It has been SO COLD here in Utah! We have had record lows all January long. I am getting very tired of it….blah. However, ONE good thing about cold weather is…..warm SOUP! There’s just something about soup that warms the belly and the soul. I love it. This particular soup recipe is definitely a winner. Healthy, hearty, easy and “Crock Potty!” What’s not to love?? I first found this recipe on AllRecipes.com, but after reading the reviews, I changed it up a lot. I also added a few of my own touches and converted it into a Crock Pot recipe. Continue Reading…
7 Day Weight Loss Cleanse Progress!
Well, I’m still trudging along with my little 7 day weight loss cleanse. It’s tough, but I really love it. I’ve already lost 2 1/2 pounds, have plenty of energy and feel great! Usually when I try to lose weight, I just tighten up my diet a bit and patiently wait for each little pound to drop. It seems to take forever and I end up losing motivation and feeling defeated. 🙁 I’m sure many of you can relate. Why is it that weight seems to pile on effortlessly, but is next to impossible to take off??? So, that is Continue Reading…
7 Day Weight Loss Cleanse
Ya know, a lot of progress can be made in just 7 days. That’s why I’ve decided to embark on a 7 day weight loss cleanse. I’m still stickin’ to my New Year’s goals, but I wanted to kick it up a notch! I’m a pretty healthy person. I exercise regularly and eat well most of the time. I’ve definitely made healthy living a lifestyle. However, the bummer thing, uh er, I mean the good thing about healthy living is that you are never done! You can’t just say, “Yay, I’ve reached my goal weight/fitness level/healthy goals so now I Continue Reading…
Chocolate Protein Pudding
K guys, I have to say I LOVE this recipe so much! It’s yummy, healthy, rich, creamy, filling, packs a huge protein punch (44 grams!) and definitely satisfies the sweet tooth! Woo hoo. I originally saw this recipe in the November 2011 issue of Oxygen Magazine (love, love, love that magazine btw.) I tried their recipe, but it wasn’t quite chocolatey or sweet enough for me. I decided to play with it a bit and I love the way it turned out! So, for all you chocolate lovers out there (isn’t everyone!?), here ya go! 1 cup fat free plain Continue Reading…
Healthy Yogurt Vegetable Dip
As you all know, I’ve been trying to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables lately! I’m always lookin’ for ways to add them to my diet. I love to add veggies to my eggs, protein shakes (spinach), salads or just enjoy them on their own! AND, when I eat them on their own, I love to dip them in a yummy dip! This dip happens to be yummy AND healthy! Woo hoo. I basically took my mom’s vegetable dip recipe and subbed Greek yogurt for the mayo. Yay. (makes 2 cups, 16 servings) 1 C. fat free plain Greek Continue Reading…
I Love Chobani Yogurt!
I received this fun package in the mail from Chobani a couple weeks ago… I loved the way they packaged everything….and, look what was inside! Yogurt! How ’bout that! I love Chobani yogurt SO MUCH. It is hands down my favorite yogurt out there. It’s so delicious (I think it tastes like a treat!) and I love that they only use natural, high quality ingredients. I also love that it has twice as much protein (13+ grams) as regular yogurt! Yay. I love eating Greek yogurt as a snack and I love cooking with it. When I received this fun Continue Reading…