And one. Two. Three. Breathe! That’s me pretending to get in shape so I can continue the facade of my New Year’s resolutions. No seriously – I’m doing this 30 day flat abs challenge from Blogilates.com. I’m trying to be realistic about it. Because flat abs? At this point I’d settle for “smaller mound” abs. It’s …
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What is Quinoa And Why You Should Be Eating It
Have you ever been late to a party? This can be a good thing – ya know, fashionably late. But sometimes, you show up late and everyone is already grouped up in circles and you feel like an outsider. I’m pretty late to the quinoa party. I’m aware. It’s awkward. Just don’t stare or make eye contact with …
5 Things I Learned While On A Sugar Free Diet
I’m back on the sugar train and it’s a bumpy ride. To my surprise, I didn’t down 2 candy bars and 4 cupcakes immediately following the last day of my sugar free diet. I introduced sugar back into my diet s l o w l y. I was afraid I might feel sick if I …
Send Chocolate, Bread, or Die – Day 8 of the Fed Up Challenge
It’s Day 8 of the Fed Up Challenge, a challenge in which it was my own decision not to eat any added sugar for 10 whole dang days. I also decided, without being forced at gunpoint, to not eat any white starches (flour, rice, and potatoes) and now, that I’m 8 days in, I’m wondering …
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Eating Clean Makes Me Feel Like A Machine
That’s what the cool kids call eating organic foods with no refined sugars, refined flours, or chemicals – eating clean. And I feel really hip and healthy for saying that. It’s like I’m part of an elite club. You know, those athletic types that walk around in cute color coordinated yoga attire carrying their fancy …
Day 3 of the No Sugar Diet
I don’t know about you, but for me, the last 2 days have been much easier. This no sugar diet is a piece o’ cake. Oh sorry. Don’t think about cake. Sure, I want to gag on every bite of unsweetened plain Greek yogurt and if I see another strawberry I’m going to run screaming …
Impress Your Mother-In-Law Avocado Toast
I’m pretty sure that my mother-in-law was impressed with me long before trying this toast. Yep. I dazzled her many years ago with just my basic presence. I mean, come on – it’s me. I thought she was…ya know…all right. Totalllly kidding. She had me at hello. She is hands down the best mother-in-law a …
10-Day No Added Sugar Challenge a.k.a. Fed Up Challenge
UPDATE: New challenge starting January 11, 2016! Go here for the official announcement, but the rules for the challenge are on this page. Let’s do this! Here we discuss the rules of the challenge. Whoo hooo! Am I seriously excited about not having sugar? After learning more about sugar addiction and the Fed Up Challenge, I …
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Are You A Sugarholic? Breaking the Sugar Addiction
Hi, my name is Deanna and I’m a sugarholic. You: Hi Deanna!!! [Cheering and applause appreciated. An Arsenio Hall “roo, roo, roo” fist pump is acceptable, as well.] So here’s the deal. I’ve gained a liiitttlllle weight. Like a smidge (if a smidge equals a few pant sizes and I’m pretty sure it does). I’ve …