Hi, Cleanish Squad! Can we talk about the back-to-school transition for a second? Whether you’re sending kids back to school or keeping them home (like we do now), that shift from summer into the school year brings a whole new rhythm. For us, homeschooling means we skip the early-morning rush and packed lunches — but we still have plenty of changes this time of year. New routines, shifting priorities, more structure in our days…and somehow, we still need to keep everyone fed with meals that...
12 days ago • 3 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! I used to think healthy living was about willpower. Or motivation. Or waking up one day and just being “disciplined.” But the truth? It’s mostly about learning how to say no. Not in a restrictive, miserable way. And not in a way that makes you feel left out or punished. But in a way that protects the life you're building. Saying No Is a Learned Skill I’m naturally a people-pleaser. Saying no has never been easy for me. I’ve said yes to: Food I didn’t want Workouts I wasn’t...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! If you’ve ever thought to yourself “I’m not an athlete,” I want to gently push back on that today. Because here’s the truth: If you show up to move your body — even when you're tired, busy, or unmotivated… If you make intentional choices to fuel yourself with better food… If you care about being strong, healthy, and capable — not just someday, but today... Then yes, you are an athlete. Even if you don’t feel like one yet. You don’t need six-pack abs, a gym membership, or a...
26 days ago • 3 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! First, I just want to say a sincere thank you to everyone who reached out after I shared my struggles with getting back into running last week. Your words meant more than you know. It reminded me that I’m not alone in this journey to feel more like an athlete — and I’m incredibly grateful to have such thoughtful, encouraging friends cheering me on. Today, let’s talk about something that’s everywhere in wellness right now — and it’s keeping a lot of people stuck. Fear. Fear...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Cleanish Squad! Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to age backwards. Not in a weird, magic-pill kind of way. But in the feel better in your own skin, move with less pain, show up stronger than you did five years ago kind of way. I’ve been sharing my life online for over a decade now, so people have seen me through a lot of seasons — and one thing I’ve heard more than once is, “You’re aging backwards!” And honestly? I kind of feel that way, too. According to my Garmin...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Cleanish Squad! I did something that still kinda shocks me: I signed up for a 25K trail race this September. This is happening. 25K in the Texas heat this September! At first, I thought this was going to be Dustin’s thing. He’s been talking about doing a 100K ultra for a while now — and honestly, I was just happy to cheer from the sidelines. But then something shifted. Earlier this year, I made a video about doing hard things. Since then, I’ve been hiking more. I bought a bike and tried...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Cleanish Squad! For years, I followed the “rules” that weight loss culture drilled into me: 🚫 No carbs before bed.🚫 Eat as little as possible.🚫 Skip meals to “make up” for the night before.🚫 Push through workouts even when I was exhausted.🚫 Skinny is better at ALL costs. And I truly believed these. I thought that, if I could just be disciplined enough, I’d finally see results. Mindset Swap: No carbs after 6 → Carbs = fuel. Timing isn’t everything. Eat less → Eat enough to stay full and...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Cleanish Squad! You ever get that gut feeling—when you’ve been winging meals a little too long, snacking more than you’d like, and just not feeling like your best self? When that happens, I don’t go back to cutting carbs, detoxes, or starting over on Monday. I go back to this. One focused day of eating that grounds me. A reminder that I don’t need to restrict—I just need to reconnect. A Cleanish reset. You don’t need a detox. You need a strategy that fits your life. Here's what that looks...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! If strength training feels intimidating or confusing, that’s okay. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to begin. I used to think lifting weights was just for strong men—which sounds crazy now, but that’s what I believed. Turns out, it’s one of the best things we can do for our health, strength, and confidence. And it’s not just about looking a certain way. The benefits go way deeper than that. So if you’re sitting there thinking, “I know I should start...
2 months ago • 4 min read