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But most of all, I missed my teacups 🍵🌹
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#matcha #matchalatte #matchalove #apotionaday #cleaneating #healthylifestyle #healthyvibes #instagood #berlingram #freelancelife #freelancedesigner #laviecreative

Today’s rainy day diffusor blend - #eucalyptus #copaiba #vetiver and #cedarwood. 🌿🌱Feelin’ earthy and craving a getaway from the city!
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#doterralove #doterralife #naturalsolutions #doterraessentialoils #holisticlifestyle #wellness #grounding #mindfulness #rootchakra #wellnessblogger #aip #autoimmunewarrior #naturalhealing #mindfulhealth #wellnessjourney

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” — Abraham Lincoln
Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 #keepfamiliestogether #protectroevswade #neveragain #powertothepolls #riseupandvote #4thofjuly #independenceday

Mind mapping. 🧠👩🏻‍💻
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#mindnode #mindmapping #appdevelopment #userresearch #productivity #productivityplanner #apple #ipadpro #ux #ios #appdesign #designnerd #productivitycoach #productdesign #passionproject #creativemind #creativepreneur #goals #taskmanagement #bostonblogger #bostondesigner #freelancelife #creativeprocess

dinosaur kale 🦕 rawr.
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#farmersmarketfinds

Workout win today!!! .🚣🏻‍♀️💪🏻 So while in Malta, Brandon and I went on a 3 hour kayak tour. I was super nervous because physical activity has been really hard for me lately (even just walks), but we had a double so he could do all the work if I needed to stop 😜 to my surprise I was completely fine the entire time, and only slightly tired after (a normal healthy person amount for having kayaked for 3 hours). This is all after a couple days of being completely exhausted after walking. I’m not sure what the difference is, but maybe the low impact of kayaking was what my body needed. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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With this in mind, I went to the gym today and tried the rowing machines for the first time. I worked out for an entire hour and still have energy left for the rest of my day! This is my first workout that didn’t leave me completely exhausted and fatigued. 🎉🎉🎉
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Has anyone else tried rowing machines? I don’t really know what I’m doing, or how to measure a good workout on them, but it seemed like I was working my body without tiring it out.

Today’s view 🏝🖤 #vacationmode
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We’ve done a lot of walking the past couple days, and it’s taking its toll. So today we’re relaxing at the pool after making our way over to Gozo. They key to traveling for me is lots of breaks and rest... and palm trees 🤗

Day one in Malta 🖤 We love it so far! Everywhere you go looks like you’re in game of thrones (without the blood and violence 🗡). .
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this is our first week long trip since going aip. We’re staying in airbnb’s the whole time so I can cook most meals. We spent today going to the market, and just wondering around a bit. I got a little frustrated with my energy levels, but we had a late flight last night so hoping an early bedtime tonight will help. I keep reminding myself to take things slow and be patient! #aiptravel

Farmers market Saturdays are the best days 🤗 soooo much meal prep happening tomorrow! 🍋🥦🥕🍓💐🐄🐟

Today is my 90th day on the elimination phase of the autoimmune protocol! I’m feeling good. Real good.
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Today I’m celebrating my energy levels (even if I’m still having some lows, the highs are pretty high and happening more often), also celebrating my ability to stay focused for long enough period of time to be productive, even during a flare. I’m celebrating my commitment to my health, my mindfulness and meditation practices. I’m celebrating 90 days of nourishing my body with nutrient dense foods, and treating food as fuel and medicine. And I’m celebrating losing 22 pounds (not that weight loss is a main focus, but it is a clear indicator of my health and thyroid function). .
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I’m looking forward to the next 90 days on the autoimmune protocol. I’m hopeful that I can start reintroducing foods soon, but determined to be patient and start reintros when I’m ready. Today I’m giving myself props and celebrating the small wins. I encourage anyone going through a similar journey to do the same. Don’t focus on what other people have done, focus on what you’ve done and how far you’ve come in your journey. Celebrate your little wins for yourself. 🖤✨ #autoimmunewellness

Avocado is my condiment of choice for pretty much everything now (because 🙅🏻‍♀️🍅🌶) — on burgers, salad, fish, sweet potatoes, bacon, and veggie sticks. Luckily it’s a healthy fat that’s full of micronutrient goodness 🤗 🥑
This is my go-to AIP friendly guac recipe:
👉 1 avocado
👉 juice from 1/2 lime (good limes are hard to come by here so I usually use lemon juice instead)
👉 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
👉 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
👉 bunch of cilantro, chopped (amount depends on preference)
👉 sprinkle of sea salt
👉 1-2 tsp turmeric
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If you want to make the guac into more of a liquidy dip or to drizzle on food, purée with some coconut yogurt. 🖤

When I first found out plantains were aip friendly, I knew I had to learn to make tostones! I filled these guys with some pulled pork slow cooked in a mojo (orange and garlic sauce). Next time I’m going to try them with a homemade ceviche 🐠🐙🦐
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Recipe is on the blog 😄 (link in bio)

I loved having the opportunity to photograph these two in London 💍💕 can’t wait to celebrate their marriage next year!
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Staying cool with fresh mint lemonade (and patiently waiting for our new air conditioner to arrive 😬) 🍋☀️ #makelemonade #summerweather

May have over indulged a bit... this bowl of goodness didn’t last long. 🍒☺️
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The bulk of our shopping is done at local farmers markets and a small organic market so it’s been easy to implement eating more seasonal fruits and vegetables. Eating seasonally is a great way for us to vary our diet, and it’s more sustainable 💚

Shout out to my incredible husband @brandonlucasgreen 💕 not only does this man support and encourage me every single day, he also goes above and beyond to do everything he can to help me on my AIP journey. For my birthday he went to 3 different markets just to track down plantains so he could make me some AIP friendly cupcakes. Day 79 of my AIP diet was a success. 🎂#paleolifestyle #birthdayweekend #birthdaylove #birthdaycupcakes #carobpowder #avocado #plantains

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