I think I may have mentioned that I have a difficult time maintaining my diet goals. It’s true. I am a sucker for comfort foods and sweets. The last few days I have been craving the cabbage rolls that my mother in law makes. The cabbage is packed with nutrients and fiber but the rest of the…
When I am striving to lose fat, I tend towards nutritious but totally bland meals. The boring meals are a huge factor when I fall off the wagon. Though I don’t stick to a strict diet of any type, I like to collect and make recipes from various diets such as the Paleo Diet, Southbeach…
Food has been on my mind quite a bit. And I’m not talking about the Krispy Kreme “Hot Now” temptation. I’ve been thinking about making healthy, nutritious food choices for myself and my children. I’m still struggling to get my daughter to put on weight. My plan of action involves nutrient dense food laden with…
If you follow my blog on a daily basis, you know that I’m a busy mom of two. Not just busy as in we do a lot of stuff, but around here we play a lot of soccer. Soccer is almost a nightly thing between practices and games and by the time we get to…
Did you know that adults and children have different nutritional needs? I do my best to follow the “If it fits your macros” (IIFYM) method of eating. Simply, my diet is based on the percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats I eat in a day. It’s much easier than counting calories for sure. I…