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Creamy Pumpkin Chicken Chili (Paleo & AIP)

Whelp, in true Colorado fashion the weather went from 70 degrees to 20 overnight. It’s snowing……and I need some chili stat. Luckily I had some precooked sweet potatoes and chicken thighs, and a leftover half can of pumpkin puree. Aha! Pumpkin chicken chili! I’d really like to say this was totally planned since it’s the […]

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I haven’t split my cooking, endometriosis, hysterectomy and fertility banter into their own accounts. I know I’ve got to be driving some people up the wazoo with my lady bits talk, and seeing pictures of my kid is hard for some people that are undergoing infertility treatments. But I’ve decided not to, and do you know why? Because all of these things are my life. I can’t segment them apart- they are pieces of me, with loads of crossover. . . And even if the things I passionately advocate for don’t impact you directly- they impact others, so I want you to be aware. Or maybe my story will help you realize that our journeys are very similar and you’ll finally get the nerve to fight for your heath. To the people out there in the thick of trying to create a family- this is what the end of that journey looks like. Use my story as a North Star when you feel lost. And if you’re friends and family and just want to keep up with me- whelp that’s still what this is, even if you may be learning more about me than you had originally signed up for 😂. . . Plus let’s be honest- I’m a mom and wife that works full time with a chronic illness. I don’t have time to manage multiple accounts! So there ya have it. Enjoy a peek behind the curtains of my crazy life. . . . #motherhood #wellnessblogger #chronicillness #endometriosis #adenomyosis #infertility #spoonie #fibromyalgia #wellnessjourney #infertilityblogger #holistichealth #paleoblogger #autoimmunedisease #hysterectomy #hystersister #blogger #foodblogger #momblogger #fitmom #deivf #womensupportingwomen #advocate #bethechange #empoweringwomen #endoblogger #invisibleillness #pelvicpain

Raise your hand if you’ve caught your kid’s cold yet this year! ✋🏻 . . I feel like total crap thanks to Thea sneezing directly into my eyeball multiple times while she was sick this weekend, so I spent the day in bed and am drinking this super healing golden milk. A mix of coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and pepper with some coconut sugar. Jam packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, this is just what the (functional) doctor ordered. Drinking it steaming has helped open up my sinuses a bit too- hallelujah. . . . . #holistichealth #holistichealing #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #goldenmilk #turmeric #yoursuperfoods #foodasmedicine #turmericbenefits #momlife #hippiemom #paleomom #fluseason #cleaneating #functionalmedicine #ayurveda #chronicillness #endowarrior #adenowarrior #fibromyalgia

I’m heading back to yoga today- yippee! At 6 weeks post op, I know my body is still doing a ton of healing, so I’ll be taking a beginner class and doing a lot of modifications. . . Honestly, my mind needs this more than my body. I miss being at the gym. For those of you who don’t know, before my endometriosis and fibromyalgia basically disabled me I used to go to the gym 5 days a week. I love feeling strong and pushing my body to its limits. Now, 7 months after having to completely stop exercising I’ve lost all that strength I had worked so hard for.....but I’ve also gained so much. I’m proud of myself for listening to my body when it told me it couldn’t take the exercise anymore. And now that I’m getting back into things after my surgery I need to remember to continue to listen to it and take things slow. . . . . #hysterectomyrecovery #hysterectomy #endometriosis #endowarrior #adenomyosis #recovery #yoga #yogamom #fitmom #spoonie #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #fibrowarrior #chronicfatigue #healingjourney #yogaforeverybody #excision #excisionsurgery #laproscopicsurgery #yogaformentalhealth

Sometimes I just look at her and wonder how we ever created something so beautiful. . . Thank you science (and a whole lot of perseverance) for making me a mom to this magnificent kid. She’s a dream fulfilled. . . . #infertility #infertilitywarrior #ivfsuccess #deivf #deivfsuccess #girlmom #endometriosis #freckles #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #gratitude #fournager #motherhoodthroughinstagram #ivfbaby #theahansley #candidphotography

DINNER DONE IN 20 WITH MINIMAL EFFORT? Yes please! With my new Paleo Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe all things are possible. You literally dump the ingredients in the Instant Pot and steam a few bags of cauliflower in the microwave while everything cooks. One of my favorite quick AF dinners before I went Paleo was a recipe very similar to this by @damn_delicious. It was so freaking good....but had cheese, corn, beans and rice. I’ve been missing it on nights where I just don’t have time but still need to eat right- so I made a Paleo version! And because of know that some of you are on AIP, I made adjustment comments for you. . . This bad boy is packed with salsa, chicken and veggies and then topped with some crunchy lettuce and guac. And since I have a @sietefoods obsession, I used their grain free chips to scoop up the last bits. Recipe in bio ☝🏻. . . . . #paleo #paleorecipes #endodiet #grainfree #dairyfree #glutenfree #autoimmunedisease #autoimmuneprotocol #mexicanfood #instantpotrecipes #paleoinstantpot #weeknightdinner #quickdinner #burritobowl #foodblogger #wellnessblogger #foodie #nomnom #paleofood #healthymom #wellnessjourney #newrecipe

HAVE YOU THANKED YOUR BODY TODAY? . . I’m at a point in my life that the things my body has been doing wrong have been reminding me of all of the amazing things it’s still doing right. I get the heartache, the fear and the frustration, especially when there seems to be no end in sight. Pain, infertility, exhaustion, gut issues, intolerances....there seems to be a never ending list of things that should just properly work without a thought. But sometimes I feel so bad for my body. It’s doing it’s damndest and trying so hard to put things back together for me. I need to remember to love it for that. . . . . . #spoonie #endometriosis #fibromyalgia #infertility #chronicillness #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #autoimmunedisease #bodylove #adenomyosis #healthjourney #mindfulness #healthymom #thingstothinkabout #cleowade #hystersister #hysterectomyrecovery

ON SUNDAYS WE MEAL PREP 🍽. . . I’m back at it bitches! All of this chopping definitely didn’t help my fibromyalgia, but honestly it’s better to just get it over with so we can easily eat healthy all week. After the success I experienced on the AIP diet pre surgery I am fully committed to eat paleo moving forward. Not only is it going to help with all of my autoimmune issues, it will help keep my family healthy and away from all the super processed crap that is out there. . . A lot of people are hesitant to go paleo because they think we just sit and eat meat....with a side of meat. As you can see here, that is absolutely not the case. We eat loads of veggies with an understanding that our bodies function best with animal protein. Unprocessed and as clean as possible is the way to go, especially when you have an autoimmune disease. When you’re dealing with endometriosis like me, soy, gluten and dairy are far from your friends! . . This lovely array of food is the base for some of our meals for this week. Spaghetti squash beef stroganoff, burrito bowls, breakfast hash, and Mexican “street zucchini”. . . . . #cleaneating #aip #paleo #mealprep #antiinflammatory #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #endometriosis #endodiet #hysterectomyrecovery #hystersister #wellnessjourney #veggies #workingmom #paleodiet #paleomealprep #autoimmunewarrior #spoonie #fibromyalgia #fibrowarrior #autoimmunepaleo #healthymom

Is there any better way to start off 2020 other than mommy and me 🦄 onesies? For all of you that aren’t sure - the answer is no, there isn’t. . . . . #unicorn #onesie #momlife #girlmom #matchingoutfits #mytargetstyle #targetstyle #twinning #mommyandme #newyearsday #pegasus #unicornlife #momlife #noshameinmygame

Whelp. What a dumpster fire 2019 has been. But aren’t those the times you grow the most? . . What a shit year you guys. But also- what a great one. I fought like hell for myself, and for that I’m so proud. I remember driving to work a few months ago sobbing “I can’t live this way, why is God doing this to me? I’ve already been through so much.” I couldn’t walk up our stairs, I couldn’t parent, and I couldn’t raise my arms to wash my hair. I was in constant pelvic pain. No matter how much I slept I felt like I hadn’t. I couldn’t finish sentences due to debilitating brain fog. But worst of all, I had lost my joy. . . Instead of just accepting that this is how life was going to be for me, I FOUGHT. I went to see multiple specialists, spent hours online educating myself, and I removed 80% of the foods I was used to eating when I went on the AIP diet. . . While the year sucked, the things I learned have changed how I live. I have a new appreciation of this body and understanding of what it needs. My miracle baby is even MORE of a miracle now. I’ve never felt so supported. My friends are simply amazing, including the ones I’ve made across the globe on this journey. Today I am full of joy. . . 2020 is going to be filled with fighting for others, as this newfound passion to educate and support those with endometriosis and adenomyosis has fully consumed me. We all deserve to live our best lives, and we can’t do that without a healthy understanding of our bodies, food, and mental wellbeing. It still won’t be easy as I learn to deal with this chronic illness and adjust to hormone replacement treatment, but I know I can do it. Let’s get this new decade started bitches! . . . #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #1in10 #hysterectomy #endowarrior #adenomyosis #adenomyosisawareness #fibromyalgia #aipdiet #healingjourney #autoimmunedisease #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #endoftheyear #paleo #infertility #hrt #infertility #hystersister #honestmotherhood #1in8 #selfgrowth #newyearnewme #womenshealth #advocate #newbeginnings

Is there anything more magical than Christmas morning?🎄

Oh Santa. We’re ready. And Thea MAY have set a trap for you. So be on the lookout. 🎅🏻 . . . . #childrensplace #christmaseve

DJ THEA dropping hot frozen 2 beats in a kitchen near you. . . . .#turntable #djlife #momlife #fourandfabulous #modernparenting #partytime #beatpad #kidsandmusic #coolerthanme #girlscandoanything #droppingbeats #frozen2 #fatherdaughter

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