What do you get when you mix one quasi food blogger, an Olympic athlete and a box of pasta? A ton of laughter, a full belly and a noteworthy recipe to share! A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to join Mikaela Shiffrin, Alpine Skiing World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, in…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Smoothie
As soon as it dropped about 10 degrees in Chicago, I was ready for all things fall. I know many can agree with me that there’s nothing better than warm spices, pecans, pumpkin, warm lattes, sweaters and boots this time of year. With that said, I wanted to craft a smoothie that made taste buds…
Toning It Up
With the excitement of the 21 Day Challenge official kick off, as well as the high i’m still riding coming out of the TIU Tour, I wanted to share WHY I chose Tone It Up and why I continue to be eternally grateful. Not only that, but I want to encourage you to join me…
How To Become a Morning Person
There are two different people in this world: early risers who have extreme natural energy, equivalent to about three espresso shots, and night people who snooze eight times before waking up and need a trenta sized caffeine fix before even considering moving on with their day. When I was younger, my Mom would wake me…
The Art of Practicing Balance
If we practice what we preach, why is it so hard to actually practice balance, free of guilt? In a world of restaurant reservations, special events, client meetings, holidays, etc., it is impossible to stay strictly on your regimen all of the time. Truly, if you are able to do this, I salute you. On…
Healthy Garlic Shrimp and Veggie Pasta
I was working home on a Friday and was truly stumped. Friday lunches are typically an “everything but the kitchen sink” combo of meal prepped veggies and protein, thrown in some sort of salad or quinoa bowl. This particular Friday, I thought my options were limited, and searched on every healthy delivery service available, but…
Bun Undone Summer Chicken Salad
In the summer time, I am constantly craving something fresh, light, easy, and often times, cold. After a PM workout or a long day of work, sometimes the microwave even seems like a hassle. Recently, I’ve had a serious craving for chicken salad, but not just any chicken salad. I wanted to create my own,…
My Body Story
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” – Fred DeVito Everyone’s body has a story. Written in scars, weight fluctuations, the tan glow in their skin, and so on. I think of our bodies like a front door – and as the saying goes, you don’t always know what happens behind closed doors….
Dining Out Done Right
Date night? Girls night? Celebrating a birthday or holiday? Maybe just hungry? When following a nutrition regimen and mainly cooking your own whole-food meals, it can be extremely stressful to select a restaurant that accommodates your dietary restrictions and needs, yet, appeals to others. When a friend chooses, often we find ourselves scrutinizing the menu…
Natural Beauty Round Up
First thing’s first: I must confess, I am a sucker for beauty stores like Sephora and Addcolo. I either walk in on a mission for ONE thing, or I walk in just to glance at new products (they’re like shiny new toys for me that just lure me in!) Not surprisingly, I walk out with…
Meal Prep like a Pro
Fitness buffs and foodies everywhere are meal preppin’ up a storm. It’s hard to not acknowledge the grocery hauls and process all over social media, especially on Sundays. With that said, I understand firsthand how intimidating this process can be. Some apprehensive thoughts may include: What if I’m not a cook? Isn’t it expensive? I don’t…
Mama Knows Best
If you know me personally, you know that I tell my Mom pretty much EVERYTHING. When I have the slightest concern about what I ate that day, if I am stressed with work, and if I feel a bit of sickness coming on, she’s the first person I’ll call or text. Aside from these “mini…
Fitspo Products
It’s completely normal to fall into a “rut.” Last year, this happened to me during the Cubs world series, and for many, it happens around the holidays. Transitioning into springtime, people start to create summer plans and imagine what they’ll look like come May 31. Fitsperation, or “fitspo” can come in many forms. Most think…
How to Weekend
Here’s a trick question for you: How do you enjoy the weekend without a bottomless pit of guilt? All you need is a change in perspective mixed with the art of moderation. As some others may describe it, practicing balance. Weekends are a completely blank slate, open book, for us to selfishly enjoy. The only items…
What Is Bun Undone?
My name is Morgan Raphael, and I am a fitness and health enthusiast, marketing professional and self-care optimist. After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Public Relations/Advertising, I moved to Chicago, completely on my own, knowing no one besides my boyfriend. I was surrounded by wellness as a child, with two parents…
