• 20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    People Magazine Half Their Size X6 Wow! Every time I get an opportunity to be featured in People Magazine’s “Half Their Size” issues I’m astonished. I’m overwhelmed that my story is STILL relevant and timely and I’m also amazed that I always seem well prepared. What it’s taught me is that…

  • Mason Jar Salad: Quinoa and Kale #4

    Mason Jar Salad: Quinoa and Kale #4

    Number 4 in my magical Mason jar installment. The latest just may be the greatest in this case.  Recently … (I mean as recent as this month) I discovered I LOVE red quinoa, I’ve used regular quinoa in the past but as a nutritional filler, not because I loved the taste. But…

  • Spicy Mushroom – Strawberry Salad

    Spicy Mushroom – Strawberry Salad

    The “hardest” part of this recipe is sautéing the mushrooms just right. Mushrooms are also the most special part of this quick and easy salad, they create a base layer for the milder feta and sweet strawberries. Spring mix or spinach fresh strawberries feta cheese mushrooms red pepper flakes salt olive…

  • Lemon, Ginger, Basil #infusedwater

    Lemon, Ginger, Basil #infusedwater

    One of my most favorite #infusedwater recipes. Lemons are in fact the fruit I prefer to all else because when drinking i’d rather sour than sweet. Try this for detox, debloating and cleansing. Or for plain old crisp refreshment. 1 lemon slice 1 jalapeno slice few shaves of fresh ginger 1…

  • People – Thank YOU!

    People – Thank YOU!

    THANK each and every one of you for SHARING, liking and commenting on my #People Half Their Size video. Even if you viewed and kept scrolling! You’re helping to change the narrative of healthy lifestyles and it’s greatly appreciated.  

  • Peanut Butter and Strawberry smoothie

    Peanut Butter and Strawberry smoothie

    I can barely believe I haven’t posted this phenomenal find before now. I would prefer to have pancakes with butter and honey EVERY Saturday morning but since that’s not realistic I often defer to one of my other most favorite breakfast concoctions. The Peanut Butter and Jelly smoothie. It’s so simple it…

  • Bangkok: Buddhas, Views and Canoes! Part 1

    Bangkok: Buddhas, Views and Canoes! Part 1

    Thailand was amazing. I literally could end this post just with that broad exclamation but that would do my experience a vast injustice.  One day I woke up and simply said to myself “I want to go to Thailand” that’s all it took to get this aspiration going. I mentioned the…

  • People Magazine x3 – still HALF my size

    People Magazine x3 – still HALF my size

    If you’re always prepared, you never have to get ready. When People Magazine asked me for a 3rd time if I was a still in shape and willing to share my story in a “Half their size” special edition as an ALL-Star once again, I was ready. Speaking frankly, changing my life…

  • 5 quick & dirty meal prep tips

    5 quick & dirty meal prep tips

    1. Prepare food with ingredients you LIKE. 2. BUY the right containers, jars, baggies. 3. 5 OR LESS ingredient recipes are the easiest to prep. 4. Always include COLORFUL food. 5. TRY a new fruit or vegetable. Bonus* 6. Meat isn’t always necessary *7. Shop according to sale produce