When my dad died in 2010 from liver cancer--a cancer that started in his digestive tract but was found too late--I declared my 2011 New Year’s Resolution to be that I would give up sugar for one whole year. Do it for my dad. Be a role model and inspiration. Why sugar? Because … [Read more...]
Your Post-Thanksgiving Day Workout
This is going to be so much fun! Try to remember what you ate for your Thanksgiving meal and calculate a decent estimate of the following. Turkey/ham/chicken/beef/fish: for every ounce over 6 ounces: 1 push-up per ounce Anything that contained a "potato" of any kind: 20 … [Read more...]
SFCW Thu. 7/3/14 and a Holiday Treat!
Happy early Independence Day! A few years ago I made these fun fruit-on-a-stick platters for the 4th...super easy! Fresh fruit and skewers and they were a hit! Try it out! Your workout: 5 Rounds for time: 10 Kettlebell Swings (or 2 wall walks if you don't have a … [Read more...]
Feeding Healthy Happy Kids on a Budget
Why I'm suddenly the "crazy" one. "Ooh, what's that?!" They ask me. "That smells amazing! Is it Mexican?" Sort-of, I reply. "Cauliflower? That's my favorite vegetable!" She exclaims with a squeal. "I'm going to ask my mom to make that for me!" The New Kids on my … [Read more...]
Cheat and Get Away with It — Facebook tells us how!
It may feel like cheating but snacking might not be so bad. Here are some healthy foods for quick snack ideas: I asked my Facebook friends what their favorite healthy and unhealthy snack items are. (And if you missed out on this survey, make sure you find us and FOLLOW us!) Not … [Read more...]
