Optimism is my normal state of mind. I'm one of those people that always see's the glass as half full and am confident everything will turn out fine. But that optimistic outlook is missing lately. There's been too much loss the last couple of years and I'm tired of it. It … [Read more...] about Too Much Loss
Event Recap: Noodles & Company Blogger Tasting
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a tasting event at Noodles & Company in Carlsbad, CA. Since it was only my second time dining at one of the chain locations, I was looking forward to learning (and tasting) more. Noodles & Company has been in business for … [Read more...] about Event Recap: Noodles & Company Blogger Tasting
Tales From the Scale: Packing a Snack
The message last week at Weight Watchers was about snacks. An important consideration in healthy eating is never letting yourself become ravenous. That's why I've written about snacks many times. Here are a few of the tips I heard: 1. Pair protein with fruit/veggie (you hear … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Packing a Snack
Weekly Chronicles: Atlanta Edition
This week I'm traveling to Atlanta (or as I call it, Hotlanta) for business. It's a conference so I will be working a booth as well as facilitating discussions and co-hosting a client dinner. I love it but it's very exhausting with 14-16 hour days. So if blogging falls off, … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Atlanta Edition
5 Diet Changes I’ve Made This Past Year
When I decided to finally focus on health instead of just weight loss, it was apparent that neither goal was going to happen without changes to my diet. Of course, I had to cut down on volume and make better choices but there are five long-term changes I've made this past year … [Read more...] about 5 Diet Changes I’ve Made This Past Year