Planning for Success

24 days ago I started a whole food cleanse. I knew I wanted to blog about it, but like most things…good intentions only go so far. So the 21 day Continue reading →

Kale Chips and Fresh Lemons

February in CA means bountiful citrus. In my yard I’ve planted full size Improved Meyer Lemons, Eureka limes, clementines, and Washington navels. The challenge is using them all before they Continue reading →

I Don’t Like Brussels Sprouts or Yams

Drinking the Pumpkin Pie

Dieting over the holidays is painful. Changing your lifestyle over the holidays is less painful. Just when I was wondering if I can do this, I tried a recipe from Continue reading →

Recipe For Health: Persimmon Salad

Persimmons are fresh and intimidating, but for no need. Use Fuju in salads like you would pears or strawberries. Here’s my favorite Persimmon Spinach Salad Recipe: -clean baby spinach -1 Continue reading →

Tick Tock and Turkey

It’s been a month almost, and I’ve lost 5 pounds. Yeah, success right? Half full and all that. Only problem is, my next goal date is approaching and I’m not Continue reading →

4 Days 4 Pounds-Claritin, Benadryl, Afrin, Tissues

Not blogging may be a leading indicator of going off the wagon. “Forgive me blogosphere for I have sinned. It’s been too long since my last post.” On 10/14 I Continue reading →

My Butts So Big That My Legs Go Numb

My butt’s so big that my feet & legs go numb-ish when I am sitting on the toilet. I don’t fall in anymore when my husband leaves the seat up. Continue reading →

Pan Seared Scallops with Orange Glacé

Yum!! I had panned seared scallops to die for at two different restaurants on both coasts in the last year or so. My last few scallops at home cooking ventures Continue reading →

I’ve Been Cheating…

This is not what I’ve been eating for breakfast… In the last week I’ve managed to consume at least 3 breakfast burritos, a hash brown, 3 large iced coffees w Continue reading →

On Target

It’s been a hard week, but somehow I’ve managed to work it out, and am right on target for my weight loss (2 lbs this week), and exercise goals (tried Continue reading →