You are here: How the Lord Redeemed Me from Food and Exercise Obsessionredemption unknowingly obsessed terrifying broken miserable  freeing heal “grace” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 I’ll never forget waking up on a Sunday morning at 7am to feel what felt like an earthquake outside my window. And I thought, “Oh no! What’s happening? It’s been this cold here for days. Maybe there’s going to be another flood?” As usual there was...…You are here: How the Lord Redeemed Me from Food and Exercise Obsessionredemption unknowingly obsessed terrifying broken miserable  freeing heal “grace” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16 I’ll never forget waking up on a Sunday morning at 7am to feel what felt like an earthquake outside my window. And I thought, “Oh no! What’s happening? It’s been this cold here for days. Maybe there’s going to be another flood?” As usual there was...WW…

You are here: A Hope That 2021 Cannot BringI think we all can agree that 2020 was a doozy. Many terrible things happened in 2020, Covid-19, political tension, and racial unrest, to name a few. Yet, despite the horrible things about it, 2020 has had an impact on me unlike any other year before. In 2020, I experienced a strong longing for a better world that I never had before. A world where there is no more tension, no more sickness, no more death, no more pain and sorrow, no more corruption or injustice, a place where there is unity and love and joy and peace. If I had to guess, I’m...…You are here: A Hope That 2021 Cannot BringI think we all can agree that 2020 was a doozy. Many terrible things happened in 2020, Covid-19, political tension, and racial unrest, to name a few. Yet, despite the horrible things about it, 2020 has had an impact on me unlike any other year before. In 2020, I experienced a strong longing for a better world that I never had before. A world where there is no more tension, no more sickness, no more death, no more pain and sorrow, no more corruption or injustice, a place where there is unity and love and joy and peace. If I had to guess, I’m...WW…

You are here: Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan + Gluten-Free Options!)This Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread will be your new favorite fall quick bread! Made with wholesome ingredients and also has gluten-free and vegan options! I can’t believe we haven’t made this recipe yet since we are such lovers of any type of banana bread! This Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect fall treat, made with wholesome ingredients and sweetened with natural sugar and a touch of maple syrup, it is the perfect grab n’go breakfast, mid-day snack or night-time dessert that anyone will love! I’m craving...…You are here: Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan + Gluten-Free Options!)This Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread will be your new favorite fall quick bread! Made with wholesome ingredients and also has gluten-free and vegan options! I can’t believe we haven’t made this recipe yet since we are such lovers of any type of banana bread! This Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread is the perfect fall treat, made with wholesome ingredients and sweetened with natural sugar and a touch of maple syrup, it is the perfect grab n’go breakfast, mid-day snack or night-time dessert that anyone will love! I’m craving...WW…

You are here: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread {Vegan and Gluten-Free Options!)What is better than a nice and thick slice of banana bread? Almost nothing! A slice of this Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and maybe some coffee can make even the most mundane day better. This will please anyone from young to old, plus, they won’t know it’s made with wholesome ingredients! Regular All-Purpose Flour: You may use gluten-free all-purpose flour or any one-one blend of flour. Cassava flour might work as well, but I have not tried it in this recipe.Maple syrup: Use your favorite liquid...…You are here: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread {Vegan and Gluten-Free Options!)What is better than a nice and thick slice of banana bread? Almost nothing! A slice of this Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread and maybe some coffee can make even the most mundane day better. This will please anyone from young to old, plus, they won’t know it’s made with wholesome ingredients! Regular All-Purpose Flour: You may use gluten-free all-purpose flour or any one-one blend of flour. Cassava flour might work as well, but I have not tried it in this recipe.Maple syrup: Use your favorite liquid...WW…

You are here: Why I Didn’t Lose Weight for My WeddingHey all! Now, this is a heartfelt post that I have always wanted to share with you all. If you follow @athleticavocado on Instagram, you may have seen that I (Bethany) got married to the love of my life, Luke. God wrote our beautiful story and it was his hands that brought us together in ways we could not have even imagined.Now I know this post will probably resonate with some of you girls who are married or are brides-to-be.  I can say first hand that the pressure to lose weight for your wedding is REAL. But I think for me it was...…You are here: Why I Didn’t Lose Weight for My WeddingHey all! Now, this is a heartfelt post that I have always wanted to share with you all. If you follow @athleticavocado on Instagram, you may have seen that I (Bethany) got married to the love of my life, Luke. God wrote our beautiful story and it was his hands that brought us together in ways we could not have even imagined.Now I know this post will probably resonate with some of you girls who are married or are brides-to-be.  I can say first hand that the pressure to lose weight for your wedding is REAL. But I think for me it was...WW…