• 20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    People Magazine Half Their Size X6 Wow! Every time I get an opportunity to be featured in People Magazine’s “Half Their Size” issues I’m astonished. I’m overwhelmed that my story is STILL relevant and timely and I’m also amazed that I always seem well prepared. What it’s taught me is that…

  • NINE for 39 (quarantine lessons)

    NINE for 39 (quarantine lessons)

      Learning something new makes every day exciting Truly the best part of this year has been dedicating the time I’ve always to, to learning something new. Self-teaching is apart of my New Years’ resolutions each year, but this year I shined for myself above and beyond. Learning something new…

  • Easy Avocado Toast 🥑🍅🥑🍅

    Easy Avocado Toast 🥑🍅🥑🍅

    Avocados are included in my quarantine staple list. At least once a week I indulge in avocado toast and a big green avocado-banana smoothie, but not on the same days. Don’t be intimidated by the fancy avocado toast that can cost up to $20. Below is an easy, filling breakfast…

  • 5 actions to avoid in the morning 🚫🚫🚫

    5 actions to avoid in the morning 🚫🚫🚫

    Avoid Social Stimulating Immediately looking at your phone/ turning on the tv. Your email, messages, news, and social media can wait until you set your mind straight. Avoid Dwelling on Yesterday Thinking about yesterday’s issues – It’s a new day LET it be new, deal with yesterday later if you…

  • Pickled Ginger-Carrots 🥕🥕🥕

    Pickled Ginger-Carrots 🥕🥕🥕

    Unbelievable FLAVOR. Minimal effort. I am always looking for interesting ways to replace high-calorie sauces and to add spice naturally. I decided to give pickling a try. Ginger is always on hand, I had a bunch of carrots from my produce box I didn’t want to go to waste. Pickling…

  • Berta’s Protein Bites

    Berta’s Protein Bites

    Quick and easy post or pre-workout snacks. I needed an easier way to get my protein in besides smoothies so I whipped up these delicious filling bites to grab and go. *Just one bite goes a very long way! 1 1/4 cups creamy Peanut butter I used Peanut Butter &…

  • 5 rituals to begin your day 🌅🌅🌅

    5 rituals to begin your day 🌅🌅🌅

    Give Thanks This one is easy, the moment you wake up – give thanks for another day. Even easier than that, thank yourself for having the courage to face another day. Have a Little Peace The best way to start your day is with peace of mind. Keep your morning…

  • Berta Baked Coconut Chips 🥥🥥🥥

    Berta Baked Coconut Chips 🥥🥥🥥

      I bought a coconut and something amazing happened. I don’t see coconuts on sale often, so when I do I make sure to grab at least one.  I had a forgotten coconut sitting on my counter for a week, and then one day I decided I was dehydrated so…