Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
March 31, 2009
We have this recipe once a week at my house. It’s so quick and easy and tastes great.
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Permission to Indulge
March 30, 2009
Adopting a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you can never indulge in a yummy dessert again. In fact, it means just the opposite — a healthy lifestyle means that you learn how to work all sorts of foods into your eating plan (notice I didn’t use the word ‘diet’). Read more
From UGHxercise to Exercise
March 28, 2009
Say the word exercise and many people hear the word UGHxercise. Some days it’s just too tough to get moving. You don’t have enough time, you’re too tired, you don’t have the energy. The list of excuses is a mile long.
The ironic thing is that if you just start moving, the exercise really isn’t so bad and you always feel wonderful afterward. Read more
Tips for Healthy Living
March 26, 2009
I’m a firm believer, and living proof, that you do not have to make major changes in your lifestyle to get big results; even small changes will help you improve your health, lose weight, or whatever your goal is.
It’s much easier to make small, incremental changes than it is to turn your life upside down and try to change everything at once.
When you try to change too much at once, you are bound to fail; but take baby steps and soon you will be running toward your goals. Read more
Grow Your Own Seasonings
March 25, 2009
Spring is officially here and now is the time to begin planning your summer herb garden. I’ve been growing herbs for the past 5 years and look forward to warmer days when my herb plants are producing their tasty bounty. There’s nothing better than snipping a few fresh sprigs of oregano, dill, basil, or rosemary to use in vegetables, potatoes, meats, or salad. And the aroma fresh herbs bring to the kitchen…… heavenly. Read more
80/20 Rule of Eating
March 22, 2009
The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This principle is widely used in business but it can also apply to your eating habits.
80% of the calories you consume most likely come from 20% of the foods you eat. Read more
Sweet -N- Heat Glazed Salmon
March 22, 2009
This recipe is a family favorite; something you’d expect to find in an upscale restaurant. And healthy too! Read more
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
March 20, 2009
Sweet potatoes had never been one of my favorite foods — until now — this recipe is awesome. I have a new found fondness for those tasty orange taters. Read more
Plan to Eat and Eat the Plan
March 19, 2009
If you’re anything like I was, you hate the thought of having to plan your meals in advance. I used to tell myself I just didn’t have the time to plan ahead and for heaven’s sake, how did I know what I would want to eat 3 or 4 days from now. Sound familiar? Not only did I not want to plan ahead, I didn’t want to have to cook at home every night. I always admired my friends who could be that organized but it wasn’t for me. Read more
Oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring
March 14, 2009
When I made the decision to change my eating habits, I knew I couldn’t go back to another boring diet or I would fail miserably. You see, that’s the problem with “diets” — they are boring and simply not sustainable in the long term. In fact the word itself implies short term change. I always hear people say “I need to go on a diet” — the only thing I ever wanted to know was “When will this diet end?” It was never about changing my life, it was always about getting through the latest diet so I could get back to eating the things I liked. What I needed now was a new way of life that I could stick with and enjoy. Read more
Unhealthy - How I Got There
March 14, 2009
As children and young adults, we don’t think much about how fragile our bodies really are and how diet, exercise, and stress affect us in the long run. Then, one day we wake up middle-aged and realize that we haven’t treated our bodies very well. We can’t go back and re-do our early years but we can take steps to ensure our remaining years are relatively healthy ones. Read more
