“Thriving. That’s fighting… Surviving is barely getting by.” ― Jillian Michaels Since August of 2007 I have been a Weight Watchers Coach and I have experienced my own challenges with my weight management. Now that I am in my forties I have found that I must fight harder than ever to maintain a healthy weight. … More Fierce Green Smoothie with Blueberries and Kiwi
“Part of doing something is listening. We are listening. To the sun. To the stars. To the wind.” -Madeleine L’Engle It is mid-July and this week my goal is to be mindful of stopping to appreciate my time off for the summer. With thirteen years of teaching under my belt I know how important it … More Gingered Nectarine Green Smoothie
“Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rainare moving across the landscapes,over the prairies and the deep trees,the mountains and the rivers.Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,are heading home again…” ~Mary Oliver After a relaxing weekend Monday arrived with a blustery surprise. I thought that my husband Mike was … More Chocolate Raspberry Mousse-Shake
“Well, I like to eat, sleep, drink, and be in love. I like to work, read, learn, and understand life.” ― Langston Hughes I woke up this morning with thankfulness. This is an intentional routine that I try to practice each day. I believe that we shape our own energy. Life can be fraught with … More Cherry Almond Coconut Shake ~ Plant-Based Healthy Indulgence
“Freedom from obsession is not about something you do; it’s about knowing who you are. It’s about recognizing what sustains you and what exhausts you. What you love and what you think you love because you believe you can’t have it.” ― Geneen Roth Over the past couple months I have received several requests for plant-based … More Peach & Raspberry Cobbler Shake ~ Plant-Based & Guilt Free
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant.” – Anne Bradstreet Patience. I am trying to exercise patience waiting for spring. However, yesterday on my way to work my Jeep registered -22. We still have loads of snow outside and I am determined to believe that it will make spring … More Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie ~ Plant-Based & Healthy
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