Well, hello there, 2015! And you. Hello to you too.
My last post here was May 2014. MAAAYYYY. That’s crazy.
But so is life. And life (aka my job, my other blog, my family, my other hobbies) got in the way and next thing I know – POOF! – it’s 2015.
So, I am doing what so many people do in January of a new year.
I am starting fresh.
Look around and you’ll see a new blog design. One that I didn’t take months hemming and hawing over. I designed it all over the weekend (one of my resolutions is to stop taking so long to do everything). And I LOVE it! (Hope you do too.)
Soooo about this new year.
I want to post more. Every week? Not super likely. But really anything is better than how I did in 2014.
I not only want to share stories, but I also want to share tips, ideas and how-tos for this, that, and the other. Vague? Yes, I’m leaving this blog open to my whims. (And maybe some fun printables.)
What’s Next?
Well, if you’ve followed me on Instagram, you’ll see my hubby and I are embarking on something called the Whole 30 challenge. We start TOMORROW (Jan 5). If you’re unfamiliar with the program, read their Welcome page and even grab their book It Starts with Food (affiliate link). It’s opening my eyes to how our bodies process protein, fat, and carbs… and why some of us can reduce calories but still not lose weight.
I must confess the foods I’ll miss the most. Then we’ll see how much I miss them AFTER the challenge.
Buh-bye for now:
- Black beans with Lizano (a Costa Rican condiment)- yes I’ll REALLY miss this
- Half-and-half and Stevia in my coffee
- CHEESE GLORIOUS CHEESE
- BREAD GLORIOUS BREAD
- Wine
- Air-popped popcorn with butter and salt (my favorite snack in all of time)
And We’re Off!
Whether it’s your first time here, or you’ve read this blog through both my regular and sporadic posting days, thanks for reading TODAY. And here’s to more blog posts in 2015!
Yay! Good to see you. And I like the look.
But Mel, cheese? Ahhh. Maybe bread. But cheese. Ahhhh. 😉 Good luck!
Thanks Andrea! And yes, the NO CHEESE is gonna hurt I won’t lie. Going with the mantra I can do anything for 30 days. That’s not to say I won’t have something with gooey cheese as soon as I’m done though!
It’s great to see you back around these parts! And I think the new header is lovely.
Thanks Kari! It’s nice to have a fresh, updated “home”!
Hi! So good to see you back here. Good luck with the Whole 30 challenge. Hope your 2015 is the best year yet!
Thanks girl! This is my cozy blogging spot– going back to my roots! And thanks on the Whole 30 thing– 29 days to go!
It is so pretty here, as I would expect! 🙂 I am excited for you. I did a clean eating challenge ( also blogged about ) and that week was enough. I look forward to reading your journey! And your other 2015 posts!
Thanks Allison! The Whole 30 is nothing like I’ve EVER done, but everything I’ve done to lose those pesky 10 lbs (exercise more, eat less) doesn’t work for me so I’m going drastic!
I totally relate to starting fresh with your personal blog. I have three blogs and my “personal” blog always gets put on the back burner, even though deep down it’s my # 1 passion. I was curious what your thoughts are on consolidating blogs into one? My “personal” site is about emotional eating, my weight loss journey, and just my life in general. My 2nd blog is niche as it’s a DIY pet blog. There’s a tiny amount of cross over but not much. I always toss this idea around. Ahh, the struggle!! lol
I’ve always wanted to try the Whole 30. Looking forward to watching your journey with it! Best of luck!
Hmm good question! When I was actively posting to both of my blogs, at one time I had two Twitter handles, two FB pages, etc. I realized it was too much. So I consolidated my Twitter handles into one and never looked back. I also decided Adventuroo doesn’t need a FB page so I plan to delete it soon. For Pinterest and IG, I’m just Melissa so I can be both the Adventuroo side and the Blog Clarity side.
All that to say, maybe to streamline your social first (if you aren’t already), then decide if you should merge the two blogs. Sounds like there isn’t that much overlap in your personal blogs so maybe it’s best to keep separate (though as it can be sometimes)!
So glad to see you’re back where it all began! Happy New Year!
Yay! I miss personal Melissa. There’s so much you can bring to this space!!
I’ve heard so much about the whole 30 challenge. I looked into it, and It sounds great health wise, but I just don’t have it in me to go through with it. 🙂 I’m not sure I have enough will power! Good luck to you and your husband Melissa!