Hey, Cleanish Squad! Over the years, I’ve tried so many things to reduce inflammation—supplements, strict diets, expensive protocols. Some helped… but most didn’t move the needle at all. In this week’s video, I’m sharing what I actually do now to manage inflammation in a simple, sustainable way. These are the small habits that have made a huge difference in my own energy, digestion, recovery, and mood—and I’ve seen these same changes play out in my clients over the years, too. Click here to...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! Listen to me read this email to you When I first started trying to lose weight, I followed all the “rules.” Low-calorie everything. Fat-free sauces. Artificial sweeteners. I truly believed if I just ate less—and cut out everything “bad”—I’d get the results I wanted. And I did lose weight. But I also lost energy, strength, and muscle. I was tired, constantly hungry, and barely holding it together. Looking back, I had to unlearn a lot of what I thought was true about food...
10 days ago • 4 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! I knew writing this cookbook would be a lot of work—but what I didn’t expect was how nervous I’d feel to actually start. Even with the plan in place and the recipes mapped out, starting chapter one felt heavy. And once I got started—testing, writing, and photographing—it finally started to feel real. In this week’s video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of writing the very first chapter of my cookbook—testing recipes, photographing meals, and figuring it all out...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! There’s just something about spring mornings in Austin — the warm breeze, the birds chirping, wildflowers blooming everywhere you look, and that little extra motivation to open the windows and cook something fresh. And with Easter weekend coming up, it felt like the perfect time to share a few of my favorite Cleanish-style brunch recipes. These are light, delicious, and festive enough for a holiday table — but simple enough for any weekend. Brunch Favorites Lemon Blueberry...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! There’s so much noise out there about what it takes to eat healthy and stay fit—and honestly, it doesn’t have to be that complicated. In this week’s video, I’m inviting you into a normal day in my life—no fluff, no fad diets—just real meals that help me stay strong, energized, and consistent in my 40s. I’ll show you exactly what I eat in a day—how I build my meals, track my macros, and fuel my body to support my workouts and my life. Watch here. I hope this gives you a...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! I recorded this email for you! Click to listen. I used to eat without thinking—grabbing something quick between work and kids, picking at whatever snacks were in the house, tasting dinner as I cooked, or “treating myself” after a long day. I never really stopped to ask if I was actually hungry or just running on autopilot. I had no idea how often I was eating just out of habit, stress, or because I didn’t have a plan—not because I was actually hungry. What finally helped...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Hey, Cleanish Squad! I’ve lost over 50 pounds five different times. And while I’ve learned a lot through experience, I also made a lot of mistakes I wish I could’ve avoided. If I could go back and talk to myself at the very beginning of my weight loss journey, there are so many important lessons I wish I could share. So, in this week’s video, I’m sharing the 10 things I wish I had known before starting my weight loss journey—so you don’t have to learn them the hard way, too. Watch the video...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! One of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my weight loss journey was thinking I had to eat as little as possible to see results. I’d load up on low-calorie, artificial foods and end up feeling exhausted, hungry, and frustrated. Nowadays, I focus on real food, plenty of protein, and meals that actually satisfy me. Today, I’m breaking it down by sharing what I ate yesterday and why it worked. Breakfast: High-Protein & Balanced Macros: 43g Carbs / 21g Fat / 57g Protein /...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi, Cleanish Squad! I love spring. The weather is just right—warm but not too hot, breezy, and full of that fresh-start feeling. The wildflowers are in full bloom in Austin, the farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh produce, and eating outside actually feels enjoyable before the Texas heat kicks in. This time of year, I crave light, fresh meals—things that feel effortless but still packed with flavor. So, I pulled together some of my favorite A Sweet Pea Chef recipes that are perfect for...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read