Tonight I’m excited to tell you that I have officially lost a little over 10 pounds. Sure it’s taken me a little over 2 months BUT I’ve lost more inches and smoothed out the unsightly “lady lumps” here and there. Woot Woot!! To some 10 pounds might not seem a lot BUT just carry around [...]
Mamavation Monday 07.05.10
July 12, 2010 by · 8 Comments
It’s 2 Monday’s after the 4th of July…remember my Saturday post of panic from the past week of binging horror and my moment of freak out about the 4th of July BBQ? How did I do? Well…actually I didn’t do too bad. I was able to enjoy without “pigging out”. Holiday Social Eating tips I [...]
10 Fat-Burning Foods
July 11, 2010 by · 1 Comment
I’m often scouring the internet for good weight loss reads and came across this one from eDiets about 10 fat-burning foods, because let’s face it, we all want to know what could give our bodies a boost… By Sheri Strykowski Stoke your metabolic fire and burn calories faster with diet-friendly foods and beverages. Post this [...]
It’s been a rough week…
July 3, 2010 by · 9 Comments
At least in the night and weekend meal department. I continue to drink water throughout the day, do some sort of exercise each day, and even ate mini meals from the moment I woke up til I get home. Yet when it comes to evenings at home with family, Wednesday-Friday have been rough. Arby’s (Italian [...]
Simply Go-Gurt Review & GIVEAWAY
April 11, 2010 by · 10 Comments
New Simply… Go-Gurt is made from simple ingredients moms look for and contains no high fructose corn syrup or artificial colors or flavors. Each convenient portable yogurt tube contains a good source of calcium and vitamin D. Simply stated, Simply… Go-Gurt is a good-for-you, low fat yogurt snack that you can feel good about giving [...]
Fresh & Tasty…just like delivery
January 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
This past Sunday, thanks to House Party and DIGIORNO pizza, friends came over for pizza, football, and gathering. Pizza’s of course were baked and ready for when the guests arrived with boxes hidden from sight. All took bites with a look of satisfaction while inquiring as to where the pizza came from. With a smile [...]
New Year’s Dinner
January 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Start the new year off right with the traditional New Year’s meal dishes. Who couldn’t use the extra luck, fortune, and wisdom in one’s life? The pork tenderloin’s in the slow cooker, the beans are soaking, and later I’ll begin peeling/boiling red potatoes to mash while the greens cook… Pork = for moving forward/progress Black [...]
I’ve Fallen
December 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Peanut reminded me this morning (as I hand him lunch money) that I’ve fallen off the pedestal from being queen of lunch awesomeness. For the majority of the school year I made sure the kids brought healthy lunches they could enjoy and others would drool over. When kids and teachers make comments about the lunch [...]
Healthy Meal Planning with Kids
October 5, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Eating healthy is extremely important. With the rise of fast food and frozen dinners which focus on convenence rather then the nutritional value it is even more necessary to engage in healthy meal planning with kids to ensure they start eating right from young. Healthy meal planning does not need to be a chore. It [...]
The 10 Commandments of Healthy Eating for Parents
August 24, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
It’s As Simple as Counting to Ten – By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian Thou shalt not force, bribe or coerce thy child to eat. Thou shalt set a good example by eating at least five fruits and vegetables, three whole grain products, and three dairy servings per day thyself. Thou shalt make mealtimes [...]
