Don't Grow Up

Found here, via here

I had this very same thought this morning. Only about getting up. As I rolled over and glared at my blaring alarm, I had a very clear thought ---

Don't get up, it's a trap.

YOLO (feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)

My first thought was --- they spelled Yolo wrong. Who am I?

From here via here

But while we're on the subject, this was one of my favorite SNL Digital Shorts:





Have a yolo-filled Monday!

Weekend Motto

This is my weekend motto:

Weekends are often a balancing act. I find myself wanting to get every single thing on my to-do list done, and I can easily spend the weekend doing things - and wind up wanting a weekend to recover from my weekend. Lately, I have tried to let myself rest on the weekend, even if that means squeezing a few more things into my weekday.

To rest --- is a beautiful thing. (even when/especially when --- it is not your inclination)

Happy Weekend to You.

Madewell

So Madewell had a sale a couple of weeks ago, 30% off, and I took on the sale section in an intense way. I couldn't have been more pleased. I love every. single. thing. I think my husband is getting tired of seeing the same clothes over and over but ooops. So I thought I would share.

The perfect striped t-shirt with the perfect surprise in the back.

The perfect date night dress. I am aware this is also striped with an open back, I think I have a problem. That I do not plan on changing.

And the perfect scarf to wear at work, because despite it being 115 degrees outside it is a freezer in my office. 

In conclusion, I love me some Madewell.

Favorite Snacks

Oh shoot, remember how I am a dietitian? I forget sometimes. My husband was talking about what he ate the other day, and I almost said, like a good wife --- I am tired of hearing about food all day! But I didn't. But seriously, talking about food all day can get old. However, eating all day is somehow less tiring.

Most the dietitians I know are avid snackers. Surprised?! You shouldn't be. Snacking is a great way to get in nutrients and avoid making poor food choices. Overly hungry me makes some pretty questionable food choices. So, here are my favorite snack foods that you should not be surprised if I pull them out of my lunch box at work ---

Have you tried these indulgent choices from Chobani? They are bananas! (This flavor, literally, but all of them figuratively! Bad joke, I know) Delicious and nutritious, a fave combo. The mint and dark chocolate is another favorite combo of mine.

Kind bars - sea salt and dark chocolate. The best one, hands down.

Via here

Trader Joe's 3 Layer Hummus. I bring this to every pool party I go to with cut up pita and veggies and no one complains it is "too healthy" or even that I bring it EVERY SINGLE TIME. It's that good.

I always add to my snacking stash lots of fresh fruits and veggies as well (You know, to assist shoveling in the delish hummus above...). Trying to pick what is in season is always a plus nutrition wise and for my wallet as well.

So, snack on - your dietitian said it was ok.

anna kendrick

I have a love/hate relationship with Anna Kendrick. Instinctively, how can you not love her? But my husband feels the same way, sooooo, I need to dislike her out of principle. But then I saw this, and damnit, I like her again.

Found here, source here. 

body image

A good friend emailed me this talk the other day and I took the time to watch it this morning. I find Kathryn Budig so authentic and loved her feelings on this topic. Body image and a negative relationship with one's body is something I confront a lot in my work with clients with eating disorders --- but what she says on being someone who eats kale and lentils but who isn't afraid of a cookie (in my case, a hamburger or nachos!); being someone who is hydrated but isn't afraid of a glass of wine; being someone who works their body hard daily but who isn't afraid of lounging and relaxing also --- this is something that I believe and live out daily in my own life. This is where my "healthy" lies.

She talks about changing what she normally did for a photo shoot in order to look "healthy" - only eating 5 foods to prep --- I am struck that when people do that they are choosing an unhealthy lifestyle to look healthy on camera! How backwards!

But I encourage you to watch the video, it is well worth it. Find Kathryn on twitter here, and instagram here for more inspiration.