Happy New Year’s Eve Eve!!! Does everyone have crazy awesome party plans set up? We have a whole lot of nothing planned so far, so we’ll see what we end up doing. This is the first New Year’s Eve that I’ve been out in San Diego, which is a little sad since I can’t be…
Archives for December 2015
Top 15 Posts of 2015
As the band Europe would say, “It’s the final countdoooown,” …to the end of the year. Just like THAT, 2015 is almost over. Before the year is officially over, though, I want to take a post to reflect on all the happenings over here at Gettin’ My Healthy On. So today, I’m sharing some of…
Cranberry Orange Smoothie
Give your immune system a boost with this Cranberry Orange Smoothie—a recipe full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to keep you feeling your best or to help nurse you back to health. Merriest of Christmases to you and your family!! I’m oh so not thrilled to spend this holiday with a cold, so I’ve been…
My Favorite Christmas Things
Christmas is two days away! The news is embracing the lack of cold weather here in San Diego by playing Feliz Navidad with the beach scene in the background. Never gets old. Matt and I are laying low for Christmas this year, which is a first since we usually fly home to Illinois at this…
Running Injury Verdict + HIIT Like a Boss Workout
Before I share my latest High Intensity Interval Training circuit workout, I have a little running update for you. First of all, I hate to keep vaguely talking about my “knee problem,” so I’m going to do a quick little summary of why I can’t run, update you on what the doctor told me last…
A-Z Gift Guide for the Food Lover
Woo! Christmas is seven days away!! If you’re a master procrastinator at buying gifts, I can relate. Some people are so difficult to buy for that I end up putting shopping off until the last minute. Well I have good news for you if you’re trying to figure out a gift for a food lover,…
A Few of My Favorite Things
You know how I haven’t been able to run over the past year because of my knee, and I mentioned recently that I’d give it one more month of consistent workouts to see if I’m able to run without pain? Well that all happened, and the month is over. I tried running again a few…
Reflecting on My Many Food Fails
They say, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” Well…I distinctly remember crying over a spilled glass of milk when I was younger. My father completed failed at containing his laughter over my overreaction and reassured me it was okay. Over the years, I’ve gradually learned these moments are nothing to be upset about. You see…I’m kind…
Healthy Snacks for Work + Nektar Honey Crystals Giveaway
In my dream office, I’d have an endless supply of protein bars and other healthy snacks to get me through my workdays. Unfortunately, my food supply seems to always be at an extreme low, often forcing me to either find crap elsewhere or go hungry (THE HORROR). I try to keep my office space at…
A Few of My Favorite Things
How is it that December fills up with holiday activities so fast!? I don’t have a crazy social schedule over here, but somehow, my calendar has filled up within the past two weeks, and I’m beginning to resent my upcoming busy weekends. Don’t get me wrong, it’s amazing to have events to go to and…
Recipe Roundup: 8 Healthy Chicken Recipes
Not sure if you’ve ever noticed, but my favorite foods to cook are either dessert or breakfast. Savory main dishes don’t come as naturally to me, which is why I’m always searching for new ideas and recipes online. Among the different meals I tend to make for dinner, chicken is probably the most common. It’s a…
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond and Coconut
These raw chocolate chip cookies are filled with almond and coconut flavors for a healthy dessert you can’t get enough of! Confession: If I know a dessert is legit healthy, I don’t view it as a dessert–I see it as more of a snack. That’s my beef with today’s recipe. I made a no-bake version…
A Few of My Favorite Things
In honor of it being December 2nd, I declare it time to officially embrace the holiday season if you haven’t already. I’m a sucker for any and all holidays because it’s a reason to celebrate something and be happy. This past weekend I spent some time putting up our limited Christmas decorations, and per usual,…
