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I’m a big fan of Pinterest. I love looking for ways to organize my bathroom or for inspiration on my next dinner planning session. I laugh when there are “pins” of sculpted girls lifting weights right next to a chocolate molten lava cake. Pinterest can be a fantastic tool in your weight-loss journey. You can … Continue reading "Can Pinning Be Hurting You?"

My Valentine and I have become accustomed to a Valentine’s Day tradition that we really love. We stay home. Although this year we’ll be traveling so we’re breaking the tradition and it’s only year three :)  I love spending Valentine’s Day from the comfort of our home. For so many reasons! No interruptions – no … Continue reading "Valentine’s Dinner at Home – A Healthy & Affordable Menu for Two"

Valentine’s Day is a holiday that always catches me off guard. I’ve never been one to dislike Valentine’s Day, by any means, but when it comes to holidays that could knock me off a healthy eating plan, I never think of February 14th as being much of a threat. Through the years as I’ve coached … Continue reading "Cute Valentine’s Gifts that Aren’t Food"

Have you been feeling under the weather?? I feel this year has been very hard on everyone with the cold, flu and everything else yucky. When you’re sick – weight loss and healthy foods just plain aren’t the priority. The priority is to feel better! But when you don’t watch what you’re eating…you can feel poorly in a totally … Continue reading "Staying Low Carb When You’re Sick :/"

A few weeks ago, my family’s home church in Kansas City featured our story in the series “Does God Answer Prayer?” We are filled with thanksgiving that the video was made – because it’s beautiful. The story is amazing, and we often cannot grasp the fact that it’s “ours.” I put that in quotations because I believe … Continue reading "Does God Answer Prayer?"