Month: June 2010

Salad Club + Homemade noodle soup

Salad Club + Homemade noodle soup

I kind of felt like my blog friend Christine from The Raw Project today. Christine eats more fruits and veggies than anyone I know! We had salad club again at work, and today it was SPECTACULAR! On my salad: spinach, romaine, swiss chard, blueberries, almonds, 

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

I was reading other people’s blogs the other day when I came across a great blog I’ve never heard of! It’s called Cowgirl Chef. After reading her bio, she was a journalist from Texas, who moved to Paris a few years ago, started cooking Tex 

Easy Chicken Tacos

Easy Chicken Tacos

So the other night, we had BAD storms again in the Chicago-land area. At about dinner time, the tornado sirens went off, and that’s pretty rare. So we headed to the basement and stayed there until the storm passed a little over an hour. Tons 

Skillet Pizza!

Skillet Pizza!

One of the things I love to do is make something deluxe when there is seemingly nothing to eat in my house. You can open up the fridge, and look in the pantry and think there is nothing to make. That’s how it was over 

Spicy Oats!

Spicy Oats!

If you haven’t tried spicy oats before, you must give it a try! I make this a few times a month I would say. Although I love oatmeal with brown sugar, or berries, doing it this way is also deluxe! I use: 1/2 cup quick 

Rouxbe Tuesday – Pasta Cooking essentials

Rouxbe Tuesday – Pasta Cooking essentials

I tried to post this earlier, but the video didn’t work, so I am trying it again! So, on to this week’s video from Rouxbe Cooking School. Rouxbe Cooking School is a new Online Cooking School. Why should you join Rouxbe Cooking School? Here’s why 

Meet Tyler – Weight Loss Superstar 144 pounds gone!

Meet Tyler – Weight Loss Superstar 144 pounds gone!

1). What was your “Aha” moment when you decided you needed to do something about your weight? I was in the bathroom at work and I looked in the mirror, something I tended to avoid back in those days when I was hovering around 350 

BBQ glazed chicken rollers

BBQ glazed chicken rollers

I actually found this recipe from Mission Tortilla’s website. I’m always on the look out for new things I can bring to work for lunch. The better things I make, the less tempted I am to go out to lunch and possibly getting something less 

Nutrition + Exercise is the key + kale chips?

Nutrition + Exercise is the key + kale chips?

As a Certified Nutrition Consultant, you would think that I’ve figured out how to lose weight AND do what I am supposed to do all the time. But how many times have you seen Dr.’s and Nurses who are obese and think “What’s up with 

Pretzel Crusted Chocolate Chip Muffin

Pretzel Crusted Chocolate Chip Muffin

I know what you are thinking…what is she thinking putting pretzels as a crumb topping on muffins? Well, I love sweet/salty combos and I just wanted to try it out to see what would happen. The result? Very good! It gave it a nice crunch 

How to Make Homemade Crackers!

How to Make Homemade Crackers!

With all the rain we had this weekend, I was able to spend time in the kitchen!! Yeah!! There is nothing I love more than spending an afternoon in the kitchen! While reading blogs, I came across www.ceramiccanvas.com blog. He had made home made crackers 

Have you seen John Goodman? + Lemon Potatoes!

Have you seen John Goodman? + Lemon Potatoes!

I just read about John Goodman and his weight loss! It was on the Comcast Home Page and at first when I saw “John Goodman” in big letters, I immediately thought…did he pass away?! Ummm.. no, he’s lost ALOT of weight. The article said he 

Roasted yellow pepper potato soup

Roasted yellow pepper potato soup

Earlier this week my sister posted a soup recipe for roasted yellow pepper potato soup. It looked so good and I had all the ingredients to make it, so I made it that night. Originally I was just going to make it for my lunches, 

Meet Lori!  Weight Loss Super Star 100 pounds gone for 2 years!!

Meet Lori! Weight Loss Super Star 100 pounds gone for 2 years!!

I am thrilled to add another weight loss success story to my list! Meet Lori, she has lost 100 pounds and has maintained that for 2 years! That’s amazing Lori! Thanks for answering my questions! 1). What was your “Aha” moment when you decided you 

Meet Lisa!!  Weight Loss Super Star 110 pounds gone!

Meet Lisa!! Weight Loss Super Star 110 pounds gone!

I am having so much fun meeting so many great people who have completely changed their lives and have lost weight and loving life now! I would like to introduce you to Lisa, she’s lost 110 pounds and looks amazing!! Check out her site often 

Meet Tracey – Weight Loss Super Star!! 70 pounds gone!

Meet Tracey – Weight Loss Super Star!! 70 pounds gone!

I love that through reading other people’s blogs I meet tons of people who have already won the battle of weight loss and have started their own blogs because of it. I met Tracey through my sister’s blog and I am glad to know her! 

8th grade graduation!

8th grade graduation!

It’s been a crazy 2 weeks with end of the school year activities, but it’s almost over! My oldest son graduated 8th grade last night! And my other two kids just have 1 hour of school today and it officially is summer vacation for them!!