New year, new diet am I right? I wish I could do Paleo but I tried it once for about a month it was horrible for me. I had no energy and I lost no weight. And I couldn't eat eggs again for about six months. But it works so well for so many people, I still think it's worth a try! Everyone has to find something that works for them. For me, it's everything in moderation, and the Weight Watchers style diets are the best for me. It's not just about a … [Read more...]
25 Mouthwatering Paleo Meals
January 19, 2015 By 2 Comments
We're all trying to eat a little healthier right now, aren't we? I have been making a pretty terrible attempt at eating better but it's just so hard in the winter. It's cold and...cold. So you just don't really feel drawn to eating a salad. I actually tried eating Paleo last fall and it was pretty hard. The Paleo diet is no grains or legumes, no dairy, no sugars and no processed foods. The hardest part was the last of energy I had for the … [Read more...]
One Small Change Challenge! #onesmallchange
March 31, 2014 By 6 Comments
Good morning! Last week I was listening to the radio (wow--do people still listen to the radio? I do!) and I heard them say there's a new study that says people will lose more weight making one small change to their lifestyle than doing a strict regimen. I have no idea if that is really true, but I think over the long term, it probably is. It's very hard to keep up a strict healthy lifestyle, and more often than not, people will go off the … [Read more...]
I Ran a Half Marathon!
October 30, 2013 By 11 Comments
So I did it...I ran a half marathon. And just four months ago I couldn't even run a mile. And I did 13.1. I wish I felt a little more impressed with myself, but I guess I'm just that person who can never be satisfied. But it's what keeps me going, keeps me motivated to do better and try harder. And this is possibly the most unflattering picture of me ever...enjoy! So here's the play-by-play. I woke up at about 6 am and got … [Read more...]
Running a 5k in One Month
August 7, 2013 By 15 Comments
Last Saturday I ran my very first 5k. Seems kind of crazy that I'm 29 and just now running my first 5k. The truth is, it never occurred to me to even do one until now. A 5k is 3.1 miles. It's not really that bad. But I wanted to run the whole thing straight through and running 3 miles straight was something I have never done. I just started running one month ago. The Thursday before I wanted to kind of preview what the 5k would be … [Read more...]
Training for a Half Marathon.
August 1, 2013 By 7 Comments
Yesterday I was determined to actually write a worth-while post. It was great--full of handy tips and tricks for travelling with young kids. And then it got erased. Completely. Gone. I don't have the energy to re-write it at this time so I think you'll have to google that topic until I do. Instead I'm going to write about some things that have been going on lately. It's been crazy. My husband had the entire month of July off so we did … [Read more...]
Lose Weight with Nutrisystem #FuelABetterYou
July 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrisystem, Inc. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently went on vacation for a week. It was fun and we had a blast, but we ate SO bad the entire time. I guess that's what vacation is for though, right? But seriously, my body was starting to rebel against all the garbage I was putting in it. And I felt so disgusted with myself by the time we were going home. I was SO ready … [Read more...]
20 Healthy Breakfast and Lunch Ideas
June 5, 2013 By 1 Comment
As a stay at home mom, it's so easy to skip meals and just graze throughout the day. But that's not a very healthy habit, since the things we graze on tend to be things like M&Ms and such. I am so guilty of fasting all day long and then bingeing at night. But I am less likely to binge if I eat regular meals throughout the day because A) I'm not so ravenous by dinnertime, and B) Sitting down to eat during the day helps me to relax and … [Read more...]
