Holy Moses on a lawnmower. My head is about to explode. I woke up this morning at 4:30am. Keep in mind, we had a 2 hour school delay so I didn’t have to officially wake up until 9:10 and leave by 9:15. Yes, I can be out the door in 5 minutes on Friday Jeans …
Posts from: January 2013
I can’t believe it actually happened. We got snow!! Unfortunately, the powers that be at the school board didn’t believe it would snow, so we were at school and these are the only pictures I have. When the snow started, it was in near whiteout conditions. I have never seeen snow blow so hard and …
While looking through my cookbooks that are heavy on vegetables, I wondered just how many ways I could make greens. I love turnip greens and kale is my absolute favorite. The last trip to Whole Foods led to a stack of frozen greens about 7 high in my deep freezer. Now that I’m working through …
I won’t belabor the failed snow chances in previous years. I won’t talk about the “sleeting” that was supposed to be snow. I will not plan to be out of school since it’s 6:30 and they haven’t called it yet. But… IT’s GOING TO SNOW TODAY!!!!!! It’s at the state line and MS already got …
I had to make a Whole 30 approved chicken soup without any rice or potatoes. The key to good chicken soup? A WHOLE chicken, preferably one with no antibiotics or free range, slow simmered so all that bone broth goodness comes out. I promise that makes a world of difference. This is really easy to …
It was a better day, but that constant headache is driving me crazy. I started the morning with coffee, almond butter, banana, and flax seeds (ground). The banana was not ripe but it was some morning carbs. I wasn’t very hungry for anything else. The Grinch mug was on purpose… I packed a bag full …
I woke up feeling exhausted and I had a massive headache. I ate 2 breakfast cups, coffee with coconut milk, and half a banana and slowly trudged to school. I can definitely feel the difference from a couple of days ago. I’m also sore from my return to CrossFit class on Monday. I’m usually a …
When I get stuck in a chicken rut, I take stock of what is in my fridge and pantry and then try to do something to make chicken fun again. This Green Chili Chicken is one of those last-minute creations. I made this yesterday, and it’s almost gone. I’m the only one in the house …
The excitement is not really there, but the resolve is rampant. I got up this morning (after a very fitful sleep) and made coffee which I drank black and thought it was the nastiest stuff ever. I do not have coconut milk yet so I went from sugar and creamer so thick it would part …
Whole 30 means a whole lot of planning. I need quick breakfast ideas for after working out and able to eat at school quickly. We do have microwaves so that broadens the search. I used to take oatmeal. Now I’m taking eggs. Whole 30 Breakfast Cups 1 lb of ground pork loin with Penzey’s breakfast …
***UPDATE*** Scroll the end of this post to see what this little book started. 2013 was a GREAT year! Because whatever you are seeking—improvement in energy, mood, focus, sleep, athletic performance, symptoms, medical conditions, body composition, or quality of life…it starts with food. ~Dallas and Melissa Hartwig I’ll be honest. I’ve said here …
Trying to find new ways to eat vegetables so I won’t get tired of them is…tiring. I need to plan for 3 meals a day but a snack or two so that I’m eating every 4 hours. This is crucial for glucose balance, especially for those of us with a cranky pancreas. I love …
The quick answer is to cut the cravings for sugar and non-gluten carbs. After just 2 days in, I know the craving for carbs like white potatoes and corn is directly related to a craving for sugar. After eliminating gluten, it didn’t take long for me to latch onto the things I “could” eat. 3 …
The quick answer is to cut the cravings for sugar and non-gluten carbs. After just 2 days in, I know the craving for carbs like white potatoes and corn is directly related to a craving for sugar. After eliminating gluten, it didn’t take long for me to latch onto the things I “could” eat. 3 …
I was afraid to post too much about the game because I’m extremely superstitious about games. So many opinions, so many heated words on both sides of the fence. Those who are loyal to the SEC were fussing at those who thought the SEC is highly overrated. The entire northern half of the country were …
I have found hundreds of recipes designed around the lowly white potato and I honestly don’t think there is a bad one in the bunch. I could eat white potatoes with ice cream and think it’s better than whatever the Queen is serving across the pond. The white potato is the one thing that blocked …
Part of starting off with a new year, fresh start is taking a good look at nutrition. It’s no secret that I enjoy the holidays for more than sparkly lights and themed plates and napkins. I enjoy cooking and baking. I have absolutely no regrets for enjoying the results of my hard work in the …
Earlier, I posted my overall goals or thoughts about the new year. I gave up resolutions long ago because I never really took them seriously. I learned that to make any “resolution” or goal stick, they must be specific and I must have a plan of action. For 2013, I have a few running goal …