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Grits—also an acronym for Girls Raised In The South—that’s me 🙂 I love eggs n’ grits. Love love love them. Yes, I love fried eggs, but I fry them now in nothing but a non-stick pan and I let the centers get a little more done than usual. But I’ve come a long way with …

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I would have a freezer full of frozen convenience meals if I could get around three things: insane amount of salt/fat/calories stuff I can’t pronounce—nor their purpose taste While at the store today, I really took notice of the many varieties of quick meals. Looking down one long foggy-door lined row, I saw hundreds of …

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Dance with me and my little friend.   Actually, if Mallory is reading this, he’s doing high-knee kicks and so am I. No really. I am.   So, summer is here and my list includes learning to make bread, another round of Boot Camp, travelling, and keeping the blog up and running with daily posts …

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How about a tall ice cold refreshing glass of bacon? According to the article in Men’s Health, the 20 Worst Drinks in America, the Cold Stone Creamery PB&C is the equivalent of eating 68 strips of bacon. The sugar equivalent is 30 Chewey Chips Ahoy Cookies.   Check the stats:  2,010 calories 131 g fat …

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This morning, I was surprised by my energy levels even after lunch. Speaking of, the bag lady in action. Greens for a beef and broccoli salad with sesame ginger dressing—Newman’s Own. oranges strawberries and grapes     School is winding down and the stress piles on and so does the stress eating. I have been …

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I love vegetables.  I really do. I often find myself trying to sneak them into everything, including my smoothies, but that’s another story. I wanted pasta, but I can’t really eat just pasta. The more protein I can add, the better. Spinach is a wonderful veggie to add to pasta. It wilts down to nothing, …

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I made it through! Four weeks of getting up at 4:30, surviving INTENSE hour long workouts, gym showers, and some great results. I can do boy push-ups now. I actually have a mini V-taper going on. My arms are still not where I want them to be and neither is my butt. But, I’m down …

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If I don’t spend a little extra time on the weekend planning meals and cooking ahead, I’m just setting myself up for failure. I’ve tried to put it off and just grab and go here and there and it’s just a big ol’ mess. I HAVE to have food ready, food planned, and easy access …

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With all the new labels everywhere boasting “organic” and the increasing variety of organic foods in the produce department, it’s worth a little time to research what and why? At first glance, I was turned away from organic produce simply based on price. I understand the reasoning behind the higher prices, but still, it’s way …

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I’m tired. It’s been a long day and I don’t really feel like cooking. Truth be told, I would have loved a quick stop at Subway. Since it’s Biggest Loser night, why not have a turkey veggie with the rest of the cast? I believe the greatest changes come in inches. Millimeters, really. One of …

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I’m one of those people who would love to be that perky chipper person who wakes up with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. Instead, I wake up with a few choice words, tripping over my trusty pair of Brooks by the bed, stumbling to the shower, eyes all squinty …

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More and more information coming to light is that there is not a cut-and-dried list of foods that are so overwhelmingly perfect that their counterparts are reduced to nutritional back stage. It’s not JUST spinach, but other dark leafy greens are close enough in phytochemicals that they should be consumed just as often. I think …

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I have never been to the Tuscaloosa Farmer’s Market. Today, I decided would be a great day to go. I made sure I had plenty of cash on hand and took my grocery bag. This was late in the morning on a cloudy day, but the veggies didn’t matter. Most of the items available were …

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