First of all, thank you SO MUCH for all of the sweet comments on yesterday's post.  It really meant a lot that a) you're reading my blog, b) you don't mind my sometimes brutal honesty, in fact it seems you might actually LIKE it, and c) you felt motivated to leave me a comment to encourage me.  Thank you. Thank you. THANK YOU!!  And to thank you even more than just my emphatic words, I am excited to share with you a Chobani Greek Yogurt GIVEAWAY!! ... Read more » about Chobani Greek Yogurt Giveaway!

Well, my faithful blog readers on this journey towards good health with me...today I got nothin'.  No new recipe.  No motivational insight.  No photo documentation of amazing weekend meals.  Nothing except a simple phrase: Parenthood (and Dieting) are not for the faint of heart.  I feel something must be wrong with me personally, because I find it all so hard.  But, maybe it's just that others don't really talk about it.  It's like unwritten code that you can't talk about the hard parts.  And something must be wrong with me if I don't love EVERY stage.   Whew, tears are alr ... Read more » about Parenthood & Dieting are NOT for the Faint of Heart

OK, first a confession.  I woke up in kind of a bad mood.  Which should be illegal on Saturdays.  I don't really know WHY I was in a bad mood, I just wasn't feeling particularly happy or excited about the day.  But, then I put on some tunes and danced in the living room with Babycakes to my favorite song... and all was well with my world again.  She and I played with markers, ie. ... Read more » about Roly Poly Amazement + {Veggie Garden Juice}

I can't help but hum and want to start skipping and twirling through a field when I read those words :)  Am I crazy?  Maybe... But there's something about that song, those mountains, industriously crafting children's clothing from heavy curtain fabrics, etc... that just makes me smile :)              I thought for today's post I'd shake things up a bit and highlight a few of my favorite things (some food/kitchen related, some not). So I introduce to you the first "Five Favorites' Friday."  ... Read more » about These are a few of my Favorite Things

First, a picture of my loves: dear hubby and Babycakes being silly together.  Awwwww.  Well, let me tell you this - I am VERY excited about cherries and apples and bell peppers and tomatoes and carrots tomorrow!  I don't know how some people do the juicing for SIXTY days!!  Wowsers.  So, as you know, I'm heading into the final phase of the Reboot today.  Days 11 - 15 are similar to Days 1 - 5: a combination of eating limited fruits/veggies plus some juicing.  I do want to mention here that the "exit strategy" is sooooooooo important!!  Your body has been "resting" over the last 10 days, "re ... Read more » about Reboot Part 3: Grocery List & Menu

You may not know this, but I am a part of a larger group of bloggers called "Healthy Living Blogs."  They have weekly recipe round-ups, where they solicit all of us bloggers' best recipes around a certain food, like avocado or strawberries.  You can see an example here.  They also have weekly blogging tips for those of us who spend so much time talking to our readers.  And they have monthly features around a specific topic.  Last month's was "Workout Must-Haves."  This month, they are asking for posts on ... Read more » about A Letter to my Future Self

OK, officially I'm on Day 9 (of 15)...more than halfway there!  Overall I've felt pretty good during this Reboot...better than the first time I did it, I think because my body is already "rebooted"...the sugar craving was already dead before I started.  One thing you'll notice though, if you ever do a Reboot of your own, is how SOCIAL eating is.  Everytime family gets together, it's to share a big meal.  If you're meeting up with a girlfriend, you'll often go out for drinks and appetizers.  If you want to do something special with your spouse, often you'll ... Read more » about Eating is Social + {Reboot Sunset Juice}

Did you know I've lost 50+ pounds without counting? No counting daily calories. No counting points - activity or food related. No counting # of meals or # of fruits/veggies. No COUNTING.  Though I was a math major in college and am currently teaching Babycakes to count (She's really good with "one two" and "eight nine"), I have never found it very manageable in my daily life to count calories.  First of all, it's super tedious. ... Read more » about 50+ lbs lost with No Counting: Calories or Points

Check out my interview with Inside the Fridge's Robin Plotkin, where she asks me questions about my shopping and food habits, coveted fridge items, convenience products, meal prep, and more.  And take a peek in my ACTUAL fridge.  I can already tell you there's a few things I wish you couldn't see (ha!) like the creme brulee creamer, miracle whip, and butter :)  I promise, they hardly get touched!

And if you leave me some love over on the Inside the Fridge Blog, I'll be forever grateful! ... Read more » about Inside MY Fridge + {Blueberry Banana Bread}

So the first 5 days of the Reboot are coming to a close.  I'm headed into the JUICE ONLY portion of the Reboot...a part which I think is almost easier than the really strict "eating/juicing" phase.  There's something nice about less choices.  What am I going to eat today?  Um, juice.  It is recommended (and I agree) that you should try to reach an 80/20 ratio between veggies and fruit.  You're going to get the most benefit and nutrients out of the veggie juices and your energy will ... Read more » about Reboot Part 2 JUICE ONLY: Menu, Shopping List, & Cost