Healthy Holidays #1: “Something must be done about the food” ― Mary Jo Putney, Thunder & RosesHappy almost Thanksgiving! My family was planning on coming but changed their mind at the last second so I have no guests at my house and that's just fine by me! I'll get to see them in December. I'm going to my in-laws house tomorrow but I always bring some of the food … [Read more...]
Yes, You Can Have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Halloween is over, which means it’s time to start decorating for Christmas. I’m just kidding; please keep the tinsel in that box for a little while longer. It is time, though, to start thinking about your plans for Thanksgiving. Since each year more people are eating less meat, traditions are changing in some families. More meatless dishes are being incorporated, which is great … [Read more...]
“This is why we’re here. To make each other feel safe.”
I have struggled with my weight my whole life. I'm 5'2 3/4" (that 3/4 of an inch matters!) and I've worn everything from a size 0 to a size 20. I'd love to tell you how much I weighed when I was a size 20 but I stopped stepping on the scale when I hit 220 pounds, so I don't know. That was in November 2013. Ironically, I started a new job in October 2013 and part of my … [Read more...]
5 Things I Learned When I Gave Up Meat
Until six months ago, if you asked me what kind of snack I wanted I would have said beef jerky, which is why my becoming a vegetarian was unexpected. It started out as a way to see if I could stick to a dietary change for a month, but during that time I read some books and watch some videos and became convinced that I wanted to give up meat for good. It was a surprise to … [Read more...]
Spice Up Your Life: Homemade Pepper Sauce
How much do you love that book quote in the title? It could not be more true for me. Have you ever heard of the term "hangry?" It's when you're so hungry that you get angry/frustrated. It's a real thing! It's in Urban Dictionary and everything! And yes, I did just legitimize a term by arguing that it's in Urban Dictionary.I can turn from mild mannered lawyer (Is a mild … [Read more...]