After a successful week one on the Personal Trainer Food program, I was confident going into week two. Week two definitely had a few bumps in the road, but nothing I couldn’t navigate. There were some mighty temptations in the way of Halloween candy and treats! There were times this week when I found myself […]
Personal Trainer Food Review- Starting a Healthy Meal Plan (Week 1)
Sooo, it’s been one full week since I started on the Personal Trainer Food program. For this first week, I’m sharing my entire food journal. You’ll see how I used Personal Trainer Food as well as the provided guidelines for weight loss to eat other foods prepared at home. This is a healthy meal plan […]
Personal Trainer Food Review- I’m READY to Make Changes!
18 months ago I had my third (and last) baby. With home cooked meals, lots of veggies and moderate exercise, I was able to shed the “baby weight” and returned back to my pre-baby size within six months. However my pre-baby size is still about 20 lbs heavier than I should be. After each of […]
Budget-Friendly and Quick-to-Make Healthy Breakfasts for Kids
When preparing breakfast for my kids, I have three criteria: It shouldn’t cost a lot. It shouldn’t take me a long time to prepare. And it has to be healthy. It’s important to me that my kids start the morning off right and filling them up with something healthy helps them stay focused at school. […]
Hearty Bean and Lentil Soup Recipe
Let’s be honest. Lentils don’t make for the prettiest soup. They often look dark and unappetizing, making most kids turn up their noses at dinner. This lentil and bean soup is something different entirely though because it not only tastes delicious, it’s also lovely to look at and appealing for everyone. I hope that you’ll […]
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potato Soup Recipe
Guilt-Free Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potato Soup Recipe Last week we had our first hint of fall here in Southern California. Temperatures dropped from the high 90s and we were blessed with several cool days. I struggle to cook in the summer months because it’s just so darned hot in my little house without […]