Living a Life Fueled by Healthy Food and Fitness
I felt like I was on my feet for hours yesterday! Oh the woes of Christmas shopping! My sister, Leslie, came in town late in the afternoon and we headed off to hit up some stores for presents for our loved ones. We were literally shopping for almost four hours! I think we took the…
Since I began fostering my love for Brussels sprouts this year, I’ve only tried a small handful of recipes involving the yummy vegetable. I typically limit my Brussels sprouts preparation to tossing the sprouts in olive oil, salt and pepper before roasting them. When I saw that this week’s Blogger Secret Ingredient was garlic, I…
This weekend Ryan and I are heading to my parents’ house in St. Pete for more wedding planning. I have an appointment at a bridal boutique to look for a dress which prompted me to search the internet for examples of what I like. After my first experience trying on dresses, I found out what…
When I woke up this morning, I climbed out of bed and immediately sensed soreness. Looks like my first workout with a personal trainer was a success! The weirdest thing is that I am sore in places I’ve never been sore… like my sides. All my major muscle groups are completely fine, but oh-my-sides! I…
I love a good salty-sweet combination. I think this is attributed to my childhood love of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My mom used to make my pb and j with mint jelly. It was my favorite. Who eats that!? My love for mint jelly began when my mom served it with lamb. She made…
Last night as I was roasting my yummy root veggies, I also roasted a few slices of eggplant for today’s lunch. This planning ahead allowed my lunch to come together in a flash this afternoon! When hunger hits me, it hits me hard, so I like quick and convenient food. To begin constructing my sandwich,…
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