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Weekend vibes on the Oregon Coast! #myhappyplace • • • • • • • • #weekendvibes #sundayfunday #westcoast #oregoncoast #cannonbeach #girlsbestfriend #puppy #beachvibes #summerfun #summer #sunshine #oregon #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventure #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #californiagirllivinginpdx #31andthankful #beach #travel #explore #adventure #selfie #love #happiness #relax #raiders #raidernation (at Cannon Beach, Oregon)

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Working on beachy waves now that summer is almost over. #selfies #nofilter ••• • • • • • #fiestathensiesta #selfiegame #hairstyles #hairgame #makeup #makeupjunkie #makeuplover #californiagirllivinginpdx #pdxliving #bayarea #californiagirl #thankfulfor31 #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #chammorita #chammoro #guam #filipino #islandgirl #guamanian #girls #girlsjustwannahavefun #girlieshit Jeans: #paigedenim Shirt: #forever21 Lips: #lipsense Face: #morphe #rodanandfieldsskincare (at Portland, Oregon)

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Eclipse vibes. 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔 #solareclipse ••• • • • • #solareclipse2017 #eclipse #eclipse2017 #eclipseglasses #eclipseportland #portlandeclipse #portlandeclipse2017 #absolutelyobsessed #absltlyobsessed #monday #mondaymotivation #science #happeningnow #oregon #portland #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #nasa #partialeclipse (at Buckman, Portland, Oregon)

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Completing week 2, was definitely a struggle. I had a sugar craving that I wasn't quite sure I could kick. Had some work obligations that had me questioning this entire journey since I didn't plan well enough to pack enough protein. But I can say, I got through it, I'm still on track and I learned the most during this week. • I decided that while trying all these recipes are fun (not exactly for my bank account) and for the most part yummy, if I'm gonna be successful with the @whole30 I need to be smarter. I need to pick a few recipes I love that I can maintain over the next two weeks and carry over for the rest of my life... • • So, I tried a lot of new things, but what I learned was leftovers for breakfast and lunch are so so key! You'll see many pictures of things that I had for dinner or breakfast or lunch, then again you'll see those things incorporated in other meals. I have to stop doing too much and trying to create masterpieces with every meal. It's about health and changing my lifestyle and of course, @lacroixwater !!! • • Thank you, @aczajkow for putting up with me and going on this journey with me. In the book #itstartswithfood they talk about a support system and after this week, I realized how important this truly is! So thanks! • • But I am noticing I am waking up easier. I'm definitely LESS bloated. I feel better throughout the day, but I'm still skeptical.... • Here's springing into week 3 with leftovers and some safety recipes that I've grown to love!!! • • • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved

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Rounding out my VERY first week on the Whole30, hello Day 7!!! . . . . I fell asleep pretty quick last night, and think I slept better than nights passed. I'm getting better with feeling fuller longer and can't wait to start feeling more benefits. Had some struggles with sugar cravings today, since I spent the Sunny, but cold, afternoon at Cannon Beach, with the dog and BF! But we were good and didn't hit our usual spots to eat and snack, or drink. We packed snacks and had an unconventional lunch... proud we got through it!!!😩 • Meal 1: Tried a new recipe out of the Whole30 #cookbook - sweet potato cakes with Whole30 compliant bacon from @wholefoods and a poached egg. I changed it up a little and didn't sauté spinach, subbed with micro greens... had some mango and blackberries too and a nice americano from @upperleftroasters!!! 😍 • Meal 2: This was interesting because we were on the road to the beach... we packed carrots, an apple, 2 blueberry @rxbar, 2 @gochomps some @seasnax and some cashews to tide us over!!! • Meal 3: Had 1/2 @wholefoods rotisserie chicken breast with a mixed green salad with cashews and leftover Brussels sprouts from the week with an olive oil & balsamic dressing, half a sweet potato and of course, a @lacroixwater!!!! • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved (at Portland, Oregon)

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Day 3 down... . . . . Feeling better today. Not as foggy but still sluggish. Tried to push through it and didn't nap. Felt fuller longer, but still hungry at times. It's a work in progress... • Meal 1: 2 poached eggs with micro greens and chili pepper flakes, handful of blackberries, 2 medium sized beets cut up, 6 strawberries and 1/2 and avocado... • Meal 2: same chicken, walnut, apple, cucumber salad with olive oil/balsamic vinaigrette from the Whole30 book, but I added beets and strawberries today!!! • Meal 3: Spicy/Crunchy ground turkey and cauliflower from the Whole30 Cookbook. Repeat from Monday night because we had left over ingredients and because it was SUPER yummy!!! • My @amazon package arrived this afternoon just before my flight, got my @wildzorafoods 10-pack and some @gochomps chomps sticks, I also picked up some @seasnax from @wholefoods and some @rxbar and olive snack packets from @traderjoes! I'm traveling for the rest of the week so figured some safety on the go foods would be a good idea, trying to make good healthy choices!!! • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved (at Portland, Oregon)

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Day 5 down... . . . . Woke up with barely any headache. Felt more refreshed, but know I definitely didn't sleep that well. Felt fuller longer and felt more satisfied with meals. One thing I've learned as I sit on my plane back to Portland, traveling can be done... but you've really got to think about your meals. This is definitely harder when on the go, day after day. I did all I could to stay hydrated in the CA heat!!! • Meal 1: literally had no time this morning before having to be at a meeting, so I stopped at @starbucks and got a protein snack box, didn't eat the cheese, honey, or biscuit, but instead had the two hard boiled eggs, the fruit and got an additional fruit cup... then washed it all down with a trenta iced green tea! • Meal 2: Did a working lunch at the office and ordered in @nickthegreek - opted for the Prasini salad no feta cheese and got the lemon vinaigrette. Basic salad - greens, chives, vinaigrette and chicken. • Meal 3: Had dinner later than I wanted, but was pretty busy with work most of the afternoon, so I had a quick dinner with my Dad on the way to the airport - we needed something quick and on the way so we settled on @islandburgers where I ordered the turkey burger with veggies (no butter) and ate just the turkey patty NO BUN and the broccoli. • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved (at Mountain View, California)

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Day 2 down... . . . . Woke up with a headache and was a bit sluggish. Nothing that surprised me after changing up my diet. But happy to get through another day with success!!! • Meal 1: 2 poached eggs with micro greens and chili pepper flakes, handful of blackberries, some left over chicken from yesterday's lunch, and 1/2 and avocado!!! • Meal 2: same chicken, walnut, apple, cucumber salad with olive oil/balsamic vinaigrette from the Whole30 book!!!! • Meal 3: Snap pea, Shrimp & shiitake mushroom stir fry from the Whole30 Cookbook. It was SUPER yummy!!! • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved (at Portland, Oregon)

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Day one, of the @whole30! Meals 1, and 2 were prepped Sunday to avoid bad choices and meal 3 was cooked at home fresh! Had dinner early since I was struggling to get there!!! • It's only day one so I know there will be bouts of hunger, anger, emotion and most of all, self doubt. But I'm positive if I can get over this hump, I will sail into week two feeling more energized, refreshed and healthier... • Meal 1: leek, spinach, mushroom frittata | 1/2 an avocado | handful of blueberries... • Meal 2: Seasoned Chicken salad with cucumbers, apples, walnuts, greens and an olive oil/balsamic vinaigrette... • Meal 3: seasoned ground turkey with cauliflower rice. We were hungry so we threw and egg on top. . . . . #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell • @whole30 @whole30approved @whole30recipes @rxbar (at Portland, Oregon)

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Ready. Set. Reset! . . . So excited to start this journey down redefining my relationship with food and listening to my body. I'm still a foodie at heart but learning about how to get on the right track with my Gut is my #1 priority over the next 30 days... and who knows, maybe more!!! . . . . #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell #IAmWhole30 (at Buckman, Portland, Oregon)

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Something about this city. #keepportlandweird • • • • • #pdx #pdxwire #pdxadventure #oregon #oregonexplored #travel #travelpdx #traveloregon #saturdaymarket #portlandsign #oldtown #downtown #downtownpdx #californiagirllivinginpdx #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #happy #traveloften #asquaredtravels #live #love #travelwell #explore #adventure #pnw #travelpnw (at Dowtown Portland)

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Impromptu coffee date with my main squeeze! Thanks, @aczajkow for exploring sellwood with me!!! . . . . #asquareddrinks #explore #southeast #pdx #cortado #espressflight #espesso #tasting #coffee #allblackeverything #hearts #latteart #happiness #love #thankfulfor31 #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #obsessed #travelportland #coffeeshop #drinkandbemerry #explorepdx #explore #coffeetour #eitheor #latepost #sellwood #december #hisandhers #travelingfoodie #californiagirllivinginpdx (at Either/Or)

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How many licks does it take too cool down on a hot day? #fiftylicksicecream #400thpost •••• • • • • • • #icecream #foodie #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #pdxfoodie #californiagirllivinginpdx #thankfulfor31 #iscreamyouscreamweallscreamforicescream #sorbet #chocolateasfuck #rosecitylemonade #pdx #pdxeats #madelocal #artisinalicecream #fancy #twoscoops #wafflecone #glutenfree #love #happiness #summervibes #mondays #latepost (at Fifty Licks Ice Cream)

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Summer vibes. 👌🏽 #pdxliving ••• • • • • #summervibes #dogsandcoffee #afternoons #coffee #croissants #californiagirllivinginpdx #absolutelyobsessed #absltlyobsessed #31andthankful #optoutside #portland #firsttimer #afternoondelight #getoutside #sunshine #oregon #sunshine #summer #sundays #writing #pdxsummer #caffeine #freshair #icedtea #elevatorcoffee #smithtea #pdx #pdxwire #travelportland (at Elevator Café & Commons)

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Amen! #getsweaty ••• • • • #californiagirllivinginpdx #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #bestthings #quotes #quotable #happiness #living #life #breathe #wisdom #nostress #thursdays #words #life #lifequotes #lifestyleblogger #lifestyle

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Day 6 down... . . . . I slept in until 9AM after coming home from delayed planes at 1:45AM... I did however wake up refreshed! Felt energized for most of the morning but wasn't very hungry... • Meal 1: back home in my kitchen, we had left over leek, spinach, mushroom frittata from the whole30 cookbook. 1/2 an avocado, handful of blackberries, 1/2 a mango and 3 small beets chopped up. Green tea (in my #Guam mug 🇬🇺) to help stay caffeinated!!! • Meal 2: Back to basics with leftover roasted chicken mixed green salad, walnuts, pink lady apples, and avocado tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette!! Had to have a @dasaniwater to finish it off!!! P.s: I was starving and ate most of it before realizing I needed to take a pic... pardon the leftover picture.... • Meal 3: Dinner was a treat as we watched the @warriors win game 3 in Utah! We seared a perfect London broil steak per the whole30 cookbook and tiny potatoes tossed in Ghee, minced garlic, salt, pepper and chives roasted in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 min, and broiled for 3 min to add crunch. Also threw in a side of @bubbiespickles Sauerkraut from @wholefoods!!! Can't forget my new obsession @lacroixwater!!! • #functionalfoodie #whole30 #whole30approved #health #healthy #fixmygut #gethealthy #cookbook #wholefood #plan #prep #itsonly30days #absltlyobsessed #absolutelyobsessed #31andthankful #californiagirllivinginpdx #itstartswithfood #learn #knowledge #mondaymotivation #monday #mealprep #resetyourbody #resetyourmind #changeyourrelationshipwithfood #feelgood #feelresfreshed #happybelly #eatwell @whole30 @whole30recipes @whole30approved (at Portland, Oregon)