Wearing a pedometer is one of the simplest things I do to get motivated about staying in shape. When I monitor my steps and dip below my daily goal, it’s just what I need to help me get back on track the next day.  And being that we’ve been on vacation for the last nine [...]

Filed under: Exercise, Pedometers, Walking

Today,  I walked myself into a great mood and boundless amounts of energy.
When Bruce and I arrived in Florida last week, we vowed we’d get in 10,000 steps a day. We brought our handy and oh so accurate pedometer with us and having been tracking our steps.  But truth be told, we haven’t walked that [...]

Filed under: Exercise, Optimal Health, Pedometers, Walking

I was en route to Florida on Saturday, digging into the January issue of Oprah and reading about her latest struggles, not only with her weight but with self-care.  I couldn’t help but identify with her, not about the weight issue, but definitely about self-care.
I’m continually amazed and sometimes baffled by the fact that even though I support [...]

Filed under: Healthy lifestyle, Self-care

Bruce and I are reveling in being in warm, sunny Florida visiting his family. It’s not that I’m so in love with Florida but after braving too much snow for my taste, the sun and 70 degree weather is more than welcome and a great respite from the cold.
We happily kicked off our trip and [...]

Filed under: Healthy Meals, Locally Grown Food

When Thanksgiving rolled around, I ended up spending extra money on last minute dishes I got inspired to make. While the food was delicious and healthy, it wasn’t so easy on my budget. Does that ring a bell with you?
That’s the problem with even the best of plans. When we make last minute alterations, it [...]

Filed under: Eating, Healthy Meals

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Filed under: Past Events

For those of you who have been reading my posts for awhile, you know how passionate I am about making healthy, locally grown food available to everyone, regardless of income level. So many of us have less than healthy lifestyles that rely on too much processed food and not enough fresh produce that can fuel [...]

Filed under: General

I’m a big fan of simple and healthy one-pot meals, especially with colder temperatures, and this recipe is a winner.
My friend Julianne sent it to me awhile ago, but I just started making it recently, and it’s simply divine.  And not only is it tasty, but it’s an economical way to create a healthy meal that [...]

Filed under: Food preparation, Healthy Meals, Recipes, Soups, Vegetables