Collagen Whey Banana Blender Muffins.

I don’t know about you, but I am always in a banana mood! This is my second recipe featuring Vital Proteins Banana Cinnamon Collagen Whey because I am so in L O V E ! This blog is part of a sponsored project with my friends at Vital Proteins, allowing me to keep sharing my MUST HAVES,…

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I Still Struggle.

Photo Credit: Thomas Sawyer. I know the picture we love to paint on social media- natural lighting, clear content, laughing, happy go lucky, but that’s not really how life goes all the time, right? I love to share the great, but sometimes I have to share the jumble, too. I know you’re thinking that it’s…

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Vitamins after Weight Loss Surgery.

Full disclosure- I am not a doctor, nutritionist, or anything other than a 3 year, post op gastric bypass patient, sharing her life on social media. All of these words are my opinions, personal experiences, and thoughts. Please consult your surgeon & bariatric team if you have questions for your personal supplement development! So, two…

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Restaurant Style Ribeye at home, with wilted spinach salad.

My Friends at PRE Brands sent me some coupons for their beef, so at today’s grocery trip, I picked up some Grass-fed, Ribeye Steaks. YUM. I just want you guys to know that cooking steak isn’t as complicated as people think it is. You need a few factors on your side- room temperature meat, a hot…

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Banana Batter Protein Cups, featuring Vital Proteins Collagen Whey.

These might be the best thing I’ve ever made, ever put in my mouth, ever created, ever breathed upon. YOU GET IT, BUT YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE. This blog is sponsored by my friends at Vital Proteins, allowing this blog to thrive, and allowing me to bring y’all the best products on the Market.  I would…

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What I Did This Weekend in Cleveland!

FRIDAY: Thursday evening, my friend Emily Roggenburk messaged me and said she had an open spot on a helicopter ride on Friday, and asked if I wanted in. uh. DUH. I showed up after work and hopped right on in. You can click here to see her professional photos, but here’s a few I got on my iPhone! I’m…

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Weeknight Dinner Party in 30 Minutes or less, featuring Hilary’s Eat Well.

I know you’ve been there. It’s a Tuesday, or a Wednesday, and your hunny want’s to have friends over, but you’re maxed out from last weekends liquid calories, or you’re just too exhausted from today’s financial advising work meeting. I HAVE GOT YOU. Don’t you sweat one minute! My friends over at Hilary’s Eat Well, who I…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Aubrey

Hi internet – it’s Aly, Aubrey’s fiancé. If you’ve been following Aubrey on social media for any amount of time long than, let’s say, one week, you might have seen my mug pop up here and there. I am also one of her followers, so, I know she’s pretty candid about what she tells you…

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6 Things No One Tells You About Life After Weight Loss.

Hi Friends! Sometimes I live for that “Timehop” app my fiancé, Aly has downloaded on her phone. I mean, I’m particularly thankful for it today with this picture of me at 350+lbs, 23 years old, with my cat tucked inside my sweatshirt. Wow. Those were the days. The days of morbid obesity, chronic fatigue, a…

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Dark Chocolate & Berry Collagen Cashew Bars.

W H A A A A A T. I have to be honest, I didn’t know about these. While I was waiting on them to set up, I told Aly we might have to pitch these right into the trash, I’ve seen so many recipes for dairy free cheezecake bars online, but I’ve been proven wrong. THESE BARS ARE LIT.