STAY FIT – EVEN WHEN THE GRAY SKIES HAVE YOU LESS THAN MOTIVATED
Our moods and motivation can be effected by the sky. Having limited sunlight, especially during the winter months when temperature is a factor as well, can leave us less than motivated to go outside and exercise. It can also leave us craving our comfort foods. Limited amounts of sunlight can lower serotonin levels (our feel … Read more
Shopping at the Asian market
Yesterday Henry and I made a trip to the local Asian market in preparation for our Chinese New Year’s celebration last night. Although I strongly recommend buying local whenever possible, sometimes a trip to the farmer’s market just doesn’t fit in the schedule. I was so impressed with the produce yesterday that I thought it … Read more
Watercress and Fennel Salad with Tuna
What’s more important than eliminating the bad foods from your plate? Adding in the good ones! We can eat something that makes us feel gross or great and this salad makes me feel great! I love this watercress and fennel salad not only for its fresh taste but also the way my body feels after … Read more
Clean Curried Coconut Carrot Soup
Day 7 of the Clean! One week down I am happy to say! Feeling really good which reminds me of why I challenge myself to do this every so often..it truly does work to kill the sugar cravings, renew your energy, and give some thought to what I am putting in my body. Eating to … Read more
Is Something Bugging You?
Sometimes, just by the process of elimination we can make a new discovery. Is something bugging you? Are you always sniffling, have stomach aches, head aches, feel bloated, feel tired even after a good nights rest? These are just a few symptoms you can have if you are eating food that is not agreeing with … Read more
Clean eating over the weekend..
..is harder! Not impossible, but just harder. All the kids home, everyone wanting to eat out somewhere yummy. Not fun saying no, but we managed. It ended up being a cold and drizzly weekend spent inside playing board games, the wii, and reading. Actually really fun and relaxing, and cheap! Both my husband and I … Read more
Getting Focused So I Can Get Focused
I just need a “quick fix instant focus treatment” so I can work on getting focused with the “Clean”. Things have been a little more than crazy at my house between wrapping up the holiday season, a couple of birthdays, 2 of my kids are tracked out for the month and one back to … Read more
Clean Day 2
Just finished that really yummy lunch! Thought I’d put the recipe on for anyone needing ideas. I started the day with a mango pineapple smoothie loaded with kale, flax meal, oatbran and almond milk. Today I added a 1/2 c of Zico Mango Coconut water. It adds such a great punch of flavor for just a few calories. … Read more
Clean, Day 1
Sorry folks, I meant to post today’s meals much sooner and the day just got away from me. Happens around here sometimes. So on day 1 of the Clean I had a blueberry spinach smoothie for breakfast. I make all smoothies big enough to serve two since my husband is “cleaning” with me. Throw into a blender: a … Read more
Stock up to Clean!
Wow, I am excited about the personal emails and comments! It seems like everyone has the same questions so I will try to answer some of them here to get us started. If you are new to the Clean and would like to start a day or more behind us, we will post what we … Read more
