I joined a month long fitness challenge at the beginning of January and was surprised to learn that a lot of the girls in the challenge still believed that carbs were bad. And by bad, I mean that they thought they were making them gain weight or hindering their progress of losing weight. I forgot … Continue reading Carbs Aren’t Making You Fat
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How To Eat Plant-Based on a Budget
I think one of the common misconceptions of eating plant-based is that it's expensive. The truth is that yes, it can be expensive if you make it that way. Just like eating a standard American diet can be expensive if you're buying things like salmon, organic foods, name brand items, or pre-made meals, the same … Continue reading How To Eat Plant-Based on a Budget
Plant-Based Grocery Haul
If you've been following my blog for awhile, you might remember I posted a Costco grocery haul a few years back. Well, a lot has changed since then. My love of Costco is still the same but my diet is a lot different. I figured it was about time to post an updated grocery haul … Continue reading Plant-Based Grocery Haul
My Vegan Snack Staples
Since I started eating vegan, a majority of my previous go-to snack are now off limits because they contain meat or dairy. Previously, I would opt for protein rich snacks such as protein bars, cheese sticks and Greek yogurt. I was honestly a little lost as to what to eat for snacks when I first … Continue reading My Vegan Snack Staples
Mezcla Protein Bar Review & Discount
*Update* You can now use code “LAURA” for 15% off your order! If you've read a few of my previous blog posts, you'll know that I've been on the lookout for a vegan protein bar. That's why I jumped at the chance to try the new Mezcla bars. They are a new vegan protein bar … Continue reading Mezcla Protein Bar Review & Discount
I’m Plant-Based! Why I Changed My Mind…
A little over seven weeks ago, I went plant-based. Yep, that's right. I'm one of those "weird vegans" now. And although I prefer the term plant-based, I think a lot of people view plant-based and vegan as the same thing. There's a few differences, but for the purpose of this post, I'm not going to … Continue reading I’m Plant-Based! Why I Changed My Mind…