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My name is Alyssa and I decided to start my blog as a way to combine my two favorite things, writing and cooking! My mom taught me how to cook when I was younger and ever since I have loved cooking for family and friends! I wanted to share a little about myself so you can get to know me. 🙂
I live in Southern California, I was born and raised here. I am a second year college student and I am studying education to become an elementary school teacher. I was diagnosed with non-celiac Gluten sensitivity a little over three years ago, so all my recipes are strictly gluten free! My diagnosis totally changed the way I eat. I went from the typical American diet, eating a lot of processed, gluten-filled foods to not knowing what I could and could not eat. My diagnosis was a big wake up call, I knew that I had to totally change my diet in order to feel better and live a healthy life. This is where my journey to living a healthy lifestyle began. There has been a lot of trial and errors, but I feel like I have finally figured it out. I feel my best when I eat very low sugar or unrefined sugars, as well as grain free, so many of my recipes are naturally gluten free and low sugar! I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, but I do loveee sweets, so I try to health-ify some of my favorite recipes. However, sometimes you just gotta have that not so healthy, Gluten free brownie, ya know?
Some of my favorite things to do are going to the beach, working out, reading, spending time with family and friends, and cooking! There’s no better feeling than finishing a workout, you feel so accomplished! One of my favorite ways to work out is by going to the beach and running! It is a great way to destress and clear your mind! There is something about the ocean that I find so calming and serene. Some of my other favorite workouts include yoga, barre, or just a good old home workout. I will put a video on my tv and follow along. I love workouts by ToneItUp and PopSugar Fitness! Currently looking for a new book to read, so if you have any suggestions comment down below! Family and friends make life so much better, they always know how to cheer you up and make you laugh! They are the most important people in the world to me and I am so thankful for all the people in my life! I also have a miniature wiener dog named Bosco! If you have a dachshund you know how funny they are. He is so smart and clever, you can’t fool him!
I hope you all enjoy my recipes! Let me know if you have any thing specific you want to see!
-Alyssa



