So, I just created my first vision board yesterday. A vision board is a visual indicator of your own personal goals. I’ve heard countless stories of people who have used the board and the law of attraction(the Law of Attraction is the belief that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, people can bring positive or…
When it comes to eating healthy, it can seem like a lot of work. In a way that is true, but it really doesn’t have to be. Taking 10-15 minutes each day to assemble food for the day and 1-2 hours once a week to make the food is well worth it. Your body will…
As many of you may know, I am a runner. I’ve ran ever since I was young, doing little 1 mile races and trying to outrun my friends in the warm-up laps in gym class. Although running has pretty much always been in my life, that does not mean I’m very good at it or…
As an athlete, I’m always snacking. Plus, I’ve always loved snack foods. When it comes to snacks, I like them to be filling, but I also want to be able to eat real meals as well, so I keep them light, but filling. Protein bars You have to be careful with these because some claim…
I get so many nice compliments about my food instagram (@itsabalance) and about my healthy lifestyle. It feels good to know that people like what I do! Although, sometimes when people give me these compliments, I feel guilty. I feel guilty because for a while, I was not balanced. I really wasn’t practicing what I…
Many people see salads as bland, unfilling, and only a “diet” food, all of which can be true. Sure, if you throw in iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and some carrots, chances are your salad will be exactly that. Because your salad doesn’t fill you up and it has just about no flavor, you add on dressing. …
I get so many questions from people asking what to buy when they go grocery shopping. Whether you are new to healthy eating or not, having a list and an idea of what to buy can be helpful. In a few days I will be travleing to my dad’s for the summer and I have…