November 7, 2019I slid into the passenger seat of the car, folding myself into a little ball, begging the heat to kick on.

In Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, a mother shares a birth story where she repeats the mantra “I am going to get huge” throughout her pregnancy. 

At the end of one of my favorite books of all time, Eat Pray Love, author Liz Gilbert defines her word as Attraversiamo.

One of the greatest blessings I continually receive each time I go on retreat with a group of women is the reminder that we are all the same.

I glance over at my phone: 12:35 am.

I had a life I loved in Austin, Texas – a strong and like-minded community, a beautiful new apartment within walking distance of my favorite yoga studio and morning butter coffee shop, a loving partner who had very recently become my husband, and days filled with daily bike rides in the Texas sunshine.

“I am being gentle and committed.” 

"Oh, you MUST go to Ubud, Bali," I've been told time and time again when someone learns I am a real food loving health coach & yoga teacher.

After a rocky start getting to Portugal, including a 7 hour delay, missed flights, and 2 days of lost baggage, things are looking up!

I can remember sitting at my desk, staring blankly at a screen that stared just as blankly back at me, when I decided it was time to "do my own thing."

While I’ve been traveling the past month, my Vitamix has been cooped up collecting dust in a box in the car.

One of my favorite summer snacks is chips and salsa.

This is a love story...my love story, with the man who I am now honored to call my husband.

In preparation for the release of my upcoming program, The Sweet Life: Sugar-Free in 30 Days, I've been busy creating new sugar-free recipes that also just so happen to be 100% delicious....this is one of those recipes.

Most of the sweet treat recipes I make like Banana Nut Bites, Chocolate Cashew Milkshake, & Chia Seed Pudding are so simple to make and so delicious that there is no reason to ever buy crappy, processed, junk food ever again. 

Over the past month or so I've been in inquiry around what my next move here is in Austin or beyond through traveling.  

As you know, I'm from New York and that immediately makes me a fan of 3 wonderful foods:1) Pizza2) Bagels3) Cheesecake

As you well know, I absolutely love to travel.

If you've been with me for a while you know that I have a history of sugar addiction -- deep, dark, scary, sugar addiction. 

Tis the season to be jolly… It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Silent night, holy night.