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Chicken and Broccoli Cauliflower Gnocchi Casserole (Paleo)

And the freezer cleanout continues! Isn’t it weird how some of my favorite recipe creations simply come up from needing to make something work with ingredients I already have? I bought some of the Trader Joe’s Cauliflower gnocchi about 9 months ago simply out of peer pressure. Everyone kept saying how awesome they were, and […]

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Who else is meal preppin’? . . Today I prepped tuna salad, chopped veggies and roasted potatoes for chili, breakfast hash and carnitas. Eating clean is important at our house, and as a working mom the only way I can make that happen is by meal planning and preparation. Plus, I get to sing along to 90s rock without being shamed by my family when I’m in the kitchen. Everyone wins! . . . . #mealprep #mealplanning #cleaneating #paleo #dairyfree #glutenfree #grainfree #foodblogger #foodie #nomnom #mealprepsunday #endodiet #fibrodiet #foodismedicine #paleomom

Last night I made @realsimplegood’s Korean Beef Bowls and not only were they easy, they did not disappoint! With my new rice cooker this whole thing took less than 30 minutes and was hardly any effort. If you aren’t good with rice, just leave it out and add more greens or use cauliflower. It’s flavor packed with the use of coconut aminos, fish sauce and shallots, and the creamy, spicy drizzle adds the heat. . . . With my recent anemia diagnosis I’m trying to incorporate a bit more red meat into my diet, even though it’s an inflammatory food. I’m finding that it’s all about balance these days. There’s not a single solution for everyone, so it’s important to listen to your body and craft a plan that’s unique to your own health needs! Also, fun fact- did you know sesame seeds supply iron, copper, and vitamin B6, which are needed for blood cell formation and function? . . . . #whole30 #paleo #endodiet #anemia #endometriosis #chronicillness #soyfree #glutenfree #asianfood #quickdinner #30minutemeals #healthybowls #fibromyalgia #healthylifestyle #fitmom #foodismedicine #healingjourney #foodblogger #wellnessblogger #nutrition #foodie #nomnom

FIRST DAY BACK DOING WEIGHT TRAINING SINCE JULY *internally screams with excitement*! 🏋🏼‍♀️ . . Sugar and spice and I'm nice Show me what you're made of Crazy, sexy, cool baby With or without makeup Got nothing to prove But I'ma show you how I do . . . . . . #hysterectomy #endometriosis #recovery #fitmom #adenomyosis #endowarrior #fibromyalgia #chronicillness #healingjourney #chronicpain #chronicillnesswarrior #gymrat #fitnessmotivation #cardio #healthylifestyle #spoonie #pelvicpain #wellnessblogger #hysterectomyrecovery #hystersister #girlgains #girlswholift #healthylifestyle #fitnessjourney #musclesandtattoos #lizzo

Seven weeks ago I was getting admitted to the hospital because my surgery was much more involved than they anticipated. Today I went to the gym. . . They did excision of endometriosis and took my ovaries, uterus, tubes and cervix. Parts of my uterine wall were over an inch thick. I had cysts. My pelvic wall was covered in endometriosis. Man I was in so much pain. Today I’m reclaiming myself. . . How amazing are our bodies? How was I able to do what I did today? I’m so thankful and consumed with gratitude. Every drop of sweat I was so happy to experience during my workout. This is the beginning of the rest of my life. . . . . #hysterectomy #endometriosis #recovery #fitmom #adenomyosis #endowarrior #fibromyalgia #chronicillness #healingjourney #gymrat #fitnessmotivation #workoutwednesday #cardio #healthylifestyle #spoonie #hysterectomyrecovery #hystersister

I made my “dump and go” instant pot curry last night for a family going through a tough time in my neighborhood. I’m telling you, give back whenever you can. I’m trying to pay it forward after how the community rallied around me after my surgery. Everyone wins when we support each other, and doubling a meal and dropping half off isn’t a ton of effort. Speaking of not a lot of effort- it shouldn’t be possible for something this easy to be so delicious. You literally dump some chicken, frozen veggies, canned tomatoes, curry powder and coconut milk into your instant pot and then add some ginger and garlic. Cook for 8 minutes and serve on basmati or cauliflower rice. It’s so freaking good! I added some turmeric this time around, but because I’m so obsessed with it’s anti inflammatory properties. Recipe link in bio ☝🏻. . . . . #paleo #instantpotrecipes #holistichealth #endometriosis #endodiet #healthymom #weeknightdinner #mealtrain #giveback #healingjourney #antiinflammatory #instantpot #spoonie #paleomom #dairyfree #glutenfree #foodismedicine #chronicillness #30minutemeals #foodblogger #foodie #nomnom #indianfood #curry #comfortfood #fibromyalgia

We had a snowy weekend up in the mountains! I’m so proud of my lil bug on her skis and proud of myself for managing to hold her up as much as I did. I keep having to remind myself I am still recovering from surgery because I just feel so fantastic! I’ll be heading back up and skiing for my first time post op in a couple weeks. I’m so excited to be getting back to my norm- it’s going to be a good year. . . . . #momlife #hysterectomy #endometriosis #colorado #winterpark ##getoutside #fibromyalgia #skiing #coloradokid #healingjourney #chronicillness

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

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