I think I have figured out one reason people are so confused about what to eat and what not to eat in order to obtain maximum health and ideal weight...We have become so mixed up about what is a carb, what is a protein, and what is a fat...and of course we have all been led to believe that carbs are bad and will make us fat and that protein is the end all be all...and that you … [Read more...] about Ball of Confusion
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You Never Know Unless You Try….
Yesterday we established that physically, moving 30 minutes a day is probably one of the best goals you can make for this new year. Since I am pushing HEALTH over WEIGHT LOSS this year, there is no better day than Vegan (Feast) Thursday to remind you that the single best thing you can do for your health food wise is eliminate some animal products and replace them with fruits, … [Read more...] about You Never Know Unless You Try….
Put the Lime in The Coconut and Call Me in the Morning…
I am always impressed with items that can be used for so many different things. Just as some people can find a million uses for duct tape, and WD40, I am always about the kitchen items. One great example is apple cider vinegar (which I blogged about years ago) but now it's time to meet the new kid on the block...coconut oil! I have been reading and hearing a lot about it's … [Read more...] about Put the Lime in The Coconut and Call Me in the Morning…
Soups Back On
Whenever a holiday or special occasion has found me bloated and overstuffed, I always turn to a big pot of vegetable soup to help me get back to my "normal." Yesterday, with assorted veggies left in the house from Thanksgiving, I sauteed up some chopped onions, celery and leeks (just the white part---then I planted the bottom of the leek and bet it will grow just like the … [Read more...] about Soups Back On
The 80/20 Rule….
Always, but especially as we enter into the many weeks between Thanksgiving and the new year, I am a big advocate and personal buy-in, to the 80/20 rule, so I loved seeing this fitness tip in my mail this morning and wanted to share...Just remember, 80/20...not 50/50! GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK "You don't have to be a fitness saint to get results. Follow the 80/20 plan: Eighty … [Read more...] about The 80/20 Rule….