Hi everyone – Happy New Year to you all. May 2012 see all your New Year dreams come true. What an amazing time we live in. I can remember when we didn’t have the internet and yet today I could not imagine my life without it! I c…
Read moreArchive for December, 2011
10 Ways to be healthier (inside & out) in 2012
1. Sleep more, sleep better and start sleeping EARLIER. Make the commitment to yourself to get in bed an hour earlier than you normally do. It’ll be dark outside, no doubt. If it’s not dark in your room, MAKE IT DARK. Use blackout curtains or, if you must, cover the windows with cardboard or foil. ...
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How To Overcome Fat Phobia
Do you have a fear of adding fat to your diet? Does the idea of avocado, or coconut milk, or even (gasp) bacon or cream give you the shakes? Help is on the way! Check out my new article How to Overcome Fat Phobia and find out how fats are vital to o…
Read moreIs Quinoa Low in Carbs?
Have you heard of quinoa? It’s an interesting grain (not really technically a grain, but it can be considered one) indigenous to South America, and it’s often touted as a high-protein grain, or even a lower-carb one. I decided to find out more, and I…
Read moreRing in the New Year
Whew. A bit of a hiatus there. I hadn’t quite realized how much I had overextended myself until decamping to Texas for some serious sitting around. There I had all sorts of unrealized ambitious plans to read and get caught up, visit s…
Read moreRaw Oysters Garnished with Savory Lemon Granita
The holiday season is filled with such heavy fare that by the time New Year’s Eve rolls around it’s natural to be craving something a little lighter. It’s also natural to feel less enthusiastic about heading into the kitchen to cook yet another feast. A seafood extravaganza solves both dilemmas, especially if your main course ...
Read moreHappy New Year! And Thank You…
People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they should really be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas..
Read moreCreating Your Vision Board & My Top 10 Goals For 2012
Okay we are seated in the last moments of 2011 and today I did a really great thing with my partner. We sat down and created a 2012 vision board. What’s this? Well, it’s a visual creation of everything we want to create in our lives for the year coming. I got a BIG piece ...
Read moreHow About a Month of Daily Phase One Recipes to Start the New Year!
It's time for Phase One Recipes like these Asian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Ground Turkey Filling!
When the calendar flips to a new year, lots of us take stock of our lives and decide what needs to change. I don't talk much about my persona…
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