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Whole30 Chili

InstantPot Whole30 Chili Recipe Hey ya’ll! Can we talk about how amazing fall weather is? I am a summer girl, until summer turns too hot, and then I find myself wishing for the changing leaves, scarves, boots, and warm drinks! Soups are a favorite of mine too! Ever since getting my InstantPot I’ve been looking forward to soup weather. Whether you make soups in the InstantPot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove, I’m sure you’ve been looking forward to cool weather so you can make soup again too. Related: 7 Leggings Every Fit Girl Has on Her Christmas List The… Read More

September 2017 Blog Traffic & Income Report

Hi There! Gretchen here, checking in with September’s Blog Traffic & Income from Fit Mom Journey. In this post, we’ll look at 3 things: September’s Traffic Breakdown September’s Income & Expense Breakdown September’s Takeaways: Updating blog posts and making meaningful changes

What is a Keto Diet? (The Ketogenic Diet 101)

What is a Keto Diet? (The Ketogenic Diet 101) The Ketogenic Diet (also known as Keto) has gone mainstream, leaving many people (including me!) asking: What is a Keto Diet? After all, you’re seeing ripped bodybuilders, figure competitors, and even normal men and women who just lead busy lives shed massive amounts of weight through this things called Keto. What is it? Why do it? Is it sustainable? What are the benefits? What are the downsides? These, and many more questions, I’m going to answer in this article, so if you’re asking “what is a keto… Read More

What 60 Days in Ketosis did For Me: My Keto Diet Results

My Keto Diet Results I hope, you’re following me on Instagram, because if you’re not, you’re missing out on a whole lot of hilarity, snark, exclusive first look at my recipes, and a healthy dose of my adorable daughter, Jessica. Seriously, go follow me! If you have been following me, then you’ll know that a couple of weeks ago I wrapped up my #60daysketo experiment. I documented the whole journey, from dropping weight very quickly in the first two weeks, to being sidelined on day 18 by emergency surgery to take my appendix out, my first carb-up, and finally, my… Read More

Copycat Maple Pecan Latte (THM:S, Ketogenic, Low Carb, Sugar Free)

Copycat Maple Pecan Latte (THM:S, Ketogenic, Low Carb, Sugar Free) In case you haven’t heard, Starbucks (my second love!) has released an awesome new drink for Fall: The Maple Pecan Latte And ya’ll, it sounds (and looks!) absolutely divine: If you’ve ever put maple flavored syrup in your coffee or eaten pecan pie, then these flavors are very familiar to you. For the sugar-laden Starbucks version, the drink starts with Maple Pecan Syrup, followed by a shot of espresso, and steamed milk. Then, it is topped with sprinkles of orange and yellow “fall topping.” Whatever that means. Basically, it sounds… Read More

Whole30 Sweet & Spicy Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Recipe (whole30, THM:S, Low Carb) Ya know what’s been high on my cravings list lately? Chinese food. Like, all of it. Thanks, #whole30…. Sure, its day 13 of Whole30 and I feel amazing, but it’s a lazy Sunday and I really, really miss the ease and taste of ordering in Chinese food, laying around the house and watching movies. Mostly, though, it’s the spices and the big, bold flavors of some of my favorite dishes like Kung Pao Chicken and General Tso’s chicken that I miss. This Sweet & Spicy Chicken recipe is so clean, it’s… Read More

InstantPot Whole30 Cauliflower Soup with Sausage (Whole30, Paleo, THM:S, Keto, Low Carb)

Whole30 Cauliflower Soup with Sausage I often experiment with recipes (hello, I’m a food/fitness blogger). Often those recipes don’t turn out. They end up dumped in the trash, caked onto my pans, and I’m sent back to the drawing board to create the recipe I have in my head. But sometimes, those recipes turn out on the first try, and when they do, I share them with you right here. This Whole30 Cauliflower Soup with Sausage soup was so good on try #1 that my husband even went back for seconds! It’s Whole30, Paleo, THM:S, Keto, Low Carb, and Dairy… Read More

Trim Healthy Mama Pumpkin Cake Roll – Cream Cheese Filling (THM:S, Low Carb, Ketogenic, Grain Free)

Pumpkin Cake Roll – Cream Cheese Filling Ya’ll! This is my first new pumpkin recipe of the season, which is weird, because it’s 85 outside as I’m writing this, I can’t help but think “Whatever, it’s #pumpkinspice season and I am Here. For. It.” I’ve done a couple of cute pumpkin recipes in the past because I like working with the ingredient, like my Pumpkin Spice Creamer (THM:S) but I’m getting serious with this Pumpkin Cake roll with Cream Cheese Filling. Are you ready? I am so excited to share with you today! I LOVE pumpkin season, and having a… Read More