In the beginning of the year I decided to make 2010 My Healthiest Year yet by working on one healthy habit each month. The aim was that by December I would be healthier than ever! This year I also went back to being vegetarian* so January was dedicated to Mexican Meatless Mondays. I made Black Bean Soup and Mexican Pizza….
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Take a Snow Walk
Church was a fail! When Ben and I pulled up the parking lot was empty!? We’re not registered members of this church so I’m sure they let people know somehow, but we were very surprised! Despite the cold, it is very sunny today so we decided to take a walk. Ben and I strolled around for about an hour. It’s…
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Pancakes and Almond Butter
I had been craving pancakes since yesterday so I knew exactly what was on the menu this morning as soon as I woke up! In my pancake mix: 1/2c egg beaters, 1/3c oat bran, salt, vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon, dash of seltzer and stevia. I added sliced bananas to the batter after I poured it in the pan (you can…
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Cheat Day Saturday
Ben has been working out more and did a good workout today so he suggested pizza and wings for dinner. Far be it for me to turn down pizza so I agreed 🙂 But – we decided that Saturday will be our “Cheat Day” but the rest of the week we will stick to our healthy eating plan. Since he…
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Snow and Steady
This morning the forecast predicted snow, but I really really wanted to run outside. I love the outdoors and am so sick of having to stay inside 🙁 I put on layers and layers of clothes and went out to brave the cold. My knee started hurting around mile four and then it started to snow. So, I turned around…
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Use Your Noodle
I have been craving peanut noodles for a while now, but keep forgetting to make it. Tonight I remembered and roasted up some broccoli to go with it. Yum! In the afternoon I had some carrots with hummus and cereal with milk. I also ate part of a muffin (while standing, no pic)… The Beck Diet – Let me clarify…
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The “C” Word
Who else would title a post “The C Word” and put a picture of her self under it? I know. Thanks for reading. But, I’m not talking about the C word you’re probably thinking of, I’m talking about the COLD! It is painfully cold, as in if the air outside touches your skin, it burns. Ouch! I don’t know if…
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Orange Foods – Pumpkin Oats
My mom said when I was little I used to love all orange foods…sweet potatoes, carrots and pumpkin! Well, I haven’t changed at all in this aspect! Too bad my mom didn’t know about pumpkin oats when I was a kid – I would have gobbled it up! In the bowl: 1/3c oats, water, soy milk, vanilla, stevia, pumpkin pie…
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Soy Chorizo for dinner
Normally I think of chorizo as a breakfast food, but today it was for dinner. I love that there is soy chorizo so I can still enjoy this yummy meal without having to eat the most random parts of animals 🙁 I cooked it up with some eggs and had roasted broccoli on the side. I love eating Mexican food…
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