summer is one of my favorite times of year- for so many reasons! i love the fresh produce, a good summer thunderstorm, and the overall summer vibes.

one thing important to me is to FEEL my best, because i also want to LOOK my best. i don’t want to feel or look bloated, so lemon water first thing in the AM for me has been very helpful. leaving free days, and having a summer bucket list are also on my t0-do’s. i love this article for some helpful, simple tips.

happy summer! do you have any fun plans?

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in florida, mosquitoes have been out in full force, so i’ve been trying to repel them as much as possible- in a natural way, of course!

after doing some research, i ordered this bug spray, and have had a great experience with it so far! it’s filled with essential oils!

do you use bug repellant? what’s your favorite?

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priorities are changing, and the food pyramid has done a total 180. in january this year, the USDA released an updated version of the dietary guidelines for americans- now heavily prioritizing protein, dairy, and healthy fats, with a minimum of grains/ bread.

while this has caused some controversy, i’ve felt that transitioning my diet has given me much more natural energy, and has caused less meaningless snacking!

have you tried to eat more meats and protein since the new food pyramid was released? thoughts?

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everyone has been riding the protein train recently, and i’m no exception! i love being full for longer with protein, and less carbs, which eventually convert to sugar anyways. eating lots of protein has s0 many benefits for you both physically and mentally.

these 25 foods look delish, and i’m itching to try (almost) all of them!

do you eat any of these protein superfoods? which is your favorite?

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