June 6, 2013

I had every intention of making a green monster smoothie yesterday morning, but even though I had an hour and a half before having to leave for work, suddenly I looked up at the clock and realized it was time to go! Only one solution then.  Throw shit in a bag for breakfast.  I threw in my homemade bread, a stalk of broccoli, egg whites,...

It was interesting to hear how many people have a love/hate relationship with artificial sweeteners.  I failed to mention one important piece of information about Habitall.  Since it’s made from all-natural ingredients, um, how to I put this delicately.  I just have to say it.  You won’t shit your pants if you use this! I’ll never forget after being diagnosed with diabetes in 2000.  I...

A couple weeks ago I was contacted by Habit Foods to see if I wanted to try their new low calorie sweetener called Habitall.  The premise is that their an all natural sweetener made from erythritol which is a naturally occurring sweetener found in some fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods.  Polydextrose is a soluble fiber derived from starch in plants, and monk fruit is a...

Saturday morning I was so wrapped up in doing chores around the house that Tony and I didn’t end up eating lunch until after 1:00!  We went to a local bar/restaurant.  Two NSV’s:  I didn’t order beer even though they had Blue Moon on tap, and I ordered a grilled chopped chicken salad instead of a burger, for a place known for their burgers! Then...

Remember back on May 2nd when I said my Game Face was going on?  Me either.  May ended with a wimper and my 100 mile goal challenge never came to fruition.  And I was horrible and keeping up the ten of you who wanted to join the challenge for a chance to win my salsa. I apologize to Peggy, Rachel, Aimee, Roxy (Losing the Rolls),...