As most of you know, I’ve made a huge health switch and have been leading a paleo lifestyle since January 2. I plan to keep it going which brings me to share this very exciting and comprehensive list of paleo restaurants in Austin! Bento Picnic*– 2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Read more…
WEEK 7. I’m doing the damn thing!! I’m now in the “gut balance protocol” section which is 6 weeks long. The goals are to remove reactive foods, supplement with enzymes, balance and nourish the gut flora. The diet excludes A LOT more foods and I’m only sort of doing that Read more…
I’m halfway through this protocol, people!!!!!!!!!! I’ve completed the adrenal protocol (although this has been a very stressful month and I feel like my adrenals still aren’t where they need to be) and the next 6 week will consist of the gut protocol. I’ll be eliminating even more foods (like Read more…
I had the opportunity to host a fabulous Galentine’s Dinner with some of my favourite women this past weekend! American Lamb Board graciously sponsored this dinner because February is Lamb Lovers Month! I made some very savory and delicious lamb chops from Ashley Rodriguez’s cook book, Date Night In. The Read more…
I. Want. Wine. It’s been a hard week and I was thiiiis close to opening a bottle of wine for myself yesterday. But I thought about what that would mean – not that I failed a program, but that my body would be pissed off because it’s still in recovery Read more…
I MADE IT ONE WHOLE MONTH Y’ALL! My food restrictions have been easier to get used to, except for when I eat out. I managed to eat out much less than last week so that’s a win! Read below to see what I ate this week. January 24 breakfast- green Read more…
Week three is donesies!!! It’s been hard sticking to the protocol, and I’ve had a couple of slip- ups, but I’m so proud that I’ve come this far. I also ate out a LOT more than I thought I did (writing down what you eat everyday is so huge). The Read more…
I had some really good days and some really crummy days in week two. As a reminder from week one, everything is free of gluten, dairy, soy, added sugar, grains, caffeine and alcohol. January 9: Breakfast- green juice* Lunch- falafel salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus and tahini Snack- cashews Read more…
**UPDATE! I was in London for 2 weeks in August 2019 and have updated this post with more sights & eats!** My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon exploring London in October 2018, and I’m here to tell you the best parts of London to explore! My dad Read more…
If you’re skeptical about another tiki spot coming to town, you’re not to blame. However, Anthem is different (and they categorize themselves as TexAsian, which you’ll understand soon). The minute you step in, you’re transported to an oasis. Bright floral wallpaper, woven chairs, and even indoor palm trees greet you Read more…