About Me

Hi, I'm Rachael.

My life is a balancing act. I work full time as a TV news reporter and I lead a pretty chaotic life. Balancing reporting while maintaining a healthy life is not always easy, but I've learned (and continue to learn) how to successfully balance the two. 

I am passionate about living a healthy life and I want people to know it doesn't have to be difficult to do. Changing a few things can have a big impact on your entire life. I know firsthand how difficult change can be. I used to be the unhealthy one until I overhauled my life and realized how much better I felt. Clean eating and working out can and will change your life for the better.

However, I don't believe in diets, so don't come here and expect to find one. I do believe in making several small changes that become big changes over time. Cutting out entire food groups will only make you crave them and will lead to a binge. Moderation is key. 

Now that you know my basic philosophy I suppose while I'm at it I should tell you a little about myself. I got into broadcast journalism with dreams of becoming an NHL between the bench reporter for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Somewhere along the way I feel in love with sharing stories of people in my community and making a difference in peoples lives. Life landed me in Lincoln, NE which turned out to be pretty great seeing as I met my husband here. We recently adopted a dog named Ginger from the Humane Society so we're now a family of three! 

I am an extreme morning person. I usually get up around 3:30 a.m. everyday and go to the gym.

I LOVE working out! In college I got into weightlifting and loved the feeling of getting stronger. There's something really empowering about lifting weights, especially when guys look at me like 'I'd like to see you try to lift that little lady" and then I do- best feeling ever! Generally my workouts are a mix of strength training (weights), HIIT training, and cardio. Long distance running is also something I enjoy, but more recently it's taken a back burner. I love yoga, but use it more for relaxation purposes. 

My favorite place to travel to is Hawaii. The islands are so beautiful and I consider them my second home, it's also where my husband and I went on our honeymoon. If the cost of living was not so outrageous we would pack up and move in a heartbeat.

Basically that is me in a nutshell. I want to thank you for checking out my blog! I hope you find recipes you like, tips that help you, and in some way you leave inspired to live The Simple Life. God bless!

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD you God will be with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9