#LEAN14 january jumpstart: healthy alternatives.

With this month just about halfway through, I must say I’ve been doing a pretty good job with sticking to my January Jumpstart goals. I’m really glad I made the goals attainable, but they’re still making a huge difference.

One of the things January Jumpstart (and LEAN14 in general) has opened me up to is trying new healthy alternatives when I see them. For example, this Earth Balance Coconut Spread. It is so SO good!

It has the consistency of coconut oil but tastes more like coconut. I’ve been loving it on top of a sweet potato with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.

I’ve also taken YOUR suggestion(s) of using TruWhip instead of Cool Whip in Easiest Ever Frozen Cookie Sandwiches. I also switched them up a bit by using Ginny Bakes Coconut Oatmeal Bliss Cookies. I’m going to be hooked on this treat for a looong time…

And of course, there’s the old favorite healthy alternatives. I’m lucky to live near a Blossom Du Jour when I want to order takeout, where I get my favorite Smokacado Wrap.

What are some healthy alternatives you use? Any new food finds? Would love more of your suggestions!

girl meets: 10.11.13.

fun.

Brooklyn does autumn quite well.

Gotta love a girls’ night. I have some gorgeous friends, right??

food.

Also from our night out – deliciousness from Pala. Homemade potato chips with truffle oil and parmigiano cheese:

And penne with lemon basil pesto, artichokes, roasted tomatoes. Yes please & thank you.

I’ve also been embracing the “du jour” part of Blossom Du Jour’s Smokacado lately…

fashion.

Jeans: Zara. Top: BCBG.

Aaand I finally whipped out my favorite oversized jacket for the season. It’s been through the ringer and is torn/safety-pinned together. Makes me feel tough, clearly.

face.

CC creams…I totally get it now.

It’s light but provides great coverage, and smoothed out my skin tone perfectly. Full review coming soon.

faith.

Must. stop. striving.

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Tell me something great about your week! Any fun plans for the weekend?