MY NET DIARY

I truly enjoy the benefits of eating a "back to the basics" "primal" diet of predeominately vegetables, fruits, and small portions of quality meats. To some this lifestyle choice may sound...

Me, Myself and IThese are the five questions for the link up party with My Crazy Beautiful Life! 1) What is your biggest phobia? I am concerned (and lose sleep) about many important issues. . . but...

Kicking Excuses in the A@$- Workout with my Gym Boss

My schedule the past two months has been INSANE. Before moving from Virginia to North Carolina last month, I hit my gym HARD (miss you friends at Health and Fitness) knowing time dedicated to...

Versatile Blogger

I am so grateful to be nominated for my second blog award! Thank you Erin from Crafty Biggers for nominating me! It is an honor knowing there are people out there that actually enjoy a bit of what...

205 lbs . . . Before Picture

I have been getting requests lately for a "BEFORE" picture. I got my scanner working and found a picture of me about a week out from delivering my twin daughters. I find that before and after...

Blog Award. . .

My first blog award. . . what a lovely surprise! Thank you so much for selecting me, Jenny @ Cassandras Corner. I have been following Jennys blog for a few weeks after stumbling across her page,and...

This Post May Make me Unpopular Part Two

Have you ever caught yourself mid-judgement of a fellow woman? I strive to keep my thoughts about other people very positive; you never know what struggles life has thrown at them. My post...

GREEN can be DELICIOUS

It is official. . . I am obsessed with chocolate green smoothies. A picture from the Eating Like a Bird blog inspired me to create my own antioxidant concoction. This recipe is absolutely DIVINE....

Super Hero Princess

Wordless WednesdayIn my post Unpopular, I stress that health and a positive body image, despite how others perceive you, should be the messages we convey to women, specifically our little girls. My...

Flirting with my Husband and a Killer Workout

My husband, Shane, is active duty in the Army. Last week we PCSd (Permanent Change of Station) from the DC area to Fort Bragg, NC. . . home of the 82nd Airborne Division. I did not step foot into a...

Daily Menu- Example of What I Eat in a Day. . .

In the past two days, multiple sources have requested for me to provide a sample menu of what I typically eat. Here are two sample menus!Eating totally clean menu:Breakfast: Protein pancake made...

This post may make me unpopular. . . Part One

This post may be make me unpopular with some people and may run contrary to fitness perspectives. Conversely, my goal with Cave Princess is to be inclusive and accepting of all individuals...

Busy Army Wife- Stayin Fit on the Road

Its time to PCS (permanent change of station) again! Our movers arrived this morning at 9:00am-"ish". I left Shane home to deal with the boxes while I took the twins with me to the gym! Ahhh.......

Army Wife Thanks Memorial Day Weekend

My husband, Shane, is active duty in the Army. I dont show my appreciation for his service enough. Poor Shane works _crazy_ long hours (Im talking 18-24 hour days on occasion), travels on temporary...

Sea Snax- Strangely Addictive

In honor of Product Review Friday I had to share my love for these little seaweed snacks from http://www.seasnax.com/. . . The companys tagline is that they are "strangely addictive". And you know...

Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. What should I eat?

If you havent rented/streamed the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead take 90 minutes to watch this film. It made an impact on my diet. Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead chronicles the journey of an...

Adventures in Foam Rolling

I have a new obsession. . . Self-Myofascial release. . . better known as. . . FOAM ROLLING. . .Seeing an image of my spine for the first time years ago was a true delight. Sigh. . . my neck. . I...

Twin Power- Friday Product Review

TLCreations4u made these ADORABLE pillow sack dresses for my twin daughters. I cant express how happy I am with the quality and cute factor. Honestly, my girls do get a lot of attention (because...

Pullups and Pink Polish

I can rep out about 10-12 non-kipping ( kipping is a functional move using momentum to propel your body) pure strength pullups. Am I proud of this accomplishment? You betcha!!! Do I head over to...

"You can judge a society by how they treat their weakest members." ~Mahatma Gandhi

I generally include a healthy recipe with each post! Scroll down to the bottom! For more recipes and informational tid bits on health and fitness please stop by and like my Facebook page Cave...

Favorite Product for Friday

As of right now,,, I am obsessed with http://www.sallybskinyummies.com/ ! I absolutely love, love, love this line . . .I let my little girls use these in the morning. They too need a little gloss...

What should I eat? Trip to the Courthouse Farmers Market

In my post, Fat Loss- The Basics, I mentioned how pesticides have been linked to a distortion of estrogen in the body which can in turn effect your fat loss or maintenance goals. Incorporating more...

Fat Loss- The Basics

Being FUELED BY NATURE is great and all, but I want to lose fat. These are some strategies that worked for me. Three and half years ago I walked into the delivery room weighing 205lbs. If you read...

Time Saving Suggestions

How can I find the time? I work sixty hours a week. I have to balance school with a job and friends. I’m a single mother. I have four kids. I’m an exhausted new mother. Everyone has a legitimate...

What else should I eat? Are grains the devil?

Are grains an evil substance placed on Earth to make us fat and unhealthy? Im not that extreme in my paleo-friendly views; I simply try to fuel my body with the best nutritional options. Is a whole...

What Should I eat? A few Paleo Basics

Life shouldnt be about deprivation. I know what youre thinking. She is going to list off a bunch of stuff I cant eat. Lets accentuate the positive. Here is a sample recipe to show you this...

What is a Cave Princess?

What is a Cave Princess? She is a woman FUELED BY NATURE; a woman concerned about the impact her actions have on the planet; a woman eager to be constantly challenged physically and mentally while...

Who is Cave Princess?

Two major roles dominate my life: mother to Brenden (six years old), Brielle and Bridget (twins gaining on four) and supportive wife to an extremely busy Army officer. I happily immerse myself in...