Growing Fresh Herbs

Many people struggle with structure on weekends and their meals are far from planned.  Taking a few minutes to think about your meal structure on a weekend day and building in activities you enjoy is healthy and effective.  With spring around the corner, consider starting a indoor herb garden to get a jump start on [...]
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Inspiration of the Week

Word of the Week: Beautiful.  With low self esteem on the rise, it is hard to define beauty on a personal level.  We can lift others up but when it comes to ourselves we jump to the negative.  Whether we are filled with self doubt or are afraid to be confidant, it is time to [...]
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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. [...]
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One Snack and Two Meals

Shake up your snacks! Sweet Potato Tortillas with Mango Salsa Mango Salsa:   Combine and Mix the ingredients below.   1 mango, chopped 1 Tbsp chopped shallot 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro 1 Tbsp chopped jalapeno 1/2 lime juiced dash of salt, pinch of sugar, and shake of jalapeño pepper sauce. Easiest Chili (Hint- One Pot, [...]
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Hoping for Claireity

This is the face.  The face on my brain twenty-four hours a day.  All of my love, hope, and fears lie in keeping that beautiful smile on my daughter’s face.  This is Claire.   Since 2006, I have helped countless women in their battle against eating disorders.  Knowing that according to a recent analysis by the [...]
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Make it Mini

Healthy Donuts My sister-in-law has a gift of listening to little things you say and popping up with the perfect gift to make you smile.  This Christmas she surprised me with a mini donut maker.  Heaven!  My kids love them and I feel great about them getting s nutritious breakfast. This recipe is from the [...]
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Inspiration of the Week

  Word of the Week:  Persist.  When it comes to health goals, it is hard to persist and stand your ground.  With so many opinions on what is healthy, there will always be an opposing view.  Be confidant that only you know what works best for your body.  It does not mean someone else is [...]
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Inspiration of the Week

Word of the Week:  Self Worth.  Believe in yourself.  Believe in your goals and your determination to see them through.  It took me a long time to find my self worth.  I still doubt myself, but I am still pushing forward.  I use a lot of self talk.  With each year, my self talk grows [...]
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Update: What is for Breakfast?

  Mommy found the pictures! (Actually it was Daddy who saved the day)    
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What is for Breakfast?

What can you learn from a toddler about self awareness?  This morning my daughter reminded me how to be intuitive and think outside the box.  Not the typical morning in the Diaz house, Lucas was sick and Claire woke up immediately requesting breakfast.  Here is how the conversation went: Claire: “Mommy I want those little [...]
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