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Apple picking season is here 🍎 and even if you’re not heading out to the orchard anytime soon, here’s a healthy and delicious Apple Pie protein smoothie that you won’t want to miss!

In previous years I’ve made this with fresh apples but this year I decided to try it with unsweetened cinnamon applesauce and the smoothie texture was ✨perfection✨

Save this recipe to try later:
✨ 1/2 frozen banana
✨ 1 cup unsweetened cinnamon applesauce
✨ 1/4 cup rolled oats
✨ 1 tbsp chia seeds
✨ 1 serving vanilla protein powder
✨ 1 tsp apple pie spice
✨ 1 cup almond milk
✨ ice

Drizzle your glass with peanut butter, pour in blended ingredients and top with your favorite granola. If you want more sweetness you can always add a date or more banana!

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#healthysmoothie #fallsmoothie #applepiesmoothie #applesmoothie #appleseason #autumnrecipes #fallrecipes #healthyrecipe #healthylifestyle #healthysips #proteinsmoothie #feelslikefall

Welcome to “Cozy Girl Fall” — a new series w

Welcome to “Cozy Girl Fall” — a new series where I’ll be sharing 10 different ways to savor the autumn season over the course of the next two months 🍂🍁

DAY 1/10: slow down your mornings

The beauty of transitioning into a new season is that it can remind us to slow down and get more intentional with how we spend our time

A few simple ways to slow down your morning can include:

✨ laying out your clothes the night before
✨ waking up 15 min early
✨ taking time to write in a journal or planner
✨ light candles and play your fav cozy songs
✨ making yourself a hearty breakfast

Today I made cinnamon protein oats and topped them with caramelized apples 🍎

I’d love to know how you plan to slow down your mornings and be more mindful with your routines this season

#bepresent #morningroutine #romanticizeyourlife #autumnmorning #fallvibes #cozymornings #mindfulroutines #iamwellandgood #healthylifestyle

The ‘Ber months are officially here! 🍁🌻🎃 A few things I’m looking forward to this season:

✨ movie nights in the backyard
✨ our very autumn babymoon adventure
✨ nesting & getting the nursery ready
✨ our baby shower
✨ all things pumpkin spice
✨ hosting Friendsgiving
✨ leaf peeping hikes with the pups
✨ baking apple cider donuts
✨ prepping for arrival of bb girl!

Who else is ready for all things autumn?

#autumnmood #gilmoregirls #fallvibes #romanticizeyourlife #iamanautumn #falliscoming #fallmood #fallinspiration #pinterestaesthetic

One of my fav #healthyhabits (especially during pr

One of my fav #healthyhabits (especially during pregnancy) is eating the rainbow 🌈

Because eating healthy, balanced meals becomes so much more enjoyable when you focus on incorporating different colorful fruits & veggies onto your plate

For a little cheat sheet, here are some health benefits and phytonutrients found in each color {pulled from Harvard Health Publishing}

❤️: lycopene helps protect against free radicals and protect against cancer & lung disease

🧡💛: beta cryptothanxin supports intracellular communication and may help prevent heart disease

💚: cancer-blocking chemicals like sulforaphane, isothiocyanates, and indoles, which inhibit the action of carcinogens

💙💜: powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins believed to delay cellular aging

#wellness #wellnesstips #healthylifestyle #healthyeats #eattherainbow #iamwellandgood #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #healthyandhappy #mycolorfullife

✨Long weekend mood✨and an end of summer #photo

✨Long weekend mood✨and an end of summer #photodump featuring some of my fav moments, big and small

If you’re looking for a good journal prompt I highly recommend writing down 10 highlights from this past season! You may be surprised with how many things you already forgot and it’s something your future self can revisit in fondness

Here are a few of my 𝓼𝓾𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓻 𝓱𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼:

🌺Taking a trip to Hawaii for the first time
🤰Announcing baby girl and watching my bump grow
🍅Slow mornings at the Farmer’s Market
🏔️Hikes & mountain adventures with my 2 fav pups
🧘🏻‍♀️Sunrise yoga at Red Rocks
🥂A rooftop pool birthday celebration with friends
☀️Hosting my very first multi-day wellness retreat
✈️ Traveling for work and to see family
🔥 Adding a firepit to our backyard
📖 Reading over a dozen books & joining book clubs
🌻 Spending time with other expecting moms

Ready to enjoy the last weekend of August before I officially transition into all things Fall! Who’s with me?

#ldw #lifeinyour30s #endofsummer #summerphotos #romanticizeyourlife #healthyandhappy #pregnantlife #denverlife #littlejoys #cameracrumbs #lifelately

Summer to Fall athleisure looks I’ll be living i

Summer to Fall athleisure looks I’ll be living in as we transition into the ‘ber months! ☀️🍂 Which one is your favorite??

I know I’m a little late to this trend but I wanted to wait for the bump to get a little bigger before sharing some of my favorite pregnancy friendly fits with you all! (these are a mix of maternity and regular pieces)

Comment “LINKS” to get a dm with everything you see here and let me know if you want me do any more of these bump friendly outfit posts for ya!

#pregnancyoutfits #23weekspregnant #fallathleisure #summertofalloutfits #activelifestyle #athleisureoutfits #wellnessblogger #pregnantstyle #shopltk

Feeling extra grateful for this body of mine and t

Feeling extra grateful for this body of mine and the ability to still ✨move✨ and do what I love while little bb girl continues to grow! 🤰

This past weekend I hosted my 10th @denverfitfriends event of the year and this one was extra special because I got to teach the 45 min vinyasa class 🫶🏼

I big thank you to @hyattregencydenver for providing such a beautiful space for us to come together and for the delicious mimosas, juices & infused waters

And of course a shoutout to @truvani for the goodie bags with samples of protein powders & their Only Bars (my favs!)

I know I sound like a broken record when I say I adore this community and how much this side passion has grown since I created it back in Fall 2021 🥹. Tickets for all of the DenFit events sell out so quickly these days and it’s not lost on me how special that is 💕

I have one more event that I’m working on before I’ll be taking a hiatus to focus on nesting and prepping for the arrival of baby P! If you’re in the Denver area, stay tuned for more info

📸 Photos by: @kmlensphoto

#denverfitfriends #rooftopyoga #yogateacher #wellnessjourney #activepregnancy #prenatalyoga #23weekspregnant #healthylifestyle #healthyandhappy #iamwellandgood #wellnessgirl #denfit #lifelately

This is your sign to create a ✨dopamine menu✨

This is your sign to create a ✨dopamine menu✨ — or in other words, healthy activities, tasks and hobbies that you can do throughout your day that bring you a sense of joy 🫶🏼

Here is my menu of mood boosters:

☁️ reading a new book
☁️ slow morning routines
☁️ workouts that feel good
☁️ going for a walk
☁️ making my bed
☁️ giving myself a facial
☁️ getting out in nature
☁️ watching the sunrise & sunset
☁️ playing with the pups
☁️ taking an everything shower
☁️ making a homemade matcha
☁️ cooking dinner together
☁️ journaling, painting & crafting

I’d love to hear what is on your list ☀️🌿

#wellbeing #romanticizeyourlife #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #morningroutines #mindfulroutine #happyandhealthy #wellnessthatworks #mindfulnesspractice #wellnessjourney #morningmotivation #dopaminemenu #colorfulaesthetic #mycolorfullife #thatgirlaesthetic #thatgirlroutine

It’s officially #PumpkinSpice day and even thoug

It’s officially #PumpkinSpice day and even though I promised I wouldn’t post any Autumn 🍂 things till September… I just couldn’t help myself

I make variations of this pumpkin spice protein smoothie every year and it’s always such a hit! 🎃 It’s creamy, healthy, and gives all the best fall vibes

Trust me, you’ll want to save and make this throughout the upcoming season!

✨1 banana
✨2 pitted medjool dates
✨1/4 cup organic pumpkin puree
✨1 scoop vanilla protein powder
✨1 tbsp almond butter
✨1 tbsp flax seeds
✨ tsp of pumpkin pie spice
✨ 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
✨ ice

Top with whipped coconut cream and some more pumpkin pie spice!

Don’t forget — if you sign up for my newsletter you will automatically get my FREE smoothie e-book with over 25 recipes like this one 🫶🏼🍂

#healthysmoothie #fallsmoothie #pumpkinsmoothie #pslseason #pumpkinseason #healthysips #healthylifestyle #autumnrecipes #fallrecipes #healthyrecipe #smoothielove #proteinsmoothie

✨𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓼✨ they’re very demure. very cutesy. very mindful. 🌸🎀💕

a few things from today’s lineup:

• @byroe_official peony tea face oil
• @alpynbeauty instant bright eye cream
• Byroe black cherry plump lip oil
• @ippodoteausa ikuyo ceremonial matcha
• my 2024 @mindfulmorningclub planner
• @aloyoga warrior mat
• @blogilates x @target dumbbells
• @beyondyoga matching pastel set

#wellnessjourney #selfcare #selfcarematters #morningroutine #morningslikethese #morningvibes #mindfulmoments #mindfulroutine #romanticizeyourlife #healthyhabits #healthyandhappy #healthylifestyle

#AD This is your sign to get outside and go for a

#AD This is your sign to get outside and go for a nature walk... and don’t forget the snacks!

@hilolifesnacks Tortilla Style Chips have been a favorite of mine for a long time and are one of the easiest snacks to bring on the go. I love that they have 9-10 grams of protein per serving* and come in 4 delicious flavors (*see nutrition label for total fat content)

If you’re in the Denver area and need some inspiration, here is a roundup of some of my favorite short hikes that are near the city:

🌲 Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs
🌲 Panorama Point Trail in Evergreen
🌲 Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Trails
🌲 Green Mountain West Trail in Boulder
🌲 Walkers Dream via Castle Trail in Evergreen

Hey Denver friends, what hike would you add to this list?

#WelcomeToTheHiLoLife #HiLoLife_Partner #HikingInspiration #hikewithme #girlswhohike #outdoorsygal #balancedliving
#summerhikes #coloradolife

We live in a state of constant stimulation and thi

We live in a state of constant stimulation and this abundance of noise, activity and distraction can lead to an overwhelmed sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight stress response)

If you’ve been seeking a moment of calm, here are a few ways to slow down and regulate your parasympathetic nervous system to balance things out🫶🏼

✨ Try a few deep breathing exercises
✨ Move your body by finding a workout you enjoy
✨ Turn on calm lofi or classical music while you work
✨ Take an everything shower or relaxing bath
✨ Go on a quiet nature walk with no headphones
✨ Create an evening ritual that you can stick with
✨ Cuddle your pet and hug your family/friend
✨ Walk barefoot through the grass
✨ Read a book in a cozy, quiet space

But most importantly, find ways to practice self care that make you feel calmer and more relaxed than you did before you started 🤍

#mindfulnesspractice #wellbeing #wellnesstips #iamwellandgood #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #slowliving #slowdown #selfcarepractice #mindfulroutines #wellnessblogger #wellnessthatworks #wellnessjourney #simpleselfcare #happyandhealthy

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