If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I write a lot about exercising and healthy eating. I am not a fitness professional or a nutritionist. I just like to share my personal experience in these areas. I get excited when I discover simple but effective ways … [Read more...]
3 simple steps to get back to exercising
This is my first post on my self-hosted blog. As you may have noticed, things look a lot different around here. Well, hang in there. It will soon look (even) better-- prettier and easier to use, at least that's the idea. While I am working on it, I truly appreciate your patience. … [Read more...]
Healthy snacks: Peanut butter oat bars with chocolate chips
This peanut butter oat bars with chocolate chips is another recipe from Ann who blogs at On Sutton Place. I have shared her recipe for oatmeal cake before (and here is another great version of this cake). I like Ann's simple homey recipes. They are delicious, easy to make, and … [Read more...]
Keeping focus: going forward
Making New Year's resolutions has become a running joke, a cliche. When you google "New Years Resolutions" one of the first results is "resolutions are meant to be broken". The word "resolutions" has a stigma attached to it. Not to be hung up on the choice of a better word … [Read more...]
Healthy eating: choosing better snacks
What is your approach to snacks? We have been in the process of transitioning to more wholesome and nutritious snacks. It is not hard. It just takes a shift in the thinking. Until about a year ago I used to rely on prepackaged snacks (granola bars, Gold Fish, Cheez-its, etc.), … [Read more...]
Quick dinners: grilled pesto shrimp skewers
Here is another recipe that meets my requirements for a quick and healthy dinner: it has two ingredients, and is ready in under 20 minutes. It couldn't be easier to prepare, but tastes like a gourmet dish. For light grilling like this one, I like using my Grilla pan from … [Read more...]