Repost/revised from 2019 Listen up Lake Norman, WE NEED A TRADER JOE’S! TJ’s is doing it right and we need to bring that happy shopping experience closer to our community. Trader Joe’s is my “icing on the cake” grocery store. I cannot necessarily purchase all of the items that I need there, but it certainly […]
Inspired by a dear friend this morning, I went to my local grocery store this afternoon to do some field research. I am certain about which protein bars I would recommend and which ones I would suggest steering clear from, but I wanted a more comprehensive list to share with her, and now with all […]
If you live around Lake Norman, NC do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of LKN Magazine! And even if you do not, you can find it right at your fingertips . They have the most beautiful and user friendly digital version online. It is not only a gorgeous publication, but it is […]
It’s Valentine’s week…show yourself some love and love the people around you! That might mean replacing those chalky candy hearts with some heart healthy options. Valentine’s Day. One day every year to acknowledge the love you have for your significant other. If you love sharing the love, those acknowlegements might extend further to your family […]
Questions about supplements…I get them quite frequently. Questions and supplements. In fact, my BFF/ fitness accountability partner/morning counselor and I were just talking about this exact topic this morning. I have realized that while I most definitely think you can go way overboard with supplementation; it is important that we supplement as an “insurance policy,” […]
I had a meeting yesterday. A business meeting. Focusing on, well, business and marketing. For the 3 businesses that I am currently involved in. The thing is that meeting, it sparked something in me. I heard it. Why is the least amount of my focus is going towards the exact thing that I love most? […]
Oatmeal, baked oats, homemade granola, oatmeal crumble, overnight oats… Oatmeal with chopped nuts, oatmeal with diced apples, peanut butter oatmeal, cinnamon oatmeal, peaches & cream oatmeal, pumpkin oats, oatmeal with berries and flax, savory oats, almond butter banana oatmeal, coconut chia oatmeal….you get the point, the options are endless! And on the right morning or […]
“I love fish; but I don’t make it because I have no idea how.” I hear this way too often from people who enjoy eating fish, but say that they only eat it when they go out to a restaurant because they are afraid to make it at home. Well, I am here to tell […]
Originally posted in 2015 and still loving my coffee 🙂 Calling all coffee drinkers! Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee does have health benefits! Medical News Today tells us that “the potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include: protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, liver cancer and promoting a healthy heart.“ It is […]
Or actually… Anytime. Anywhere. No equipment needed. No excuses. And while we are at it, even though Thanksgiving may be over and we are on to mocha and peppermint, I am still a fan of pumpkin and enjoy pumpkin pie at Christmas time too. With 7 grams of fiber in one cup of canned pumpkin, […]