35 Minutes. 18 Dollars. Lunches for a Week. I walked in the door from a wonderful Labor Day weekend about 90 minutes ago. And my fridge is filled with lunch for the week. What a wonderful feeling. I am feeling so much at peace knowing I’m ready for the week, that I wanted to share what … Continue reading "35 Minutes. 18 Dollars. Lunches for a Week."
Warning, this post includes pictures of our car after an accident last November. If you’ve seen me in person since December of last year, you may have noticed a purple bracelet on my wrist. You may have noticed Mr W has one too. If you knew our families, you would know they have one too. … Continue reading "He was Before Me and Behind Me"
Yesterday I posted this Facebook status: ” Scripture tells me to be anxious FOR nothing…yet I get anxious ABOUT nothing. One word makes all the difference.” It received a lot of response which reminded me, I’m not the only one. Here’s a little more detail on how my mind started spinning in worry. Seems so … Continue reading "Anxious About Nothing"
This coming Sunday (August 25th) makes 9 months since our terrible awful day– the car accident. Many of you know about this, and if you don’t you can read old blogs to find out more. Here’s a quick recap: November 25 Mr W and I were hit by a truck traveling 75 mph while in … Continue reading "Excuse Me Doctor…What’s in My Head Again?"
Casseroles, Breads & Dessert….ohhhh my. I mean, that sounds like an amazing line up of food. A creamy homemade casserole, garlic bread and some cobbler? That meal would leave me officially comforted. Until it was over! Sometimes I have lunch meetings with different groups of people. Which I love. I love gathering around a table … Continue reading "How to Politely Deny Delicious Dishes"
Five Low Calorie Starbucks Orders Every Friday Mr W and I start the morning at Starbucks. I can’t tell you when it started, but far before we were married we would meet there before work. Thing is, I don’t have to tell you it can be tricky to know what to order that’s both tasty … Continue reading "Five Low Calorie Starbucks Orders"
12 Heathy & Portable Low Carb Snacks – WLS Tips I get great suggestions from my followers on things to discuss, feature or create for this blog. I love it! It always excites me when I’m given a new challenge. The most recent? A list of healthy and portable low carb snacks. Portable is by far … Continue reading "12 Heathy & Portable Low Carb Snacks – WLS Tips"
“Is it that time already?!” I wonder how many times we use that phrase. In August it’s about school. In October it’s for Halloween. November and December it’s a daily comment…to myself. I don’t have children and haven’t been in school since I graduated with my Masters…and yet I still think in terms of “Back … Continue reading "Back to School Meal Planning"
The Ask Steph Question today! Why don’t I recommend counting calories for weight loss? If you’ve ever worked with a dietitian, nutritionist, trainer, etc…you have likely been put on a calorie based diet. Or if you have been a member of WeightWatchers you learned the process of counting points. I’ve done both. Met with a … Continue reading "Why I Don’t Recommend Counting Calories to Lose Weight"
This week Mr W and myself are headed north for a long weekend at the lake with my family. Which means for meal planning sake- we had a “mini” week. In our house, we rarely ever repeat a meal. Every night is a gamble on how the meal is going to come out. Which is mostly … Continue reading "Best of Food Coach Me Week"
