Tell me if this sounds familiar… You tell the person or people you live with that you’re trying to eat healthier. You might even say, “…and I’d appreciate your support.” And yet… They continue to bring home (or cook/bake) the very things that tempt you. They crinkle the package where you can hear it. They … Read more
This page is a collection of links to great tips from other people. I’ll add to it as I find new ones. . The Lazy Genius: How she does food prep “Meal prep is when you prep food knowing what its eventual meal is or you completely cook the meal itself to reheat later. Food … Read more
Eating healthy when eating out can be a challenge. This post will help. As you make a plan for making your diet work in your whole life, a really strategic exercise is to research the menu of your favorite place ahead of time, and find one or more dishes that suit your boundaries. Then keep … Read more
First of all, let’s get one thing straight: I have never been accused of being a neat freak! I was never one of those people who wanted everything in the just the right place. Until I got serious about cooking from home using real ingredients. Then, I wanted to find every way I could to … Read more
30 ingredients for quick, easy meals You know those articles in women’s magazines and blogs, where they show you eight articles of clothing that can be combined into 40 different outfits? This is the same principle! I’d guess that at least 90% of what I make for everyday meals can be accomplished with only these … Read more
Getting lunch or dinner on the table easily is a key strategy when you want to cut your dependence on processed food and/or eating out. Having the right proteins on hand and having them ready without having to thaw something for two hours can make or break the deal. Here’s how I stash proteins for … Read more
Scenario 1: You’re on a diet. You walk into Thanksgiving dinner or a Superbowl party swearing you’re going to stick to your rules. (Does this sound familiar?) But the food — it all looks so good! And everyone else is eating everything, and you don’t want to feel left out, or be rude, so just … Read more
Doing ingredient prep before the first day of your new diet is probably the best thing you can do to start off strong. I like it better than prepping full meals, because it opens up more flexibility on a day-to-day basis. And it’s not as time-consuming on the front end, while still saving you time when you fix … Read more
You’ve been making real changes. You’re choosing healthier food options, you’re moving more, you’ve been at it for a while, but the number on the scale is stalled. Or it’s inching down so much slower than you’d hoped. Is there anything more disheartening? Whether this happens at the beginning of your new way of eating, … Read more