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What you need to Kick Whole30 in the Tail!

January 14, 2016 by Kelli Hays

I’m trucking along with my group (almost 80 of us!) on our Whole30 diet. We share Whole30 tips, recipes, encouragement, and it’s just fun doing it together! We’re on Day 13 and I am honestly feeling great. One of the hardest things for me on the Whole30 diet is not weighing after the first day […]

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Spicy Grilled Cilantro Garlic Chicken

January 3, 2016 by Kelli Hays

Today is Day 2 of our Whole 30 and I’m scouring cookbooks (you can find my favorite Whole30 cookbook here) and websites for new recipes. I’ll also be creating my own, ’cause that’s what I do. 😉 A few years ago, we discovered a recipe that we loved- Garlic Cilantro Ribs. I was craving that […]

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Banana Mango Green Smoothie Recipe

September 21, 2015 by Kelli Hays

I love having a smoothie in the morning a few times a week for breakfast. It’s a good post-workout treat and they can be made SO healthy! This is one of my favorites- Mango Banana Green Protein Smoothie. I’ve just begun adding Matcha tea to my smoothies at the recommendation of my boot camp instructor. […]

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4 Ingredient Coconut Paleo Chicken recipe

August 4, 2015 by Kelli Hays

Anyone who has done a Whole30 or eats Paleo-style knows that easy recipes are ALWAYS welcome since tons of cooking is involved in these types of eating plans. I am always looking for recipes that are delicious but don’t take much prep time. Employing my crockpot is always a plus! (It’s my favorite kitchen appliance!) One […]

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My Favorite Paleo Products at Trader Joe’s

July 15, 2015 by Kelli Hays

I recently began following a 90%ish Paleo eating plan again, and I thought it would be fun to share my favorite Paleo products at Trader Joe’s. Since Paleo is pretty strict (no wheat, no dairy, no added sugar, no preservatives) it as actually pretty hard to find products (besides the produce aisle) that are a […]

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Whole30 Meal Plan Week 2

January 26, 2015 by Kelli Hays

Hey there and Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend. My husband and older daughter were gone on a hunting trip but I was able to get outside on Saturday with my other 3 and enjoy the LOVELY weather Houston was experiencing! We’ve had tons of very cold (to us) weather with loads […]

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Hi, my name is Kelli and I'm so excited to have you here! I've been married to Ben for 17 years and in that time, we've worked in youth ministry, planted a church, traveled to Kenya on missions trips- both separately and together- given birth to 4 babies, fostered a little boy, adopted him two years later, and recently found out we have a surprise little girl on the way! Our family lives in a farmhouse that we completely remodeled 3 years ago. when I say completely, I mean, there was nothing … (continue reading)