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The Nutrition Piece of the Puzzle

When you tell someone to listen to their body about when, what, and how much to eat, the first look you get is one of distrust. “But I want to lose weight?” “Then I will always want french fries and dessert, not fruit and veggies.” Then I talk to them about unconditional permission to include [...]

Weighing Your Options

In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I think it is time to think about weight and what role it plays in overall picture of health.  Health comes in many sizes. When you are contemplating a change in your eating patterns and looking for a healthier lifestyle, it is important to think about the scale. [...]

Having Faith in Someday

This is Who I Am, by Rosanne Olsen, is a beautiful book that should be a staple on coffee tables around the world.  Bringing beauty to real women through nude portraits and real stories about struggles with body image.  Many stories of women journey to love their bodies and some in an effort to pass [...]

Halloween Hangover

The day after Halloween and how do you find yourself? Leftover candy despite asking trick or treaters to help themselves? Kids brought home pillowcases full of candy? In a chocolate coma?  Well, I am here to wake you up. Here is what your going to do. 1. Remind yourself that even you will get a [...]

Simplify Shopping in 5 Steps

Simple. Easy.  These words are a breath of fresh air.  They are necessary ingredients in the recipe of health.  When we simplify, we can focus more on our goals.  Food shopping can be fun at times, but more often it is a time consuming thorn in our side.  I have found by taking away some tedious tasks, [...]

Banana Bread

I have had multiple requests for the banana bread recipe.  I have tried many recipes over the years, but none compares to the gluten free version I discovered recently.  While practicing a trial of gluten free for my husband, I stumbled upon this product listed above, Pamela’s baking flour and pancake mix.  There is a [...]

Shake it Up

 Shake it Up I have found shakes to be an easy way to get in my fruits, yogurts, and heart healthy fats each morning.  Fruits and dairy often go missing during the day.  They are not easy to carry and often do not come with the lunch specials at your local take out.  Waking up [...]

Consider this…..

In this section, I will present books, products, or tips I think will be helpful in your search to find the new and healthy you.  It may be a tip on automating your groceries, a cookbook, an inspiring book, or a kitchen appliance to make your day-to-day easier.  Stay motivated, make your life easier, and [...]