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We are just a few hours away from ringing in the New Year. I know it has been a hard year (maybe hard last 3 years…) and we are always so happy to put the past year behind us because we just get wrapped up in the bad things that may have happened instead of reflecting on the amazing experiences we had. I wanted to change that mindset this year and instead want to reflect on the amazing adventures and experiences, while learning from some of the hard times.

There are some great things in 2024 happening but before we ring in the new year, let’s recap how amazing 2023 really was.

January:

  • Snowboarding with good friends
  • Binks got super comfortable in his new home

February:
– We visited the Ice Castles in Midway
– We celebrated our Recruiting Team
– I learned to create new art

March | April:
– I got a tattoo for my love of Halloween and Binks
– More Recruiting celebrations (And a bitter sweet one <3)
– Binks had his first UT doctors appointment and kitty chino
– We went to Sedona
– Brunch and Coffee date with great friends
– Sister date to new coffee shops

May:
– Sister Shopping Dates
– Binks got new toys and a new carrier for walks
– I got a new hair style

June:
– Celebrated Pride
– Went to the Airshow
– Celebrated Fathers Day
– Graduated

July:
– Binks had to go to the vet… and be put in a straight jacket lol
– He got more exploratory
– I partnered with 1Up Nutrition
– I launched my Fitness App!
– We back packed for the first time

August:
– In my running era… ran two 5Ks in one week!

September:
– Celebrated Levi and Lo’s birthday’s
– Went to the Crater in Midway
– Went to Disney World for the first time

October:
– Kona and my fam came to visit
– Went on my first helicopter ride
– Ran another 5k
– Celebrated Halloween

November:
– Reconnected with friends to celebrate their wedding
– Celebrated Kona’s, Dad’s, Mom’s and my birthday

December:
– Reconnected with friends again to celebrate Ciera and baby Mave
– Snowboarding with bae
– Date night, first sleigh ride
– Celebrated Christmas

And with that, the 2023 is a wrap. Looking back while writing this, I am beyond blessed and so excited to move into 2024 with my people.
Wishing you the best New Years. We will see you in 2024!

Until next time, you are enough, you are doing your best, stay fearlessย ๐Ÿ–คย โ€“ T

Healthy eats!

Weekends in Your 30s (more like mid 30s)

Friday’s are lit in your 30s… In case you didn’t know…

Covid pretty much ruined any social skills I had and pushed me into a life of introvertness. Now, my Friday nights consist of a Peloton workout, a DoorDash order and Animal Crossing. IYKYK.

    But I actually do not mind being curled up with my switch and this past Friday we played the Animal Crossing Monopoly game and it was actually pretty fun, it was not like typical monopoly so it would be easy for kids to navigate. If you play ACNH on switch though, drop a comment with your friend code so we can visit each other’s island ๐Ÿค“ I have all the dogs and cats (NO RAYMOND’S… not a fan lol, but I have a Lucky and a Bones!)

    Saturdays are for grocery shopping and errands now a days.

    I like to plan my meals for the week Saturday mornings while I am relaxing and unwinding from the week that probably ran me over twice. I do not prep my food like I used to, working from home 3-4 days a week allows me time to eat more of my meals fresh so I only prep lunch these days.

    Breakfast:

    • Egg Sandos: If you are curious what my Egg Sandwiches are, I can drop the recipe next week– just let me know in the comments!
    • On days I go into the office I like something quick. I will usually do 2 frozen kodiak waffles or some cereal (since it has been pumpkin season I was really into the Pumpkin Spice Special K)

    Lunch:

    • Cajun Chicken Rice Bakes: Dropping the recipe below!

    Dinner:

    I make dinner for the fam every night and it is always cooked night of so I never meal prep for dinner now. You can make any of these meals into prep though, it just takes some time! Plus it is all yummy and fits into your macros so you are not eating boring food.

    • Sunday: Chipotle Chicken with Garlic Noodles
    • Monday: Turkey Kielbasa with roasted zucchini, asparagus and wild rice with quinoa
    • Tuesday: Chicken Burrito Bowls
    • Wednesday: Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
    • Thursday: We do not eat turkey or red meat so for Thanksgiving we are doing Herb Roasted Chicken, my famous stuffing, mashed potatoes, parmesan green beans and salad
    • Friday: This is our Takeout/ Doordash night. No cooking for me!

    Now, what you have been waiting for. The Lunch Prep recipe!

    MACROS:
    Calories: 309
    Protein 32g Net Carbs 13g Fat13g

    You will be able to find the video on my Tik Tok by tomorrow but the recipe is below:

    Ingredients:

    • 3 medium chicken breast, diced
    • 1 bunch of asparagus
    • 1 medium zucchini chopped
    • 12oz of chicken broth low sodium
    • 8 TBSP of uncooked basmati rice
    • 3 TBSP of Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch
    • Seasonings: Slap ya mamma spice, smoked paprika, garlic salt, green goddess (measure with your heart)

    Directions:

    1. Pre-heat oven to 375*
    2. Prep your chicken (wash, pat dry, trim fat, season with spices above except the green goddess)
    3. Dice chicken into small cubes and set aside
    4. Dice your zucchini and asparagus up, season with green goddess and set aside
    5. Assemble the glass pyrex bowls: in each bowl place 2Tbsp of rice and 2oz of broth (4 bowls total)
    6. Evenly split the chopped veggies amongst the 4 bowls
    7. Add .5-1 TBSP of Chili Crunch to each bowl
    8. Split the chicken evenly amongst bowls
    9. Top each both with another ounce of chicken broth
    10. Place in oven for 40 mins
    11. Remove from oven, bake for 10 more mins or until the chicken reads 165*
    12. Let cool completely before placing in fridge

    Enjoy! These have been so easy to make and you can play with so many recipes.

    Now Sunday is the Fun day!

    We spend Sunday at Church… The Church of Solitude… AKA snowboarding down a mountain. Living 30 mins away from the mountain is literally the dream. The resorts opened a week early last week and it was insane, a bit better today, lift lines were not as long thank the lord. I have been riding the same board for over 10 years now and I finally bought a new one, stay tuned for a review on it– set to arrive in December!

    I am not one for eating lunch at the resort though, and today I was craving a salad or some sort of healthy option… which UT is not that popular for. Again, IYKYK. Today we headed to Crisp & Green which IMO is similar to Sweet Green back home which I have been missing for 4 years!
    I got the #SquashGoals and sub for Feta and their Jalapeno dressing. TO DIE FOR. So if you are local, definitely check them out. Plus they are open on Sundays! The Macros for my bowl were: Cals: 600 ย Fat: 36gย  ย Carbs: 36gย  ย Protein: 37g

    Well that is all she wrote!
    Literally.

    Next week is my birthday and I am excited to share all of the things but for now…

    You are enough, you are doing your bestโ€“ stay fearless 

    ๐Ÿ–ค

     -T