I’m pretty sure my version of the phrase is just as true (and not nearly as morbid). I mean really, is there anything more certain in life than the fact that I’ll consume pounds and pounds of hummus? No. The burden of taxes, on the other hand, is a far less joyous inevitability. Kyle and I have nearly finished ours, though, so at least that will be one big check off the to-do list. I have to say, moving to a different state and starting new jobs certainly made things more difficult this year. Good… Read more >
Elise
February 27, 2011
almonds, hummus, nutbutter, pitas, squash, tortilla wrap
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I still have 7 more butternut squashes to use… But my skin is looking eerily similar to Snooki’s so I think a pause on the butternut intake is probably best. Not straying too far…I filled my butternut void with acorn squash. Nutritionally speaking, they are similar pretty much the same. Both are excellent sources of manganese, potassium, calcium, vitamin A (in the form of B-carotene) and vitamin C. And they are packed with fiber. In other words, my orange glow will soon be upgraded to oompa-loompa status. If you are wondering about what else B-carotene… Read more >
Elise
January 11, 2011
peanut butter, quinoa, squash
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A few days ago Kailey posted about her idea of balance and then she encouraged others to share their own version. To me, balance is not getting stressed out about making things even and constant. It’s just not realistic pour moi. Because I work such long hours, but then have full days off in between, I know that each day will be new and different than the last. I work weekends, night shifts, day shifts, holidays, whatever. And I’m never sure of how my day will go either. Will my patient load be easy and… Read more >
Elise
January 10, 2011
"chicken" nuggets, butternut squash, cereal, nuts, oatmeal, peanut butter, pitas, potatoes, quinoa, spinach salad, squash, tofu
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What the [bleep] was up with my appetite today!? Good thing I had packed a beastly amount of food because, lemme tell you, I woke up with a hunger that just wouldn’t quit. As per usual, I started the day with Jillian (Level 3 of the Shred). I felt great throughout the 20 minutes of this, that, and the other – it’s crazy how energetic it gets me at 4:30 am. But as soon as I got out of the shower my stomach was growling like a crazy rabid Rottweiler. This is pretty atypical for… Read more >
Elise
January 7, 2011
big salad, butternut squash, carob chips, cereal, dried mixed fruit, greek yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, quinoa, spinach salad, squash, tofu
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In my last post I showed you the prep portion leading up to the start of my work week. I’m glad you all found it informative and inspiring. I promise it’s not as hard as it seems; and once you start doing it week in and week out, it becomes second nature. Yes, I do have some OCD tendencies, and it’s hard for me to imagine a world without checklists, but it’s also what allows me to eat the way I want to (healthy and quick) when things get crazy. While my Type-A personality can… Read more >
Elise
January 6, 2011
big salad, bragg's, butternut squash, carob chips, cereal, coconut, dried mixed fruit, kale, nutbutter, nuts, oatmeal, quinoa, root veggies, seitan, spinach salad, squash, WF tofu
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