Thighplasty and Posterior Lift 1 Year Update
One year ago I had a thighplasty and posterior back lift to get rid of the remaining extra skin I had on my body after losing 125 pounds. To read the previous post in this series, click here!...
View ArticleThe Key
It’s okay if cooking doesn’t bring you joy. Sometimes we have to do things that feel like a chore but support our best quality of life, like mowing the yard, doing the dishes, brushing our teeth,...
View ArticleCinnamon-Sugar Apple Cider Donuts
These fluffy little gluten-free Apple Cider Donuts are a delicious Fall treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a tall glass of plant based milk! Just because you eat well doesn’t mean you can’t eat...
View ArticleRegaining Weight After Loss
I’ve been lax with my nutrition since September and have gained 27 pounds since the photo on the left was taken. The thing is, my diet hasn’t been *that* crummy, I’ve just been eating as much as I want...
View ArticleWhere do you get your protein?
The most common question about plant-based diets is where do you get your protein? All plant food contains some amount of protein, but certain plants contain higher levels. Legumes (chickpeas, black...
View ArticleCreamy Beet Bisque
This delightful non-beet tasting bisque is a great way to get the earthy tasting vegetable into your diet in a delicious way! In blind taste tests my husband said it tasted like a cheesy cheddar soup....
View ArticleRed Lentil Wraps
These awesome protein filled, plant based wraps are only two ingredients and they roll like a dream! Our grocery store shelves are filled with breads, wraps, and tortillas that have all kinds of...
View ArticleHow and why you should be soaking, sprouting, and pressure cooking your beans!
How and why you should be soaking, sprouting, and pressure cooking your beans! Did you know that beans are the richest source of soluble fiber? Some toxins and chemicals are stored in the fat, if the...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Lasagna Casserole
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Casserole is an amazing Sunday dinner that requires very little effort. This is a great dinner to make with leftover spaghetti squash, it bakes up so nicely and isn’t watery,...
View ArticleOzempic: My Truth
Someone asked me the other day if I’d ever been tempted to do Ozempic. Absolutely, I have! I think you’d be the anomaly if you haven’t thought about taking full advantage of one of the medications like...
View ArticleExtremely Cheesy Cheese-Free Mac and Cheese
I am a BIG fan of turning not so healthy childhood staples into nutrient dense delights! This macaroni and cheese is gluten-free and made without cheese! But don’t worry— this tastes EVEN better than...
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