Random slow cooker mash up ended up great. I am trying some easier “throw together” options now that we have a baby on the way. I usually make everything from scratch and wouldn’t use so many canned, packaged, or pre made items, but I’m rolling with the “semi-homemade” style, as I know I am going… Continue reading Healthy Slow Cooker Burrito Bowls: Easy
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I Can’t Afford a Challenge Group: What Should I Do?
This is a very common concern, and it’s possible, with your current habits, and current spending, you might not see the available money. I totally get that! I spent most my money on Taco Bell, vodka, and cable TV when I was starting my journey, so I am not saying a thing. What I can… Continue reading I Can’t Afford a Challenge Group: What Should I Do?
Healthiest Frozen Foods in a Pinch
Most people know that I usually cook all of our food. Even with traveling for a year, in our car, I had my slow cooker, my “good knife” and a plan lol. However, even then, it wasn’t perfect. Getting pregnant changed things quite a bit too, since there were many things that immediately turned me… Continue reading Healthiest Frozen Foods in a Pinch
Top 5 Best Books for Emotional Eating
I am not sure if you know that I spent years struggling with eating disorders, but I have a lot of experience in this arena. I was bulimic, in high school, sprinkled with long bouts of anorexia, and then as an adult just became a straight out binge eater. At my heaviest, I was also… Continue reading Top 5 Best Books for Emotional Eating
Paleo Beef Enchiladas w/ Cabbage Tortillas
Ingredients: 1 head of Cabbage 1 pound Ground Beef or Turkey Taco Seasoning. I use Penzy’s, but any will do. Enchilada Sauce. I use the recipe from Against All Grain HERE. Olives Avocado Directions: In a large stockpot, add a few of cups of water and bring to boil. While it is boiling, remove core… Continue reading Paleo Beef Enchiladas w/ Cabbage Tortillas
Top 5 Healthy Halloween Tips
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I was an overweight kid. Candy was my jam! I LOVED sugar and it carried into adulthood. I certainly looked forward to Halloween, although I am almost as sure that my dad was more into it lol. I remember whining after hours of being out… Continue reading Top 5 Healthy Halloween Tips
Paleo “Costco” Classic Broccoli Salad
This is a crowd favorite, and you may have had it at Soup Plantation (Sweet Tomatoes) or bought a similar version, in a salad kit, from Costco. This is the same thing, only made paleo! Ingredients: 6 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces 8 pieces of bacon, cooked crisp, and crumbled ¼ of a… Continue reading Paleo “Costco” Classic Broccoli Salad
Paleo Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless pork loin. Center cut is what I use. 2-6 sweet potatoes, I prefer the smaller, because too much sweet potato is too much for me, so I like to have more servings. 1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced. 2 green onions, chopped, I use my fav $5 herb scissors, but a… Continue reading Paleo Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Hearty Paleo Beef Stew: Potatoes ARE Paleo!
Ingredients: 2 lb stewing beef 2 tbsp paleo cooking fat; (I used olive oil) 4 cups beef stock 1 cup onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 28oz can diced tomatoes; they make garlic ones, love those! 1 small can tomato sauce. Like the smallest… Continue reading Hearty Paleo Beef Stew: Potatoes ARE Paleo!
I Wonder What Else I am Lying to Myself About?
I wonder if there is anything you are telling yourself that just isn’t true anymore? For almost 20 years I got acrylic nails, because “I’m a nail biter”. When I was a teenager I bit my nails down to nothing. It was painful and hard to look at. I got fake tips and realized I… Continue reading I Wonder What Else I am Lying to Myself About?