About
My name is Lana and I am a college student at Texas A&M University. I will be starting my 5th and final year of undergrad in the fall. I just started my third internship- the current one is in New York. I am pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, but my passion is nutrition. I have learned that our bodies are amazing machines that must be nourished – they need oil, water and high-octane fuel. I believe beans, legumes, lentils, whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables, are the best way to fuel our bodies. I avoid trans and saturated fats, processed foods, and refined sugars. I am also known to turn un-healthy dishes into vegetarian delights.
I grew up in a very healthy household. My mom is a triathalete and my dad is a yogi. I remember always having fresh fruits and vegetables from our garden. I grew up eating a healthy diet and never thought about how food could negatively affect my well-being. I was actively involved in sports in high school and never thought twice about what I was eating. After my freshman year in college I gained the dreaded 25 pounds, thanks to all-you-can eat “American-fare” cafeterias and a lack of self-control. I became lethargic and unmotivated. Slowly but surely I worked up the courage to run. I worked my way up from ¼ mile to running a 5k. I was happy, loving life, and enjoying my renewed passion for exercise. However, during this time I was calorie-counting and living off 100-calorie snack packs and Smart Ones frozen dinners; a diet deemed “healthy” by society. I still did not feel healthy and knew I had to do something about it.
I started studying nutrition and became a vegetarian 2 ½ years ago. A wholesome diet has given me tons more energy, strengthened my immune system, left me more in tune with my bodies needs and with an overall zest for life that I did not have before. I have recovered from deprivation and have, once again, found my healthy roots and a healthy balance.
I read the latest research on nutrition and fitness in my spare time. I am also a self-proclaimed foodie. I get an exhilarating high when shopping at farmers markets and health food stores. I also watch more Food Network Channel than I’m willing to admit. My goal for this blog is to share my passion for living a wholesome lifestyle, inspire those that still struggle with food to find peace and enjoy documenting my healthy habits along the way.
I am impressed if you made it through that saga…Enjoy!!!
Contact me at anotherhealthyhabit@gmail.com is you have comments, questions or just want to say hi.
Check out my recipe page!!
Hey Lana!!
Thanks for emailing me about your new blog….it’s great! So cool that you’re dad is a yogi and your mom is a triathlete! Looks like you’ve got blogging down pat already
Email response to come, I promise.
Hi Lana! I just came across your blog, and I’m loving it
It’s always great to find another college student blogging about and enjoying a healthy lifestyle. So, thank you so much for sharing!
P.S. Your food alwaysss looks delicious
Lana, thank you for the sweet comment and putting such an awesome idea in my head! A healthy B&B?! How fun would that be? I must make your mango salsa-looks delicious!
Hi, I just found your blog through the Healthy Living Blogs community
I go to Texas A&M too! And I love nutrition but am a math major.
Anyway, I look forward to reading.
- Nell
Just came across your blog – love it!
Your blog is amazing! I can’t wait to read more!
Girl, your journey sounds like mine except I hit the unhealthy fare in high school! Slash my Mom is a yogi and my Dad is a doctor and marathoner who ALSO does triathalons;)
I can’t wait to read more, your food looks delicious!
ahh, I’m really enjoying your blog!
Nice to “meet” you!
I just came across your blog can’t wait to read more. I plan to go to Texas A&M one day (I’m still in highschool) and pursue a career in nutrition!
Just found your blog and wanted to say hello! I love that you grew up so healthy! You have wise parnets haha I hope to be that way with my kids!
hey there! you have a New reader here.
Just wanted to say your blog is fabulous! I love the thoughts you share and those recipes!!! I am totally makin an almond butter protein ball for fuel!! Thanks so much also for sharing your day of YOU!!! I’m in need of one of them. For real!
Yay! and welcome! I’m so glad you are enjoying it!! The almond butter balls are super easy and are a healthy alternative to processed, store-bought energy bars. Enjoy!!
Hi Lana! I just found your blog and lovee it! Whole foods and plant based diets are the way to go, and I love finding people who think like mee!! I love how your family is healthy eaters too. It must be awesome to have a strong support system! My mom and dad are very resistant to change and I am working on them