I used to think I needed more hours in the day. What I actually needed was a smarter way to use the ones I had. If you caught my latest video, you saw me in a red light mask, squatting on a vibration plate, with The Mindset Mentor playing on YouTube. It might look a little ridiculous. But in 10 minutes, I checked off four things that used to eat up an hour or more of my week. That's habit stacking, and it has quietly given me back more time than any planner ever did. What Is

I lost 70 pounds at 41 without medication, and at 51 I'm keeping it off with a very different playbook. If you're new here, you might have seen my before and after photo and wondered if it was a GLP-1. I get it. Right now, that's the first question most people ask when they see a big change. And honestly, if a medication is the right tool for you and your doctor, I'm not here to judge that. The photo on the left is me at 40. I started making changes in October 2016, at 41, an

This crispy, low carb BBQ chicken flatbread comes together in about 20 minutes, and the leftovers turn into an even better lunch the next day. I've lost 70 pounds, and keeping it off is something I think about every single day. What actually works for me isn't a complicated meal plan. It's having a handful of simple, flavorful recipes I genuinely look forward to eating. Whenever I come across a new low carb recipe that's easy and tastes like real comfort food, it stops my scr

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. My results are my own and individual results vary. This is my personal story, not medical advice. Just Existing In September 2016, I was 41 years old, exhausted, overweight, and moody. I wasn't living my life. I was getting through it. As a mom, I was watching my kids grow up instead of jumping in with them. As a wife, I was quick to snap and short on

My Go-To Fall Treat I lost 70 pounds eating low carb, and I have zero plans of gaining it back. So while everyone else is indulging in sugary pumpkin treats this time of year, these cookies are what I reach for instead. They're soft, cakey, and full of that cozy pumpkin spice flavor, with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Sweetened with monk fruit and made with almond flour, they taste like a real fall treat and keep me right on track. Fair warning: they do not last long i

Before and 20 days After This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my Amazon storefront, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Since sharing my facelift journey, I've read a lot of comments. Many of you have been kind, curious, and supportive. Some of you have told me I must not be mentally well, or that I clearly struggle with self-esteem. I want to answer that honestly, because I think it points to a bigger misconception about why people c

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 change ONE little thing 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, and I think this may be giving me some of my fluffiest, fullest curls yet. And if you've followed my curly hair journey for any amount of

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