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“Make physical and emotional well-being elemental in YOUR life”. Wellness is described as a “state of being comfortable, healthy or happy”.

Many years ago I turned from a dark lifestyle and set out on a journey to acquire improved health both physically and emotionally. I wanted to learn how to become comfortable in my own skin. I wanted to lose weight and keep it off. More importantly, I wanted to find contentment and be happy in life. I’ve had many ups and downs over the years and like many I have had to learn from my mistakes. Along the way, I discovered that emotional well-being went hand in hand with physical health. One cannot exist without the other. As I continue to ride the wave, I am amazed at what I uncover about myself and the world around me. This page is intended to encourage, support, uplift and share knowledge as well as resources I have acquired from my own personal experiences throughout my health journey. About Me:
I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a niece, a friend, a human being who believes in God. I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 14 years, a Watsu Aquatic Therapist for over 9 years, a Certified Ai Chi Instructor for over 3 years and now I am also a Certified FDN-P (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) and a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. My goal is to share not only recipes and exercise tips but also dive into more vulnerable and emotional topics. I’m excited to bring you all along as I evolve in my pursuit of self-discovery! Check out my YouTube channel for videos: An Elemental Life and Wellness as well as my Instagram page:

01/30/2026

Mmmmm.... London Broil for the win! 🏆

There's nothing better than a hot, savory supper straight from the crockpot on a cold 🥶 night.

I got this HUGE London Broil on sale and immediately was grateful for its size. I've gone from a family of 3 to a family of 6. And 5 of us LOVE steak 🥩.

❇️ I made a quick marinade out of ingredients I already had: leftover Beef Broth from another meal I made recently, Worcestershire Sauce, No Sugar Added Ketchup, Red Wine Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, and Swerve Brown Sugar Alternative.

❇️ I patted my London Broil as dry as I could get it and then rubbed it on both sides with Sea Salt.

❇️ I coated the inside of my crockpot with Avocado 🥑 Oil. Then I put about a tablespoon of it in a hot skillet and seared my steak on each side for about 2 minutes. I removed my steak from the pan and immediately put it into the crockpot (which had be preheating on high).

❇️ I poured my marinade directly on top. Unfortunately I did this all by sight and taste so i can't really provide exact measurements. But...it was just enough to slightly cover my steak in the crockpot.

❇️ I then added my seasonings directly on top as well. I used Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Salt, and Thyme. I was not shy with my seasonings. 😏

❇️ I then topped the London Broil with 4 pats of butter (about a TBSP each).

❇️ I covered my crockpot and let the steak cook on high for 1 hour. Then I turned it down to low. About 5 hours later I removed my London Broil and cut it up onto chunks and placed back into the crockpot for an additional hour and half.

❇️ I served this deliciousness with Mashed Cauliflower and Broccoli 🥦 for us adults and different veggies for my kiddos. 1 of my teenagers wasnt home and my other 2 eat different vegetables so I just put out an individual amount for each of them and gave them both a piece of Garlic Toast that I had thrown in the Airfryer with some Garlic Salt.

And BAM! Supper was served!! 🙌

Quick and easy to personalize by adding a few extra sides. And... I wound up having enough leftover for 2 extra meals in the freezer.

01/27/2026

With the cold weather 🥶 we've been experiencing and having a house full of kids, I've been so grateful to have food prepped and ready in the fridge. It makes throwing meals together even quicker. 🙌

I used the Mediterranean Salsa I prepped ahead for Mediterranean Salmon for last night's supper. I also added Tuna and some Almond Flour Crackers for a quick lunch for My Love. 😏

He and I both LOVE fish. And this zesty, flavorful salsa totally enhances our food experience. 😍
.... And that's what it's about right?? 🤔

If you don't enjoy what you consume and see it as an experience... you're just going through the motions.

👉 Life is too short NOT to love what you eat!

So...get creative!! Explore your palate!! 😋

01/25/2026

Weekly Meal Prepping Done!! ✅️

Since I'll be making more of our suppers 🍽 each night I focused on prepping our breakfast, lunches, and snacks. Though I did prep a couple of things for supper this evening and tomorrow just to make my time ⏲️ in the kitchen easier.

Breakfasts ~
.. for me 👉 Spinach and Feta Egg Muffins with Cottage Cheese topped with chopped Green Onions and Garlic 🧄 Salt.
.. for The Man 👉 Chorizo Frittata with Eggs. 🥚, Chorizo, Red/Orange/Yellow/Peppers, Green Onions, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Greek Yogurt.

Lunches ~
.. for me 👉 Overnight Oats (for Gym Days) made with Vanilla Whey Protein Protein Shakes, Greek Yogurt, chopped Apples 🍎 and chopped Figs.
.. for The Man 👉 Chicken Salad with chopped Apples and Grapes 🍇, Dukes Mayo, Ranch Dressing, Onion Powder, and Garlic Salt.

Snacks ~
.. for our 4 year old 👉 Fresh Blueberries 🫐 cleaned and ready
.. for The Man 👉 A variety of Hard Meats/Cheeses 🧀 for The Man to grab for work. He prefers high fat/high protein/zero carb options during the week.

Supper Pre Prep ~

🍴 Mediterranean Salsa made with Roma Tomatoes, English Cucumber 🥒, Capers, Red Onion, Kalmata Olives with Red Wine Vinegar, Avocado 🥑 Oil, Oregano, Onion Powder, and Garlic Salt. This will be served over Wild Caught Salmon.

🍴 Flank Steak for "Make it Yourself Burritos 🌯" I marinated Flank Steak 🥩 in Avocado Oil, Soy Free Soy Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, and Steak Seasoning.

It always feels good to have a well stacked fridge full of healthy meals. It starts the week off on the right foot 👣and keeps us feeling our best. 😌

What are YOU prepping this week?? 🤔

01/25/2026

It's time for a healthier sweet treat 😋 for the week.

These fudgy brownies are just what my soul needed. 🙌

I make my own Caramel Sauce by blending softened Dates and Cashew Butter with a little water and a pinch of Sea Salt.

I microwaved my Sweet Potato 🥔 until it was super soft and tender. I blended that in with my Brownie Batter and then folded in my Caramel Sauce.

And for extra protein 💪 and good Gut Health properties, I added my favorite Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder.

I'm telling you.... this dessert hits every single time. 😎

What sweet treats are YOU enjoying this week?? 🤔

01/25/2026

Upcoming cold weather 🥶 called for something with a bit of a kick. So I opted to make Buffalo Chicken Casserole. 😋

I've shared this recipe before. But this time I decided to add something extra. I put about half a cup of Greek Yogurt into the mixture for even more protein. 💪

The Yogurt added an additional level of creaminess to this dish. In fact, I think I enjoyed it even more than I usually do without it. 😏 I'll definitely be including Greek Yogurt going forward.

My Love and I enjoyed this Friday evening as I sat at the table and prepared taxes. Nothing feels better than enjoying quality time together over a soul warming meal. 🙌

What meals are YOU making to warm up with?? 🤔

01/23/2026

I've been super busy trying to get unpacked and settled into a new place and I'm also still navigating a new kitchen and not the best lighting... 🙄

~ But here is some recent meal prep!!

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🧀 Grab and Go Snacks for my man

🍇 Fresh Grapes for on the go

🫐 Fresh Blueberries ready for Protein Smoothies

🍎 Chicken Salad with chopped Apple and Grapes

🥦 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake with Ricotta Cheese

🍖 Meaty Breakfast Frittata

🍓 Overnight Oats with Whey Protein, Greek Yogurt, and Berries

🍄 Gluten-free Salisbury Steak in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce with Mashed Cauliflower and Broccoli

As I'm learning how to cook for a family of 6 rather than 3, I'll share more meals in the near future. In the meantime I'm focusing on making sure I take good care of myself as well.

Protein and fiber rich foods make me feel best. So that's what I'm sticking to going into this next new month of February.

What are YOU focusing on for February?? 🤔

01/13/2026

I'm not gonna lie... it's been hard to get back to my place. It's not the start to the year I was hoping for. 😔

Fighting sickness... 😷
Fighting intrusive thoughts... 😕
Fighting lack of motivation... 🙄
.. Everyone around me has been sick. 🤧
.. The voices in my head remind me of how much I keep falling behind where I want to be. Every day. 😒
.. Motivation? Ha!! Not showing up at all! 😡

But I remind myself ~ 👇👇👇

👏👏 I am healthy in my my mind. I can do whatever I want to do. I create my own rules.

👏👏 I'm further today than I was 7 years ago.

👏👏 Motivation is not an infinite resource. I must remember my "WHY" to inspire myself to go.

So...here I am. Despite the sickness trying to creep in, despite the voices in my head telling me I can't do it, despite my lack of motivation.

I'm here because I NEED to be. I NEED this for me. Because I'm worth it.

This is MY place to invest in me. MY place to spend time alone. MY place to be my constant when things continually change.

And I'll be back again. And again. And again. 😏

01/12/2026

A very recent Throw Together...

Protein Chicken Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto Pasta Bake

I precooked my Chicken in the oven with Garlic 🧄 Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Salt, and a little Thyme at 375 for 35 minutes.

I cooked my Noodles 🍜 in a pot with Avocado 🥑 Oil and salt. Once my Penne was al dente, I strained out the water and left it in the pot.

In a separate bowl I mixed the remainder of my Tomato Pesto with about 3/4 of a cup of Greek Yogurt. It added extra creaminess while also adding more protein 💪 to the dish.

I added my Pesto/Yogurt Mixture to the Penne Pasta in the pot and then poured about half of it into a greased casserole dish. I layered in Sundried Tomatoes, chopped Artichokes, and Roasted Peppers. I also sprinkled in additional spices as well as a little Shredded Italian Style Cheese 🧀, then repeated until my pasta was all in the casserole dish.

I baked at 375 for 25 minutes. ⏲️

This was an easy 🙌 meal that came together in minutes. It was absolutely delicious and packed with protein. It provided several servings making it perfect for meal prep. 😌

What are YOU eating on this week?? 🤔

01/09/2026

A recent healthy meal that I was able to get a few servings from. 🙌

Baked Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Asaparagus, Mushrooms, and Goat Cheese.

I made a yummy marinade using Fig Infused Balsamic Vinegar, a little Organic Honey 🍯, Rosemary, Garlic Salt, and Onion Powder.

I baked at 375 for 35 minutes. ⏲️ I removed from the oven, poured some of its own juices over top, and kept baking for another 8 minutes.

I served the Stuffed Porkloin with a side Broccoli and Mashed Cauliflower.

Easy and delicious!! 😋 Another quick meal thrown together and on the table in less than 45 minutes flat!! 😎

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01/08/2026

It's a New Year and I like many am spending time reflecting over the past year and getting clear about my own personal and professional intentions for this new beginning. 🙌

Last year brought a lot of change for me personally and as a result it absolutely had a huge impact on my health, my finances 💵, and my emotional well-being.

I transitioned into being a single, working momma of twin boys who were also learning to lean into change. They finished middle school and began high school. We had to navigate our new normal together just the 3 of us.

Later and very unexpectedly I met my person. He too was a single, working parent navigating the world around him while maintaining his own household. Together we realized we were better as a team united under one roof. After a year of living on my own, I began this new year moving my boys and I into The Man's house.

Integrating into one household has definitely brought some challenges such as: MEAL PREP!!

I had to relearn how to cook for not only a family of 3, but a family of 6!! And ... we have some very picky eaters in our home. I have my work cut out for me. 😅

These next few months will be creating meal plans that are versatile while also appealing to our kiddos. Collectively we also have children in ABA Therapy, CBT, and Speech Therapy. On top of our work schedules.

I'll need to come up with back up plans for busy days when our schedules change. But... I'm up for the challenge. 🤓

Another challenge is the size of the kitchen. We need to remodel and have better functionality. But like many families we simply do not have the resources for that right now. So I'll need to be creative in using my space effectively.

And of course another focus is ... my own workouts. In addition to my gym time I'll be utilizing equipment in the garage where The Man has created a home gym. And I'll be taking up something new: Boxing!! 🥊 The Man was an MMA Fighter. Looks like I'll have my own personal coach too!! 😍

So.. stay tuned 👀. It's a New Year and full of possibilities. 🙌 I'll be sharing more as I can.

In the meantime...Refocus!! Redefine!! Reclaim!!

01/08/2026

I posted this on my personal page and realized it was time to share on this one as well.

Dated 12/19/2025 ~

"It is finished"...these were the words I heard on the other end of the phone a year ago today. My lawyer called me and simply said those 3 words and I instantly knew what he meant. My 15 year marriage had come to an end.

I had several months to prepare me for this moment, but when I heard those words I was flooded with emotions. I felt both relief and grief. I was now free to take all the of love and energy I had poured into our relationship and redirect all of that towards myself and my children. And though I was grateful for the opportunity to start a new chapter in my life, I mourned the loss of a 16 year long journey with another person.

So... I did the work. I learned a lot about myself. I dated myself. I said "yes" to things that aligned with my future goals. I deepened relationships I already had and cultivated new ones. I got clear about what I wanted for my life. I became a better mother.

I also came to a realization that changed my entire perspective. And that is, my marriage was NOT a failure, it simply finished. We came together and created 2 remarkable human beings. We shared many beautiful moments and though we did not share the same purpose or priorities in life, we helped each other grow in different ways.

I will always be grateful for my marriage and the lessons I learned. I will always treasure our time together. I will always be thankful for my boys.

Now I am beginning a new chapter in my life with someone who's values match mine, who's energy matches mine, and who speaks my language. I am learning how to be a "Girl Mom". I am helping to raise a sweet 4 year old, wildly busy boy who deserves all the love in the world. I am building ties with new potential in-laws. I am growing my tree while still pouring my heart into my boys.

Today I am feeling just as many feelings as I did a year ago. But today I am feeling even more purpose and determination. I am excited about my life and my future with The Man (as I call him). I am eager to see how my boys grow over this next year as well as my bonus daughter and my bonus son. 💞

01/01/2026

I made a very special cake this week. 🎂

My goal was to create something that was Naturally Sweetened as much as possible. Since I didn't need to be concerned over a nut allergy I decided to create this concoction combining a few elements: Pistachios, Baklava, and Cheesecake.

This was a multi step process, but each step was extremely easy. It just took some timing and one thing I definitely lack...patience! 😅

My Vegan, Gluten-free, Naturally Sweetened Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake 👇

Pistachio Baklava Balls ~

1.5 c Raw Cashews
1.5 c Medjool Pitted Dates (soaked in hot water)
1/2 c Ground Gluten-free Oats
1 tsp Cardamom
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Honey
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Ground Pistachios

Directions ~

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until well combined. Roll into Balls. Coat in Ground Pistachios. Place in the refrigerator.

Cheesecake Crust ~

2 c of Cashews
24 Pitted Medjool Dates
Pinch of Salt

Directions ~

Line Springform Pan with parchment. Pulse all ingredients in food processor until sticky. Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom of pan. Chill in freezer for 1 hour.

Cheesecake Filling ~

2.5 c Raw Cashews (soaked overnight)
2/3 c Coconut Milk
1/2 c Maple Syrup
1/4 c Lemon Juice
1/4 c Melted Coconut Oil
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions ~

Combine drained Cashews with all other ingredients into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Pour filling over chilled crust and smooth the top. Place in the freezer over night.

Cheesecake Toppings ~

Pistachio Cream melted with Coconut Oil
Whipped Cream
Pre-made Pistachio Baklava Balls
Crushed Pistachios and Cinnamon
Drizzle of Honey

Directions ~

Drizzle melted Pistachio and Coconut Oil over the sides. Add Whipped Cream (I made my own with Heavy Whipping Cream, Vanilla, and 2 drops of Stevia Leaf). Place Pistachio Baklava Balls on top of Whipped Cream. Sprinkle Pistachio and Cinnamon mixture on top, and Drizzle with a little Honey. I added another Cake Ball to the middle.

Place cake into the fridge until 30 minutes prior to serving. This will be the most luscious and decadent dessert you will savor in 2026! 🙌

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