 I’m going out of town for 4 days and so I am trying to finish off all of my groceries before I go, while avoiding buying more. So what do I end up making? 👩🏻‍🍳 A random concoction of meat, fat, seasoning, and veggies! This meal was some ground beef, zucchini, and yellow squash seasoned in my homemade taco seasoning. (When in doubt, always season with taco seasoning! 🤤) Then topped it off with avocado and lime juice! # I know going out of town is stressful. The planning, the emptying of the fridge, the packing, etc! So to avoid eating out before I go, I get out of the cooking box and just find what I can eat! To simplify it even more, I’ll look to see what I have available that will hit the macronutrients. Protein ✅Fat ✅ Carbohydrate ✅ # I then rely on the yummy cooking fat and seasoning to make it delicious! Or @franksredhot sauce- I pour that over everything! 😋 I can help you build good habits even in limited stressful times and traveling! Stay tuned to see how I eat within my “healthy” guidelines while I’m on vacation! 👩🏻‍🍳💁🏼‍♀️ #tacodayeveryday #franksoneverything #dontoverthinkit #achievingwellness #yourbestself #nutritionaltherapyconsultant #avocadoislife