Shrimp. Never ate it in my life until this year. Can you imagine not eating something for 59 years then loving it? I love it so much that I have probably tried it at least 10 different ways so far. I’ve heard your body changes every so many years but my change has been quite… Read More Low Carb Blackened Shrimp Dinner
It never ceases to amaze me that many folks believe that having a hysterectomy will not affect the body in any way. Well let me rephrase that. That having a piece of you literally cut out won’t have any repercussions. I say bull. And I’ll tell you why. Too many years I’ve been focused on… Read More Has my hysterectomy stopped me from losing weight?
A woman’s body is a beautiful thing. Truly incredible in everything it does with grace throughout our lifetimes. And like women themselves, a woman’s body is never just one thing. From childhood to “becoming” a woman to bearing children through menopause, the female body goes through many phases and transitions. I personally think it’s a… Read More What I learned by failing at losing weight after my hysterectomy.
One of the hardest things to do when you’re eating clean is snacks. I think this is the number one question I get asked all the time. What snacks can I eat? You know me and my philosophy. I say nothing is off limits in moderation. Most of us if we tell ourselves we CAN’T… Read More Ultimate list of healthy on the go snacks.
With the craziness we’ve been dealing with this year, I’ve been spending a lot of time in nature hiking and kayaking. The humidity is insane in Florida right now so drinking water while being active isn’t an issue. What is an issue? Healthy snacking. I’m not sure about you but many times when it’s hot,… Read More Low Carb Homemade Trail Mix
Be careful what you tell yourself about what you’re eating. Have you ever told yourself you can’t eat something because it’s “bad”? Meaning it’s a food you should not eat? Or not on your “diet”? When you tell yourself that something is bad and you shouldn’t eat it, what happens when you do? You feel… Read More Good food? Bad food?
Why your choice of shoes is important. Love to exercise? Is walking or running your passion? Or maybe it’s Zumba? How about my favorite, Tabata? I like to move whether it’s at the gym or around the house working in the yard so when hip pain almost shut down my exercise routines, I did some… Read More Best women’s exercise shoes for hip and knee pain.
Low Carb Ranch Dressing? Low Fat Ranch Dressing? What’s your choice today? I love ranch dressing and use it for so many things including as a dip for my veggies and on my salad. What I don’t love? Is the amount of sugar generally found in store bought ranch or any flavor dressing for that… Read More How to make your own low carb or fat free creamy ranch dressing.
It’s been several years now since my hysterectomy and I’m closer to 60 now than 50. I’m definitely still on a learning curve when it comes to my weight loss goals and journey especially since my hysterectomy. I’ve since learned that moving forward with the thought that I will easily reach AND maintain my goal… Read More 10 things I do to stay on track with my weight loss goals after 50.
Ever realize diet has the word “die” in it? Really hate the word diet. And not only do I not use the word diet, I also don’t use the word hate but in this case they’re the perfect words to use. Another thing I don’t do? I don’t diet anymore. There are so many reasons… Read More Why I don’t diet anymore; and you shouldn’t either.
