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JP tells me all the time that I'm bad at spending money. I don't buy things I want, but worse - I don't always buy things I need. It's easy for me to buy a new dress for a wedding, but trust me when I say I shop the sale rack, I check for coupons… Continue reading 2 bits
Budgeted Eats Tips: Ideas to Budget Your Eats
Eating healthy [food] is expensive. This is a common phrase I hear. It's something I said myself before I really understood what health meant for me and gave myself permission to define it. Honestly, sometimes when I see the next protein-infused treat my public health brain goes yep, health is for those who can afford… Continue reading Budgeted Eats Tips: Ideas to Budget Your Eats
Relax
I woke up this morning and it just felt odd. There's usually a day or a two a week that we struggle to get out of bed - I honestly don't know where that came from. It never used to be that way. Morning workouts were so easy, but it's a new life. This morning… Continue reading Relax
Budgeted Eats Recipe: Roasted eggplant and red pepper spread
Feeding two of us, I can still find it hard to buy just the right amount of produce. My concerns when buying produce are will we eat it all before it goes bad and what will I make with it so that we're not eating the same thing. Eggplant is a tricky vegetable because our… Continue reading Budgeted Eats Recipe: Roasted eggplant and red pepper spread
Budgeted Eats Recipe: Shakshuka
A couple of years ago I had brunch with a friend on Newbury Street. I'm a big proponent of trying new things when dining out because the hope is that the chef knows the perfect preparation and that it's something I can try to recreate on my own. I tried Shakshuka, also spelled shakshouka at… Continue reading Budgeted Eats Recipe: Shakshuka
New Blog Series: Budgeted Eats
When we talk about healthy lifestyles we sometimes forget that there are aspects that are a luxury, while some things may be argued for as an investment, other things may also be described as a luxury. For me a gym membership is an investment, but having one is a luxury for others. When it comes… Continue reading New Blog Series: Budgeted Eats
Being half-in is a disservice
Last year I was talking with a friend about health coaching and how I work with clients. We talked a lot about the mental health aspect of health and I said it was important to help them navigate some of the tough questions and then refer when things go out of your scope. She told… Continue reading Being half-in is a disservice
Wellness Refocused Education: Traditional or Organic? You should wash your produce regardless.
We've talked before about the purpose of organic - it's about community health, not consumer health. However, lower pesticide use or utilization of different pesticides doesn't mean that bacteria is non-existent. Rinsing can help eliminate debris from produce and some bacteria, but a vinegar solution may be more effective for certain kinds of bacteria.
Day 92 – I actually really like my body
I had this whole post planned out. I wrote about 800 words and then deleted most of it. So. Tomorrow's June. I don't know where spring went, but I'm really looking forward to gin and tonics and sun and corn on the cob and Kansas City. It's the end of day 92 into prepping for… Continue reading Day 92 – I actually really like my body