Cooking By Color – Red You know those times when it’s 100+ degrees and you want something warm and comforting but there is no way you are turning on the oven? This recipe came from that desire. When I think “comfort food” it usually means something rich in flavor, high in fat, and long cooking….
Hello folks! This blog took a downturn when I started working out a lot and training for my first bikini competition. That is now behind me (!!) and you can read more about the experience over at my fitness blog if you are interested! It’s time to start our Cooking By Color feature again. I’m…
I set a goal to get in the best shape of my life 12 weeks ago. I signed up for a bikini competition where I would have to walk in front of hundreds of people in a bikini and be judged on my appearance and my body. Why on Earth did I do such a…
We are 4 days away from my first bikini competition (or 3 if you are reading this on Tuesday!)! As you know I’ve been working extremely hard to get ready for it and will be very happy when it’s over (and I can eat cupcakes and drink margaritas). I’m utterly shocked at my progress. When I…
I knew when I posted my before and after photos all over the internet I was going to get some comments like “You are too skinny now!” or “I liked you better before…”. We all have our opinions of what we prefer. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say. I also…
“Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.” This post has been building up for a while. I’ve had many discussions lately with people and read online commentary of people being judgmental, self-righteous, and downright hateful to others in relation to diet and lifestyle. This isn’t a new topic of discussion but is something more…