Hello lovely shrinkers and fitness enthusiasts! We are through the first two weekends of January and now is the time to look at some progress! I decided to follow the Whole30 plan for the month but gave myself a bit of time to prep a little mentally and physically. I started the Whole30 … [Read more…]
“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” ― Paulo Coelho, Brida Variety keeps life interesting. We’re naturally curious creatures and one of the great pleasures of life is the joy … [Read more…]
Hello! Melissa and Christy, thank you for inviting me to be part of this wonderful group of women. I’m inspired and encouraged by everyone’s obvious dedication to health and fitness. Ladies, thank you for welcoming me to your community. I hope to be of great support and service to you. I’m … [Read more…]
Being on a weight loss program, people seem to love to spew their opinions make observations about what I’m eating. There’s one recurring theme I see to hear it all the time. “How do you do it? Diet food is sooooooo boring and has NO flavor.” I have to admit, it’s really easy to fall into that … [Read more…]
I don’t know about everyone else, but one of my biggest challenges when it comes to healthy eating is avoiding the dreaded food boredom. You know, that rut one can easily fall into by eating the same things week in and week out. So, what’s a shrinker to do? We turn to the interwebs and scrounge … [Read more…]
I love kitchen gadgets! There, I said it. Over the years, I’ve tried a plethora of different things: choppers, graters, zesters, slicers, etc. You name it, I’ve probably tried. Some work really well. Others … yeah, not so much. Even with that, I’ve never given up on my quest for the perfect … [Read more…]
Winner winner! DebraCC, you are the lucky winner of this cookbook. Please email your address to [email protected] congrats!!!! One of my favorite cookbook publishers is has come out with a new cookbook – the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook. I love opening a new cookbook, … [Read more…]
Have you ever seen a pomegranate? Have you purchased one and done anything with it? If you’re anything like me, you’ve never even noticed this fabulous little fruit in the grocery store. Until recently, I had only tried POM Wonderful juice. It’s tart and a deep red color, and it really cranks up … [Read more…]
Seeing that November is Taste of the Sisterhood month, I figured it only appropriate to share one of my favorite, healthy, quick and easy recipes with you. The best part about it is that it’s not only delicious and low calorie, but it will spice up your love life too. That’s right. This breakfast … [Read more…]
Please do not hate me for sharing this recipe. I am not a “sweets” person. I can have ice cream/cookies/dessert/chocolate sitting in my pantry for long periods of time before I ever go near it. However, I am a “salty snacks” kind of gal and I have to be careful of what I have nearby when the … [Read more…]
Some of you may or may not know this, but I love to cook and eat…hence the long time it’s taken me to lose the weight- HA!. Christy has been known to call me up all of the time, tell me what’s she got in the fridge and then I will give her dinner ideas. I have an obsession with cooking magazine … [Read more…]
Thursday Three this week is actually going to be Thursday Thirteen. Why? I want to, that’s why. Okay, fine. Cause three is too few, and thirty is too many. So I’m doing thirteen lovely bullet points chock full of fabulous information. Today’s topic? Cooking tips and tricks! Are you … [Read more…]
You read the title of this post and thought personal chef, right? I wish. No, I’m talking about the little kitchen gadgets and helpers that make this whole healthy eating thing easier. Personally, I’m kind of obsessed with gizmos and doo-dads and I am not allowed to watch infomercials or anything … [Read more…]
When was the last time you had Brussels sprouts? Have you ever had them, or is the ‘Brussels sprouts are GROSS’ stigma keeping you from trying them? I’ll be the first to admit when I was a kid, Brussels sprouts were the last thing I wanted to try. My mom went so far as to make a cake once as … [Read more…]
We have another delicious recipe from Chef Devin Alexander for you this morning! And guess what else?! She is going to be participating in a Q&A session with The Sisterhood! So all those food and cooking questions you have always wanted to ask? Now’s your chance! Just leave your questions in the … [Read more…]