This WAHM is Getting Healthier

Had to change things up a bit

2012-02-14T09:43:00.000-05:00

So I started a yeast and sugar-free way of eating last week and had foggy brain by Wednesday. By Friday night I was in a rage. It was not pretty, I felt horrid, and scared my family a bit. Eating clean in general (no junk or sugar with minimal if any bread) made me feel good and I had few if any symptoms I need to combat. So back to clean eating I went - a combination of Radiant Health, Inner

Semi-wordless Wednesday: Boozy Edition featuring Exclisiv Vodka

2012-02-08T16:56:00.000-05:00

I like vodka. Scratch that, I love vodka. It's my go-to when I mix cocktails for myself or guests and becoming vegetarian didn't change that. Enter Exclusiv Vodka. The kind people at Exclusiv sent me a bottle of Exclusiv Classic and Rose Moscato. Color me happy! It's vegan and lovely. Smooth straight up and in cocktails. Moldova 76 Cashmere Currency Next up, vegan 'jello'

Exercise and other evils

2012-01-23T16:25:00.000-05:00

Exercise, how I both hate and love thee. I know I need you, but some days you hurt me so much I'm not sure if I'll ever let you back in. But I do, and I don't regret it. Nope, I am not fond of that word, 'exercise.' It is, however, a necessary evil. When I say it's time for exercise, I groan, grumble, and try to think of 100 other things I also need to do. But when I say I'm going

Two weeks + into the new year

2012-01-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

Short and sweet since the school session started with a vengeance. The scale is moving down! My pants are falling off. I'm happy, have more energy, and eating better than I have in a long time. Yes, I'm cooking more, but I'm still cooking ahead so it's easier to grab and go. **Happy dancing** Longer posts are coming. Bye for now.

Semi-wordless Wednesday: My Exercise Buddies

2012-01-18T18:08:00.000-05:00

Old man Oz Crazy-eyed Victor Baby girl Fred

Semi-wordless Wednesday - all about the food

2012-01-11T08:54:00.000-05:00

Nom nom nom Vegan French Onion Soup from Vegan Nutritionista's Cut the Cheese Vegan Cheesecake from Cut the Cheese Same cheesecake topped with strawberries. 'Twas awesome! My fav veggie curry from Saffron Cafe and Bakery (soon featuring vegan desserts - just ask) A fab dinner from Sunset Oasis Black Bean Sliders and Sweet Potato fries from Sesame Burgers and Beer Dinner

Nothing like a kick in the gut to slow you down

2012-01-03T12:22:00.000-05:00

In may case, it was a popping followed by searing, shooting pain. I'm sitting back with an ice pack, counting the minutes until hubs returns home so I can hit the spot with Arnica. Yes, it's my back again. Spasm central. It makes me wonder if I'm cursed or not. What kills me is how it came about. We took down the tree, cleaned a bit, and moved the hutch base without issue. The second I

The year in review and the year ahead

2011-12-31T13:23:00.000-05:00

It might not seem that a lot happened in 2011, but it did. I am coming out of it stronger and more aware of what's going on and what I need to do. (Yes, my daughter and I are hugging giant chickens. It just had to be done.) Food in 2011 was awesome! One of the biggest things we did was purchase a freezer. We can stock up when things are on sale (BOGO Gardein for the win), cook ahead for

Merry Christmas to Me!

2011-12-27T09:44:00.000-05:00

Yes, it was a good Christmas. We kicked it off with a killer breakfast - pancakes, eggs, ham, and sausage for the omnis; tofu, green pepper, red onion, and Soyrizo scramble for me; biscuits and berry salad for all. It was lovely. While the coffee warmed our souls and awakened our senses, the unwrapping commenced. The kiddos scored games, hubby scored Stephen King books, and the dogs scored

Showing Love for Everyday Happy Herbivore

2011-12-23T10:33:00.001-05:00

I have lots of love for Happy Herbivore. I can't remember when or how I first stumbled across Lindsay Nixon's blog, but I have been drooling over and cooking from it ever since. The omni family has loved most of her goodies, too. I have a well worn copy of The Happy Herbivore Cookbook and received my copy of Everyday Happy Herbivore a couple of weeks ago. I'm digging it, too. When Lindsay

6 Days and Counting

2011-12-19T13:27:00.000-05:00

The big day is almost here! Well, our big days are almost here, Yule and Christmas. I'm sort of at a loss because I'm officially on winter break and won't have an assignment due until January! W00T! I still have to work, but I have a backlog of articles and blog posts ready to roll. I planned ahead and it feels good. We decided to do a fab feast for Yule dinner and brunch for Christmas

Yes, I still hurt.

2011-12-09T20:21:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to get through as best I can, walking more slowly than usual and taking more frequent breaks for stretching when working. Sitting isn't as nice when getting up makes you want to scream. It amazes me, though, just how far I've come. When this level of pain hit before, I'd curl into the fetal position for days. Now I can move as I need to. It's still hurts like crazy, but I'm mobile

I admit it. I am chronic pain's bitch.

2011-10-25T10:31:00.002-04:00

And oh man am I getting my ass kicked right now. In addition to my usual pain, my clumsy side decided I needed more pain. I stepped on a dog bone, slipped on my naked floors, and hit hard. And bounced. I haven't bounced before because I can usually catch myself. My head bounced and I could swear I heard a crack. No fear, the head and floor are intact. You know it's bad when the dogs go

World Vegetarian Day, Vegan MoFo, and a Challenge

2011-09-30T21:39:00.001-04:00

Another Vegan Kickstart has come and gone and so have 4 pounds. Granted they were lost in the first week, but I maintained for the month and that makes me happy. Counting Points is working for me and I'm saving money in the process, too. Less junk is coming in the house and less food is being wasted. It feels good. It's almost October and that means another World Vegetarian Day will kick

Harmony Valley Mixes and my Food Network Addiction

2011-09-13T15:59:00.000-04:00

You know me. You know I love to cook and have to please the omni family while making meals healthy, colorful, and veggie. Because I don't always have the time to block 1-2 hour cooking sessions, most meals have to be quick. Harmony Valley Foods helped cut down cooking time and made the omni man and boy happy at dinner and breakfast. I was sent two packages of Harmoney Valley to try, and

Full moon on Monday

2011-09-12T16:14:00.002-04:00

Instead of a new moon - any of my 80s music fans get it? Dating myself? I thought as much. So I've been back to counting points and doing what I need to do for one month now. I lost 4 pounds before the vegan kickstart and 3 pounds in the first week of the kickstart. 7 pounds in a month! The last time I lost that much, I was working out hardcore without changing my eating plan. Can you

Killer Migraines

2011-09-03T10:53:00.001-04:00

I get them and have one right now. Hormones are holding me hostage a minimum of six days a month, every month. This is a new one for me - day four. Stress is keeping this one active and nothing I've done to relax has done much to ease it. Ugh. I wish to crawl into a hole, but that's not possible right now. I have an assignment to work on and have a project for a client. The floor

A fun weekend so far - not really

2011-08-28T00:21:00.000-04:00

Stupid Irene kicked it off. While she just waved to us as she went on by, she may hurt some people I love and I am not feeling it. Vibing for you guys! I'm fired up. We bought a few things for updating and making over our kitchen and I wanted to jump all over it today. I wanted to start with the floor because it's currently covered with a pretty cheap maple laminate and does not match the

Still sore - Could I be Sherrie the human barometer?

2011-08-26T09:17:00.000-04:00

Stupid stormy weather and increased pain seem to be buddies lately. When a thunderstorm is about to hit, whether reported beforehand or not, I feel it. A deep throbbing in my bones. Add that to the regular aches and pains of my semi-broken self and you have a whimpering mess. Well, not much whimpering comes from me. The dogs, Big V in particular, whine and whimper when I'm not running about

I'm loving Jackfruit and WW

2011-08-16T10:37:00.000-04:00

Last week I watched my portions and got in more produce. The result was a 2 pound loss and looser pants. My usually bloated tummy looks smaller - to me and hubby - and I feel pretty good. Even the three day migraine didn't mess things up much. Yay! I logged most of my meals on SparkPeople and realized how I regained the weight. I let fattier foods and larger portions take over my plate for

Migraines

2011-08-13T12:31:00.000-04:00

I get them and they suck the life out of me. I'm working on day three and it's the worst day so far. I am so not loving myself right now. The headaches started when I was 12-13, but back then adolescent migraines were not diagnosed. The ped called them stress headaches and recommended a visit to the orthodontist to see if my bite may be responsible. Yeah, didn't help. Twice a month, every

A Visual Wake Up Call

2011-08-06T23:10:00.000-04:00

This is me and I am not happy. While my body has a better shape than it did the last time I weighed this much, I am kicking myself for getting back to this weight. It's past time to really get it into gear and get healthier.

Wordless Wednesday - What I Eat

2011-08-03T23:59:00.000-04:00

Testing, testing

2011-07-28T10:00:00.002-04:00

Everything feels like a test lately and it's been working my last nerve. Deep breaths (when allergies allow), walks, and counting to 100 or more help. So does a nice cup of tea. Speaking of, it's time for another dose of homeopathic sinus meds and another cup of tea.

Not Feeling So Neighborly

2011-07-03T14:53:00.000-04:00

My Twitter followers have seen my tweets ranting about a certain neighbor with boundary issues. I figured it was past time for more than 140 characters to explain the frustration. Yes, it is relatesd to my blog's topic because the frustration and stress of dealing with this guy is beginning to affect my health. I don't like being outside much because he always shows up. I've nicknamed him