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December 4, 2018December 5, 2018Marisa Donnelly

7 Best Gifts For Fitness Enthusiasts

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October 22, 2018October 22, 2018Marisa Donnelly

I Tried This Gut Health Challenge For A Week (And I Feel AMAZING!)

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September 5, 2018August 14, 2018Marisa Donnelly

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Did you know there's such a thing as #dairyfree ch Did you know there's such a thing as #dairyfree cheese that ACTUALLY tastes like cheese? Me either (until I tried Daiya @daiyafoods).⠀ ⠀ I've had this brand a few times before and honestly didn't realize it was vegan because it tasted normal to me! Ever since discovering I have #cholinergicurticaria I've been trying to slow down on my dairy consumption. This has been the perfect solution. Great on everything from salads to toasted brussel sprouts,⠀ ⠀ I'm one happy girl. 🌱⠀
My boyfriend surprised me with an #airfryer for Ch My boyfriend surprised me with an #airfryer for Christmas and slowly but surely, I've been perfecting my recipes on it! Tonight I tried homemade panko-covered #avocadofries sprinkled with paremesan, herbs, and lemon juice! YUM!⠀ ⠀ These were so delicious. I made two different batches and crisped the second round a little more, which was way better! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Perfection.⠀ ⠀ I also made vegan honey sriracha chicken nuggets with panko, too! So great, especially because they tasted just like the regular chicken I made for the boys but kept me on my #meatfree diet. I just finished the eight-week mark!
Anyone else trying to shift away from coffee this Anyone else trying to shift away from coffee this year? As I've opened up about my health and inflammation, I've been researching better ways to #getcaffeinated (without the jitters, harmful additives, or sugars).⠀ ⠀ Sips By (@sipsby) is a company that cares about YOU and your needs. I shared about my #cholinergicurticaria and they customized a box of tea with all my favorite flavors! ❤️ I'm so excited to try all of these (chai is my favorite so far!)⠀ ⠀ ☕ Want to try for yourself? Use the code SIPS50 for 50% OFF your first box! ⠀
Took the little buddy to the cliffs for his walk t Took the little buddy to the cliffs for his walk today. I've tried to make ocean visits a Sunday ritual — just him and I. But today we were creating all sorts of commotion with the cone. And he doesn't quite understand why everyone's (dogs included) are avoiding him at all costs. #coneofshame⠀
Saturday mornings look like this lately — me and Saturday mornings look like this lately — me and my laptop in a quiet corner, a bowl of #healthyfood and solitude.⠀ ⠀ Sometimes self-care, to me, is being alone. Throughout the week I'm always taking care of people: my family, my clients, my students. I'm always pouring out: my thoughts, my affection, my attention. And sometimes what I really need to reset is a break.⠀ ⠀ Time alone doesn't have to be lonely.
I find my zen when I make time to walk over to the I find my zen when I make time to walk over to the ocean and watch the sun set. ⠀ ⠀ Sometimes we take nature's beauty for granted. We schedule plans and events, we move from work to our next obligation. We forget how many beautiful things are right here, right around us.⠀ ⠀ Slow down. Let the world show herself to you. Let yourself be still - no distractions, no text messages, no anxiousness about the next thing on your list. Just be. The world is beautiful, even when things are hard. Remember that.