Eating is perhaps the piece to the health puzzle that causes the most frustration. We are inundated with food everywhere we go and with different ways to approach it. And let’s face it–the things we ate when we were younger, we just can’t get away with as we age. Old habits die hard. I want to help you have a healthy relationship with food. To know that it’s something that fuels our body, but also something God has created for enjoyment! I want to help you not just eat, but eat well.
Recipe: Orange ‘n Red Onion Salad
Here's a yummy lunch option especially with summer rounding the corner!! It's crunchy, zesty, citrusy and FRESH! Pair this salad with a cup of cottage cheese and you have an EXCELLENT, healthy, nutrient packed lunch!! (p.s. Pack your breath mints) Check out my new...
The “Try It” Challenge Intro and Vlog!!
"Piggybacking one new habit with a regular routine is a great way to introduce a new change." From "Reshaping it all" by Candace Cameron Bure and Darlene Schacht One of my goals (if you want to call it that) of having a blog is to teach you and introduce you to new...
Recipe: Mexican Flatbread Pizza
It's time for a recipe! I would consider this a healthy dinner option for our family. (You can read my views on healthy eating here) My friend, Stacey, posted a picture of this on facebook a few months ago and I knew immediately I wanted to make it!! I love...
The Shamrock Shake!!
Oh ladies. Tis the season for rainy days, March Madness and SHAMROCK SHAKES!!! Now I know some of you will want to shoot me for this post. Of course you can totally stop reading now if you don't want the image you have of the Shamrock Shake tarnished. But I wanted to...
Clare’s Fav HEALTHY EATING Tips!!!
I posted my favorite GET MOVING tips here, so now it's time for my favorite HEALTHY EATING tips! 1.) Wear tighter pants. Some of you may say, "hold on...that's me every day!" but I'm sure you've adjusted your pants to your actual size. When I need to, shall we say,...
A trip to the grocery store!!
As you can imagine with 2 kids, it's crazy going to the grocery store! I go with my grocery list, coupons and lots of snacks in hand! I move pretty quickly because at any minute, the good behavior could fizzle. (and it usually does, but with my 20 month old, not my 4...
How I meal plan
I get asked a lot about what kind of things we eat in our house. I spend a bit of time each week (about 20-30 minutes) thinking about it because I feel it's very important. Meal planning is interesting process and one I've grown to enjoy. I find much fulfillment in...
Article: “Experts shun fat-free diets for low-fat ones”
To provide a little more detail and support for my article I just wrote about healthy eating, check out this one. Pulled it out of our local newspaper a few weeks ago and found it laying in a pile of papers this morning. Good timing I'd say!! "Experts shun fat-free...
Healthy Eating: Redefined
I was ready to type out a recipe for the blog when the thought occurred to me. I really need to define what I deem healthy because it may not be how others define it. I'm very careful to pair the term "healthy" with my recipes since I am not a registered dietitian or...
