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      December 30, 2018

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      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

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      July 10, 2018

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      February 5, 2019

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      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

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      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

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      Artist Point Snowshoe [Hike 5/52]

      February 25, 2018

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      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

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      Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

      October 30, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

      October 29, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Lake Valhalla and Mount McCausland [Hike 38/52]

      October 10, 2018

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      October 3, 2018

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      Devil’s Bridge Trail [Sedona, Arizona]

      January 7, 2018

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      Exploring Desert Life in Tucson, Arizona

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      Tallulah Gorge & North Carolina Waterfalls [Mini Moon]

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      Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

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      Glacier National Park

      July 22, 2017

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      4 Day Trip to California: Lake Tahoe, Yosemite,…

      September 20, 2016

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      Great Basin National Park

      July 7, 2016

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      Tallulah Gorge & North Carolina Waterfalls [Mini Moon]

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      Great Smoky Mountain National Park [Mini-Moon]

      April 28, 2016

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      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

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      A Weekend in Portland [Our Second Anniversary Trip]

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      A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue…

      December 2, 2015

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      December 2, 2015

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      New Year’s in Nashville

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      Great Smoky Mountain National Park [Mini-Moon]

      April 28, 2016

      Utah

      Salt Lake City’s Best 52 Hikes [Book Review]

      February 26, 2018

      Utah

      Goblin Valley State Park & Natural Bridges National…

      November 17, 2017

      Utah

      Lower Emerald Pools [Zion National Park]

      October 26, 2017

      Utah

      Calf Creek Falls [Escalante National Monument]

      October 15, 2017

      Utah

      Zebra Slot Canyon [Escalante National Monument]

      October 7, 2017

      Utah

      Kannaraville Falls [Labor Day Weekend]

      September 25, 2017

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      Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt…

      September 10, 2017

      Utah

      Wildflower Hunting at Mt. Timpanogos

      August 13, 2017

      Washington

      2018 in a Nutshell

      December 31, 2018

      Washington

      Lake Valhalla and Mount McCausland [Hike 38/52]

      October 10, 2018

      Washington

      Sheep Lake [Hike 36/52]

      October 3, 2018

      Washington

      Heather Lake [Hike 35/52]

      September 30, 2018

      Washington

      Winchester Mountain [Hike 31/52]

      August 25, 2018

      Washington

      Naches Peak Loop [Hike 30/52]

      August 20, 2018

      Washington

      Summit Lake [Hike 29/52]

      August 5, 2018

      Washington

      Mount Catherine [Hike 28/52]

      July 25, 2018

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      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

      June 1, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway…

      February 5, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

      Canada

      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

      June 1, 2019

      Canada

      Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway…

      February 5, 2019

      Canada

      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

      Canada

      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

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      Neuschwanstein Castle [A Guide to Visiting the German…

      May 28, 2018

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      I Hate Airports.

      June 7, 2013

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      Saying Goodbye to New Zealand

      June 7, 2013

      New Zealand

      Almost Done in Dunedin

      June 5, 2013

      New Zealand

      Caves, Glowworms, and Mirror Lakes

      June 4, 2013

      Switzerland

      Aare Gorge, Switzerland

      July 26, 2018

      Switzerland

      Visiting Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee) [Kandersteg, Switzerland]

      July 10, 2018

      Switzerland

      Paragliding in Switzerland

      July 5, 2018

      Switzerland

      Adventuring through a Fairy Tale: Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren…

      June 24, 2018

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      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park &…

      October 26, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Sheep Lake [Hike 36/52]

      October 3, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Naches Peak Loop [Hike 30/52]

      August 20, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Cape Flattery [Hike 26/52]

      July 20, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Hurricane Hill (Olympic National Park) [Hike 25/52]

      July 17, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Thunder Knob & Diablo Lake Overlook [Hike 22/52]

      June 14, 2018

      National Parks & Monuments

      Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend & Grand Canyon

      December 2, 2017

      National Parks & Monuments

      Goblin Valley State Park & Natural Bridges National…

      November 17, 2017

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      Joshua Tree National Park & Palm Springs in…

      November 1, 2017

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      52 Hike Challenge

      Aare Gorge, Switzerland

      July 26, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Visiting Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee) [Kandersteg, Switzerland]

      July 10, 2018

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      June 1, 2019

      Married Life

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      December 31, 2018

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      July 5, 2018

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      June 24, 2018

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      July 10, 2018

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      April 17, 2017

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      February 19, 2017

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      December 18, 2016

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      April 29, 2016

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      April 14, 2016

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      April 6, 2016

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      October 30, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

      October 29, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

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      Happy Birthday Next Stop Adventure: 3 Years!

      August 25, 2018

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      June 24, 2018

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      June 14, 2018

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      November 30, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      Where will I be in 5 years? [30…

      November 29, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      What Makes Me Happy [30 Day Challenge]

      November 28, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      Hidden Talent [30 Day Challenge]

      November 27, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      Best Trip of My Life [30 Day Challenge]

      November 26, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      Why Do I Blog? [30 Day Challenge]

      November 25, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      Where Have I Traveled? [30 Day Challenge]

      November 24, 2015

      30 Day Challenge

      What I Look Forward To [30 Day Challenge]

      November 23, 2015

      Books

      Salt Lake City’s Best 52 Hikes [Book Review]

      February 26, 2018

      Books

      10 Months into Marriage {Newlywed 101}

      February 19, 2017

      Books

      6 Books for the Adventurous Soul

      August 8, 2016

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      Graduates in Wonderland [Book Rave]

      January 11, 2016

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      Unbroken [Book Rave]

      August 31, 2015

      Confessions

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      December 31, 2018

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      Happy Birthday Next Stop Adventure: 3 Years!

      August 25, 2018

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      January 18, 2018

      Confessions

      2017 in a Nutshell

      December 31, 2017

      Confessions

      Coming in 2018: Seattle

      November 29, 2017

      Confessions

      26.

      November 22, 2017

      Confessions

      Happy Birthday Next Stop Adventure: 2 Years!

      August 31, 2017

      Confessions

      Surviving My First Month on the Keto Diet

      May 27, 2017

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      Skagit Valley Tulip Valley

      May 24, 2018

      Events

      Tulip Festival: Spring in Utah

      May 7, 2017

      Events

      Salt Lake City Questival 2016

      October 31, 2016

      Events

      Oktoberfest at Snowbird

      September 19, 2016

      Events

      Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

      May 21, 2016

      Events

      Lantern Fest

      May 2, 2016

      Events

      Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

      April 14, 2016

      Events

      Ice Castles

      January 23, 2016

      Food & Drink

      Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

      October 30, 2018

      Food & Drink

      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

      Food & Drink

      Adventuring through a Fairy Tale: Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren…

      June 24, 2018

      Food & Drink

      Girls’ Day Trip to Ogden

      June 3, 2017

      Food & Drink

      Surviving My First Month on the Keto Diet

      May 27, 2017

      Food & Drink

      Restaurants in Salt Lake City: A Local’s Guide

      May 7, 2017

      Food & Drink

      Review: What I Learned After 1 Month of…

      February 4, 2017

      Food & Drink

      4 SLC Coffee Shops to Fuel Your Caffeine…

      October 23, 2015

      Holidays

      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

      Holidays

      2017 in a Nutshell

      December 31, 2017

      Holidays

      26.

      November 22, 2017

      Holidays

      New Year’s in Nashville

      January 7, 2017

      Holidays

      San Diego & Arizona – Thanksgiving Road Trip…

      December 3, 2016

      Holidays

      San Diego & Arizona – Thanksgiving Road Trip…

      December 3, 2016

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      Introducing Our Newest Family Member: Koda

      April 17, 2017

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      Our First Anniversary

      April 2, 2017

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      Buying Our First Home

      March 12, 2017

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      10 Months into Marriage {Newlywed 101}

      February 19, 2017

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      Review: What I Learned After 1 Month of…

      February 4, 2017

      Life Updates

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      December 31, 2018

      Life Updates

      52 Hike Challenge 2018: Completed

      December 30, 2018

      Life Updates

      Happy Birthday Next Stop Adventure: 3 Years!

      August 25, 2018

      Life Updates

      Welcome to Washington

      January 18, 2018

      Life Updates

      Coming in 2018: Seattle

      November 29, 2017

      Life Updates

      26.

      November 22, 2017

      Life Updates

      Joshua Tree National Park & Palm Springs in…

      November 1, 2017

      Life Updates

      Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt…

      September 10, 2017

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      Adventuring through a Fairy Tale: Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren…

      June 24, 2018

      Photography

      Kannaraville Falls [Labor Day Weekend]

      September 25, 2017

      Photography

      The Importance of Saying ‘No’

      November 12, 2016

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      6 Months into Marriage & Life Updates [Newlywed…

      October 17, 2016

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      Taking Risks

      July 2, 2016

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      Our Engagement Shoot [Wedding]

      December 27, 2015

      Photography

      How to Get that Bokeh Effect During the…

      December 23, 2015

      Visitor Adventures

      Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

      October 30, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

      October 29, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Thunder Knob & Diablo Lake Overlook [Hike 22/52]

      June 14, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Seattle [Things to Do]

      April 14, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Twin Falls [Hike 9/52]

      April 14, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Seattle Waterfront Argosy Cruise [Seattle Attraction]

      March 24, 2018

      Visitor Adventures

      Welcome to Washington

      January 18, 2018

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      Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt…

      September 10, 2017

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      52 Hike Challenge 2018: Completed

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      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

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      Visiting Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee) [Kandersteg, Switzerland]

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      Artist Point Snowshoe [Hike 5/52]

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      Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend & Grand Canyon

      December 2, 2017

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      Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park &…

      October 26, 2018

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      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

      Road Trippin’

      A Weekend in Portland [Our Second Anniversary Trip]

      May 3, 2018

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      Devil’s Bridge Trail [Sedona, Arizona]

      January 7, 2018

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      Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway…

      February 5, 2019

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      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

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      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

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      Artist Point Snowshoe [Hike 5/52]

      February 25, 2018

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      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

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      December 31, 2018

      Adventures

      Weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia

      October 30, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Capilano Suspension Bridge Park [Vancouver, BC Attraction]

      October 29, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Lake Valhalla and Mount McCausland [Hike 38/52]

      October 10, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      Sheep Lake [Hike 36/52]

      October 3, 2018

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      Heather Lake [Hike 35/52]

      September 30, 2018

      52 Hike Challenge

      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

      Arizona

      Devil’s Bridge Trail [Sedona, Arizona]

      January 7, 2018

      Arizona

      Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend & Grand Canyon

      December 2, 2017

      Arizona

      Exploring Desert Life in Tucson, Arizona

      April 30, 2017

      Arizona

      San Diego & Arizona – Thanksgiving Road Trip…

      December 3, 2016

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      Joshua Tree National Park & Palm Springs in…

      November 1, 2017

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      Places to Camp in California [Guest Post]

      March 31, 2017

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      San Diego & Arizona – Thanksgiving Road Trip…

      December 3, 2016

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      San Diego & Arizona – Thanksgiving Road Trip…

      December 3, 2016

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      4 Day Trip to California: Lake Tahoe, Yosemite,…

      September 20, 2016

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      Welcome to the Holidays!

      December 18, 2016

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      Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

      May 21, 2016

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      November 13, 2015

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      Ragnar Relay: Florida Keys

      March 1, 2014

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      Tallulah Gorge & North Carolina Waterfalls [Mini Moon]

      August 3, 2016

      Georgia

      Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

      April 14, 2016

      Montana

      Glacier National Park

      July 22, 2017

      Nevada

      4 Day Trip to California: Lake Tahoe, Yosemite,…

      September 20, 2016

      Nevada

      Great Basin National Park

      July 7, 2016

      North Carolina

      Tallulah Gorge & North Carolina Waterfalls [Mini Moon]

      August 3, 2016

      North Carolina

      10 Hours in Asheville, North Carolina [Mini-Moon]

      May 8, 2016

      North Carolina

      Great Smoky Mountain National Park [Mini-Moon]

      April 28, 2016

      Oregon

      A Weekend Guide to Bend, Oregon [Labor Day…

      September 7, 2018

      Oregon

      A Weekend in Portland [Our Second Anniversary Trip]

      May 3, 2018

      Oregon

      A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue…

      December 2, 2015

      Oregon

      A Weekend Guide to Portland [Cannon Beach, Oregon…

      December 2, 2015

      Oregon

      A Weekend Guide to Portland [Voodoo Doughnuts, Stumptown…

      December 2, 2015

      Tenneessee

      New Year’s in Nashville

      January 7, 2017

      Tenneessee

      Great Smoky Mountain National Park [Mini-Moon]

      April 28, 2016

      Utah

      Salt Lake City’s Best 52 Hikes [Book Review]

      February 26, 2018

      Utah

      Goblin Valley State Park & Natural Bridges National…

      November 17, 2017

      Utah

      Lower Emerald Pools [Zion National Park]

      October 26, 2017

      Utah

      Calf Creek Falls [Escalante National Monument]

      October 15, 2017

      Utah

      Zebra Slot Canyon [Escalante National Monument]

      October 7, 2017

      Utah

      Kannaraville Falls [Labor Day Weekend]

      September 25, 2017

      Utah

      Long Weekend in Utah [Wannee’s Visit to Salt…

      September 10, 2017

      Utah

      Wildflower Hunting at Mt. Timpanogos

      August 13, 2017

      Washington

      2018 in a Nutshell

      December 31, 2018

      Washington

      Lake Valhalla and Mount McCausland [Hike 38/52]

      October 10, 2018

      Washington

      Sheep Lake [Hike 36/52]

      October 3, 2018

      Washington

      Heather Lake [Hike 35/52]

      September 30, 2018

      Washington

      Winchester Mountain [Hike 31/52]

      August 25, 2018

      Washington

      Naches Peak Loop [Hike 30/52]

      August 20, 2018

      Washington

      Summit Lake [Hike 29/52]

      August 5, 2018

      Washington

      Mount Catherine [Hike 28/52]

      July 25, 2018

  • International Destinations
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      Adventures

      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

      June 1, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway…

      February 5, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

      52 Hike Challenge

      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

      Canada

      A Weekend in Victoria, British Columbia [Anniversary Trip]

      June 1, 2019

      Canada

      Peyto Lake Viewpoint (Bow Summit) & Icefields Parkway…

      February 5, 2019

      Canada

      Tunnel Mountain Hike [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      January 24, 2019

      Canada

      Johnston Canyon [Banff, Alberta, Canada]

      December 2, 2018

      Germany

      Neuschwanstein Castle [A Guide to Visiting the German…

      May 28, 2018

      New Zealand

      I Hate Airports.

      June 7, 2013

      New Zealand

      Saying Goodbye to New Zealand

      June 7, 2013

      New Zealand

      Almost Done in Dunedin

      June 5, 2013

      New Zealand

      Caves, Glowworms, and Mirror Lakes

      June 4, 2013

      Switzerland

      Aare Gorge, Switzerland

      July 26, 2018

      Switzerland

      Visiting Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee) [Kandersteg, Switzerland]

      July 10, 2018

      Switzerland

      Paragliding in Switzerland

      July 5, 2018

      Switzerland

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Surviving My First Month on the Keto Diet

written by Hilary May 27, 2017
Surviving My First Month on the Keto Diet

I don’t usually discuss health/fitness topics on this blog, but I felt the need to since this is a lifestyle change I am in the process of making right now. I started the “ketogenic” or “keto” diet on April 24, just about 1 month ago.

Keto Diet, Defined:

 

To put it simply, this diet is a high fat, medium protein, low carb diet. The goal of this diet is to put your body into a state of ketosis, which means that it starts burning your fats for energy instead of the [normally] readily available glucose. By limiting the availability of glucose (sugars), the body creates the alternative fuel called ketones. The body runs almost entirely off fats, which also turn your excess fat into fuel as well as the fats you are eating in this diet.

What can/can’t you eat?

 

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Of course, the next question is “what do you eat on this diet?” since like me, I associate the word “diet” with death, oops I mean “restriction.”

The answer is ratio varies within the following ranges: 60-75% of calories from fat (or even more), 15-30% of calories from protein, and. 5-10% of calories from carbs. To find a more personalized ratio, visit this keto calculator.  

This means lots of non-starchy vegetables, bacon, eggs, avocados, butter, olive oil, salmon, fatty meats, and low glycemic index fruits like berries.

What you can’t eat includes: potatoes, corn, sugars, breads, anything high in carbs (and low in fiber).

The goal for each person is a little different, but generally the rule of thumb is to stay between 50-20g of NET carbs per day.

Net carbs = total carbs – fiber

How do I start?

I was inspired by my coworker, and my non-stretchy pants to start this diet. I did research for about a week, and then jumped in. I highly suggest meal planning to get you at least through the first week so you don’t accidentally grab that candy bar from the vending machine at work!

First steps:

  • Getting the daily NET carbs down to < 50g, preferably to 20g. – Most of the carbs should be fibrous leafy greens
  • Keep protein intake moderate – Don’t rely on protein to fill the void!
  • Increase the proportion of your diet that comes from fats – Eat that bacon, avocado, and salmon!
  • Increase the amount of water you drink – Most sources suggest at least 64-100 fl oz per day
  • Up your intake of salt, potassium and magnesium

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A good way to think of it is limit the carbs, protein is a target amount, and fat is to satiety. So if you’re hungry, you probably need more fat in your life. (Weird, right?!)

I recommend using My Fitness Pal to track your macronutrients at the very least in the beginning to see where you can adjust. I’ve also been using it to track my weight, measurements, and calories.

It’s weird that as soon as you start eating way more fat and way less carbs, how full you get without nearly as many calories.

 

Information I’ve Found Helpful So Far

 

Your 3 Day Keto Kickstart and Menu Plan

FAQ on Keto Reddit

Everything about Keto

All Day I Dream About Food – Keto Recipes

Wholesome Yum – Keto/Low Cab/Paleo/Whole30 Recipes in 10 Ingredients or Less

Step Away From the Carbs

I Breathe I’m Hungry\

 

Experiences & Thoughts

First of all, I am doing this diet with my husband Brighton. I would say that neither one of us are very good at dieting in general, but this diet has been fairly easy to stick to, all things considered. I didn’t experience major withdrawal within the first few days, but I know Brighton did. I decided to do this diet because I wanted to lose weight, be healthier, and stop eating so much sugar. I also was experiencing major diet boredom (with the exception of our Blue Aprons), and if you ask Brighton, it was a major issue.(Source)

Since we loved having Blue Apron so much, we decided to find meal prep delivery kits that allowed us to choose low carb/paleo options— Home Chef (low-carb) & Sun Basket (paleo). I know that these are slightly different that strictly “keto” but we feel that as long as they don’t kick us out of ketosis, we should be good. Plus, it’s part of the reason I found it possible to continue. Less meal planning, less grocery shopping = more likely to succeed in my book!

In general, I have felt more satisfied with less food on this high fat diet. When I want sugar (because I have a major sweet tooth), we make bacon and by the time I’m done making/eating that, I don’t want anything else! It’s working well for me right now.

With that being said, I have had a couple “cheats” in the past few weeks, to maintain my sanity. I regretted having a super sugary cider at a concert, which instantly made me feel awful and my stomach was upset the rest of the time. I also cheated with having sushi rolls (because of the rice). I was able to get back into ketosis within about 24 hours with focus, so I felt okay with that cheat. Brighton and I both want this to be a long term lifestyle change so having little treats here and there will be allowed, as long as they are monitored very closely.

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I don’t know if I would say that I feel like a whole new woman or anything with this change, but I feel like my mindset is overall more positive and I feel like I am finally making progress with this diet, which has NEVER happened before. I used to think that I couldn’t lose weight because of my insulin resistance. I would workout like crazy and see no progress. With this diet, I feel that this is truly helping me become healthier and maybe even reversing some of the damage sugar has done to my body.

For example, I recently visited the doctor and they said someone like me who has high cholesterol should not be doing this diet. High cholesterol runs in my family, and it’s been in the “high” range since I was a young and fit 18 year old. They tested my cholesterol at the appointment, called me with the results, and my jaw literally dropped. My numbers had dropped 55 points! Lower than I was at 18! The only change I’ve made is this diet.

I’ve lost just about 12 in 5 weeks! I’m happy and proud of the progress I’ve made so far.

Moving Forward

Moving forward, I’d like to continue to follow the keto diet. Brighton and I have a lot of weight that we’d like to lose and keep off. Maybe when we hit our goal weight, we’ll switch to a more balanced macro-based diet, that’s low-carb of course. I’d like to track my progress and experiences through follow ups, and my blog readers need to keep me accountable!

Have I inspired you to give Keto a try yet?

 

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