For the sake of simplicity, I’m going to refer to the family of legumes as “beans.” (Technically, all legumes are beans, but not all beans are legumes. I know, it’s confusing. If you want to study the difference, do an online search—it’s quite fascinating to learn!)
Read MoreThe most unfortunate part about being trapped in a body that was increasing in size and disease at age 38, was my youngest child was only six-months-old—and I had four other children who also needed a mother!
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, my husband Kurt, me, and all of our grown children and their spouses and a girlfriend gathered along the Central Coast of California. With our kids scattered all over the country, it was a glorious getaway with everyone!
I had every intention of sticking to my plan that guarantees freedom from food addiction; but how does a landlocked, Midwest girl pass up clam chowder samples, or a family birthday celebration with traditional cake, or plenty of recreational eating?
Read MoreEleven years ago today, at 8:40 AM, I stepped on my family doctor’s scale to begin the journey to get my health back. It took me nearly a year to shed 100 pounds, but it was the first month of noticeable changes that sold me on embracing this lifestyle for the rest of my life.
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