Menu Monday

Continuing My Quest For Better Health

I am really getting into this intermittent fasting thing. I am not seeing physical changes, but I am feeling better and I am sleeping much better! I read two books on fasting for better health. One was called The Scientific Approach to Intermittent Fasting by Dr. Micheal VanDerschelden. The other book was Fasting and Eating… Continue reading Continuing My Quest For Better Health

Menu Monday

57 weeks of Nutriarian Life style

It has been 403 day since I started my nutritiarian life style.  That makes this past week week 57.  I am super proud of how this has been the longest I have ever stuck to any health improvement plan I have ever tried.  Go me! I have been very good about keeping it plant based. … Continue reading 57 weeks of Nutriarian Life style

Menu Monday

Trying Something New to Get Ogg This Stale Mate

This past week I tried "intermittant fasting." I went with the 16:8 theory for this first time trying out this new craze. You may be asking, "why do this now?" Well... I've been in a rut. My health progress has been stale. I've been hoovering at the same weight for about 3 months. I was… Continue reading Trying Something New to Get Ogg This Stale Mate

Recipes

Cashew Cabbage

Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 carrot, cut julienne 1 bell pepper, cutt julienne 1 c sliced mushrooms 1 c cashews 1/4 c white cooking wine 1/4 c soy sauce 1 bag shredded cabbage 1 tsp minced garlic Directions Heat a non-stick pan.  Stir fry onion, garlic, carrot, and celery… Continue reading Cashew Cabbage

Recipes

Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Ingredients 1 c frozen corn 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 T olive oil 8 oz whole-grain pasta 2 c baby spinach 1 avocado, pitted and chopped 1 1/2 T fresh lemon juice 1/4 c pumpkin seeds Directions Toss corn, tomatoes and 1 T olive oil on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until… Continue reading Avocado Pasta with Spinach and Corn

Menu Monday

Eating While sick… hard to track

I did not get many pictures for food over the last week.  I had great intentions... and then the germs took over.  I was sick in bed from Tuesday night through Monday morning.  Today was the first day I really got up and did anything.  Better luck next week. Being sick, I didn't eat much.… Continue reading Eating While sick… hard to track

Menu Monday

Wake up call

Okay.. Last week wasn't the best in eating.  It's not like I went crazy and ate a bag of M&M.  In fact, I didn't eat sugar.  I didn't drink soda.  I didn't eat a steak.  I just didn't eat the whole foods and veggies I normally do.  I didn't take the time for a veggie… Continue reading Wake up call

Thought Tuesday

Adulting 101 – What’s Cooking?

I've made an observation that just amazes me... cooking is a practical skill that has been discarded along the wayside.  It's not just teens who have forgotten the benefits of cooking nutritious meals at home.  I was sitting by some ladies this weekend who were chatting away about how they "eat out" 3-4 times a… Continue reading Adulting 101 – What’s Cooking?

Menu Monday

What Was For Dinner Last Week?

Well... I am still doing what I can to eat healthy and to kick myself off this weight-loss Plateau.  Everything remains the same.  GAH!  Oh well.  It isn't really about the weight loss.  It's about a healthier me... although a few less pounds would be nice and would go a long way in helping me… Continue reading What Was For Dinner Last Week?

Menu Monday

Eating Well

It's been a great week for eating!  I feel successful, especially with how busy my life has been.  I really should resign as the general manager of the universe.  LOL. I've been beginning every day with 32 oz warm water, 2 Tbs apple Cider Vinegar, a dash of pink salt, and 2 Tbs lemon juice… Continue reading Eating Well