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It’s a “What I Ate Wednesday” kind of day

August 26, 2015 By Ashley 59 Comments

Hello, hello, my friends! Okay, so we’re going to get back to talking about food today, because I took a little diversion with yesterday’s post. In light of that, I’m keeping it short and sweet with my usual “What I Ate Wednesday” recap.

A fun evening of live music before our trip begins

This evening, Dave and I are heading to a concert at a vineyard in Livermore as a very belated anniversary celebration, and then we’ll be up tomorrow by 4 a.m. to get to the airport for our flight to Maui. Even though I’m excited to explore Hawaii for the first time, I’m already getting upset about saying goodbye to our little Rudy pup. Luckily enough, we have a very trustworthy dog-loving friend to care of him, but I’m still sad to leave him behind for a few days. Let’s hope I can keep it together. Now, it’s time to get to the food …

This week’s “What I Ate Wednesday” recap

As a reminder, the point of these weekly food diary posts is nothing more than a chance to see real food in action, so I hope you enjoy them. But remember, what I eat works for me, and it may not work for you. I have no allergies, no dietary restrictions, and I don’t rule out avoid any food groups, so you’ll see a little bit of everything. That’s how I like it.

What I Ate Wednesday via A Lady Goes

Today, I’m sharing everything that I ate on Sunday, which just so happens to be the day-of-the-week I profiled last week as well. This was a rest day for me without exercise, and it featured some good food, prepared both at home and eaten out at a restaurant. Here’s how it all went down …

Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

What I Ate Wednesday - smoothie breakfastThe only downfall of having a green smoothie-bowl for breakfast is the fact that I have to fight with my Nutribullet. That thing is the worst. Dave thinks I put too much in it each time for it to work properly, but I think it’s just a problem-blender. Back to the smoothie-bowl … this one includes frozen spinach, frozen blueberries, a date, soy milk, chia seeds and vegan protein powder. Not too shabby! I enjoyed it with some hot green tea, sweetened with stevia and soy milk.

Lunch at 12:30 p.m.

What I Ate Wednesday - Lettuce smoked salmon salad for lunchDave and I had plans to do a little shopping in downtown Walnut Creek, so we hit up Lettuce for lunch. It was our first visit to this healthy day-time eatery, and we were pleasantly surprised. I selected the smoked salmon salad, with tomato, capers, red onions, asparagus, butter lettuce and tons of dill vinaigrette dressing. It was seriously delicious, and I finished every last bite. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather, which made this dining experience “lunch perfection.”

Afternoon snack at 5 p.m.

What I Ate Wednesday - apple and nut butter snackContinuing on with my recent apple kick, shown here is a sliced-up organic Fuji apple and some almond butter. I dipped these little beauties into the nut butter and also enjoyed a mug of decaf green tea, sweetened with stevia and soy milk.

Dinner at 8 p.m.

What I Ate Wednesday - salmon and broccoli dinnerEating salmon for lunch and dinner? How did I get so lucky on this fine Sunday of eating? If it wasn’t so expensive, I’d eat this every day. To get this meal, we stopped at Lunardi’s Market for some fresh fish and steak on the way home from shopping, and here are the fruits of our labor. Dave grilled this piece of salmon perfectly, and it was super thick. I roasted the broccoli in the oven with coconut oil, as I usually do. For some reason this meal looks small in the picture (a terrible picture, which I’m sorry about), but it was quite filling. And that glass of cold Chardonnay? It was one-of-two for the night, because Sundays need wine!

Dessert at 9 p.m.

What I Ate Wednesday - proyo and date dessertSadly, this was my last high-protein ProYo frozen yogurt bar. These things are hard to find in stores, so I’m hoping I come across them again. I enjoyed this tasty vanilla bean bar with a few coconut-covered and caramel-covered dates, alongside a mug of heated up soy milk. Dave and I are totally obsessed with these dates and go through two cartons-a-week. I wonder if we’ll ever get sick of them? Probably not!

That was all she wrote for eating, and I’d say it was a good day of meals. And that also concludes what I’ve got for you today, but I do have some posts prepared to go live over the next few days, so be sure to check back soon. (Follow me on Instagram if you want to keep track of my Hawaiian adventures!)

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Read more daily eating recaps

Each week, “What I Ate Wednesday” is hosted by Peas and Crayons for bloggers to showcase their eats to the world. If you want to see more food recaps, check out some of my posts from the past here:

  1. A full day of eating in pictures
  2. Another full day of my eats and drinks
  3. Real food isn’t always pretty
  4. Do you have a balanced dining out strategy?
  5. What I ate and drank all day
  6. Three meals, two snacks and a shake
  7. Food trucks and rest-day eating
  8. Plenty of protein at every meal
  9. Colorful fuel for a day of training
  10. Long days of training require a lot of food
  11. Making do on “What I Ate Wednesday” 
  12. Healthy foods for a rest day
  13. Who doesn’t like pictures of food?
  14. A look at a full day of eating in pictures
  15. Snapshots from a day of delicious meals
  16. Pictures of food, because you like them
  17. Food pictures and the juice cleanse that wasn’t
  18. A look at what I really eat in a day
  19. What I ate in the Sunshine State
  20. My weekend eats and a little narrative
  21. Stories about food and yesterday’s meals
  22. A day of eating and some commentary
  23. Do you want to know what I ate yesterday?
  24. Healthy challenges and foods from my day
  25. Eating, napping and eating again
  26. Filling up on healthy food before the holiday
  27. A perfect birthday at home and my eats
  28. Top blog posts, reader stats and my food
  29. A different kind of training and my food
  30. Joining a healthy green movement and my eats
  31. Must-try veggie pasta tip and my eats
  32. Are you eating this sweet and satisfying fruit?
  33. What a difference a week makes and my eats
  34. On Wednesdays we look at pictures of food
  35. Food, drinks and a very hydrating giveaway
  36. Front-loading all the healthy this week
  37. MealEnders giveaway and back to healthy food
  38. Eating, drinking and sharing the pictures
  39. I don’t like bad people, I do like good food
  40. Smart training nutrition tips and my meals
  41. “What I Ate Wednesday” and a Phenoh 7.4 review
  42. What my daily meals look like in pictures
  43. Food pictures from a light and healthy day
  44. Life lately and a look at all of my meals
  45. What’s normal to you? (And my daily eats)
  46. A bit of chatter and “What I Ate Wednesday”
  47. How you eat beets and a look at a day of food
  48. What I ate yesterday in the Sunshine State
  49. A full day of lazy eating from the weekend
  50. Every thing I ate yesterday in pictures
  51. BlogFest 2015 and “What I Ate Wednesday”
  52. Why I refuel after a workout and my daily eats
  53. Random life updates and a look at my food
  54. Travel plans and everything I ate yesterday
  55. My daily eats and heading off on an adventure
  56. All of my meals from a healthy weekday
  57. Just a little chatting and some food pictures
  58. Plenty of colorful food on a healthy weekday
  59. Because we all like to look at pictures of food
  60. My  mostly healthy meals on a weekend day

Questions of the day

What’s the best thing you’ve eaten lately?

How’s your week going?

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  1. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    August 26, 2015 at 4:14 am

    I just bought a new Ninja blender because my other one kept dying. Even the new one isn’t working well. For a $250 blender, I’m sure not impressed. The big container works well but not the individual ones. I’ll let you know if I find a better one!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:50 am

      That’s so much to spend on a blender, but I wonder if I need to do it. ahahahah stupid blenders 🙂 Thanks for the tip, Megan! Keep me posted if you find something. Perhaps Vitamix?

      Reply
  2. Mo says

    August 26, 2015 at 5:43 am

    That is a perfect day of eats in my book. I love salmon (and all seafood!). The best thing I had was some jumbo shrimp I sautéed in white wine and olive oil last night served over pasta with parsley and lemon. It was great! Thanks for always showing a good healthy balance of eats and a few treats!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Hi Mo! Thanks for that! I couldn’t live without the treats and wine, that’s for sure. And shrimp sautéed in white wine sounds divine! I’ve ordered dishes like that quite a bit but never cooked it. Nice work! Have a fabulous Wednesday! And you know I’ll be eating ALL the seafood in Hawaii heheh!

      Reply
  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 26, 2015 at 5:49 am

    I need smoked salmon in my life. I had some amazing house smoked salmon a few weeks ago, and now everyone is posting about it. This will not stand.
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:53 am

      I have noticed that smoked salmon is trending as well … I like that. 🙂 hahaha Happy Wednesday, Susie!

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:04 am

    Looks delish! You NEED a Vitamix – it’s a little expensive but so worth it!! My week is going great! I’ve been subbing lots of classes and loving every minute! One more today at noon and that’s it until I get back from Chicago for One Live!!!! Have fun in Hawaii – such a great place! Don’t worry about Rudy – he’ll be fine! And, he will be SO happy to see you when you get back!

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:54 am

      PLEASE let me know how Chicago goes! Will you keep me updated? I’m sad to miss it!! Have a wonderful time, Lady! And yay for lots of subbing. Have you recovered from your eye procedure fully? Hope so!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        August 26, 2015 at 7:14 am

        I sure will be posting lots of pictures – I hope to see lots of Hawaii pictures too! Yes! I am fully healed, thank you for asking. It’s normal for me to still have blurry vision sometimes and I do, but it’s getting much better! It’s so nice to not worry about contacts/glasses anymore!

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        • Ashley says

          August 26, 2015 at 7:31 am

          Good, I look forward to your pictures! And that must be a game-changer to not have to worry about glasses! yay for you!

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  5. Ashley says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:25 am

    That salmon looks so, so good. Have a wonderful time in Hawaii and enjoy every second! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:54 am

      Thank you so much, Ashley! I hope to get a lot of good seafood in Hawaii as well. Have a fabulous Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Have a fabulous time in Maui! You will absolutely love it.
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:54 am

      Thanks, Jen! I can’t wait!!! Happy Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Dana says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:07 am

    Looks sooo good! I keep seeing you post those dates and can’t help but ask what the container looks like or the brand so that I can hopefully find some!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Yes, ma’am! I just emailed you a terrible picture, but you’ll get the gist. Look for them in the produce section in clear packages under the apples. SO GOOD! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jamie says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Really need to find some ProYo frozen yogurt bars at my grocery store.. they look absolutely delicious 🙂 Best thing I ate had to be the acai bowls! Have such an amazing time in Hawaii… can’t wait to see all the gorgeous beaches! 🙂
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Yay for acai bowls! I haven’t had one in a couple weeks, so I need to get back on that (although my smoothie bowl comes close). Yes, lots of pictures on the way! Happy Wednesday, Jamie!

      Reply
  9. sabrina says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:12 am

    Have you thought about the Vitamix? just because of how much you blend, it would go a long way and lifetime warantee!

    brown rice cakes with almond butter and sliced banana is my obsession right now!

    Have the best time ever in Hawaii. Looking forward to your tips. Ive been wanting to go there for forever. Yummy Acai bowls and tons of pineapple coming your way!

    And leaving your baby for the first time is the hardest!!!!!

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:30 am

      Hi Sabrina! Oh my gosh, true story: I had brown rice cakes with almond butter and sliced-up banana for dinner last night. Hahaha Not the most glamorous dinner, but totally tasty. I love that combo, and it’s fairly new to me. As far as the Vitamix, yes, I guess I should look into that – because the warranty would be good. I seem to ruin all blenders hahaha. And I will have a full Maui Travel Guide ready for you soon after my trip, don’t you worry! Happy Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Ohhh man I need to find that ProYo stuff! Lately I’ve been loving Halo Top but I like the idea of ProYo since it seems a little more portable!

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Hi Liz! Hmmm, I haven’t heard of Halo Top! I’ll look for it! Thanks for the tip! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Courtney Bentley says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

    yum looks like a delicious day those dates look divine! thank you for sharing, your food looks so pretty xo C
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Hi Courtney! Thanks lady! Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! 🙂

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  12. Courtney Bentley says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

    yum looks like a delicious day those dates look divine! thank you for sharing, your food looks so pretty xo C
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  13. Fiona says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Ohh I need a new blender so badly! I’ve had mine for far too long and it takes forever for everything to get ‘smooth!’ lol Probably the best thing I’ve eaten lately is corn…I didn’t get on the corn train early enough this year and man it’s sooo good!!! That to me is one of the things I miss most when summer is over! Have an amazing trip!!! Rudy will love you EVEN more when you get home…

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Fiona, Oh thanks for that! And I don’t seem to eat corn all that often, but Dave grilled some up for himself over the weekend. Stupid blenders, I guess we are both in need there. Happy Wednesday, lady! 🙂

      Reply
  14. The Food Hunter says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:11 am

    apples and almond butter is one of my favorite snacks!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Me too, Food Hunter! So simple and tasty! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  15. Emily @ Sinful Nutrition says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:28 am

    I’ve never seen those ProYo bars, but I wish I had! Have to keep my eye out next time 😉
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:01 pm

      Hi Emily! They are SO tasty! You’ve got to get a box if you see them. Whole Foods sometimes has them. Happy Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Have so much fun in Hawaii! I’ve never been either. So many places in the world to see!

    That smoothie breakfast looks well-worth the effort. 🙂
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Laura! I know, living in California, you’re much closer to Hawaii now, so put it on the list! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  17. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Everything looks great! I love ending the weekend with a glass (or 2) of wine. Have a great time on your trip!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! Cheers to you!! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  18. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:49 am

    That smoked salmon salad looks on point! I cannot wait for some raw sushi back in my life post pregnancy. Safe travels to Hawaii!!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      I bet, Ash! Soon enough you’ll be back to it!! 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  19. Ashley Tukiainen says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Your food always looks so good!

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Well thanks, Ashley! Tastes good too! Happy Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Niki @Life With Niki says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I literally have a budding romantic relationship with salmon- I cannot get enough! It tastes incredible with everything no matter if it is baked, smoked, raw, etc. I hope you have a fantastic time in Hawaii- do not forget to hula dance ;).

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      I like to think salmon tastes good with everything as well, Niki! And yes HULA dancing will take place. 🙂 Happy Wednesday!

      Reply
  21. Catherine Cormier says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Safe travels to Hawaii!! I always have a hard time saying goodbye to our dog when we travel but knowing she’s in good hands makes it a lot easier. And, it gives me something to look forward to once the trip is over and I’m on my way home. I love how excited she gets when she sees us 🙂

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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Lady! I know, he’ll be fine! I will be so glad to see him when we get back, so yes, that is definitely the silver lining! Happy Wednesday! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Heather@hungryforbalance says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Oh, I do love smoked salmon! And you were lucky to have salmon twice in one day! You know, I am usually a red wine kind of girl, but lately I have really been digging Pinot Grigio. I hope you guys have an amazing time!!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Heather! Summer is a great time to get into the white wine! Cheers to you!! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I love everything with dried dates..it’s a problem. When I went on vacation to Turkey, I pretty much just subsisted off dried dates and figs. Those dessert nuggets look delicious!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      Dates are just so good. I really didn’t know about them until moving to California. I don’t know how, but I’m glad I’m on board now. Happy Wednesday, Dani! 🙂
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  24. sarah says

    August 26, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    I’m jealous of all your salmon! Now that the school year has started again and I’m living in the dorms I think it will be a while before I have salmon again. Actually, as I’m typing this I was just thinking I should cook salmon for me and my roomies since we do have a full kitchen in our dorm. Thanks for the inspiration, and I can’t wait to hear all about Hawaii!
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    • Ashley says

      August 26, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Cooking salmon for your rooomies? Wow, I wish I lived with you in college. Go for it!! Happy Wednesday, Sarah! 🙂

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  25. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    Hi Ashley! Hope you have an amazing time in Hawaii – I have never been, but heard amazing things 🙂
    That Lettuce restaurant looks so good! We gotta get one of those in Toronto. The best thing I had this week was a massive margarita pizza today. Thin crust and overloaded with tomatoes and basil. mmm!
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    • Ashley says

      August 27, 2015 at 4:42 am

      Ummmm, yummy!! That sounds delish, Beverley!! Have a fabulous day! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I used to see your pictures of those dates and seriously lust over them – dates are my favourite food ever!
    Then 2 weeks ago I moved from the UK to Australia and guess what Aus has! Yup pretty much identical to your dates! Our ones are either covered in chopped coconut, pistachios or almonds and are amazing!!! So happy!
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    • Ashley says

      August 27, 2015 at 4:48 am

      That’s awesome news, Jen!! Your dates sound even better than mine!! 🙂 Hope your move went well!

      Reply
  27. Krissy @ Pretty Wee Things says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    YUM! Also, if you are in the market for a new blender I HIGHLY recommend a stick blender. Those things are the Best! I have the Sunbeam brand, the stainless steel version, can you get Sunbeam in USA?
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    • Ashley says

      September 2, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Good to know, Krissy! I’ve not heard of that kind, but will check it out! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 29, 2015 at 4:07 am

    I have to say you eat way less than I expected! How to you stay full on this? I’m eating at least two more snacks, lol. I haven’t seen those pro yo bars and I’m dying to try one!! Hope you have a wonderful trip to Hawaii!!
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    • Ashley says

      September 2, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Hi Sue … yes, I think you said that on my last WIAW post as well. 🙂 As you see, rest-day eating is sometimes different than active-day eating. But don’t worry, I keep plenty full. Especially on my trip to Hawaii. Hope you’re having a great week!

      Reply
  29. Lavern Litzenberger says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Today I m linking up with Jenn from Peas Crayons for What I Ate Wednesday Want to keep it super simple today?

    Reply

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Here's how to enter to win:
(1) Like this post.
(2) Follow @aladygoeswest and @organifi.
(3) Leave a comment on this post telling me which flavor you want to try and tag a friend.
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Each comment is an entry, and you can leave more than one. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram and will close Saturday, March 6. You must live in the U.S. in order to win. Thanks for playing and good luck!
I've got to be honest, I'm much more of a writer t I've got to be honest, I'm much more of a writer than an Instagrammer and many times I feel like what I want to share doesn't fit well into a grid. But I'm able to bring much more long-form content to my blog each week. Speaking of that, this week, I debuted a new series called "A Lady Goes West Advice Corner" which has been something I've wanted to put together for a while. In this series, I'm taking totally anonymous questions from YOU and giving you some neutral third-party advice on it all. Here are the questions I addressed in the first advice corner edition:
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-“I became a first-time mom last spring and am currently dealing with all things motherhood. How do I deal with my expectations vs. reality of being a mom?" (such a good one, and I've been there)
-“How do you deal with days when you don't love your body? I think we can all relate to looking in the mirror and being disappointed with what we see?" (this happens to us all)
-“How do you deal with comparing yourself to others on social media and not feeling like everyone is doing things better than you?" (spoiler alert: everyone has their issues that you don't see)
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The answers are long, they come from my heart, and I hope they can provide some value to you! If this is something you're interested in, head over to A Lady Goes West today to check it out, and you can submit a question for the next edition.
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Here's the direct link: https://aladygoeswest.com/ask-me-anything-a-lady-goes-west-advice-corner-first-edition/
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Have a great night, friends! And when in doubt, talk it out.
G.I.V.E.A.W.A.Y closed! 🎉 Who doesn't love a co G.I.V.E.A.W.A.Y closed! 🎉 Who doesn't love a collagen giveaway? As a little thank-you for following, I wanted to do a giveaway of one of my favorite products. I've been using Vital Proteins collagen in my morning tea latte for years, and not only does the collagen creamer add a great taste, but it also supports healthy hair, skin, nails and joints too. Today, I'm giving away not only one canister of collagen creamer, but also a canister of collagen peptides to one lucky winner.
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Here's how to enter:
(1) Like this post.
(2) Follow @aladygoeswest and @vitalproteins.
(3) Leave a comment on this post tagging a friend who wants healthy skin and joints.
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You can leave as many comments as you want, and each one serves as an entry. You can earn an additional entry by sharing this post to your stories and tagging me. This giveaway closes on Saturday, February 27. The winner must live in the U.S. And this giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Good luck, and thanks for being here! 🙂 xoxo
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