Happy Monday! I usually am not a big fan of Mondays, but this ones a holday! A beach, BBQ, family & friends kind of holiday at that.

I also ask that we all take a moment to thank all the brave souls that have served our country. Today, we drink & BBQ to them!
Anyways, Memorial Day BBQ’s are the kickoff of summer and the season’s slew of calorie bombs. Even if you’re vegan, potato salad, Mac salad, chips, dip & desserts are a far cry from the nourishing nosh our bodies crave. What about those of us dedicated to eating clean?

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I love this picture because I’m convinced my family & friends think I’m crazy for eating clean. But you know what? After I got used to it, I fell in love with it. I love how I feel, all the energy I have, the brightness in my eyes, skin & hair. The healthiness shines right through my pores.

The only way to make clean eating work is to have a good, solid attitude. I tell people not that I don’t want whatever they’re offering, but that I don’t eat it. Surprisingly, people are rarely insulted. They’re usually curious and even ask questions. It’s a great conversation starter, and the convo is usually open & quite lovely.

To eat clean all summer, just stand your ground, be consistent, and have a mini-speech in your head so you’re prepared to defend yourself if that situation ever comes up. Which, hopefully, it won’t.

Sweat Pink Giveaway!

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Here’s the exciting news: I have three pairs of #sweatpink laces to give away this week! I get compliments on my proud pink laces at the gym, and now you can rock some sweatpink swag of your own 🙂 fo free!

For the comments, please comment how you stay commuted during the temptation-filled summer months! To enter, click HERE!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a great holiday 🙂

Nikki

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2 responses to “Motivation Monday & Sweatpink Giveaway!”

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    Congrats on eating clean. Congrats on making it a lifestyle! I nominated you for a Liebster Award. Check it out here: http://www.sarasrunning.com/2014/05/the-liebster-award-pt-1.html

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      Lovely thank you 🙂

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Navigating motherhood, nourishing cooking, backyard gardening and running a small business with my little ohana on Oahu, Hawaii. Follow me as we build a suburban homestead, (try to) bake bread and steadily work towards a grown-at-home hale – all while intentionally raising kiddos and keeping our business growing.

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