Last year I lost over 20 lbs and managed to keep it off. This year my goal is to get my body to its healthy weight and tone up. One of the biggest obstacles for me is my job. I leave the house by 7am and usually do not get home until 8pm. My lunches […]

Valentines day is just over a week away. I’m not huge into celebrating valentines day since T and I have an anniversary shortly after. BUT I love having an excuse to wear pinks and reds. These are just a few off my affordable favorites!  1. The limited skater dress $70 2. JCrew factory store sweater […]

Whole Foods is know for free sample Saturdays. New products are prepared and displayed. A few weeks ago I tried the gluten free corn free quinoa noodles. They tasted soooooo similar to a regular white enriched pasta. About 200 calories per serving and still a whopping 40 carbs, but zero sugar higher protein and way […]

Let me tell you about these muffins. Each bite is packed full of chocolatey blueberry crunch. These are not health food muffins  but they are definitely better than something you will get in a bakery. So fluffy with the perfect top crust.  Blueberry Oatmeal Chip Muffins  What you need:  1 1/2 cups oats  1 cup […]

Sometimes you want food so comforting you just forget how cold it is outside. This is one of those dishes. We were craving the creaminess of a chicken pot pie, but did not want to add so many calories to our meal.  What you need:  2 chicken breasts cooked and chopped  1 cup of peas […]

So I am definitely a day late on this post, but I want to start a meatless Monday series! All my favorite protein packed meatless recipes. This isn’t a diet. Just an extra day to fill up on produce and yummy grains. This first recipe is a an awesome light salad that is perfect for […]

We have all been there. 30 minutes before people arrive and you still have nothing to serve. We tried this apple pie crumble recipe the other night and not only was it easy – it was delicious!  What you need:  Prepared pie dough wheat or regular  Canned apple slices 1 cup flour  1 cup brown […]

Hey guys! Every day I fight the battle between looking put together and sleeping longer. I use just a few tips and tricks to bring my morning routine down to a whopping 35 minutes. One of the easiest looks is a day time smokey sultry eye. Takes only a few minutes, but looks like a lot […]

One of the easiest ways to reduce the fat content in your diet is to have one meatless day a week. The problem with most vegetarian options is they are not filling and you may end up eating more. This dish is both filling and satisfying.  Eggplant And Mushroom Pasta  What you need:  1/2 pound […]

Looking for a holiday spin on traditional chocolate chip cookies? This is my favorite chocolate chip recipe. The fillings are easily interchangeable.  What you need:  1 bag of milk chocolate chips  1/2 cup craisins I used sugar free  1 cup chopped pecans  2 eggs  2 1/2 sticks butter 1 2/3 cup white sugar  1 2/3 […]