Weight Loss Journey – 10.30.2022

This morning I weighed more, but didn’t gain as much as I had thought, so that’s always good!  Today is a new day though! Weigh In:  160.9 This time last week:  158.9 Today I did get up and focused more so on getting a few projects done first, and not so much on walking.  We also…

Read More

Healthier Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

I absolutely love pumpkin rolls – however, I wanted to make something similar, but a little healthier. Ingredients: Cake: 6 TBSP  butter (room temperature) 1½ cups sugar (I used monk fruit sugar) 2 eggs 1-15 ounces pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla (I used doTERRA Madagascar Vanilla – about 4 drops) ¼ cup water 1 1/2 cups Cassava Flour (If you are using regular flour, use…

Read More

Weight Loss Journey – 10.29.2022

Weekends can sometimes be hard to eat healthier… especially if you’ve have some adult beverages the night before.  Today was definitely one of those days where I ate a bit more than I typically do and I did my best to make healthy choices. Weigh In:  160 This time last week:  158.9 Today I did get…

Read More

Weight Loss Journey – 10.28.2022

Happy Friday everyone!  I took the official virtual 5k photos and wanted to share: My workouts lately have been the C25K and walking on an incline.  I needed to do something different and am very glad I chose this route.  My goal is to build up enough endurance to run a full 5k and the…

Read More

Weight Loss Journey – 10.27.2022

This morning I woke up not feeling super tired like I have been.  Last night I completed another virtual 5k and maybe that had something to do with it!  The last virtual 5k that I completed, my time was 44:39.  This time it was 42:14.  I had signed up for a virtual wine 5k holiday…

Read More

Haystack in a Crockpot

Looking for a simple recipe that is also comfort food?  Be sure to try this one out.  I used a 10 quart crockpot for this recipe.  If you do the vegetables the night before, be sure to put the carrots and potatoes in water.  It would be best to separate these since they are layered…

Read More

Where’s the Crust Pizza

As many of you know, I am a big pizza fan and am always on the lookout for healthier alternatives.  This is such a quick and easy dinner idea! You’ll need a greased 9×13 baking dish for this. Ingredients: 1-8oz package of softened cream cheese – full fat or reduced fat (I used reduced fat)…

Read More

Healthier Overnight French Toast Bake

I absolutely love French toast.  When I was younger, I’d pile on A LOT of powdered sugar.  Nowadays, I’m being more mindful of what I’m eating… the good news is, I can still have French toast – just modified a bit. 🙂  I always make this the night before. Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter 1…

Read More

Weight Loss Journey Update – 9/5/2022

I am happy to report that I have officially lost over 10 pounds since April – and it is staying off.  Every day is a new day and I invested in being more mindful not just with what I am eating, but also for my mental sake by subscribing to an app called ‘I Am’. …

Read More

Ziti & Quinoa Pasta Bake

For those that love pasta and cottage cheese, and are trying to eat healthier, this is  a great recipe!  I am not a fan of chickpeas – however, I absolutely love the Banza pasta because it is such a great source of protein. Ingredients for Pasta Sauce: 2 cans tomato sauce (15 oz. cans) 2…

Read More

Crockpot Beef Stew

If you love beef stews, this is one to make at some point!  I always marinade the stew meat for a couple days, so we typically know we are going to make this at least a week in advance to prepare.  I also do not brown the meat beforehand… it cooks in the crockpot from…

Read More

Healthy Blueberry French Toast

If you love blueberries and love french toast, this is a great recipe to try – especially since it is healthy! Ingredients: 6 cups cubed whole grain/whole wheat bread – if water is the first ingredient, keep in mind that it is not true whole grain/whole wheat! 8 eggs 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk…

Read More