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I love to cook healthy and look for new ways to add to my new healthy lifestyle

Archive for the month “January, 2012”

28 Jan 2012
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21 questions: for the kids

Last night while the pizza was baking, we played a little game. I found this survey on peas and thank you. Ask your kids 21 questions. Together? You should know, Chloe is 9 and Amani is 4 (going on 13). Ok this probably won’t end well, but here goes.

 1.What is something mommy always says to you?

 Chloe: clean your room.

Amani: why do I do everything in this house?

2. What makes mommy happy?

 Chloe: when everyone’s happy.

Amani: when I smile.

 

3.What makes mommy sad?

 Chloe: when someone is mean to you.

Amani: being mean.

4.How does mommy make you laugh?

 Chloe: funny jokes

Amani: funny jokes

Me: (I’ve never told a joke)

 

5.What was mommy like as a child?

 Chloe: Always swinging around.

Amani: Played video games.

6.How old is mommy?

 Chloe: 28

Amani: 24

7. How tall is mommy?

 Chloe: who knows?

Amani: as tall as the front gate.

8.What is mommy’s favorite thing to do?

 Chloe: cook

Amani: watch movies

9.What does mommy do when you’re not around?

 Chloe: go out with daddy

Amani: go to prom with dad

10.If mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?

 Chloe: famous chef

Amani: dressing like lady gaga.

11.What is mommy really good at?

 Chloe: cooking

Amani: coloring

 

12.What is mommy not very good at?

 Chloe: drawing

Amani: sweeping

13.What does mommy do for her job?

 Chloe: gym and take care of us

Amani: lots of things and pay the bills.

14.What is mommy’s favorite food?

 Chloe: grapefruit

Amani: Broccoli

15.What makes you proud of mommy?

 Chloe: How long you run

Amani: good at cleaning

me: but apparently I can’t sweep?

16.If mommy was a cartoon character, who would she be?

 Chloe: Candice from Phineas and ferb.

Amani: Mario

17.What do you and mommy do together?

 Chloe: play board games.

Amani: play “just dance”

18.How are you and mommy the same?

 Chloe: we love to read

Amani: we have short hair

 

19.How are you and mommy different?

 Chloe: you can’t draw.

Amani: you are a mom, and I’m single.

Me: you’re single?!

20.How do you know mommy loves you?

 Chloe: you tell us all the time.

Amani: we do all kinds of things together, like crack nuts.

21.Where is mommy’s favorite place to go?

 Chloe: my school

Amani: the gym

Smart girls!  We had lots of fun with this.

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26 Jan 2012
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Drill away

After my run Sunday, little by little, I started feeling a pain on the inside of my mouth on the right side.  It seemed to be getting worse at night before bed. I think it’s because of all the eating through the day was hurting a tooth, I just wasn’t sure which one. At first, I thought I was getting my wisdom teeth.

Thank god for insurance, I made a dentist appointment for today. I didn’t want the pain to get worse as race day gets closer. How horrible would that be? Trying to run 13 miles with a toothache, I don’t think so.

Today was my appointment. This was a new dentist. (I haven’t been to the dentist in almost 10 years, I know bad fairy) I walked in and stepped into the early 90′s!! You know, dark wood cabinets, flooring, pictures of models with white teeth and teased hair! It was great! I’m 90′s obsessed. The music, the clothes, t.v. shows, hair.  I can’t seem to get enough.

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X-rays were taken. Results: infected tooth. Ugh I was embarrassed. Apparently it started out as a little cavity and then turned into decay. Too much for you? Sorry.  He did say I brush and care for my teeth very well! :)

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x-ray of my lovely decaying tooth

So he numbed me up and started drilling to take out as much of the decay as he could. The bad news is I need a root canal!!! He says ” it’s not as horrible as everyone says”. I thought oh really, when was the last time you had a root canal! Seriously.

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these tools scared the hell out of me!!

Well im glad I have dental insurance because if not this would cost me an arm and a tooth! Yeah I know, pretty bad. Time for a dose of pain medication! :)

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22 Jan 2012
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Survey

I’ve acquired a few new readers to my blog (thanks for subscribing) within the last couple of weeks. So to get to know me better and have some fun, I came up with a survey.

1. What is your all-time top 3 t.v. shows?
1. E.R.- it first aired when I was in health professions high school.
The medical jargon kept me so intrigued! Oh and of course. George Clooney!

2. Two broke girls- I think its hilarious! You should know, it doesn’t take much to make me laugh! :D

3.  Punky Brewster- don’t judge me! We have the dvds and my girls watch them everyday! (I’m not kidding)

Punky Brewster

2.  Favorite type of music?
Country. I love the emotion and stories that come through the songs.

3. How do you stay motivated to keep working out?

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I am inspired by Jamie Eason. She doesn’t force her lifestyle on others and seems so grounded and approachable even with all her success. I also love motivational quotes. My background on my phone says “it’s called a workout because it requires the effort. Without the work, it would just be an easy out”.

4. Favorite food product?
Almond butter. I know everyone raves about peanut butter. I like peanut butter, but almonds are the greatest thing for me.

5. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Gym goers who talk on the phone during their whole workout! You need to put your all into your workout or you will not see results. There are a few women that have been going for years and have not changed one bit! There is one woman who walks in with a big gulp full of soda!! I’ve looked, its soda!!

6. Favorite food made on your blog?
Vegan pumpkin bread. I love the combination of pumpkin, walnuts, banana, and coconut milk. It simple but very moist and delicious.

7. What do you like to do when you have free time?

pumpkin spice frozen yogurt

I like to window shop with my girls while enjoying self-serve frozen yogurt. (Its more fun to serve it yourself!)

So do you know anymore about me? I hope so!

Answer a question or two in the comments section. If you have a blog, post it and maybe your readers will find out a little more about you!

Posted in Food, Uncategorized and tagged , , , , ,
17 Jan 2012
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souper!

I love soup! During the winter months, I can eat soup everyday. It is hearty and filling, but still low in calories and fat depending on the kind. Of course, nothing beats homemade soup. I do get scared sometimes to add odd ingredients to make a soup. But you never know when it could turn out great.

That exact thing happened today. I’ve always heard of people putting apples in soup. I didnt get it before. It is a fruit. Now I get it and love it. It adds a tartness to the soup depending on the kind of apple. I dont think its a good idea to put sweet apples in though.

Who knew carrots and apples heated go so well together?

This is a great simple soup that I will be using over and over to satisfy my winter cravings!

 

Carrot and apple soup

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 tbsp. Coconut oil
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium apples, chopped (I used granny smith)
  • 1 whole onion, chopped
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. Ground ginger
  • pinch of sugar (I used sucanat)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1-2 cups extra water
  • juice of ½ lemon

 

Instruction:

 

 

  1. In large pot heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion for about 2 minutes. Add salt, ginger and sugar. Cook until onions are soft. 

     

    Add carrots and and apples. Cook for 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

     

     

     

  2. Turn off heat. Puree mixture with immersion blender. If you dont have one, GET ONE! Seriously its a great tool to have in the kitchen. Smoothies, soups, sauces are a lot easier to make with one. Okay, moving on. I didnt puree every little piece, because I like a little bit of chunks in the soup. 

     

  3. Return to heat. Add pumpkin puree and water until it reaches the consistency you want. Squeeze in lemon and cook on low for an additional five minutes.

 

Enjoy on a cold or even warm winter day. Just like we have here in Texas. A beautiful 70 degrees!!

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