As chapter 1 of 2018 nears its end, I’m feeling excited about what chapters 2-12 have in store! In addition to stepping up my game with my 2018 goals, I’ve been on a mission to spend more time practicing self-care. Even the littlest things can make such a difference in how a week goes. With January…
Archives for January 2018
12 Common Slow Cooker Mistakes
If you’re a fan of the slow cooker, and maybe plan to use one as you make recipes for the Super Bowl this weekend, this post is for you. I’ve always been a big fan of crock pot meals because they’re easy to put together, often require minimal effort during the busier part of the day,…
5 Reasons to Workout (That Aren’t About Being Skinny)
Everyone has their own reasons for working out. I think it’s interesting to hear people’s “why,” because fitness is different for everyone. It seems like we all have one reason, in particular, that motivates us to get active. In addition to reasons like…balancing your intense love for food…I think whatever gets you moving is great….
What Is Intuitive Eating?
Some days my appetite is very low maintenance and easy. Other days it’s completely out of control, and all I can think about is my next snack or meal. Then there’s random times I eat even though I’m not even hungry. A post shared by Gettin’ My Healthy On (@gettinmyhealthyon) on Apr 30, 2017 at…
How to Make Coconut Oil Popcorn
Making your own popcorn using coconut oil is extremely simple and yields the perfect base for your favorite seasonings and toppings. We run out of popcorn kernels on the reg in our house because we make it so often. This coconut oil popcorn is the recipe we’ve been using for the past three years, and I…
Best Recipes to Make for Game Day
It occurred to me yesterday that the Super Bowl is coming up in a few weeks. That doesn’t mean as much to me as it does to others, though, because I’m not a huge sports fan. Not to mention, the Bears (my team) have been out of the running for awhile… Although I’m not exactly…
16 Simple Tricks to Get Rid of Food Cravings
Think back to the last time you ate a food that was absolutely to die for. Something that comes to mind for me? A decadent little chocolate truffle I got for Christmas. I took a bite out of it not expecting anything too groundbreaking, but then it hit me…pure bliss. Inside the chocolate shell was…
Nothing Quite Like a Fresh Start
And so begins week #2 of January! Not sure about you, but I’m still feeling excited about all the possibilities that come with starting a new year. As I’ve been working on my goals, I’ve gotten back to my weekly meal planning system, returned to my gallon-a-day water consumption, and been surprisingly good about eating…
6 Workout Challenges to Try This Year
Is anyone else feeling particularly motivated lately? Something clicked for me on January 2nd, and ever since I’m all YEAH! HEALTH GOALS! LET’S DO THIS! Since I’m still recovering from a pulled muscle in my ribs (read: comeback is always stronger), I’m not ready to resume a workout schedule yet. BUT! I’ve started meal planning again….
Goals for 2018: Back to the Basics
Happy New Year! I hope you rang in 2018 with some ridiculous and amazing…err…ridiculously amazing…people like I got to. Now that 2017 is over, I suppose it’s time to think ahead at what this next year brings or something. Most people are setting resolutions to correct their not-so-great habits, but I like the sound of…
