Finding ways to fit it all in each day . . .being fit, being healthy, enjoying BEING each day !
I have been off of my cooking game lately, but preparing meals this time of year seems to be so much easier. I love simple, light meals during the summer. We all want more time to do more of the fun stuff. Going back to a "day job" also meant whatever I'm whipping up has to be super quick and … Read more about Four Simple Summer Suppers
I haven't been sending you a bunch of posts recently due to the fact that I have some other projects going on that are taking lots of my time but also because, I don't know about your, but I have been totally overwhelmed with the amount of emails in my inbox. In fact, I almost dread opening my … Read more about TWO SIMPLE NO FAIL WINTER RECIPES
You know I love a Big Ol' Salad! The other day I posted a salad inspiration on my Insta Stories and later in the day made my version. I've been eating out of that bowl of salad all week and it hasn't gotten old yet. It is the perfect combo on good greens, some fiber, crunchiness, sweetness, … Read more about Make this Fall Salad Today!
I've been busy today trying to get ahead of the week. One of the main things I try to do on Sundays is make a plan for the week. I get out my old school calendar book and write out my schedule of classes I'm teaching, clients I'm seeing, meetings, anything big that has to get … Read more about Weekly Meal Plan (Aug 27)
There are countless diets out in the marketplace right now. There are just as many weightloss, weight management and nutrition related programs out there. I have my own philosophy about food that took a long time to settle in, found through my own imbalances and trial and error, reading, … Read more about My Food Philosophy
One of the things I stress in my online group program, Better & Beyond, and in my 1:1 Coaching is fueling your body with the right macronutrients at meals. This means eating the appropriate amount of proteins, the right carbohydrates and healthy fat at each and every meal. Right now I want to … Read more about Don’t Fear the Fat!
If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen this photo of yesterday's lunch and creation of this No Mayo Tuna Salad. Tuna Salad is one of those forever staples that is just awesome to have in the fridge. For some reason, lately, I had forgotten all about it. Looking back, I have a wonderful … Read more about No Mayo Tuna Salad
I tend to have just about the same thing every single day. A Big Ol' Salad. I say I have the same thing but one of the beauties of a Big Ol' Salad is that it is NEVER the same. There are so many other great things about having one of these EVERY SINGLE DAY! Here are a few: If you have … Read more about The Beauty of a Big Ol’ Salad
It is the weekend. Those glorious two days we all love! I know your focus is likely on the Royal Wedding, but I figure you still have to eat, right? I talk here about how I follow the 80/20 rule, eating clean 80% of the time and leaving room of 20% to enjoy life. Food is a great part of life and … Read more about Weekend Eats!
One of the first questions I get during the late afternoon pick-up is "What's for dinner?". It's always a good day when I have a ready answer. Yesterday I got that question and responded, "stuffed peppers". Since this questioner has always been interested in his meals AND making sure that they … Read more about TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS
We have had a crazy, early, cold snap here in Atlanta. Being the cold whimp I know I am, I am here to say it's just not me being afraid of the cold. When it gets down into the 30's before Halloween here that is NOT normal Fall weather! The only good thing about this early cold blast is that it … Read more about Mexican Soup
I was on the phone yesterday with a friend and she asked me the age old, and oftentimes, dreaded question, "What are you making for dinner?" Argh. Well, I have to confess that as The Husband was out of town and only one son at home I could get by without a great plan. It was one of those quick … Read more about What’s For Dinner?