In January, I wrote about a chart I’d made to track behaviors of health and self-care. I had thought—or, more accurately, hoped—that seeing holes in the list would spur me to do some of the things that simply haven’t been getting done, even if the increase was to once a week, or once every other … Read more
Just want to go on record … I have been known to say—and will continue to say—that sweets aren’t really food and to pitch leftovers. I’m not saying they’re not delicious or that they have no significance outside of health concerns. There are lots of sweet treats that are fantastic! And many have significant emotional … Read more
Tagging on to the post the other day about eating vegetarian… If you change your diet to have less or no meat, besides taking things out, you will likely need to add things in. Our most common meals growing up included meat as the main, veggies and bread on the side. Meat + veggie + … Read more
When I turned vegetarian a decade ago, my parents chided my decision, saying that all I could eat was salad. The only salads I’ve ever seen either of my parents eat was iceberg lettuce, a wedge or two of tomato, and some carrot shreds. Other foods that were part of their diet that are vegetarian … Read more
Last week, I answered a reader question about dinner. Planning. Dealing with busy evenings. Dealing with low energy. When I posted it to social media, I asked what others do for quick, easy meals. Here’s what people shared: breakfast for dinner We just had make your own taco night. Fry’s has great vegetarian already-seasoned meat … Read more
The Kid was helping me prepare dinner the other night. He was chopping tomatoes; I was chopping onions. We were talking about upcoming Thursday night’s dinner. “Swiss chard is so good. And it’s healthy! Which makes it perfect!” “Did you know there are people who think that healthy food can’t be tasty?” “WHAT?! Well, they … Read more
Question from a reader: What are some of your go to meals when you don’t feel like or have time to make dinner? I assume you plan out your menu for the week in advance? First, yes, we plan meals for the week, make a shopping list off of that plan, and shop from the … Read more
Question from a reader: When I am angry or stressed, I usually give in to fast food, or chocolate. It is like a self-loathing thing. I don’t know how to explain it. I know you said to make a plan for each emotion, but what does that look like? When I feel happy, I will … Read more
A Facebook friend asked her online universe why cleanses and detoxes are so popular. My opinion? They’re popular because people believe they can trash their bodies for days/weeks/months/years and then “detox” for 2-5 days and call it even. It’s justification, and it lets people do what they want without feeling guilty because they “fix it.” … Read more
Who are you doing it for? Are you doing it to better yourself? (In what way? Why?) Are you just trying to impress people? When you eat junk hiding in the bathroom, or tell your people you went to the gym when you didn’t, or pretend you ran faster than you did… why? There are … Read more