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…
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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…
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,…
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…
