I was talking to my brother yesterday. My brother has never been overweight, to me, but over the last few months he’s lost about 20 lbs. So now he’s thin. A healthy thin. For some reason I felt compelled to say something to him about it and my comment sparked a short, yet poignant, conversation about…
Everyday Life at Julie’s Jazz
August Highlights: 1. A mule deer at Stoddard Creek Camp Ground. 2. Where we spent the majority of our evening at Stoddard Creek Camp Ground. 3. Our dog Dallas. 4. Will at dusk. 5. Stoddard Creek Trail A at dusk. 6. Will getting ready to ride. 7. Will running along Stoddard Creek Trail A at…
Friday Fun
FOOD Crazy Carrot Recipes. There are endless ways to make even the most basic food noteworthy. These recipes will change the way you look at our bright orange buddy! This Vegan Chipotle Carrot Queso. Creamy! This Carrot-Top Pesto with Raw Carrot “Pasta”. Gorgeous. These Vegan Oil-Free Zucchini & Carrot Fritters. Comfort. These Ginger Pickled Carrots…
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with a Tomato Chipotle Vinaigrette
I’m washing my “blogger hands” of August! I had a great month with Ben, Sam, and Will though! Since they are my everything I’d consider August a complete success! As far as my eating went, I’m washing my hands of that too for August. I’m ready for September! Whenever I eat cauliflower I wonder if…
Are Your Friends and Family Keeping You From Your Fitness Goals?
Ben and I both have weight and food issues. We’ve lost weight together and learned how to eat healthy together. We also both love to work out! We’re so lucky! Not about the food part but that we have similar struggles so we are able to lean on and help each other. I’ve noticed in…
Is Losing Weight and Getting Healthy Just a Matter of Willpower?
I’ve been thinking about willpower lately. I’m trying to understand more about how I can sometimes easily talk myself into eating copious amounts peanut butter straight from the jar. And other times I can easily leave it alone. This weekend has been a little more difficult than the past four because it’s the first weekend…