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I never would have guessed 6 months ago that I would be a health coach now. And yet here I am writing about it. When I started this blog back in 2009 (yikes!) my first post was about pork chops! Since then, I have recorded a library of my favorite recipes. Some are healthy and some with way too much butter. You all know that baking is my specialty (just ask my neighbors) and everyone knows I love my wine and cocktails (just check out my IG.) But, it was time for a change.  I started a new health program in mid-April, 2021 because I had gained the dreaded Covid-15. After 2020, with all the stress and time spent indoors baking sweets, and cooking, and eating, and being stuck in the house I had gained back half of the 30 pounds I had lost on another program. The funny thing is, I have actually done that other program twice. I lost 30 pounds both times. And gained it back. So, it didn't really work.  Fast forward to spring of 2021, and I see some posts from this girl I know from m...

We love eating tacos. What we don't love is that heavy feeling you get after eating corn and flour tortillas. Now we eat tacos with Jicama Taco wraps. The best part is, you can now buy them at your local Whole Foods, Trader Joe's , or specialty grocery store. They are much sturdier than lettuce. They actually hold the taco fillings without breaking and falling apart.  We love grilling up some shrimp seasoned with taco seasoning. Make up a slaw of cabbage or broccoli and top the tacos with some pickled jalapenos and Chohula sauce. So easy. So tasty. And so much better for you.  Shrimp Tacos Give it a try and let me know what you think! #TacoTuesday  

I am feeling stuck by tradition. I've been thinking a lot about holiday meals and entertaining and how I want to do it differently this year. Don and I have been on a new health plan for the past 6 months, and it's going great. We've lost a few pounds. Have a ton of energy. We're eating less. Feeling great. And want to have a fun holiday without gaining any weight back. But still eat yummy healthy food.  I think a lot of people want the same! Traditions are fine. But maybe it's time to start some new traditions.  I think our ancestors would be ok with us mixing it up with a healthier meal. So this Thanksgiving, we're going to be preparing a healthy and delicious dinner - leaving out all the starchy, carb-heavy, gluten-loaded items that make you feel so full and blah. It's going to be just as flavorful and delicious. You don't have to sacrifice flavor when cooking healthy. Fresh herbs, lots of spices, and fresh vegetables are key to amazing food. What are...