I love cookbooks, cooking magazines, cooking shows and I have a sad obsession with Pinterest. Last week when I was in the grocery store I found the latest copy of Food Network Magazine. It's called The All-American Issue so naturally it is loaded with recipes for the summer, BBQs and the beloved burger. There are … Continue reading Recipe: Food Network Magazine’s Moroccan Burger Salad: Modified and Made for One
The other day I posted on my Facebook page a link to a story about girls who were trying to wrap their arms around their backsides and touch their bellybuttons, it's called the Bellybutton Challenge. They were believing that this determined they were healthy because it meant they were thin. Well, girls- in reality you’re … Continue reading There are insecurities and shaming at every size
The beginning of the week started rough. I mean, I know it's only Tuesday, but Sunday night was a disaster. I have a few things on plate that are stressing me out. There by the normal stressors so I'm having difficulty handling them. I'm also having a hard time letting things that I can't control … Continue reading We just started this week and it already feels so long
As week 10 of BBG comes to a close, I have a few things to celebrate! 1. The thinning of my mid section! 2. My journey's progress is steady and I'm feeling really good about the recent changes. 3. These baby biceps are going to start growing in a few weeks. 4. I'm finding inspiration … Continue reading Saturday adventures
Every now and then I find some pretty tasty treats that I feel like I need to share with the world. The treats that I buy aren't necessary minimally process foods, sometimes they're protein bars, something their teas. Today is a variety of items that I've come across in the past few weeks. 1. Luna … Continue reading Recently added must try’s
There are so many parts to this journey. In the beginning you're making the decision to change. You're figuring out what foods work for you and what you should eliminate. You decide how you want to workout and how often. You're constantly evaluating as you lose weight to prevent a plateau. Sometimes you do plateau … Continue reading 3 weeks left
I love Italian food and more importantly when I go out to an Italian restaurant I love getting bruschetta. I also love getting calamari, but that's a different story for another post. For date night, I wanted to make something special, but I also know how I get when a loaf of fresh bread is … Continue reading Recipe: Bruschetta Flatbread
I can't tell you the last time I baked. I mean truly stalked Pinterest or cracked open my cook books for a baked good. Well, I had three ripe bananas sitting on my kitchen table, and what else do you do when you have ripe bananas? Make banana bread! However, I don't keep butter in … Continue reading Recipe: Flourless Greek Yogurt Banana Oat Muffins
