“Today, I am really going to do this…maybe tomorrow…” a phrase that has been uttered from my mouth about twenty times in the past two years about starting this blog. I can’t tell if this is a good thing- or bad- I mean, now, I have two more years of experiences to share with you… OR if it’s a round about way of me saying that I WAS PROCRASTINATING and a little bit scared. Yup, I said it scared. The internet is intimidating. Comparing is easy to do and what about a negative comment? “OMG, my life would be over!… or would it?” Life can be filled with excuses, but I HAVE to get over that. I am eager to share with you so many ideas and thoughts I have pondered and learned about all this while. The time to start is, now.

Let me back up a bit. Blogging and writing use to come easy. When I was 12, I printed a newsletter called Cooking News. That’s right printed a newsletter- paper people. In 2000, online blogs weren’t even a thing. Google was two years old and it was all about Ask Jeeves. Monthly,  I’d snail mail this newsletter to family and friends and share with them all my cooking adventures. Margins were whack and content was eehh… ok, but I didn’t care, I wanted to share my passions with everyone.

The original Cooking News- ANCIENT!

As I got older, my interests expanded, online blogs were invented (finally) and Cooking News became The Holistic Journal, which was about cooking and health topics. After I jetted off to college, life got busy and blogging took a back seat. Now after more than 15 years of growing up and no blogging, I am so eager to continue to share my cooking, wellness, and adventures with you!

What’s in the Blog?

Cooking: Recipes, tips, techniques- Okay, I practice the 90:10 Rule. 90% of the time I stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine. I have a fairly sensitive stomach and GI track so routine is necessary. As of recently, I went 100% gluten free and it has resolved almost all my GI issues (more about that in the blog later)… BUT I LOVE goodies and savory foods, too! So 10% of the time I let loose and indulge– so you might see a few gluten & sugar full recipes every now and then. I also believe everyone can cook with some practice and help. Many of my posts will focus on how to make cooking easy, affordable and fun!

Wellness: Fitness, nutrition, healthy living– A healthy life and body is not just about a good diet or working out, it is about having life balance, consistency and sustainable habits. My bachelor’s degree is in Anthropology and I have been a certified personal trainer for years. I take an bio-anthropological approach to creating and understanding how humans work in a modern day world- both in moving and in eating. I love to workout and to read and look critically at current philosophies and research to understand how to live our best selves.

Adventures: Travel, food, exploring- Life is not complete without LIVING and enjoying our planet! There is never a dull moment in Los Angeles, but I also, love getting out and exploring new cities and attractions. I may never go skydiving (serious fear), but I love trying a new restaurant, learning about new cultures, and seeing beautiful places.

Okay, ready, set, GO!

-Erin