Official: 15 pounds lighter

Official: 15 pounds lighter

health journey April 12, 2013
Today marks a huge milestone on my health journey. I’m officially 15 pounds lighter. I know I gained muscle along the way too. I’m at the Y for close to 80 minutes working out – (treadmill on fat-burning mode with a minimum pace of 4.0 mph ...Read More
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Make-Ahead Crockpot Carnitas

Make-Ahead Crockpot Carnitas

food April 12, 2013
I know a lot about a lot of stuff. I chalk it up to having no friends growing up. Since I didnt kids to play with, my friends became books. Sounds like a bad 80s movie, huh? Well, its true for me. I immersed ...Read More
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The Beautiful Dawn

The Beautiful Dawn

food April 5, 2013
For those who do not know, Dawn, a friend of Tommy & I, passed away this week. She was diagnosed in 2009 with Melanoma (stupid tanning beds!) at the age of 35 (the age I am now). The doctors did their things and she was given the ...Read More
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Filling

Chickpea Salad Sandwich Filling

cooking, food April 3, 2013
Tuna salad is packed with fat and a funky smell. Don’t get me wrong, I love tuna fish salad – thick and laden with mayonnaise… yum! But living healthy requires a slight reboot on that yumminess. Sure I could just switch out the regular ...Read More
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“What Could Be Simpler” Cookies

“What Could Be Simpler” Cookies

baking, food April 2, 2013
Sometimes it’s all about simplicity. On the trek to a healthy rest of our lives, I look for healthy replacements to some of my vices. I gave up most sugar. I’m generally okay with that. Then a certain time comes around. I have pretty severe PMDD ...Read More
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Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

food March 14, 2013
These days, we’re all about eating better, making smarter choices. Hubby & I are on a quest not just to lose weight (which would be nice) but to get healthy. Sometimes, you want something â€ťbad”. This is a light version of something that still tastes like it’s sinful to eat. ...Read More
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Zuppa di Fagiolo

Zuppa di Fagiolo

food February 28, 2013
I needed a quick dinner which is odd since I was in the middle of a cooking storm (I pre-prepare dinners by putting ingredients together in one bag to add to a slow cooker or half cooked to finish cooking at a later date – all ...Read More
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