In my 20's and 30's, I didn’t eat a lot of fruits and vegetables — I know, don’t tell anyone! My diet wasn’t great and it showed in my skin. In my 40’s, I started experimenting with more fruits and veggies, and I found that...
When I was trying to lose weight, I had a love-hate relationship with my bathroom scale. I allowed the numbers on it to make or break my day. I also weighed in every time I went to the bathroom! I abused my scale, instead of...
I’ve worked a long day, I walk in the door at 6 pm, and I have 3 sets of eyes looking at me, expectantly. I know the approaching question, “What’s for dinner?” Funny, I’ve been asking myself that same question! Ten years ago, I would have...
This morning, I cooked a big pot of steel cut oatmeal. I filled my bowl and started eating…and eating and eating.Breakfast seemed to be taking a little longer than usual. I finally realized I had filled my bowl almost to the rim, about 2.5 servings...
The answer is a resounding NO! Last week I was speaking on the importance of eating 5 veggies and fruits a day. As I introduced the topic, I heard a man groan in the audience. He said, “I’m sorry, but it’s just impossible to eat 5...
Last night I had a great dinner with my family. I felt satisfied and comfortably full. But within minutes of putting my plate in the dishwasher, I was looking for chocolate! Ahh! Why do I crave something sweet after a meal? After years of battling my...
[caption id="attachment_2809" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Me at 6 years old-I told you I was a handful!"][/caption]I was a hyperactive child. I know I was a real handful for my parents, teachers and friends. Now the good news…now it’s paying off! According to a Mayo Clinic study,...
I admit it. Cleaning and slicing up veggies takes some work. There are days when it is just easier to put a bowl of chips and salsa on the table and call it an “after school snack”. But after reading the following research, I realized the...
Ingredients: Organic chicken thighs, 5 (5-oz) pieces 2 cups of marinara sauce (low or no sugar) Onion, chopped, 1 cup Garlic, chopped 1/3 cup (I use more, about ½ cup, I love garlic!) ¾ cup of pitted kalamata olives, halved ¼ cup of chopped flat leaf (fresh) parsley 2-3 oz of...
Tip #1 In 10 weeks, we will begin a new year. When I was overweight, I loved making January 1st weight loss resolutions. It was a fresh start, another chance to lose the weight and improve my health. I worked full time so I was always looking...