This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them. It costs you nothing extra, and everything here is something I actually bought and actually used. This post is my personal experience, not medical advice. Your surgeon's instructions always come first. I'm not going to pretend I had recovery figured out before my facelift. I didn't. I did a lot of research, made a lot of lists, and still got surprised once I was actually hom

If you have curly hair, you already know the routine is never really finished. 😂 You find something that works, love it for a while...and then you try ONE little thing differently and suddenly you're thinking, Wait. Are my curls even better?! That's where I am right now. I've shared my curly hair routine before, but I've made a few changes lately—especially with the products I'm layering and what I'm doing right before I diffuse—and I've been LOVING the results. So, consider

If you're trying to eat more protein, sometimes the meals aren't the hard part—it's everything in between. You know you need more protein. You know it helps keep you satisfied and makes hitting your daily goals easier. But when 2 or 3 PM rolls around, suddenly you're staring into the pantry wondering what you can grab that isn't loaded with carbs or sugar. I've got you! These 5 easy low-carb, high-protein snacks are simple, delicious, and made with ingredients you can find at

If you have a watermelon sitting in your kitchen right now, you NEED to try this. I kept seeing watermelon ice cream online and when I realized you could make it with just TWO ingredients, obviously I had to see if it actually worked. Spoiler: IT DOES. 😂 It’s cold, creamy, refreshing and ridiculously simple. And unlike traditional homemade ice cream, there’s no ice cream maker, complicated recipe or long list of ingredients. You literally need a watermelon, some heavy cream

If you think losing weight means eating boring food, making separate meals for yourself, or spending hours meal prepping every Sunday, this recipe is proof that it doesn’t have to be that complicated. I’ve lost 70 pounds, and this Low Carb Mexican Breakfast Casserole is one of those recipes I ate almost every single week during my journey. Why? Because it’s EASY. It’s filling. It’s low carb. And maybe most importantly, my whole family loves it. I’ve learned over the years tha

Summer has been full of vacations, family dinners, celebrations, and making memories. And honestly? I wouldn't change a thing. But after a season of enjoying life, I can definitely tell I'm not feeling my best. In just a few weeks, Jason and I are heading to Glacier National Park for one of our biggest hiking adventures yet, and I want to show up feeling strong, energized, and comfortable in my own skin. I don't need perfection. I just need a reset. So for the next five days,

If you have curly hair, you probably know exactly what my bathroom cabinet looked like. One curl cream from one brand. A mousse from another. A gel that someone on TikTok swore would change my life. An oil from Amazon. A random anti-frizz spray that worked for one person with completely different hair than mine. I had become a professional product mixer. Some wash days my curls looked amazing. Other days...not so much. And honestly, I never knew which product deserved the cre

This Low Carb Side Salad has been on repeat at our house all summer — cool, crunchy, and packed with flavor without any of the guilt. It’s the kind of recipe that gets better the longer it sits, which makes it perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or just keeping a big bowl of it in the fridge for whenever you need something fast and satisfying. What You’ll Need (Makes 6 Servings) • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes • 1 large chopped cucumber • 1 cup chopped pepperoni • 1 cup feta

If you’re trying to stay on track this holiday weekend but still want to enjoy all the party food, I’ve got you. One thing I’ve learned after losing 70 pounds is this: you do not have to skip the fun foods. You just have to make them work for your goals. These 5 low-carb dips are easy, crowd-friendly, packed with flavor, and perfect for backyard BBQs, pool days, or fireworks with family. The best part? Even the people who aren’t eating low carb will love them. 1. Jalapeño Pop

I don't say this about every recipe, but this one is genuinely in my top 5 ever. Every single time I make Low Carb Chicken Fried Rice, the pan is scraped clean. No leftovers. Not even close. My family requests it on repeat, and honestly — I don't blame them. It's got all the comfort of takeout fried rice without the blood sugar crash that comes with it. Cauliflower rice stands in for the regular stuff, and I promise you won't miss it once everything comes together with coconu

Getting protein without all the calories AND keeping it low carb can feel impossible sometimes… but this recipe checks all the boxes. This is one of those simple meals I keep making over and over because it’s: High protein Low carb Fast to make Filling Great for meal prep And honestly? It tastes even better after it sits in the fridge for a little while. If you are trying to stay on track, hit your protein goals, reduce food noise or just want something EASY that doesn’t requ

I'm speaking at an international Health & Wellness event this week, and they asked me to share my origin story. I've never told it quite like this before. So here it is — the real version. It didn't start with me. It started with my 12-year-old son. We had just left his annual checkup. The doctor said he was borderline obese. I was about to pull out of the parking lot when I glanced over and saw tears rolling down his cheeks. "Baby, what's wrong?" "Mama, I don't want to be ob

Real food. Simple ingredients. Actually filling. I get asked all the time what I actually eat. Like, do I just survive on lettuce and willpower? Hard no. This Low Carb Fajita Casserole is a perfect example of the kind of food that has been part of my 70-pound journey. It's the kind of meal that makes your whole kitchen smell amazing, fills you up for hours, and has everyone at the table asking for seconds — without any of the guilt. And it couldn't be easier to make. How to M

But first, I had to prioritize my health. There's a moment I keep replaying in my mind. My daughter and I are standing on top of a cliff at Garden of the Gods — an absolute breathtaking place and instead of quietly taking it in, we are dancing. Silly, ridiculous, completely unself-conscious dancing. The kind you do when you forget anyone is watching. The kind you do when you are just so alive that your body can't help itself. She's 25. I'm in my 50s. And I am keeping up with

Let’s start with something that completely changed my curls… Layers Matter. A LOT. If you have curly or wavy hair and feel like your hair turns into a triangle or “mushroom head,” there’s a good chance your cut is part of the problem. The biggest game changer for me?✂️ Aggressive layers. Seriously. Find a stylist who understands curly hair and is willing to REALLY layer it. Not just a few soft face-framing pieces… I mean layers that remove weight and allow your curls to actua

Save this whether you are Low Carb or not... it's just that GOOD! This recipe has officially earned a permanent spot in my Top 5. And honestly? That's saying a lot — because I've tested a LOT of meals over the years while losing 70 lbs and keeping it off. One pan. Low carb. Absolutely loaded with flavor. This is the kind of dinner that makes you forget you're eating clean. I sautéed half an onion and browned 2 lbs of 90% lean ground beef. After draining it, I added the lowest

And no, it's not because I'm trying to be skinny. If you've opened the pantry 17 times today hoping a snack would fix your exhaustion… I see you. I've been you. That used to be my entire afternoon. Tired, foggy, craving everything and nothing at the same time, just trying to make it to the end of the day without completely losing my mind or my willpower. I thought it was just life. Busy life. Mom life. Entrepreneur life. Getting older life. Turns out, it wasn't just life. It

My honest, four-years-in review of Lashify — and why I'm still obsessed. Let me paint you a picture. Tiny lashes. Straight as a pin. The kind that basically disappear the second you look in the mirror. That's been me my entire life — and for a long time, I either went full raccoon with mascara or just accepted that my face looked a little... unfinished. Then I found Lashify. And honestly? It changed the way I see myself on no-makeup days. I've been wearing them for four years

If you love meals that feel comforting, flavorful, and family-friendly while still helping you stay on track… this recipe is one of my favorites. I’ve lost 70 pounds eating meals like this. Not complicated. Not fancy. Just high protein, low carb meals that actually keep me satisfied. And this one was SUCH a hit that my daughter asked me to make it again the very next night… which is why I’m very thankful I bought extra mushrooms 😂 This creamy mushroom chicken is rich, cheesy

If you’re trying to eat more protein, stay low carb, and actually feel FULL after a meal… this recipe needs to go on your list immediately. I love recipes that are simple, fast, and don’t leave me standing in the kitchen for an hour. This one checks every box. The best part? The protein bread plus the cottage cheese makes this incredibly satisfying. I honestly thought I’d eat both pieces myself… but halfway through I was full and my husband happily claimed the second one 😂 L