Oh hello, there! It’s been a minute. I’ve been struggling with my Endometriosis and autoimmune, so I am now following the AIP diet per the recommendation of my docs to try and reduce inflammation in my body. I have been struggling to prep enough and eat totally fresh, but thanks to the help and encouragement …

Tonight has been breezy and crisp in Encinitas, and with an endo flare and upset tummy, the only thing I can stomach (literally) is soup. And there’s nothing worse than boring ol’ canned soups that all taste the same (except I def eat those, too, especially when I don’t have the energy after a long …

Skinny Beef Stew

Hiii! Remember me?! Dusting off my blogging shelves again…hope you’ve all been wonderful, and are ready for some new recipes, new workouts, and other fun goodies coming to Sea Shells & Sit Ups soon! Speaking of recipes, hope you enjoy this skinny beef stew made from organic clean goodies sure to please your hearty stew …

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Ok, I have to admit, I’ve always claimed to hate pork chops….I know, I know, yet here I am making a recipe for them. Turns out you CAN get tired of eating chicken 91823 times 129387 different ways. Truth is, I hate any kind of meat with bones because I hate cutting around them, and …

Healthy Crockpot Kung Pow Chicken

It’s the last week having my sister visit, and I’m so going to miss her in the kitchen with me 😦 This week we wanted to create a clean Kung Pow chicken recipe that was crockpot friendly and we did just that! Introducing Sar to all the clean cooking alternatives I use in my kitchen has been …

Stuffed Peppers: Italian & Mexican Style

I LOVE stuffed peppers. My sister introduced them to me a few years ago, and I love how quick, easy, and how minimalistic their prep time is. I always see recipes for Mexican-style stuffed peppers, and love those because they are so delish and so easy, but I also love making them Italian-style! I know …

Clean Teriyaki Sauce

Last night I posted a salad recipe that included by slow cooker pork tenderloin. I’m kind of obsessed with my crock-pot, if you couldn’t tell from previous posts about it! I love that I can just throw everything in, and BOOM! In 4-8 hours something delicious is done without any maintenance. Self-proclaimed as a clean-ish …

Veggie Packed Ground Turkey Meat Sauce

Being a busy mom, I barely have time to juggle it all. Because of that, crockpots are one of my most favorite things. A woman clearly invented them because they save SO much time. Any mama knows that time is precious and laundry piles grow like mountains, dog hair turns into bunnies, and soap scum …