Air Fryer Roasted Almonds

Temp: 325°F Time: 6–8 minutes Shake: At least once halfway through (I usually check at 5 minutes) Directions: Preheat air fryer to 325°F (if your model requires it). Toss 1 cup raw almonds 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (just enough to lightly coat) and sprinkle worn fresh Himalayan salt to taste. Spread in a single layerContinue reading “Air Fryer Roasted Almonds”

Pumpkin Patch Protein Ice Cream

Flavor profile: Pumpkin pie + cheesecake + cozy fall Ingredients: ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (or ¾ cup if you want it extra thick) ½ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ½ cup Fairlife vanilla protein shake (or milk of choice) ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice ¼ tsp cinnamonContinue reading “Pumpkin Patch Protein Ice Cream”

Getting Closer to Day 100

Phase 3, Week 12 of the 100 Day Emo Glow Up is all about future you—because you deserve to celebrate the work you’ve been putting in. 🎉 This week’s task? Book or plan your reward for Day 100. It doesn’t have to be huge—maybe it’s concert tickets, a solo emo night out, a spa day,Continue reading “Getting Closer to Day 100”

Crafting your Vision

Phase 3, Week 11 of the 100 Day Emo Glow Up is all about crafting your vision board. 🖤 Whether you’re collaging magazine clippings, building a Pinterest board, or sketching out messy doodles between coffee stains, this is your chance to map out what you want your glow up to look like—inside and out. ThinkContinue reading “Crafting your Vision”

Signs You Need a Detox

We scroll because it’s easy. It fills the silence, numbs the stress, and gives us a quick hit of dopamine. But too much time online leaves us drained, anxious, and disconnected from the real world. That’s why a 24-hour social media detox isn’t just a reset—it’s a rebellion against burnout. Here are some things toContinue reading “Signs You Need a Detox”

Walking into Week 10 and needing a Social Media Detox

This week is about logging out to level up. A 24-hour social media detox clears the mental clutter, lowers anxiety, and gives your brain space to breathe. Constant scrolling drains your energy and traps you in comparison—but stepping away lets you focus on your glow up: your workouts, your mental health, and the real connectionsContinue reading “Walking into Week 10 and needing a Social Media Detox”

Week 9 of the #100DayEmoGlowUp: Try Something Bold

This week is all about taking risks, stepping outside the comfort zone, and proving to yourself that you’re capable of more than you imagined. For me, that “something bold” is starting my DNP program while juggling two jobs, still carving out time for workouts, and making space for self-care. Is it overwhelming? Absolutely. But boldContinue reading “Week 9 of the #100DayEmoGlowUp: Try Something Bold”