Sugar is the new saturated fat. What I mean is, sugar is the new DEMON food that should be limited at all costs. You may have heard that sugar is inflammatory, disrupts your gut microbiome, causes fluctuating energy levels, and, worst of all, "makes you gain weight." These statements might make you wonder, is jelly […]
Happy January, friends! How's life?!?! We are finally getting back into a routine over here, thank goodness! I feel like I have so much catching up to do with you guys! I start teaching Monday, and I'm just ahead enough on recipes and videos to not make me nervous. Today, the sitter canceled because she […]
Nutrition strategies and answers to what you should eat before a HIIT workout and what you should eat after a HIIT workout for optimal performance, recovery, and body composition. I heard other fitness professionals say that their workouts changed a lot since having kids. They said that they now favored shorter, HIIT style workouts. Looking […]
This mesquite chicken marinade is freezer friendly and packs a smokey punch that will brighten up any chicken meal! This marinade is perfect for grilling, baking, or sauteeing your chicken! You guys, this might be my new go-to chicken marinade recipe. It's so smokey, sweet, and delicious I can't stand it! Good thing too, because, […]
Daily Harvest is a plant-based meal and smoothie kit delivery service offering various meals to help you conveniently get in more fruits and vegetables. Below is a video of my thoughts on Daily Harvest & how I make my lunch! You know what the number one question I hear as a Dietitian is? What […]
Answers to the most common questions I get about seed cycling, including how it works, who it works best for, research, and seed prep. I first wrote about how seed cycling helped me get my cycle back after five years of amenorrhea over three years ago now. Since then, I've used seed cycling with many […]
Ring in the new year with some gorgeous looking produce! Seasonal produce is more affordable, nutrient-rich, and better tasting. This year, one of my goals is too cut down on grocery expenses by buying in-season produce. Since I'm doing the research anyway, I thought I would share it with you guys! Of course, what produce […]
New Years Eve Before KJ went to bed we played hard with Nala outside in the backyard. After being couped up sick for so long and not allowed to go outside, he really LOVED it! Did you guys stay in or go out? We stayed in and it makes me feel old to say this, […]
Happy New Year's Eve! I hope you have a safe night celebrating the last day in 2019! I love going back through my posts to find out which ones were the most popular. If you found me this year, you may have found me through one of these posts, which is pretty cool! Also, […]
Hello, out there! This is the first time I've even opened my computer since last Tuesday, which is CRAZY for me! I wish I could say it was because I took so much needed TLC time for the holidays, but sadly, it's because I've been battling the worst flu/cold/whatever I've had since I was 19. […]
Happy Holidays friends! I made my Christmas cards with Minted this year again, and I love how they turned out! If you've been following along on IG stories (@hungryhobbyrd), basically, you know what hit the fan last week at the Shallal's (concussions, sickness, the works.) It's been crazy pants over here, and it's the holidays, […]
Hi, friends! In case you need to get caught up, here is a list of HH posts you may have missed this week: Pumpkin Oat Four Bread (with VIDEO!) What No One Told Me About Breastfeeding Weaning Are Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches Healthy? And if you are a meal plan subscriber, your meal plan should […]
Wondering if Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches are as healthy as they are convenient? Starbucks Breakfast Sandwiches broken down by ingredients and macros! If you've been following along on the blog for a while or following on Insta (@hungryhobbyrd), you probably already know that the Starbucks feta wrap is one of my favorite on the go breakfast […]
My body changes after stopping breastfeeding, the crazy breastfeeding weaning symptoms I experienced during the 8 weeks after weaning my one-year-old. Hello, friends! I hope your holiday season is treating you well. I mentioned on my Friday Favorites. Weaning was hard for me, more physically than emotionally. I wanted to take today to explain and […]
This oat flour pumpkin bread is a deliciously hearty and healthy quick bread filled with pumpkin spice flavors like nutmeg, cinnamon, & allspice in every bite. No refined flour, sugar, or oil! You guys. You guys. This bread. Oh. My. Gawd. I set out to make a pumpkin version of the most popular recipe on […]
Hi, friends! How has your week gone? Mine has been rolling along so fast. I can't believe Christmas is almost here! There is still so much to do, ahhhh! I'm so thankful that Baby K is still a baby and doesn't know what's going on so, there is less pressure! Tomorrow we are going […]
Pork butt or shoulder rubbed with a delicious homemade blend of spices, stuffed with garlic, and drizzled with lime juice, then slow-cooked until tender and juicy. Pork is pulled then broiled to crispy perfection for the perfect tacos, burritos, salad, nachos, or to eat straight off the pan! Serve these pork carnitas with super spicy […]
Hello, friends! I know that this post might seem weird amidst the holiday treats. However, I wanted to write and publish it now, so that you could refer to it when considering what new workout plan you might sign up for in the New Year. And for reference, I've also written about all the other […]
Hello friends! This weeks WTE? Meal Plan should be in your inbox if you are subscriber, if not, you can sign up here for my weekly meal prep guide and meal plans! How's life? The semester is wrapping to an end and so does four days a week of commuting downtown. While I LOVE teaching, […]
Hi, friends! Today I'm updating an old post from 2013! This post was written back in the day when I used to commute downtown every single day while working at WIC. This semester I took on a couple of extra classes I'm teaching, so I've been commuting every day again. Thankfully next semester will only […]
