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Lemon-Tahini Chia Dressing + Food Prep Tips
Main Meals, Nutrition, Cooking, Salads
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Main Meals, Nutrition, Cooking, Salads
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Therapy Changed My Life
Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Mind
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Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Mind
Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Self-Improvement, Mind
My Thoughts on Wellness Trends, Celery Juice, and What 'Detoxification' Actually Is
Nutrition, Beauty, Hashimoto's, Wellness
My Thoughts on Wellness Trends, Celery Juice, and What 'Detoxification' Actually Is
Nutrition, Beauty, Hashimoto's, Wellness
Nutrition, Beauty, Hashimoto's, Wellness
My Hormonal Acne Journey: Healing + Managing Acne
Hormonal Health, Skincare, Beauty
My Hormonal Acne Journey: Healing + Managing Acne
Hormonal Health, Skincare, Beauty
Hormonal Health, Skincare, Beauty
Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free
Pumpkin Sage Risotto (GF + Vegan)
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free
The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
Travel, City Guides, Photography
The Best of Paris: My Guide to the City of Lights
Travel, City Guides, Photography
Travel, City Guides, Photography
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
Photography, Career
How I Learned Photography, FAQ's, and Starting Film Photography
Photography, Career
Photography, Career
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.
Gift Guides
Holiday Gift Guides for literally EVERYONE.
Gift Guides
Gift Guides
A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
Beauty, Hormonal Health, Sustainability, Wellness
A Guide to Clean Beauty: Makeup, Skincare, Haircare + Bodycare
Beauty, Hormonal Health, Sustainability, Wellness
Beauty, Hormonal Health, Sustainability, Wellness
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
Gluten-Free, Breakfast, Pancakes, Nut-Free, Vegan
Apple Cinnamon Tahini Oat Pancakes
Gluten-Free, Breakfast, Pancakes, Nut-Free, Vegan
Gluten-Free, Breakfast, Pancakes, Nut-Free, Vegan
A Berry Good Trip to Wisconsin
Travel, Beauty
A Berry Good Trip to Wisconsin
Travel, Beauty
Travel, Beauty
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
Nutrition, Beauty, Skincare
How to Support Your Skin from the Inside Out
Nutrition, Beauty, Skincare
Nutrition, Beauty, Skincare
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
Travel, Treats, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Sustainability
Mixed Berry Oat Crisp (GF/Vegan) Recipe + Sustainable Organic Food Farming
Travel, Treats, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Sustainability
Travel, Treats, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Nut-Free, Sustainability
#MarketMinnaly Wallpapers
Market Minnaly, Digital Downloads, Photography
#MarketMinnaly Wallpapers
Market Minnaly, Digital Downloads, Photography
Market Minnaly, Digital Downloads, Photography
Happy 10 years, NYC
Happy 10 years, NYC
Blueberry Lavender Tonic
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Beverages
Blueberry Lavender Tonic
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Beverages
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Beverages
5 Ways to Gain Genuine Self-Confidence
Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
5 Ways to Gain Genuine Self-Confidence
Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
Spring Vegan Thai Curry Pasta with Mushrooms + Chives (GF)
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Main Meals
Spring Vegan Thai Curry Pasta with Mushrooms + Chives (GF)
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Main Meals
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Main Meals
Choco Chaga Tahini Cookies (GF, DF) Recipe and all about Chaga Mushrooms
Treats, Gluten-Free
Choco Chaga Tahini Cookies (GF, DF) Recipe and all about Chaga Mushrooms
Treats, Gluten-Free
Treats, Gluten-Free
How to Start Reducing Waste + Live a Greener Lifestyle
Home, Sustainability
How to Start Reducing Waste + Live a Greener Lifestyle
Home, Sustainability
Home, Sustainability
How to Make the Perfect Pourover Coffee
Beverages, Cooking
How to Make the Perfect Pourover Coffee
Beverages, Cooking
Beverages, Cooking
All about Menstrual and Reproductive Hormonal Health
Hormonal Health, Hashimoto's, Home, Sustainability, Body
All about Menstrual and Reproductive Hormonal Health
Hormonal Health, Hashimoto's, Home, Sustainability, Body
Hormonal Health, Hashimoto's, Home, Sustainability, Body
Collagen Fat Balls Two Ways: Cinnamon Pecan Chia + Sesame Tahini Walnut
Gluten-Free, Snacks, Treats
Collagen Fat Balls Two Ways: Cinnamon Pecan Chia + Sesame Tahini Walnut
Gluten-Free, Snacks, Treats
Gluten-Free, Snacks, Treats
Golden Fuel Tarts
Live 24k, Treats
Golden Fuel Tarts
Live 24k, Treats
Live 24k, Treats
Live 24k now at Free People!
Live 24k
Live 24k now at Free People!
Live 24k
Live 24k
Golden Fuel Crepes with Simple Mills
Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Golden Fuel Crepes with Simple Mills
Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
New Year, Same Amazing You
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
New Year, Same Amazing You
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Mind
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Cranberry Chia Jam: Cookie Swap
Treats, Gluten-Free
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Cranberry Chia Jam: Cookie Swap
Treats, Gluten-Free
Treats, Gluten-Free
Settling my Mom into Brooklyn
Personal
Settling my Mom into Brooklyn
Personal
Personal
Thank-Full: The Skill of Gratitude
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mind, Mental Health
Thank-Full: The Skill of Gratitude
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mind, Mental Health
Personal, Self-Improvement, Mind, Mental Health

 

 
 
 
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swipe--🌱or🍓? I couldn't decide which to post, so I am posting both 🤣 the plant shop is a random one in Greenpoint I wandered into a few weekends ago (I don't remember the name, sorry!) and the berries are from a little roadside market in Paris, 2 years ago. ··· when I was mulling over what to include in a little "about me" intro post that I shared a few weeks ago, @justintjamison noted how affected / sensitive I am to nature; plants, feeling the wind, produce, the little details of the organic world that surrounds us. I had never really thought about it too deeply, but it is so true. funny thing though? I wasn't always like this. sure, I've been sensitive and easily affected by beautiful sensory input around me. but it's also something I've chosen to practice and cultivate. why? the world is not always a pleasant or uplifting place. there are plenty of things around that can sour our moods and make us feel disrespected, ignored, and like the odds are stacked against us. even little things like a rude stranger shoving past you, people disrespecting your time, and so on can all certainly add up. while you can't eradicate the negativity or unfortunate happenings in the world, you sure can choose to notice and celebrate the good + beautiful. so while you can't control how much hardship or bad energy comes your way sometimes, you can actively embrace the goodness that is always around, just waiting for you to notice it. doing so can always tip the scales right back into balance. hope you let yourselves be affected by a little everyday magic, even in some simple strawberries and plants on Instagram, today and the next day✨
💆🏻‍♀️ #selfcaresunday with who else; but @sundays_studio ! @sophiesahara and I had the best morning @hudsonyards , kicking it off with breakfast @bluestonelane, then relaxing w/non-toxic manis, pedis, foot massages, and tea @sundays_studio. at one point, I looked at Sophie while we were waiting for our nails to dry, and was marveling at how infrequently we ever get to just sit down for a period of time where the only thing you're supposed to do is wait and hang around. doing a whole lotta nothing sometimes is just as productive as doing a whole lotta something-- it's so imperative that we take the time for self-care as a maintenance practice, rather than treating it as an aftermath. today was a good reminder ☺️✨ · #sundaysambassador #sundaysHY
took me at least 120 seconds to decide whether to use my remaining coffee beans or to open my new bag of beans I just got yesterday (#libra), but decided patience was a virtue. my skin's feeling v nice, so I wanted to take a selfie to document/appreciate it, and I realized I also meant to insta this nail art before I get a mani today in prep for a big shoot on Tues. I also really love my new haircut + color, and smiled at the thought of how lucky I am to have found two badass, funny women who have been doing my hair for the past 5 years. finding your perfect stylist / colorist = harder than finding a man, I swear. then I wanted to wear a more neutral color for the #unfiltered pic, so I traipsed into my closet to get a sweater. this is the 2nd pic of the 3 I took. oh, and this mug-- let's not forget the mug. I don't buy myself nice jewelery, but I buy myself nice ceramic mugs + support small female biz owners at the same time, which makes me happy I can. a note on our society's obsession w/instant gratification, it took 2 weeks for me to receive this mug. it was so much more exciting, waiting + checking the mail, than 2day amazon prime, lemme tell you. especially bc I have had this mug on my wishlist for about a year, but told myself it was too expensive to buy for no good reason. then 2 weeks ago, I was feeling my depression like majorly hard + decided to treat myself. it reminded me I don't need a good reason or rationalization to treat myself nicely sometimes. we do not need to force ourselves to earn joy. duh, be smart about it + don't live your life only w/the theme of yolo, but everyone could use a little yolo from time to time. I had a horrendous dream last night. woke up in tears, but relieved that it wasn't reality and it reminded me to not take the little things for granted + most definitely not the people in my life for granted. i'd like to think that I'm pretty good about it, but I can always do better. life is pretty hectic + imperfect right now, but life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful. I am so damn thankful for the NOW + that these are my thoughts❤️ 💭welcome to my 8am Sunday brain🤣 now off to gather Weekend Reads for you guys!
✨search for what lights you up inside, then harness that power to illuminate others✨ · happy Saturday, my friends ❤️have a work-filled but fun weekend ahead before a very eventful week, so I'm trying to catch the rest + joy in the spaces in between, wherever I can; I hope you are all doing the same ☺️ · #wordsbymi
😍They finallyyyyy here!! Not only my long-awaited food-prep VIDEO, but also a RECIPE for one of my fave versatile sauce/dip/dressings that you had no idea you were missing in your life, my Lemon-Tahini Chia dressing using my favorite @brandlesslife healthy pantry staples! It tangy, it creamy, it full of umami, and it good for your belly. It is all up on my latest blog post, and do I even need to tell you all at this point that the link is in my bio? 🤣 · My version of food prep for me serves 2 main purposes: keep me eating healthy while saving time during the week (and from reaching for not-so-nourishing takeout), and cutting back on food waste. Honestly, few things make me feel guiltier than throwing away produce that went bad because I didn’t use it in time, how about you? And on that topic of food waste, I am grateful to partner with companies like @brandlesslife because for every purchase made on their site, they donate a meal through Feeding America to someone in need🙌 #BrandlessLife #ad
I got no summer body. I got an all-season body. 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂. this is our ride or die. for life. treat it accordingly. that's all for today❤️ · #wordsbymi // 📸 @justintjamison
☕️"but isn't coffee bad for you?" "isn't oat milk full of canola oil and sugar?" · I don't really feel a need to defend my food choices ever, anymore. I spent a decade of my life being ruled by food, shame, obsession, and trying to win emotional battles with food by wrestling it with cerebral nutritional knowledge. It wasn't fun and it certainly didn't make me healthier. just like there is no one food that will kill you, there is no one good food that will save you either. food is neither the Boogeyman or a reward. everything is a cumulative effect-- it's not what you eat in a day, week, or even a single month really. it's about how you choose to eat and treat your body over your lifetime. I do think it's important to not beat yourself up for not being perfectly sugar or processed food-free, or still using some not non-toxic products, or keeping plastic in the house. but I think it's equally as important to continue making positive changes for yourself however you can and within your means. it's not easy-- but you do owe it to yourself to try to do good by you. everything in life (not just food) has a cost and an effect. and those costs look different on everyone, and we all have a different amount of currency to use, based on genetics, accessibility, and knowledge. it's important to educate yourself on how to spend that currency in a way that is wise, while also enjoying your life in the way that you want. for me, the joy, ritual, and memories I have over delicious, perfect coffee are worth a lot of my currency that I'm happy to spend. that's why whenever I also get asked for the best nutritional plans, what I think about what diet, etc., I usually ask where that person is starting from, where they want to go, and what's most important to them. it's why one size is never that fits all when it comes to health. as my mom always said, pinch pennies in the places you care about less, so you can spend dollars in the places make it feel like hundreds to you. ________ random thoughts over coffee, june 12, 2019. #wordsbymi
this past weekend was a very full weekend, in many positive + negative ways. so many moments of being with family and loved ones that made me feel super lucky to have these stellar people around me that know me to my core and support me in just the ways I need. there were also many moments during which new friends / people I haven't spent that much time with rallying around me with overwhelming support when I encountered some tough curveballs with emotional whiplash this weekend. it reminded me of how there are few things in life that feel as unadulterated + beautifully human as people who help each other out with no benefit to themselves and without fear of stepping into the mess. I was flooded + floored with gratitude for them. and felt like I must be doing something right, if I've managed to surround myself with people like this in my life. it also reminds me to always step up and be that person for others whenever possible. in a sense, all the purposes of the work I've chosen is to serve as a catalyst for connection. I love helping people find resources, connection with others, new friends, opportunities for collaboration, new passions + hobbies, and the like. I want to plant this seed for you guys today: what can YOU do to be a catalyst for connection in the lives around you today? · 📸 @justintjamison
this week, there has been way too much coffee, snacks as meals, and not enough sleep in my life. completely opposite of the ideal "balance" for optimal health, and my sensitive body definitely feels sluggish, weak, the bad digestion, sugar cravings, and inflamed. yet I don't feel badly or worried about getting "off balance," nor do I feel like I've "ruined" anything. because life is not meant to be perfectly balanced at all times! I used to play this vicious cycle of being so obsessed about staying balanced, having one small digression knocking me off track, beating myself up for it, then make the cycle continue for the worse. I know so many people feel this way. so I want to remind you (+ myself) of this today. being out of your normal equilibrium point ("balance") is a completely expected. no persons schedule, stress levels, hormones, food, etc. are all the same all the time. life happens. your health primarily counts on what you do CONSISTENTLY and the majority of the time. as long as these types of weeks don't become a norm every few weeks and just happens every few months, I have nothing to beat myself up over. I just know that next week, I have to make my self-care a priority to respect my body's signals + the fact that my autoimmune disease does make my self-care that much more of a necessity. I trust myself to do that now❤️ · PS thank you guys for all your amazing support + kind words about the site launch yesterday!! you guys are seriously the best, always 🥰
🤸I've partnered with @popsugarfitness + @samsungmobileusa to remind you how important it is to PLAY! For the past several years, I've been saying how important it is for all of us not to forget to PLAY when it comes to our physical activity. When you are trying new yoga poses (imperfectly like me, bloopers in my Stories🤣), shooting hoops with friends, hiking, or dancing it out to some beats, you aren't even realizing you're exercising. When you start to loosen up your idea of what "working out" should look like, and allow more fun activity into your life, you start to see for yourself how much your body craves movement and play-- hello, endorphins! And speaking of play, I am so excited to be at the POPSUGAR Play/Ground with Samsung, the weekend of June 22-23rd at Pier 94 in my city! This awesomely stacked female-led festival is full of all my favorite things-- panels with other kick-ass powerful women, workshops, workout classes, wellness stations, fireside chats, and so much more. Head to my Stories for more info, and I really hope to see you guys there!!