Hello! I’m Jillienne. I created this blog to document my wellness journey. A year ago I realized something needed to change. I suffered from horrible migraines, always felt tired, and I had gained 20 lbs since graduating from college in 2009. Finally, I figured out that my body was trying to tell me to “WAKE UP! And stop eating those Jalopeno Cheetos, Lean Cuisines, and Diet Coke.”
I was not always unhealthy. As a child I grew up in a household that had many fruits and vegetables in the fridge. Thanks Mom! My oldest friend’s mom called me the Little Bunny Rabbit because I was a rare child who loved all things plant-based. It was not until later that I experimented with unhealthy diets and strange cleanses, but I’ll save that story for a future post.
Now, I am eating a healthy, clean diet. In December of 2012, I started seeing a personal trainer and have gotten great results. I never really knew how to workout before now. The 20 lbs I gained after college and marriage have come off. And the migraines are few and far between!
This year, I found a passion for running and even completed my first full marathon with Team Nutribullet.
I also joined the California Triathlon club and have made it my mission to get more young females involved in triathlons. 2014 will be known as the year of the triathlon as I have six races planned leading up to my first 70.3.
Throughout the blog I may refer to my best friend, boyfriend, and husband (a.k.a the Bear).
…Or my dogs: 
Thing 1
And Thing 2
I hope that I can share the things I have learned through this blog. I encourage you to join me on this journey towards a fit, healthy life!
Why Chasing Raspberries? Read this post.
Beautiful photos, and an inspiring story! The salad looks yummy.
Love it!
I’m inspired! Love your blog.
Love it. Excited to see more. Love the dress in the photo, too.
Thank you! I’m so happy whenever I get a new follower. P.S. I found the dress at Urban Outfitters fairly recently.
Hi Jillenne – thanks for stopping by our blog! We love your blog as well!!! Thanks for posting!
“Bunny”, you were blessed to be raised on a private road with lots of fruit trees and avo’s. You were a healthy eater until life got busy with school and work. Never too late. You are doing it all so wonderfully. The payoff is that you feel and look fabulous! So proud of you and this blog. Thank you!
Great story and love the couple picture!
Hi Jillienne! Love the blog and photos. Can’t wait to learn more.
Love your blog!! Fantastic meeting you at Idea today!!- Jamie
Thank you Jamie! It was great meeting you. Love your energy!
Love it! So happy to hear that the migraines have stopped. You look fantastic as do your meals!
Stacy McPhee recently posted…Weekly Meals August 11, 2013
Thank you Stacy! I didn’t know you had a blog! Your meals look UUH-mazing!
fellow migraine sufferer here..still have them sporadically but a healthy diet definitely made all the difference in the world!
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Love your blog!!!
Thanks Danielle! You are awesome!
hi miss jillienne its very nice your blog , and so interesting , i hope to meet you some day when you come to mexico , im a professional runner and triathlete , and spinning teacher, i love the challenge and i think its very nice meet people around the world , i met people from a lot countries and right now im planning a new challenge , sorry for my english , add me a facebook o send me a e mail gaxiola_15@hotmail.com or abel gaggiola facebook .
have a nice day , for the glory
Hi Jillienne! Just got done checking out your blog and had a quick question. I was hoping that you could email me back when you get the chance. Thanks!
Emily : )
Hi Jillienne! My name is Mario. I was hoping you could answer a question I have about your blog! You can email me at trucillo.mario (at) recallcenter (dot) com