Author: Cathryn Free

• Life After Whole 30

  I’m standing in front of the open freezer, staring at a lovely collection of chocolate that has been stored there for the past 30 days. It’s dark; the children are in bed. I nibble my lower lip as I debate how bad it would be if I ended my last day on Whole 30 with…

  Cathryn Free

  January 31, 2018

  Thrive

  chocolate, diet, family, food, health, healthy eating, Healthy life, humor, ice cream, inspiration, life, motherhood, Nutrition, Run, Weight loss, Whole 30

• Honoring Your Gift

  

  I have a hard time shopping for presents for boys, and my second son’s 4th birthday was no exception. I thought and search and hunted, trying to find a gift that he’d enjoy, but that I could put up with. (No noise and flashing lights, please!) After what felt like years of searching for the…

  Cathryn Free

  January 29, 2018

  Believe, Motivation, Thrive

  gifts, grace, health, inspiration, inspirational, life, love, mother, motherhood, Motivation, self love, spiritual, truth, Weight loss

• How to Do Whole 30 on a Budget – Whole 30 Week 3

  Right now I’m so close to the end of the challenge, I’m feeling pumped! Except for one tiny thing. My accountability partner is also a saboteur! I can’t tell you the number of times he has sneakily said to me, “Would you like me to pick up a pizza?” or “What do you need? Some…

  Cathryn Free

  January 26, 2018

  Nutrition, Thrive

  budget, family, health, healthy eating, healthy eating for kids, Healthy life, how to, inspiration, life, lists, secrets, tricks, Weight loss, Whole 30

• Is Organic Worth It?

  Yoga or CrossFit? Paleo or Vegan? Costco or Sams? When it comes to our health, we are inundated with choices, and often, it can be kind of confusing. Ask anyone what the best option is, and you’ll find very strong opinions on either side of the debate. When it comes to our food the choices…

  Cathryn Free

  January 24, 2018

  Thrive

  budget, family, food, health, healthy eating, Healthy life, life, lists, Nutrition, organic, tips, truth

• 5 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself

  The other day, my husband remarked that he noticed some back muscles on me. “Really?” I asked, all excited. “Take a picture!” He obliged, and I attempted my best effort at flexing. When he was done, I grabbed my phone to look. And was suddenly mortified. I’ve had three kids and worked very hard to…

  Cathryn Free

  January 22, 2018

  Believe, Running, Thrive

  devotional, dreams, encouragement, health, Healthy life, inspiration, life, love, motherhood, Motivation, motivational, self love, spiritual, truth

• 6 Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Children’s Diet – Whole 30 Week 2

  

  Whole 30 week two is in full force. To be honest, it’s been going REALLY well. I have had a pretty regular hankering for chocolate and cheese (not together, that would be weird), but overall it’s been fine. I think I finally am past the sugar detox stage and am feeling really good. I have…

  Cathryn Free

  January 19, 2018

  Thrive

  food, health, healthy, healthy eating, healthy eating for kids, Healthy life, inspiration, kids, life, motherhood, Nutrition, Weight loss, Whole 30

• Homemade Larabars

  I love a good Larabar. Super clean, few ingredients, and something easy and convenient to grab on the go . (Or throw into your diaper bag on your way to a church potluck.) If you haven’t check out the product, I highly suggest you do. But if you’d rather, you can make them yourself. I…

  Cathryn Free

  January 17, 2018

  Thrive

  clean eating, energy, food, health, healthy eating, Healthy life, inspiration, life, Nutrition, paleo, recipes, Running, Weight loss, Whole 30, work

• Run the Hills

  Standing at the bottom of a beast, already out of breath and fatigued, I wonder why I choose to do this. As I wait for my heart to stop pounding, I stare at the top of the hill, which seems almost insurmountable as I watch my clock tick down the last few seconds of my…

  Cathryn Free

  January 15, 2018

  Run, Thrive

  devotional, dreams, health, inspiration, inspirational, life, love, motherhood, Motivation, motivational, Running, spiritual, training

• Tips for a successful Whole 30 – Week One

  My first week of Whole 30 is complete. I honestly think the first week of any challenge is simultaneously the easiest and the hardest. It’s the easiest because it’s new and exciting. There’s no food boredom or real challenges left. Most likely the fridge it still stocked with plenty of Whole 30 compliant food and…

  Cathryn Free

  January 11, 2018

  Thrive

  food, Goals, health, healthy eating, inspiration, life, lists, Nutrition, paleo, Run, Running, tips, training, Weight loss, Whole 30, work

• When the Going Gets Tough…

  It’s about 11 degrees F outside right now; and since there’s no wind, it doesn’t feel too bad. I’m sitting here in the dark with a hot cup of coffee and sweat drying in my hair. Mere moments ago I was running through the snowy streets of town, cursing my body for struggling so badly.…

  Cathryn Free

  January 8, 2018

  Run, Thrive

  energy, fit lifestyle, fitness, Goals, health, humor, inspiration, life, moms, motherhood, Motivation, Recovery, Running, running inspiration, running moms, training, Winter, Winter running, work