Sometimes the hardest part of the day for me is just waking up and it is always due to one thing, dread. Whether I'm dreading a workout, work, or just life itself, I just don't want to start my day. This week, I've been trying to encourage myself out of my warm and safe concoon by forgoing the negativity and looking forward to all of the great things that can come from today.

Whenever the weather heats up, I get an incurable craving for popsickles.  However, many of the frozen treats sold in stores are filled with unnecessary sugar, artificial flavors, and corn syrup.  In order to be on my healthiest behavior and make them myself! It's quick, easy, and refreshingly satisfying!

Do you find yourself always feeling hungry, have little energy, and experience muscle pain more than usual? You may be deficient in protein! Don't fret, many women are deficient in protein so you are not alone.  One of the best ways to build up your protein intake is to consciously make sure you're taking some of the amino acids in during every main meal of your day-breakfast, lunch, and dinner! One great way to sneak some protein into your breakfast is by making protein waffles.

There are tons of quintessential summer symbols. Suns, anchors, palm trees-but none are quite as fun as the flamingo. Luckily for me, flamingo prints are everywhere this summer so I can snatch a few up!

I am truly by definition a procrastinator. For some reason, even though I attempt to plan, I always save things for the last minute. Is it stressful? Yes! But try as I might, I can't help but wait until the last moment to make my move. As I'm sure-or at least I hope- I'm not the only one who lives their life on the edge in this fashion, I have listed a few heartfelt DIY Father's Day Gift Ideas that won't take much time or money, but your dad will surely love!

• DIY a cool trivet for your kitchen.
• The perfect summer pasta salad...sans pasta.
• How to master calligraphy, without knowing a thing about calligraphy.

Chia seeds are one of those super foods that your body cannot get enough of! They're full of good vitamins and minerals that can help get you to your healthiest self!