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Doing the Work

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.Beverly Sills If you are looking for sustainable results, then chances are you will have to put in the work.  It will involve making changes and seeing the fruit of those changes appear overtime -- instead of 30 days from now.  There is no get-rich, quick scheme… Continue reading Doing the Work

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Mocha Smoothie

It’s starting to warm up (yay!).  As the day starts earlier and the mornings aren’t as chilly, I declare that smoothies can make it back into rotation again (if they were ever out).  Smoothies make for a quick meal or snack.  Easy to take with out and about or sip while lounging around.  This one… Continue reading Mocha Smoothie

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Embrace an Imperfect Life

I was raised to believe everything had to be perfect.  Less than was undesirable.  If I did not get 100% on a test, then I had nothing to brag about.  There was no victory in mediocracy, no fanfare in good enough.  That mentality continued for years.  Disappointment was the norm if a goal was not… Continue reading Embrace an Imperfect Life

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Healing Detox Soup

There is a lot of discussion around detox.  Yes, our bodies detoxify naturally- that’s how harmful additives are removed from the body.  Several organs including the kidneys, liver, and colon; and the lymphatic system work to flush out toxins throughout the day.   However, as diligently as the body works to keep everything in tip top… Continue reading Healing Detox Soup

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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Cauliflower.  What can it not do?  It purees magically, it rices beautifully, it steaks nicely.  So many reasons to love this cruciferous vegetable.  Although it is popular as a substitute, it also works well in its more natural state.  You can never go wrong serving cauliflower as a side dish.  One way to show this… Continue reading Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Tahini Sauce