Alright, I am really excited to share this with you... Today is the start of a three part series with Lauren from Jesus and a Side of Peanut Butter! She is a really awesome girl with lots of yummy recipes and inspiring posts on her blog. So yeah, if you haven't already, GO CHECK HER OUT! I kind of really like her and I'm really glad that we have become friends through the blogging world. 

We are starting our Faith, Food, and Friends series with Friends, I will be doing an interview with Lauren on my blog- that way you can get to know all about her! She will be interviewing me on her blog too- so don't forget to check that out as well!

     1. What made you decide to start up your blog Jesus and a Side of Peanut Butter?

Ever since I came across my first health blog, it had always been an idea of mine. One day (about 6 months later) I finally decided to do it. I knew I loved health & fitness, but I also knew that I could reach people by sharing my faith. Originally it was called "One Step Closer", and that was the theme of my senior presentation. Once I graduated and started college, I decided to give it a more permanent name.

2. I'm just going to take a wild guess and assume that you kinda like peanut butter... do you have a favorite peanut butter recipe?

You bet I do! Straight out of the jar is the best way ;) but recipe? Probably oats drowned in PB is to die for!

3. What is your favorite exercise to do?

I'm a swimmer! I swam for 12 years, but now that I'm not on a team anymore, I'll fallen in love with running.

4. So I know that you're a health/food/faith blogger, but what are your other hobbies? What do you like to do in your spare time?

Well, school takes up a LOT of time. But during summer, I love to play Frisbee and spend time reading in the California sun!

5. When I was little I used to have three "essential" questions that I would have to ask people... so I'll ask you! Here you go! Favorite color? Favorite number? Favorite animal? 

Color-- Yellow! 

Number- 23! (Totally just made that up, but that's my birthday date!)

Animal- I really love dogs!

6. Are you a coffee or tea girl?

Mmmmm, I'll have to go with coffee. But the truth is that I don't really drink a lot of either! I have enough energy as I am :)

7. What is your favorite snack?

I do love bananas, but fruit smoothies are pretty high up there as well!

8. What is one of your favorite Bible verses?

Ahh, yes. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

9. Who inspires you? (In general, not just for health and fitness)

Absolutely my dad. We're so alike and he inspires me to be strong in my faith. I love him!

10. What's one crazy, random fact about you?

I don't like having long fingernails. It bothers me so much!