Eating well is a passion, a habit, something that is just part of my life. Always reading food labels and searching for something new to cook.
Bison Veggie Meatloaf – Protein Packed Post-Gym Fuel
One Step In My Journey to Health Two years ago, I realized I was skinny fat – yep, as much as I loved fitting into my “skinny” jeans, something deep down told me I wasn’t healthy. When I hired a personal trainer, he confirmed it – I was the classic definition of skinny fat – a person who may “look” …
My Lesson In Learning To Unplug
Can you really unplug? I love living in New York City – there is absolutely no place on earth like it. The constant activity is energizing, the pace, addictive. It took me a few months to adapt to living the city life – no car, walking everywhere, public transportation and the noise – the noise is constant, but eventually, you do …
Get Real With Getting Real
Expectations The pressures we feel as women today are endless – some days, I feel like asking myself, is there anything or anyone that is real anymore? Years ago, I got into an argument with one of my best friends – I came to realize there were times when she would be completely honest with me…but others, she would alter …
Favorite Protein Shake Recipes!
Thanks to all who read the blog on Protein, Protein, Protein and sent questions asking about my favorite protein powders and recipes! I will confess, I am a bit of a protein shake nut – I am constantly on the lookout for what is new on the market for powders and how to best mix them. I also rotate my …
Protein, protein, protein!
I am asked EVERY DAY how much protein should I eat – I always ask back, why and what are you trying to do? Protein is an essential building block for lean muscle mass and digests slower so we feel fuller longer and can curb those hunger pains when coupled with a healthy fat. The amount of protein you need …
Where to Start With Healthy Eating!
God bless my mom, I grew up in a household where I don’t think I knew what soda was until I was 6, I took all natural, no sugar peanut butter and fruit sweetened jelly sandwiches on whole wheat bread to school for years. It was always water or milk to drink with the occasional offering of “real fruit” …
Living with Intent or Getting By?
Do you live with intent or are you merely getting by? Do you ever have one of those days where you think, well, if I just lose the last 10 pounds, I can write a blog on how I did it…or if I could just get that next promotion, I will be able to spend more time with my family …