I certainly can’t take credit for this refreshing, invigorating drink, but I have been making countless jars of it, and drinking it down every day since learning about it last week. along with my {seemingly} very thirsty children. *****I have edited this to say that perhaps I am a bit “crunchy” or have weird taste buds .… Continue Reading
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Shrimp Pad Thai ~ The Trim & Healthy Way
As promised, here is the Pad Thai recipe! If you want a reeeeally easy, but not quite as authentic pad thai taste, you can always buy one of those seasoning packs at the grocery store. That’s how I and my first serving of konjac noodles fell in love. But you do have to watch out… Continue Reading
THM {the skinny on my recent favorite book & club}
They arrive on my doorstep once again. It’s Wednesday morning and the little road that leads to my house will hardly see a busier day this week! I greet their smiling faces, these lovely women and their sweet children, as they come from the near and far corners of our county. {l-r: yours truly, hilda,… Continue Reading
Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino
During the past few weeks when the weather was so unusually warm, I made quite a lot of smoothies for Phil and whomever happened to be helping him with work at our new house. I also made this dairy & sugar-free frappe for myself on a number of occasions, or with regular milk {which in my… Continue Reading
A Quick Hello
Here I am at last. . . checking in for only a few minutes. I wanted to say “hi” to all of you out there doing some form of this month’s challenge with me and encourage you to keep on . . . for 10 more days! {Here are links to Shoshanna’s articles regarding the… Continue Reading
Day Seven {& Wonderful Cabbage Salad}
We’ve come this far! And so far, so good. I haven’t seen too much weight dropping yet, but I’m hoping that’s because I’m building muscle, muscle, muscle, and not because I’m eating too many chewy chocolate bars, other almond products, eggs, and avocados. I might have to watch out for that! I feel pretty good most… Continue Reading
Unimaginable Hunger {and hope}.
I live here in my comfortable home in America, saying “no” to many of the crazy, unhealthy foods that I know will damage my body and quality of life. But the fact of the matter is, I still have so many wonderful, wholesome foods in my frig and pantry that can be whipped up into… Continue Reading
Focus on What You May Eat!
When doing a short-term cleanse or special diet, or even in making life-long choices toward healthier eating, it’s always tempting to focus on what you may not have rather than the array of delightful options that you may eat. Part of it is habit. We are so used to eating that pastry at breakfast, or the… Continue Reading
March~To Health!
Are you ready to feel really great, get in shape, and lose a few pounds? //Today is the start of a challenge I mentioned earlier this week in this post in hopes that you could begin to prepare your mind and your kitchen for the workout ahead. If you are just joining me now, today’s post… Continue Reading
Oh The Things You Can Do . . .
{with Almond Flour} One of the most difficult parts of the first phase of the Maker’s Diet for us is not being able to sink our teeth into bread, or most any type of starch for that matter. No potatoes No beans And definitely no bread. Lentils are about as starchy as you can get.… Continue Reading
