25 Memorable Moments Being 25 Years Old!

December 17, 2012, 9:20 pm

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After 8 Days of Hanukkah Gifts…it is my Birthday today too! Unfortunately, turning 26 years old is VERY anticlimactic in my mind! I just feel older and farther away from being able to act like college student! However, I loved being 25 years old! I became wiser and accomplished many goals! I can truly say that [...]

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Week 10 Crockpot Meal: Spinach Butternut Squash Lasagna

December 20, 2012, 7:31 pm

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This week was the last week of my crockpot challenge! I saved the best meal for last! This dish is to die for and it is not just another recipe with butternut squash! I can tell you now that I will be making this lasagna every year, multiple times a year! Spinach Butternut Squash Lasagna [...]

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Be Merry with Skinny Seasonal Drinks

December 24, 2012, 9:48 am

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I don’t know about you, but I want to be a little more merry tonight and I am thinking a light seasonal drink will do the trick! Who agrees and wants to join me?!?!?! I found a wide range of yummy mixed holiday drinks, cold and hot, to spice up the night! Don’t be afraid [...]

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A Day in the Life of Olivia

December 29, 2012, 11:30 am

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My family will always be an important part of my life! Don’t take family for granted! Make an effort to see them because you never know what can happen tomorrow! Being around my family helps me stay balanced and seems to always put a big smile on my face! Every year my family seems to [...]

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A New Day, A New Year 2013

December 31, 2012, 8:38 am

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One of your last goals for 2012 should be to write done your 2013 New Year’s Resolutions before the clock strikes 12:00 am! This can be a hard task for some people. Where should you begin?!?! REFLECT: Take 5-10 minutes for yourself today to think about YOU with minimal distractions. It only takes a moment [...]

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Back to Jammin’ with the Beet

January 9, 2013, 9:20 am

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Two years ago, a good friend, Margaret Murphy, needed subjects for her research study, in which I would have to run two 5k time trials one week apart and eat something before each trial. I figured why not be subject for a friend when one day I will be need subjects for my research too. [...]

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Healthified Burger and Fries

January 13, 2013, 10:41 pm

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To make sure my stomach was satisfied while watching Revenge and the Golden Globes tonight, I decided to make a different Sunday dinner that featured a few things I had on hand….sweet potatoes, zucchini, and garlic! My friend, Katie, and I love love love the show Revenge! We usually end up watching it together and [...]

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More Bangin’ Food for Your Buck

January 15, 2013, 11:53 am

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Multiple people have asked me “how can I reduce my monthly food cost” and “how can I make healthy meals on a budget!” Fortunately, I can answer those questions in many ways, which is why I thought it would be a good time to start a series of blog posts called More Bangin’ Food for Your [...]

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Not Just A Glass Jar

January 17, 2013, 8:29 am

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This morning, I woke up to another batch of crockpot steel cut oats smelling more delicious than ever! This time I cooked my oats with unsweetened cocoa powder, berries, and unsweetened coconut! Then I topped today’s serving of oats with a dollop of PB2, more fresh berries, and a sprinkle of homemade granola for a [...]

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SLIM Super Bowl Party Foods

January 21, 2013, 2:36 pm

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The Super Bowl is right now the corner (in fact, 2 weeks from today!), which means another excuse to eat unhealthy foods, right? I am sure a lot of you are thinking YES, but let’s change your answer to “this year, I want to make healthier versions of typical football party foods and not feel [...]