I went on a cruise and I ate Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Lobster and Shrimp, Bacon, French Toast, Chorizo, Cheesecake, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Wine, and other yummy foods! Homemade Chips and Salsa I ate all of this without guilt, came back, got right back to business, and the next week fit into pants I ... read more >
Quick hit: Some of my clothes that weren't fitting are now fitting so something is happening. I love the fact that I am eating more plant based just by virtue of the menu plan. Sometimes I only eat one meal with meat and I feel fine. I was a little low energy this past week ... read more >
This honestly has been one of the better programs that I have followed. I will tell you that I haven't been a stickler to the program but I've followed along and tried a lot of the new recipes. This has been just the thing I needed to get my Fall 2017 Sprint going. When Rachel ... read more >
Meal Preparation (and cleanup) is of then the most discouraging part of a healthier lifestyle. We run out of time, life happens, or we just get lazy and don't want to do it anymore. Here are some of my best tips for making Meal Prep a little bit easier! 1. Buy Pre Cut, Pre Washed, ... read more >
Here's my favorite answer: It depends!! I am a fan of eating breakfast because I believe it sets the tone for the day. I also believe in eating a higher protein/fat/fiber breakfast because that helps to stabilize blood sugar and prevents the blood sugar drops that motivate people to reach for high sugar empty calories ... read more >
First let's start off with a confession... I am doing a Nutrition Challenge right along with my clients (cause I take my own medicine) called the Vegetable Challenge. The goal is to eat 5 Fistfuls of Veggies a day. It's been almost 2 weeks and I haven't gotten ONE yes. There are several reasons for ... read more >
I completed Week 3 of the Drop 2 Sizes Challenge and I have to say that I really enjoy the variety of foods that are on the program such as String Cheese, Ak Mak Crackers, Hummus etc. These are things that I like to eat but stopped eating for one reason or another. My reasoning ... read more >
I saw Brene Brown's Ted Talk on Vulnerability a few years ago and I kept telling myself that one of these days I was going to read her book, "Daring Greatly" because I had heard so much about it. When I committed to my Fall Sprint 2017, I knew this book needed to be apart ... read more >
I am really loving this Drop 2 Sizes Plan. For one thing I am loving ALL THE FOOD. I get into food ruts and start eating the same thing all of the time and then it gets boring. One of The main reason I follow these different programs and plans is to force myself to ... read more >
First Truth Bomb: This is an excuse. It's a story you're telling yourself and that you've believed it. Being too busy is encouraged in our culture because people look at it as a badge of honor and accomplishment. Are our lives filled with activities? Yes. Are all of them necessary? No. Are all of them ... read more >
