treats and snoozin.

It snowed last night and I haven’t dared to go outside.

I’ve never been a winter or cold-weather hater…but PEOPLE CHANGE and I’ve been day-dreaming about blossoms and light jackets (hahaha I’m such a loser). Here’s a s’cute picture of me and my beautiful friends in Seattle that I’m going to stare at until March. KBYE.

PS it’s the first day of the January Whole30. I’m doing it yet again — I actually feel really in control and pleased with my food freedom…but, I want to be a better cook and eat regular meals (as I sit here and haven’t had anything to eat today….I really need to buck up and go to the store #brrr). It’s crazy that almost a year ago today I was starting my first Whole30, unsure of what to expect, but so damn excited that I was finally doing something to change myself. It’s been a crazy and amazing road since then — I am going to FOREVER be grateful to my J for gifting me the tools I needed to change my life.

Tuesday.

So, not to get all lame and be that person who posts food pics, but I’m totally gonna. Let me just take you through my day…woke up, snuggled with pups la roux, got ready, sautéed my leftover brussel sprouts and steak from yesterday with some sweet potatoes on the side (just nibbled on those). It was delish! Can’t wait to have it again for breakfast tomorrow.
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Then for lunch I had some roasted carrots & green beans, carnitas, topped with spaghetti squash and half an avocado with pep and salt! Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 13

Then here comes the grand finale. Seriously drooling right now. Chicken zucchini poppers with spaghetti squash and marinara! Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 16

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Had my cute parents over for dinner:Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 23

Mom ate everything on her plate (literally NEVER happens) and dad asked for more! I call that a cooking success (mainly cause my mom helped me cook everything but STILL). Then we shared some almond butter and a pink lady:Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 28

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Pups pony was OUT OF CONTROL tonight:
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I legit used one of my hair ties when hers busted!Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 50 Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 49I know it’s only day 2, but I’m feeling good.Whole30 prep. Jan 5, 2016 41

Happy first Monday of 2016!

And also my first day of Whole30. I had good meals all day and took this fluff ball up to my parent’s house. She’s just the loveliest.

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While under my mom’s supervision, I roasted some brussel sprouts. HOLY AMAZING. Just blanched them for a few minutes and then covered them in olive oil and cooked in the oven for 15 mins. Didn’t even really cry (that many) tears when I spotted, among all the greens and leafs, a beloved and sacred Snickers bar. WILL POWER.
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Also, I am on day three of using my Clarisonic that I got on Saturday. I LOVE IT. The face wash that came with it smells so goooood. And my face just feels squeaky clean.
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