While we were on a recent visit to my parent’s house, my mom mentioned her pantry needed help. She never knows what to keep on hand and feels like she can never “whip up” anything quickly. She asked if I could come up with a list of things I would recommend to keep on hand … Continue reading “Top 10 Pantry Essentials”
I was in a coffee shop with a friend earlier this week laughing at the expectations we have as women. Expectations of ourselves and sometimes of others. I expect of myself to get waaaay too much done in the day. Mr W will laugh at this. Just last week I told him… “I don’t have … Continue reading “Great Weight Expectations”
I really, really like eggs. An inexpensive and easy to use protein. Also, versatile and can be made delicious in lots of ways. Unfortunately for some, eggs aren’t always a favorite. I get the question quite often “what can I eat for breakfast when I hate eggs?” When you are focusing on a protein and plant … Continue reading “Egg Free Breakfast Ideas”
Yesterday I posted this Facebook status: ” Scripture tells me to be anxious FOR nothing…yet I get anxious ABOUT nothing. One word makes all the difference.” It received a lot of response which reminded me, I’m not the only one. Here’s a little more detail on how my mind started spinning in worry. Seems so … Continue reading “Anxious About Nothing”
Root Beer Float Ice Cream – WLS Dessert Recipe Sometimes I wonder down the baking aisle just to get a glimpse at the flavors of extracts I can work with. I know what your thinking…something along the lines of “that’s not normal” is what I’m imagining. I actually walk past bags of chocolate chips and marshmallows … Continue reading “Root Beer Float Ice Cream – WLS Dessert Recipe”
12 Heathy & Portable Low Carb Snacks – WLS Tips I get great suggestions from my followers on things to discuss, feature or create for this blog. I love it! It always excites me when I’m given a new challenge. The most recent? A list of healthy and portable low carb snacks. Portable is by far … Continue reading “12 Heathy & Portable Low Carb Snacks – WLS Tips”
Low Carb Chocolate Banana Smoothie Yes, even if your dietitian told you to be careful about eating too many sugary fruits like bananas…this is still okay, because it doesn’t actually use bananas. Tricky eh?? Bananas do provide carbohydrates (sugar) and this can provide spikes in blood sugar or even slow down your weight loss at … Continue reading “Low Carb Chocolate Banana Smoothie”
It’s funny the questions you receive when people hear you are a dietitian/nutritionist. Some are more serious questions: What do you think of Body Bi Vi/Adkins/Paleo/Raspberry Ketones/Fat-Flush Diet/Gluten-free/etc. And some are just plain funny: Is it better to have nothing for breakfast…or 5 pounds of bacon? Does drinking wheat beer count towards a serving of … Continue reading “Good Snacks for Blood Sugar Control”
I’m sitting in my office with a celebratory Hazelnut Protein Shake in a wine glass. Sure, I’ll share the recipe soon. I don’t always drink protein shakes in wine glasses, but today I’m joyful thinking about our terrible awful day. November 25th of last year is what I refer to as our “terrible awful day.” And no, … Continue reading “My Terrible Awful Day- 7 Months Later”
Fried Eggs on Parmesan Crust WLS Friendly Breakfast Recipe You might be thinking, “can I have fried eggs after weight loss surgery?” The answer is yes! Just without the oil :) Keep reading…stay with me… As soon as you get the “okay” to have eggs again, it can be the most exciting meal after living … Continue reading “Fried Eggs on Parmesan Cheese Crust”
