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I usually don’t photograph my lunch scene…but I decided that it would hold me accountable as I try to stay on track and keep my sweet tooth in check.  It’s all about staying ahead of the game.  Preparation is KEY to healthy snacking success. Kale, broccoli slaw, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, avocado, (home-made) spicy mayo dressing.  Plus home-made crackers. You’ll notice a LOT of crackers in the following pics.  I am making them on repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat. Baby kale, broccoli slaw, edamame, dried cranberries, avocado, home-made crackers. Left: Kale salad, broccoli… Read more >

I have been living off salads, but not all are of the lettuce variety.  Broccoli and cauliflower are a-okay to fill in when greens are low.  A while ago I was staring into the fridge with slim pickins looking back at me so I opened the freezer aaaaand… Broccoli!  Cauliflower!  I tossed them with the measly greens from the garden, hemp seeds, and dried cranberries. And then we add in… MAYO on steroids! Oh.  My,  Gosh. Pardon the hyperbole but duuuuuuuude. Sir Kensington’s products were on sale at Nugget a few weeks ago (2 for $5 which is… Read more >

Three breakfasts: smoothies with Vega one with “banola” high fat greek yogurt with nuts and seeds weekend brunch with friends The first two are my every day options.  I love them and have no desire to branch out.  The last was what we did on Saturday.  See below. So thick a spoon could rest on it. After declaring my looooove for Vega over the past few months (years?) on the blog, the amazingly generous Trevor hooked me up with this!!  What!?!  How nice is that?!  My obsession has never been stronger. And thanks to the… Read more >

Kyle and I are probably the worst influence on each other because we both have zero self control when it comes to chocolate.  We both have dessert every single night and it’s not even a question of what we are going to have, but how much. Half of the time I make us stuff…usually cookies or brownies for him and chocolate bark or cups for me. The other half of the time we buy (massive amounts of) chocolate bars…Kyle and I can dominate a TJs pound plus bar (the dark chocolate with almonds is our fave) in 3-4 nights.  So… Read more >