Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
Over the years, many friends have encouraged me to start a blog. So today, I decided to take a stab at blogging. They encouraged me for a couple reasons. First, my husband and I have a unique story that many couples do not share. One thing that sets us apart is that sisters from my family,... Continue Reading →
I strive to live with no regrets! “What if…”, “If only I had...” .Have you ever found yourself saying either of those statements? This weekend, I found myself in the ER over statements like this. Mike and I decided to build an A frame swing set in the back yard. My parents had come over... Continue Reading →
I am always looking to make new entrees that are simple and yummy. This new recipe is the bomb! As long as you like bell peppers, you will like this recipe too. It starts off with a base of bell peppers, onion, tomato and herbs. From there, you can add whatever protein you prefer, shrimp,... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, my neighbor asked if I would like some eggplant. Honestly, I had on idea what to do with this vegetable. When I did a quick recipe search, most of them were battered and fried along with completely masking the fact that you were eating vegetables. I wanted a simple and nutrient... Continue Reading →
This is one of my husband’s favorite recipes! It is a quick and easy dinner option that even my kids like. Hopefully it will be added to your list of “regular” dinner options. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 Bell peppers½ Yellow onion1 tablespoon Butter2 pounds Ribeye steak*2 tablespoons Worcestershire1 tablespoon Garlic powder½ teaspoon Salt3-4 cups unsalted Beef... Continue Reading →
This is one of my new favorite stews! It tastes amazing, is loaded with nutrition and has so much flavor! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Ingredients 3 cups sweet potato, chopped1 sweet onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup carrots, coined½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon ground sage¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg5 cups chicken stock (I used stock from chicken I boiled and froze)⅓ cup half and half2 cups kale, choppedSalted sunflower seeds... Continue Reading →
Saturday morning, I had the opportunity to retest my FTP. It is no surprise to me that after about 1 ½ months off from consistent riding, my FTP dropped 6 watts. While it is a bummer, it was expected. Nutrition Leading to the Test Breakfast – Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (a treat curiously of my... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been making progress towards goals and you get hit with an unexpected roadblock? If you follow my blogs at all, you know that I was having some exciting gains in my bike fitness postpartum. I had recently reached my highest power, 3.3watts/kg, and was very motivated to continue gaining in fitness. The... Continue Reading →
My FTP Journey Continues Last week, I did it again! While it wasn’t a huge jump like the last two times, my FTP still increased 2 watts. I am now 3.3 watts/kg. Oh my, the workouts have hit a new level of challenging, that’s for sure! As I write about the adventure, I am so... Continue Reading →
In the blink of an eye, our NICU journey had begun. While in the hospital, we spent every moment we could with Liam. Holding him, doing skin to skin, and trying to help him feel loved and not alone. My heart broke every time I had to put him back in the basinet and walk... Continue Reading →
Today’s blog is our story of Liam’s arrival. It is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and a glimpse of how I processed the realization of being a NICU family. On the outside, I tried to be strong, but on the inside, I was falling apart. I hope my blog can bring some comfort and... Continue Reading →
Living Fearless 