Saturday, January 06, 2024
Jumpstart Your Year with Whole30A Guide to a Healthier You in January Introduction: Happy 2024!! As we embrace the dawn of a new year, many of us are buzzing with excitement for the chance to make positive transformations in our lives. For me personally, the Whole30 challenge has been instrumental in resetting my body not just once but twice a year. (I like to do this in January and October.) You see, I suffer with a lupus-like connective tissue disorder, and Whole30 has been my steadfast ally in managing it (especially my inflammation!). In this blog post, I'll guide you through the (often confusing) world of Whole30, sharing its remarkable features and benefits. I'll also provide you with a delightful sample one-day menu to make your Whole30 journey enjoyable and accessible. If you're as eager as I am to embark on this journey, I extend an invitation to you to join me on this path to better health! Together, we can make January a month of transformation and renewal. What is Whole30?Whole30 is a dietary program designed to reset your body, identify food sensitivities, and improve your overall health. It's not just a diet; it's a month-long commitment to eating whole, unprocessed foods. The rules are simple: Eliminate (don’t panic!): - Sugar (real or artificial) - Alcohol - Grains (including gluten) ...
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Fifty Years of Lainey + Barbara We go way back, starting from our playpen days when we were just 18 months old in 1973. Our story is filled with laughter, tears, embarrassing moments, and tons of support. Childhood Adventures:We were called the Bobbsey twins. Barbara and I were inseparable from day one. We walked, talked, and got into all sorts of mischief together. From walking hand in hand to kindergarten in Miss Morgan’s class, singing silly songs at the top of our lungs, to experiencing our first crushes and those heart-pounding first kisses (hers was my brother! Mine was some kid at a dance party, I think). We shared everything, including the awkward moments that still make us laugh until we can't breathe. Teenage Tales:The teenage years, a whirlwind of emotions and drama! Barbara and I had each other's backs through it all. We survived the rollercoaster of boyfriends, from the ones who made our hearts flutter to the ones who made us question our life choices. And let's not forget the "magical" milestone of “becoming women.” Adulting Adventures:As we ventured into adulthood, life threw its fair share of challenges our way, but we faced them head-on, hand in hand. Moving to new cities, changing careers, and trying to figure out what the heck we were doing with our lives (spoiler alert: we're still figuring it out!). We celebrated the ...