My Year Alcohol-Free

June 14, 2016 Yvonne Matthews

I have been procrastinating writing this post for a few days. When I wake up in the morning it’s on my to-do list, but yet somehow SOMETHING or NOTHING always gets in the way of me writing it. So today, I am sitting here after procrastinating yet again for at least an hour or so, and I am finally putting some words to the proverbial paper. And yet all I can think about is going and checking my laundry. You know… maybe it’s done and needs to go into the dryer. You know, that’s SO much more important than this… hmmmm.

So what is so important and yet so hard to write, you ask?!? Well, a very personal topic to me. Drinking. No. Not soda or water. But Alcohol. It’s been a love/hate (mostly hate, if I am being honest with you) relationship. For those people that follow my somewhat inconsistent blog you probably are aware of this, whether we have discussed it together or not. And to those of you that don’t know me, here is a small glimpse into my decision to give up alcohol for a year.

Dunton Hot Springs Weekend

May 31, 2016 Yvonne Matthews

A little over a month ago my husband and I went on a bit of a road trip. We didn't really plan to be taking a road trip, but set out for along weekend getaway not realizing how far away it was from our home when we booked it. But it was SO worth it! And since moving to Colorado early last year we've not really made time to explore this gorgeous state. So we thought we'd better start... and what better way than off to Dunton Hot Springs. So we packed up our stuff and we were off! The drive out from Denver to Dolores, Colorado was breathtaking.

Registered Dietitian vs. Nutritionist

March 29, 2016 Yvonne Matthews

Hi again! I thought I would take a crack at trying to explain the different types of nutrition “people” out there. I don’t know about you, but all the different terms can be confusing. There’s registered nutritionist, holistic nutritionist, nutritional therapist, licensed nutritionist, health coach, registered dietitian, to name the most common. Who does what and how did they get these titles? As I started getting more serious about getting certified as a nutritionist I did some research on these terms and figured out what was best for me based on my philosophy on health and wellness. Here’s what I found:

The main designations in the nutrition world are nutritional consultant and registered dietician. Both are food and nutrition experts and base their practice in science and nutritional research studies. Both have the ability to work in private practice or with another health practitioner like a naturopathic or allopathic doctor. Health insurance may or may not cover either of their services, so check with your provider or FSA first to see if the services are covered. Also, just as a note, these are in reference to the United States designations. Other countries may have different classifications.

I'm not going to say it...

March 7, 2016 Yvonne Matthews

I am not going to say I am back, because I have done it way too many times since starting this blog. It's always a new year's resolution and it always seems to fall by the waste side. So for now, I am just going to write a quick post. To say "Hi!" And tell you what's up in my life.

It's been a whole year since I moved to Denver, Colorado. And it's been a great year at that. We moved out here for my husband's business he started. And in April of last year I started down a new path as well. I went from being a used experience and graphic designer for a decade in Los Angeles to going back to school at Bauman in Boulder for my Holistic Nutritional Consultant certificate. I am just wrapping up classes in a few months, getting ready for our practicum and then eventual graduation in October! And I am super excited.

Moving State Lines

March 24, 2015 Yvonne Matthews

Three, almost four months ago, I made a few resolutions, as did a lot of us, right?

And I stand here now, contemplating those goals and where they went. Some I’ve followed though on and then of course, some not so much.

This blog has definitely fallen in the latter category. Sometimes when we want something to be perfect it paralyzes us to the point of doing absolutely nothing. So, it's time to suck it up, know it's alright if it's not perfect, and just do it!

Cleansing, Blogging and New Years Resolutions in Late January

January 27, 2015 Yvonne Matthews

A lot of the time we, I, get so hung up on following someone's life on Instagram, blogs, twitter or a favorite celebrity, anything really, that we forget what Real life looks like. It's not perfect. We are all flawed. Yes, even those that look flawless are not. I think that's why this campaign is so brilliant. It shows life, REAL life.

One of my New Years Resolutions was to blog and share more. And yet, somehow it's already January 27th and this is the first time I have sat down to write something.

Why, you might ask? I don't have the answer to that. Fear I guess? But what am I afraid of? Again, I'm not sure.