Why Sandwiches Are the Ultimate Quick Meal Sandwiches are my mainstay when I need a fast meal. The varieties are endless. As I was finishing my Home Economics degree from BYU, I needed one core class to fill my foods requirement. I selected an International [...]
If you are like me, every time that I went on a diet, that weight came right back. That happened to me longer that I care to think. If I could have just had the right plan and put all that effort into my eating [...]
Making Summer Food Fun for Kids Food is an exciting thing for kids, and young kids will like these fun ways to prepare their summer food. Here are some super treats for kids. They’re easy to make and fun to eat, and your kids will [...]
In 1847 the Mormon pioneers crossed Iowa walking with their wagons. Today there are still people crossing Iowa. This week I joined 17,000 cyclists to ride from the west side of Iowa to the east. The ride went from July 25 – 31st. The ride [...]
When I first started on my weight loss journey, I learned to eat three meals and three snacks each day. This made it much easier to last between eating times. It seems as though I have a good, healthy meal and before long, it’s time [...]
Transform Your Health with Small, Consistent Steps Since I have lost more than 100 pounds and have a new life, I am always on the outlook to meet others who have also succeeded at the weight-loss game. The journeys are often similar, and it is [...]
How Organizing Your Fridge Can Transform Your Weight-Loss Journey When you order a meal in a restaurant, you expect a wait of 15 to 20 minutes. When I began a serious weight-loss plan, I knew I would have to work the same kind of turn-around [...]
My Health Transformation Journey This past week I had the opportunity to go to Los Angeles and attend a celebration for a woman who started her dream job 25 years ago. She is a person who has had a profound influence on my health. As [...]
Transforming Comfort Food: Healthy and Nutritious Options When I have flashbacks of the long ago days when almost any rich delicious food was a comfort food for me, I also remember the aches and pains and how hard it was to get around when I [...]
Why Fruits and Vegetables Are Key to a Healthy Diet This is my favorite time of the year for fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are the mainstay of Chinese meals, and meats are used as a condiment. Very few Chinese people have extra weight [...]
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