I never did a wrap-up post for round one of my personal improvement plan (PIP), but it did go well. I felt better, looked better, and everything was going well. I wasn’t actually sure when I’d end it, but it happened rather unexpectedly (and I’m taking full responsibility for it!). One day, when a temptation …
Personal Improvement Plan: Round 2, plus Sprouted Mung Bean Socca and Veggie Flour Read More »
…or… c) All of the above Pom Acai Jam 1/2 cup Pom juice 3-4tbsp chia (they don’t gel as much in Pom for some reason) let sit for 20 minutes, then add: 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp maple syrup (or not) stevia to taste 2 tbsp acai powder or pulp Stir to mix, then …
Do You Go Back for More Chia Jam Because…a) It’s awesome or b) It’s awesome for you Read More »
If you’re here now… this contest is over, but there’s a new one for April 2013! Click here to enter. I have many exciting things going on right now, and I’d like to tell you about them, but I’ll save that for later—for now I’ll just tell you about the giveaway! Here’s the story: Last …
One of my foremost goals in wellness coaching is to empower people to take responsibility for their own health and happiness. Often, I feel like I should have a degree in psychology instead of health because I also notice the range of perceptions by people about what role they play in their health. My dream …
Taking Charge, Investigating Health Mysteries…and Why PIP? Read More »
It’s for a good cause. Kisses from Katie. You can read more about it here. I entered my granola—so whoever bids highest gets the granola, and the money goes to Kisses for Katie. I highly recommend this granola—the minimum bid is $10, and I can tell you a batch of the granola costs significantly more …
Virtual Bake Sale Today! Bid for a Good Cause, and Win Granola! Read More »
In every wellness or nutrition class I teach, there is always a section about how to interpret and assess health information. This is all about learning how to decide intelligently what you should believe and what you shouldn’t. We delve into why popular media may not be the best foundation for your lifestyle choices, and …
At 32, I occasionally have to remind myself that I am no longer a young adult… I’m full-fledged and all, even though I often get mistaken for a college student (which is nice at times—if you look young, people expect less of you. I can deal with the condescension I sometimes get at work because …
I’m working at home again (read: big smile and daytime pj’s—which could usually double as yoga attire, but my yoga instructor is in India right now). I meant to go get coffee at Starbucks, but when I went outside, I only made it as far as Bruegger’s (crossing Monroe felt like too big of a …
Lazy Lady’s Guac, Daytime PJ’s, Winter Cleaning, More Veggies… Read More »
Joe and I spent the weekend in NYC. Our plan was to head out of Rochester on Friday after work and drive to the city, stay at Hotel Indigo, catch a show, and patronize One Lucky Duck and Pure Food and Wine (in possibly an unnatural frequency…but hey, we can only get to NYC just …
It’s not a secret that I am a fan of Sun Warrior protein powder. Aside from the taste being good, I also like what its made out of—-sprouted brown rice protein. Remember my post about hemp protein? I like that too! In fact, I think hemp is my favorite, all things considered. I like plant …
