Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and it is full of healthy foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans and more. It's all in how you prepare the food. If you're the cook this year preparation will be must easier with a properly stocked kitchen. Here are 13 cooking … [Read more...] about 13 Thanksgiving Kitchen Essentials #BBNShops
Tales From the Scale: Staying On Track During Holidays
Once November comes, we start planning for the holidays. One thing you might forget to do is take care of yourself during the busy season. The topic last week at Weight Watchers was about setting the course for a successful holiday season however you define "success". I … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Staying On Track During Holidays
Five Things Friday
It's Friday already! How did you do with your first week of standard time? Since I get up so early (and go to bed early) it was pretty easy for me. I've been able to get to work by 7:30 most mornings so I can get home before it's dark. I dislike driving in the dark. Grab a cup … [Read more...] about Five Things Friday
Slow Cooker Recipe: Ham, Kale and Bean Stew
You know I'm a fan of meal plans and specifically eMeals. Today I have a recipe from the slow cooker eMeals meal plan which feeds a family of 6, and generally costs around $120 per week (or less). That’s only $2.86/person per meal! For those of you with smaller families like me, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Recipe: Ham, Kale and Bean Stew
Tales From the Scale: Change Your Self-Identity
The topic at Saturday's Weight Watchers meeting was something that has been a subject among health and fitness bloggers often lately. How do you identify yourself? If you use negative words when describing yourself, it's not motivating. This is why positive self-talk is so … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Change Your Self-Identity