I love that!

My foundational affirmation is one my mother gave to me and each of my children at birth:

“You are the descendant of kings and queens and noble tribesman. Only God is greater than you.”

She whispered that to each of us when we were born and I think about that every day as I go into the world. She taught me that kings and queens are…[Read more]

Sure!

Eh. I mean life sorta planned me today lol.

Breakfast was willy-nilly. Lunch was pre-determined (my office goes out for burgers every Friday) and I was supposed to go to sushi with the kid yesterday but ended up in the ER with the boyfriend so…yeah.

I think if you aren’t a planner, that’s fine. It may be that you just have to be educated about…[Read more]

Here’s the menu for our cooking demo! I’ll post a shopping list over the weekend if you want to cook-along (or just make sure you have the stuff on hand to make soon).

As a reminder, we are doing summer recipes! I especially want to focus on things you can make that are good for you AND that you can share with others at a summer BBQ, so I’ll be…[Read more]

I call that “feast and famine” and I deal with it exactly the way you described. In “feast” mode (more appetite) I try to up my veggie/fiber intake and I also switch to eating ALL my protein before I eat anything else. That helps, along with upping my water intake.

During “famine” mode (little to no appetite) I generally go with smaller portions…[Read more]

I’m still proud of you for being accountable, though. (I know you’ll get ‘er done soon though!)

Sue, let us know how it goes!

I have a theory though. The chicken in frozen meals is marinated (pre-treated) to be more tender than chicken you cook yourself at home (if you think about it that makes sense since it can be in several different temperature ranges, all of which could affect the texture of the protein in the chicken).

Have you ever…[Read more]

Catching up with old friends is good! I’m glad you got to do that – and glad you went to bed early-ish (for you). LOL.

(Side note: Enough of us have trouble with getting to bed early that that I think that is DEFINITELY going to be part of the “Simple Healthy Habits” Challenge.)

Just checking in on this? How’s it going? Did you meet with the trainer yet?

Mid-week sweep! How’s your plan going? I feel like you had the food planned up-front so that’s probably going pretty well. Is the exercise going as planned?

Mid-week sweep! Looks like your plan is going ok. I’m glad the Oreos are gone (they are the devil). Otherwise, are you on track to complete your weekly plan?

Mid-week sweep! (That means I’m sweeping through…checking to see how your weekly plan is going…)

Report back! How’s it going? What’s getting done? What’s been challenging you? Let’s talk about it!

Mid-week sweep!

How’s this plan going? I know you already knocked out the cooking ahead part but how has it been going with a better sleep routine!

Today is the day! I meet with the new plastic surgeon in hopes that I can FINALLY complete my reconstruction after mastectomy. Fingers crossed!

My boyfriend is doing fine after his procedure Monday to move his dialysis catheter. Poor guy. His appetite is nil and he has been getting nauseous but all that is par for the course when anesthesia is…[Read more]