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Virginia Tech grad, freelance writer/editor specializing in real estate & multifamily, runner, blogger @ Dreams + Coffee, wife & mama….chasing dreams.
Transformation Thursday 👏🏼 You know what changed between these two photos? Macros — and eating MORE! And honestly, maybe 10 pounds lighter in the 2024 photo but maybe not even that much! I used to be a cardio queen and did not eat enough protein (think 75-80g protein on a GOOD day). I started seeing a dietitian (shoutout @tnt_getfit!) and realized I was severely undereating on a daily basis (1600ish cals a day) and hadn’t been lifting heavy weights. Under my dietitian’s guidance, I started my first reverse diet and it took me ages to feel comfortable eating more after years of ‘dieting’ — and I worked toward doubling my protein over time, too 💪🏼 Currently, my maintenance is around 800 calories HIGHER than it was before seeing a dietitian for the first time 😱 I spent lots of time building toward my maintenance macros and finally wanted to start seeing more muscle definition so jumped into @movesapp programming and have been following Weekly Moves for over a year now. I lift HEAVY 5x a week and get 10-12k steps a day and sprinkle in my @onepeloton bike + tread running throughout the week for some cardio 👌🏼 Just wrapped up my second deficit and I’m shocked at how much more defined my muscles are now that I’ve uncovered them 😉 If I could recommend one thing to anyone it would be #macrotracking…followed very closely by strength training! Life-changing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Some of my FAVE follows for macro and strength training expertise — @lexushgordon @michealabarsotti @madeline_moves @coach_mike_millner @macroswithem @mindinmymacros @cschmidt.fit @graceterbrock . . . . . . . . .
Honored to be invited on @mommeansbusinesspodcast to chat about all things charcuterie (and mom life…and pop culture 😝) Shoutout to @jessicalorello for being 1/2 of an amazing podcast duo! Lucky to know her IRL and have a great mom friend to share this journey with 🙌🏼 Give this episode a listen on your favorite podcast app! 🩷
In for 2024: prioritizing recovery ✨ It might look different for everyone, but recovery is super important for being able to push hard with your workouts! I started seeing a chiropractor for adjustments and acupuncture/cupping last year and will continue to do this routinely each month. My other favorite forms of recovery include walking, @onepeloton stretching & yoga classes, sauna and cryotherapy 👌🏼 The harder I push in workouts, the more recovery I need to keep from burning out 😉 What’s your fave type of recovery?👇🏼 . . . . . . . . .
Make your pancakes macro-friendly ✨ My favorite recipe: one scoop vegan protein (whey also works), 50g coconut yogurt (or your fave type), + 4oz egg whites. Whisk together and pour into heated frying pan. Cook first side and flip to other side to finish cooking. Serve with fruit + sugar free syrup (if you’re in a deficit…otherwise use whatever kind you’d like!) 🙃 This recipe packs 35-45g protein depending on the type of protein powder you use! . . . . . . . . .