Have you heard this term? Clean Eating? It sounds so nice, doesn’t it? But it feels hard to pin-point. What is clean? What is unclean? Clean Eating, in my mind, is slightly open for interpretation. In general the idea is eating food in it’s most natural form. A clean meal has few ingredients and none that … Continue reading "What is “Clean Eating?”"
Do you ever have some days that you just feel fat?
If you are a follower of my Facebook page, you may have noticed more bible verses coming through your newsfeed lately. The biggest reason? I’ve needed it. I always need scripture. We all do. It’s the breath of God coming into our souls. So, while it’s true there have been some hardships in my life … Continue reading "Remembering the Truth, When I Believe the Lie"
What a great holiday. No presents or extensive amounts of decorations involved (not to dog on those holidays) but it’s refreshing to take a holiday that didn’t take much work leading up to it. Oh sure, just because I said that, someone is going to tell me what they had to do leading up to … Continue reading "Happy 4th of July!!!"
We are often hearing of different diets, new weight-loss products, and interesting stories of how people lost weight. In fact, I noticed the other day…anytime I’m standing in line looking at magazines while I wait, I am always tempted to pick up the one that has a story about someone losing weight. I can’t help … Continue reading "What is the Paleo Diet? A Few of My Thoughts"
I’ve gotten this question a few times over the past week: What is the average cost of groceries for the menu plans? And because I love to use way more words than needed to answer a question, here is a blog with a inside look into my brain. It’s just how I roll. My hubs and … Continue reading "Eating Healthy on a Budget"
This has been a conversation I have had several times this week. Let’s face it, we can’t help but think about that slimy little number on the scale a little too often. For some, it’s a daily ritual. Get up, go to the bathroom, and “weigh-in.” Often times dry and unpainted. You know what I’m talkin’ bout. And … Continue reading "The Daily Weigh-In: Scale Betrayal"
Beef jerky is one of my very favorite go-to snacks. But especially in the summertime. Mainly, because it doesn’t melt and I can keep it with me. Also, because I cram too many errands in during the summer months and need an on-the-go snack. Friends of ours in Kansas City have a wonderful company called PaleoFit … Continue reading "PaleoFit Meals Clean Jerky"
4th of July Bariatric Parfait Who doesn’t love a themed recipe??? I’ve seen some 4th of July ideas come across my computer screen and wanted a fun themed treat that didn’t pack a lot of sugar. Only three ingredients and all the fun, refreshing, summer-type of ingredients! It’s as easy as one-two-three. Ya know, because there … Continue reading "4th of July Bariatric Parfait!"
Did I get your attention? Just wait until you realize there are old awkward photos. Then I’ll really get ya! I often get the question why I don’t post calories on my recipes. The most honest answer: errr…because I don’t count them. It’s true calories in minus calories out does equal weight loss. That’s true and simple science. But … Continue reading "I Quit Counting Calories. And Finally Lost Weight."
