People often look at our lives and call us nuts. Why’s that?
We are nomads. We are moving once again.
We are pursuing our passions/dreams, hoping one or all will come to fruition.
We are living paycheck to paycheck.
We are thirty years old have yet to make plans for kids, even though we want them. No 5 year plan, no 2 car garage, no nest egg.
We sweat for a living (triathlete and fitness instructor). Do this workout, it’s especially Sweaty and NUTTY!
We like to drink our greens and blend up other crazy concoctions. This one is Arugula, Chocolate Stevia, Almond Milk, protein, Banana, and Coconut Kefir.
We work too much at times (okay a lot of times) and play too hard at times.
We have faith.
People think I’m nuts for wanting to be a future SAHM (stay at home mom). For not wanting to be the “bread winner.” For wanting to be a SHERPA wife and supporting my husband’s career.
I know I am nuts, we know we’re nuts. But to us, we wouldn’t have it any other way. When chasing a dream, you need a purpose, and our purpose is to BE nuts over life with EACH other (the ups and the downs).
Maybe that’s why we adore NUTTZO. Over the past years, Nuttzo has FUELED James and his triathlon career. He’s been a NUTTZO athlete and proud of it too. Yes, it’s an amazing product, but their story is where we are inspired the most.
A few words of Danielle (the founder) and why she started Nuttzo.
Fitness and nutrition have always been an integral part of my life. After adopting two boys from the Ukraine who were vitamin deficient, I became even more focused on preparing creative, flavorful, super-nutritious foods. NuttZo is an Omega-3 powerhouse of nutrition blended into a delectable butter. I’m honored to share it with you and your family.
Adoption was a life changing event for my husband and me. After meeting so many of the beautiful orphaned children while adopting our two sons, we founded Project Left Behind, a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on providing education and living essential to orphans. I am so pleased to announce that NuttZo is a proud supporter of Project Left Behind.
You see, this company has our heart and WE’RE NUTTZO over it. For the love they share, for the non profit focus, for their PURPOSE, and well.. for their DELICIOUS and REAL INGREDIENT product.
No added sugars, 100% organic, Healthy Omegas, Peanut Free option, created with a mother’s love. 
Disclaimer: Although this is a product review, the opinions are ALL my OWN and you better believe they’re TRUE!
This February (the LOVE month), we’re getting even more NUTZ and sharing the LOVE of HEALTH with NUTTZO. I’m planning on creating a few different NUTTZO recipes and heck, maybe I’ll even come up with a NUTTZO healthy bites flavor. Whatcha think?
Are you NUTS like us? Have you tried NUTTZO? Do you support products with a purpose? I hope the answers here are all YES!
Cheers,
LC
This post is truly beautiful! I was smiling from ear to ear reading it and seeing the pictures.
I think you have the best life right now! You guys are doing what is right for you and it is fabulous and inspiring.
best is often hard, but worth it in the end, yes? How are YOU?!
love LOVE that pic of you and the hubs–you guys are adorable. besides the stay-at-home-mom part (hoping DAD will do that:)) this sounds remarkably similar to our lives! literally making my first-ever deposit in a retirement acct here now at 34!:) CHEERS to taking risks and living the dream!
Hillary, i so wish we lived closer. I want to hug you!
I love this! You two are precious and completely NUTZ – but that’s what makes you so special 🙂 I have recently been called “nutz” for deciding to compete in a show… people think I am 100% loco, but it’s a dream – it’s my dream. I am so content and excited about it – that must be a good thing, right? 🙂
and you are 100% passionate about it too! GO NUTZ! I believe in YOU!
girl we are so much alike in our life right now, well besides I am single LOL
but living everyday the best I can, and trying not to stress about money (although it is getting tough) but staying positive about the future.
and the workout sounds great, but what is a bicycle sprint? Is that actually getting on a bike? haha
Y’all are absolutely ADORABLE and a wee bit nuts 😛 I’ve been totally MIA recently but have to say that I loveee your new layout, it’s fab!
P.S. You’re moving? To DC? 😉
what did I miss??
where are you going?!
You know I’m nuts!! I want to try the peanut free one so bad! I NEED to look for it. I can always get behind a brand that has a purpose and stands for something! You are moving????
You are both NUTSO in a very good way! 🙂
coming from you, that makes me happy!
I don’t think you’re nuts at all. It takes a lot of guts to pursue your dreams and follow your heart. My husband is miserable in his job and wants to do something different but is tied to the money. I’ve told him to quit, we’ll move to a smaller house, live frugally, but he just can’t…he’s the practical one, I’m the dreamer, in case you hadn’t guessed! And of course with 2 kids it does make things a bit difficult. I say keep living your dream! Where are you moving to?
i think he should go for it! we’ll be cheering from the NUTTZO field!
Wait! You’re moving? Where? When?
Nuttzo PF = my ALL TIME favorite nut butter. By far. It’s the best!
i agree. ANd the seeds in your teeth are so worth it!
Love you guys – I think the life you have together is perfect for YOU…. you rock it! You guys have love, passion, health and happiness – you’d be NUTS to want anything else 😉
this is true. and thank YOU for always believing in us. We love LOU and soon we need to reunite. I know i say this a lot, but I MISS YA!
I think you’re just great! And so is the review–sounds like a perfect fit for you!
you mean we’re just as nutz, right? hehe
I like this. I am just as nuts as you! I moved to China to live with my boyfriend. Now we are moving to Malaysia. We are not married (yet). I am trainer and health coach. I look forward to my future job as SAHM.
We are nuts only by what other people define as “normal”. Sometimes normal is nice and safe and that is ok. But for crazy people like us… stability and material things are not important. People, experience, and adventure are important!
Enjoy the ride 🙂
i love following your nutty adventure on instagram too! keep it up friend!
I think your life sounds amazing and like so much fun! I just bought my first jar of Nuttzo last week and am obsessed!
oh another obsession has begun! a good one. and thank YOU for your support Em.
Ahhh I always see Nuttzo at the store and wanna buy one! Then I go nuts b/c it’s too expensive for me~hhaaha. And you guys are so crazy, but I love it! I wouldn’t mind going everywhere around the world since I always had a passion and desire to be on the mission field anyway, but now that I have a baby in the belly I wouldn’t WANT to not have a baby now! 😀 Ohhh and I have Jesus Calling, it’s pretty awesome. I refer back to it every now and then when I feel led to a certain passage. 🙂
i love that God has your right where he WANTS you. Nurturing your lives with a baby on the way! that’s amazing and I can’t wait for your even more NUTTY life to begin.
Love that work out idea!! Totally doing it!
I have always wanted to try Nuttzo but its so dang expensive 🙁 one day maybe!!
girl, i owe you a lot of goodoes! Hot Oats, Nuttzo, healthy bites, etc. Just come visit!
girl i would LOVE to come visit! i don’t even need the goodies. ok, not gonna lie, i would take some healthy bites 😉
Okay I have seen so many pictures about this brand! Is it really that awesome? Do they even sell this in Jersey??? I love how you are nuts; how I am nuts; and how we admit it. I’d say we are Amazingly Nutty in a awesome way. That’s a mouthful. XO
i meant to send you home with some! argh! not sure if they sell it there. Check whole foods! and you are nutty, love IT!
Love everything about this… love that you are living in the now with what you both WANT to do. Most of us get stuck having to do things we DONT want to do in order to do what WE DO want to do over the weekend.
Have not tried Nuttzo — does that make me NUTTZO?
this is true. We’d die if we had a 9-5, even if we had more money. Which we don’t. bahaha. So yes, we’re nuttzo and YOURE nuttzo for not trying it.. yet.
😉
I don’t think you are nuts at all. I think you and your hubs are an inspiration in how to follow your dreams and passions. I haven’t tried Nuttzo, but definitely want to now!
thank you Beth! that means a lot to us.
Absolutely want to try Nuttzo! You and James are living your life the way YOU want to and not conforming and I LOVE THAT ABOUT YOU. I too have roamed all around the country being “nuts”. I’m pretty content for now though! Live free. Be nuts. It looks good on both of you 🙂 <3
we need a shirt that says that, yes?! LOVE IT, thanks becca
I adore NuttZo! I wish it were not so expensive, but I understand why it is, and buy it, because it’s that good. I love nutty people as much as the nut butter and I consider myself an official nutcase, so I guess that means I love myself as well.
i agree, at least i know where my money is going. And you my friend are the best nutcase ever!
I barely know you, and I’m already nuttzo over your blog 🙂 You & the man are just freaking ADORABLE too btw.
I’ve never had NuttZo pb before.. sad right?? 🙁 We don’t get it out here, boo!!
i don’t think they ship where you are. Wish they did! And i’m nutz over YOU
Well Dang how’s this girl suppose to try this yumminess :[… Awe way to make a girl blush 🙂
You’re NUTZ!! 🙂 What an adorable post. I think Nick and I are often perceived as way too independent for our own good. We don’t like to out as often as our friends, we prefer staying in on weekends and doing house work and cooking dinner and watching movies. People consider us NUTZ all the time, but that’s what we like 🙂 We also prefer Bed and Breakfasts over trips to Vegas like our friends. So what?! We’re cool. hehe
that sounds perfect to me! We’re very similar.
I think your absolutely fantastic! I’m envious- I’ve told you that before 🙂 Such an exciting adventure to come.. I’m just so happy you choose to share it with us.. I look forward to it 🙂 <3
oh you are too good to us! And by the way, i think your header says it all….coco… she’s NUTS
I haven’t tried Nuttzo, but you know I’m just as nuts as y’all! That’s why I love you [and I adore your relationship…not in a creepy way, in a ‘how wonderful that they were brought together’ way… ;)]
youre not nuts, your NUTTY. That’s a whole new level, it means you’ve got passion and FLAVOR! I adore YOU for that. in a non creepy way, okay maybe a little creepy. xxoo
Moving to a new house?! AWESOME. And nothing wrong with anything you’re doing. I call it passionate. Others tied down with a big house, kids, would love to follow your steps.
Your energy is contagious!
I think always want what others have a times, yes? But God has us right where He wants us, always.
I am so so happy for you! I really needed to read this post right now. Where did you move before moving “again”? Lol. I guess I’ve missed a lot!
oh we’re not moving out of state anytime soon… maybe next year. hehe. How are YOU?! I’ve missed YOU!
Heck yes we love NuttZo over here. And you should definitely make a NuttZo bites flavor!!!!! 🙂 where are you moving? I missed it.
i’ll have to make a squash nuttzo bite for YOU! tee hee
You guys certainly are crazy Cotter’s;) I think it’s SUPER awesome that you’re following your hearts, that way you’re guaranteed happiness! If your not doing nutty things, you’re clearly not living;)
Need to try that workout asap!
well said Lisa! we’re living, through the thick and thin of it. Phew!
p.s.
let me know if you try the workout
I love this! And I love that you guys are nutty – wouldn’t want you any other way! But please made a healthy bites Nutzo recipe and then feel free to send me some. I’ve never tried Nutzo before….eeep! 😉
for you I will! <3 thanks for loving us NUTTY and ALL
BEAUTIFUL POST. Just as always. Not surprised 🙂
Love you
Yes, yes, and ABSOLUTELY YES!
Several comments on this post.
1. No such thing as playing too hard.
2. Right there with you on the no 5 year plan, no garage, no kids (of course, I’m a few years older, I have a steady job and I’m not married, but stil..)
3. That workout? I’m doing it tomorrow. Unless I forget. In which case, you need to email me and remind me. 😀
4. Arugula? Really? I mean I love arugula….in salad.
you might hate me for saying this, but it was so hot out that all i wanted was a refreshing green smoothie, hence the arugula.
p.s.
I love how fabulously nutty you are!
I LOVE that ya’ll follow your heart and that you are a TEAM! A true love can be seen through ya’ll!! And I look forward to the day I have a love like that! I LOVE the program – what a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
i truly believe you will friend. You’re just getting primed. 😉
I love being NUTS. I consider myself nuts since I’m 36 years old and training for my first Half Ironman. The only other triathlon I’ve done is a Super Mini Sprint. Logical next step, right?
I am on a mission to find some Nutzo now!
Can I suggest/request a Healthy Bites Nutzo recipe share?! 🙂
totally logical! i did that once. You can do it you nutty gal!
Life is boring if you’re not a little nuts 😉 I just got my jar yesterday – I’m so excited to try it!
i saw! you will be going through it so fast… but it’s that good!
I love Nuttzo! When I was in CA, it was easy to find. When I moved to NJ I had to order it on-line. But it showed up at the WF here about 6 months ago – so happy!
Good luck with your move. Where are you going?
i think it’s nuts you didn’t have for 6 months!
not going anywhere big… yet. 😉
Lady! You are not nuts! You’re just doing your thing, following JC one step at a time.. waiting for his leading! That’s the way to do it!
JC is worth getting nutty for, amen?! xxoo
Ummmm… so WHERE are you moving? Atlanta? 🙂
I adore Nuttzo. But you already know that.
no, same city. I know, i was misleading, whoops! you should be moving, to AUSTIN!
OH! Wellll… find me a job and I’ll come to Austin. 😉
i’m working on it!
That’s so exciting for you!!!
P.S. — just did this workout, with a few modifications based on what I had in the house. So sweaty…even my glasses are fogged 🙂
haha, love it! i was sweatin up a storm too!
ahh it’s always goood to be a little nutty!!! still not found Nuttzo yet- when I come visit one day we shall have coffee and nuttzo 😉 and celebrate being crazy and nutty!!
you aren’t moving far are you??
i’m saving up all my crazy goodies for you! I have high hopes for a future visit from YOU!
LOVE this post! You are adorable. Where are you moving?? I have not tried Nuttzo yet.. I may need to make a drive to Sprouts to pick up a jar.
oh my Haley, this nuttzo will be your new obsession. In the best possible way! hehe
This post is awesome. Just like you and the Hubs. I love that you love your unique lifestyle! That’s what is important! Also… nothing wrong with wanting to be a SAHM. That’s my dream in life. Have babies and be their mom. Can’t wait to see if it’s in God’s plan!
me to friend, me too!
You’re moving?! When? Where to?? Excited for you guys! We are most likely moving this summer as well… wish we could get together while we’re only 3 hours apart. 🙂 Super cute post, by the way. I love how nutz you two are, and don’t think it’s nuts at all- it’s living life to the fullest!
oh just into a house. No biggy. Whoops! We might pick up and move to another country next year, but for now we’re here. Come visit!
congrats guys! with faith and passion comes success. if youre doing what you love thats all that matters. i truly believe this.
we are equally as nuts as you guys because we are days (!!!) away from having a kid and kyle just quit his job to pursue his (unpaid) start-up business. technically we are living on my (yet to be seen) maternity leave money alone. which is pennies. sooo we went from two incomes to zero incomes with a kid on the way. oy.
I have this feeling that it will all work out for the best, and you will be one big HAPPY NUTTY family.
Totally nuts here! And proud of it 🙂 I love you guys’ version of nuts and find it super inspiring. I HOPE my kids will be that kind of NUTs 🙂 And I love supporting businesses with heart who support good causes. Here’s two of my favs
http://desta.com/shop/about-us/
and
http://www.oneplanetgranola.com/our_story.html
Both companies were started by single mothers who also started the non-profits that they are donating profit to. These ladies are dear friends and their nuttiness has helped so many people!
oH i must check out these companies! I’ve definitely heard of the one planet granola. Love their cause!
Love this post. My husband and I are the same way in that we have “future” plans…but are content where we are right now and how we are living life 🙂
being content and married, that’s perfect! way to be nutty
LOVE this Lindsey! So much I did not know about you! I think when you are young is the time to try – it has to be then & I hope you find what it is that will be right for you both! Where are you moving?
Just learning about Nuttzo since I could not afford it before getting it thru FF & amazing company! I got to try the 2 non chocolate ones ages ago after the Dr. Oz show about it. They were testing at Whole Foods but still could not afford. I have the blue container & love but I think I liked the other one a bit better & not sure if I will be able to afford to buy a bottle of that one but it sure was good – heck – they both were/are! I am using mine up too quickly! Trying to make it last! 😉
I am so for you on finding & chasing your dream! I did not when I was young & honestly at this point in my life after the crash & us losing most of our saving, we are too old to make that up. I may have to go back to boring work. 🙁
I am so happy for you!
i do the same! make every ounce last! And you my dear may not think you are living now, but you are. Because you are INSPIRING Health to others. that’s a dream in itself.
Yes – like many of us – we love to inspire & share but got bills to pay so may be back to the boring stuff to pay those & get some savings again…. Chase that dream – you are young enough to do it! 🙂
I love your passion, your drive – your nuts.
I am 30 have no husband, no nest egg, no plan, and yet am more worried about my next race… we can all be nuts together.
that’s not nutty, it’s a runner’s mind! love it!
I am NUTS over you guys, seriously. I am always so, so struck by your utter love and adoration of one another and how you are forever supporting each other’s hopes and dreams while remaining unified and living in faith. What a powerful combo. love you guys!
Well you two inspire us two! so keep it going! Team sutera is part of team NUTS! <3
I love how NUTS you guys are, because we are nuts over here too! Life should not be planned out, perfect, or how people thinks its supposed to be. Living each day to the fullest is how we roll!!!
I seriously thought I would of been married way before I was, had more kids way before now, but you just can’t live thinking there is a time clock! You just have to LIVE!
I love you!
and i LOVE where you are today! THE perfect NUTTY place.
I love your new header, BTW! the blog facelift is super pretty. 🙂 Which reminds me … I owe you biz cards and labels still.
Also, I haven’t tried nuttzo because — big surprise — none around my neck of the woods!
Happy Monday, pretty lady!
girl, come back to austin. I’ll give you a few jars! is that worth the trip? 😉 p.s. I owe you more healthy bites too!
You guys are not nuts! Or maybe Dave and I are nuts because we’re not that much different except that we do have a child in our sort-of-crazy world. We took a big pay cut when we decided I’d stay home with Lucy, but it’s so worth it. I don’t want to pay someone to raise her.. and God ALWAYS provides 🙂 Love you,friend!
i love being able to see you THREE grow as family! I am so glad God had those nutty plans for YOU!. He does provide!
This made me smile so big!! I needed to read this today, and just read about how much passion you both have for each other and life and being a little ‘nuts’ at times – life is about being nuts sometimes, isn’t it? I need to keep learning from YOU my friend, that chances are worth taking risks for 🙂 always! XO!
i know YOU can relate! in fact, i just read your post. Faith! It’s scary, it’s nutty! Email me if you need to talk.
xxoo
I love products with a purpose. Business can be good for people!
we are on the same nutz bandwagon… getting ready to move again, no kids…not sure where we stand on that…I am not employed with a steady paycheck any longer…it’s crazy, but we live only once
again, why don’t we live closer? so similar
Alright mrs. nuttzo, where are you moving?! How did I miss this? Also, I love the new header on your site! It’s so bright and cheery! And really makes me want Spring! 🙂 Plus the wine bottles and glasses are pure class if you ask me! 😉
haha, you didn’t miss anything. We’re just moving within the city… for now.. but stay tuned
haha okay that makes sense then. Can’t wait to meet you in May!! 😀
My husband and I are nuts too: we have plan for kids, but not yet (and we’re 33), and the only plans we have are travel plans. We don’t own a house, but we do have a savings account. We don’t even know which country we’ll settle in ultimately! The UK or Canada? Who knows!
But at least we’re living life and not letting it pass us by, right?
amen to that! come to US!
OH MY GOSH I HAVE A TEXAS SIZED BLUSH!!!
Forgive me my cardinal wrong-acity.
*y’all.
Not ya’ll.
don’t worry, i forgive you. But just this once. 😉
If being Nuts like ya’ll are nuts is….nuts?
Then I don’t want to be not nuts.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to the patterns of the world…
I love that you guys follow your dreams and passions and don’t think that’s nuts at all! It’s very inspiring to me. I wish I had more faith in doing the same thing.
i think you do have it and you are going for it… ahem… Personal training in your future
I haven’t tried it, but it sure looks GOOD! Can I buy it somewhere in Austin?
you sure can! it’s at natural grocers, whole foods, and sun harvest i think.
You know we’re nuts too! Good grief, we may be in the same boat with you on moving again. We are almost 40 living paycheck to paycheck, chasing a dream. Scared shitless one day, living the high life the next. Crazy? Um, yeah. Happy? Most of the time. I do have faith that we will see each other through the hard times. In reality, there are people that have it much worse than we do. We just want happiness. No 5 year plan, no nest egg…loving my guys and living life the best way we know how. Yep, I’m with you lady!
yes, but look at your kids. I think it’s working because they are LOVED and WELL fed and NOURISHED. Nothing can replace that!
Good luck!!!
What’s this bit about moving?! Don’t tell me I missed something! And don’t even try to convince me that you’re nuts – I love your passion and free-spiritedness. The only way I’d consider you ‘off’ is if you really were throwing milkbones into your cereal 😉
the milk bones were quite tasty with my coffee… just sayin.
😉
I’ve never tried Nuttzo….but I think I should! Are you guys staying in Austin??
we are, for now! I’m still waiting on your visit. xoox
LOVE your new site look!!! Didnt know you were moving!! Im being nutzo with the snow we are having here in OHIO and also going NUTS because of some crazy things happening in my life but its okay because I have Jesus and my faith and Ill be okay 🙂
It’s all in HIS plan! So good to hear from ya Allie!
That was leaving readers in a lurch- did you say you’re moving again?! Near or far?!
I’d love to be a SAHM, too, but I guess in order to get there we have to seriously talk about having kids! (Parallel again?!)
Nuttzo sounds like a great company to support! Looking forward to seeing all the ways you use their products!
i think you all are just living our lives in Canada and vice versa. But i am SO GLAD we can ALWAYS relate
YES!!! I love NuttZo and the story behind it! I’ve only tried the original and have always wanted to try the chocolate flavor. I keep wanting to make a NuttZo recipe but I don’t want to empty my jar. 🙂
oh the sacrifices we make for a full jar. WORTH EVERY SPOONFUL!, yes?
Wait! Where are you off to? Did I miss it? Hey, nuts works for some people (myself included :)) And how delicious is Nuttzo?!
I saw Nuttzo at Whole Foods the other day. Looks yummy! 🙂
I’ve been getting this brand confused with another that adds dairy to their list – oops! Now I really want to try some Nuttzo, I think I saw it at WF recently. 🙂 And I love your kind of nuts! 🙂
Did I miss the announcement of you moving?!? Or maybe I’m being forgetful–it’s been a little crazy around my parts. 🙂 I have tried Nuttzo, and it was fantastic! What a great product that’s definitely got some heart behind it. I wish I had your attitude and positive outlook about following your dreams. Not that I don’t, but I’m much more timid. However, getting my health coaching certification was one step in the right direction. We’ll see where I go from here.
that’s definitely a HUGE step! You are going for it Michelle! Focus on that dream, one day at a time! I believe in ya!
I love the new look of your site! I don’t think ya’ll are nuts at all. As long as you are nuts about each other and your faith, love and dreams – that’s all that matters. When you have your best friend and soul mate right next to you, life and all its ups and downs is pretty darn wonderful. I definitely have to pick up some Nuttzo this week – I love their company’s story and supporting businesses that do so much good. Kinda why I love Healthy Bites too =)
gosh tess, thats why we love YOU! your support and your FAITH in us. Cherished!
Girl, y’all are not crazy – we are so similar it’s scary! Well, minus the triathlete husbands 🙂
i know! gosh, wish you all lived in austin
First off, I am LOVING your new header!! Too cute and it seems to fit you perfectly.
Secondly, I absolutely love your nuttiness. 🙂 My husband and I can be pretty nutty too, but that’s what makes life an adventure, right? And what would it be without some fun and adventure in there?!
you are nutty, that’s why i love ya.
This is so stinkin adorable. I didn’t know you were eating NUTTZO for that long. How fun! I just got some on Friday and it’s GOOOOOOOD.
oh enjoy it! Your kids will love it too!
Let’s not rush it! Only one kid over here. 🙂
I adore this post, and I adore you my friend!! You may be nuts, but you are certainly an inspiration to the person sitting at a desk all day every day, doing the same old routine. (that would be ME!)
Marc and I have been daydreaming about a few things, and had a HUGE discussion about it yesterday. Can’t say what right now, but it will certainly make a few people think we’re nuts, and that’s OK!! Life is too short to not be enjoyed and challenged. We’d like to do it while we still can 🙂
PS – I adore Nuttzo too! I need to campaign to get it here!
i believe God is prepping your hearts for something BIG christa. And people may think you’re nuts but I will never think that! I’m with ya!