Six days ago I had all of my wisdom teeth pulled out, as a result, I wasn’t able to move much. This week happened to be one of the mentally hardest I’ve had in a while. Not being able to move simultaneously is usually a trigger for me to spiral emotionally and end up feeding my feelings with foods that leave my body feeling awful.   Sunday night I took some breaths, I talked to a friend, and I  asked for help in advocating for someone extremely important to me. Talking to that friend reminded me that in order to show up and be the best me, I needed to still care for my body and mind- especially when things get hard.   So here I am, a week later, back to workouts (trusting my body to know when it was ready), still being mindful of what I eat (both for my mouth’s sake and my mind), and with a therapist picked out to contact tomorrow. I am so grateful for my physical strength. The connection between my physical health and mental health becomes more apparent and more important to me everyd

If you follow the @meticulousmacros Instagram page, you've seen this yummy little dip a few times already. It is my current favorite quick and easy treat that is loaded with protein. Less than 5 minutes from start to finish, this is perfect for a quick post workout treat, feeding picky littles, or to share at a party when you want a healthier snacking option! For my dip I use: PB Fit - all the peanut flavor without the fat or the mess of peanut butter. While this variety is my personal favorite, any type of PB2 will work just fine. This is also great mixed into protein shakes or pancakes! Nutrabio Protein Powder - of all of the proteins I have used, this mixes the absolute best! No chalkiness or chunks, just smooth vanilla flavor. I also appreciate that this protein is not overly sweet, it adds flavor without being overpowering.  Chobani Greek Yogurt - I'll be honest here, if Chobani individuals are on sale, I'll grab them. Otherwise, I often just grab a tub of the store b

Fit Friend Holiday Gift Guide  Tis the season for the joy and stress of the holidays. Today, I'm shooting to help ease some of that stress in helping you shop for the fitness freak in your life! This is my first time doing (almost entirely) affiliate links, so if you shop from this post, you're helping me get paid while shopping for your loved ones. Win, win! Keep in mind as you scroll here, I may be a fit bitch, but I am also a broke one so almost everything you see is < $50. If something is over that mark, trust that I found it to be well worth what I spent! Like I typically try to do, I'm going to break this post down into sections to make it as easy to navigate as possible. In the Fitness Equipment section, you'll find a few of my favorite workout essentials, a couple of which help kick up the intensity of home workouts. The Clothing section will hold my top two high intensity sports bras, as well as a few of my other fitness wardrobe basics. In the Health Supple

Since I went missing in action for a month of my favorite season, I'm back in the game with this being the first of a few of my fall favorites. Keep an eye out for my go-to fall snack coming very soon! For pretty much my entire life, Apple Crisp (or any fruit crisp for that matter) has been high on my list of favorite foods. It is so easy to make and so, so good. A typical Apple Crisp is pack with butter and sugar; mine is lighter on the sugar, but well I hold great respect for a delicious buttery pastry so I kept that part. Still there are a few healthy twists I made on this recipe that you should feel free to adjust as fits your nutritional needs and/or preferences: Flour: I used whole wheat rather than all purpose, this is a flavor preference for me Sugar: I did a split of Stevia and coconut sugar, typically Apple Crisp calls for brown sugar, feel free to use that or a brown sugar substitute instead Spices: The classic recipe that inspired this one called for only cinnamon, I ad

Almost exactly one year ago I started working with my personal trainer Austin Carretta ! Not everyday has been a perfect day, but I have come so incredibly far physically and mentally in that time.  The difference between attempting to navigate a healthier lifestyle alone and doing so with the support of an incredible coach is just amazing. Austin has helped me explore my passion for food in more nutritious ways, that help fuel my body and mind. Despite living through a pandemic, I continue to refuse to throw away my health and my progress, despite occasionally enjoying my favorite comfort foods. I am able to physically do far more than I ever could have imagined- lifting heavier weights, doing harder hikes, and more.   I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to share my path and my progress with so many others! Be kind to yourself, be patient with your progress, but if you want to make lasting changes, be persistent and find a coach who meets your needs.  

I've been a little quiet on here so far this month, but never fear baking season is here and it is time to whip up some fall-flavored goodies! Last week one of my coworkers requested some cream cheese-filled pumpkin muffins that, of course, I made and everyone went crazy over. However, those were a little heavy for my average baked treat. This week I decided to see what I could do with similar flavors but in a way that I wouldn't feel bad eating them for breakfast (and snacks too) everyday. First let's talk potential substitutes: Flour- I like to do a split of white and whole wheat. I prefer the flavor of wheat, but my gut has a hard time processing it so the split helps keep me from having an uncomfy tummy. If you prefer to use only white flour, cut back the greek yogurt in this recipe by about 1/3 cup.  Spices- As with all great fall recipes, feel free to add your favorite spices in here. A bit of ginger or nutmeg might push these amazing muffins straight over the top.  S