The Diet Solution Program

среда, 4 января 2012 г.

вторник, 3 января 2012 г.

Last night I made a quick appetizer that fits into the ever popular Mediterranean diet. In case you aren’t familiar with it, the Mediterranean diet is a diet rich in olive oil, beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc. It’s great for for your skin, it’s recommended by many doctors for the disease-fighting benefits, and it’s very satisfying to eat. Try out this simple Mediterranean appetizer on a weeknight It’s really easy, and there are no specific proportions or servings. Just serve up as many as you like (enough for just you or a full party of people). I munched on a few of these toasts with a big bowl of veggie soup last night. It was filling, spicy, and warm.

Baked Mediterranean Toasts

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It Chooses You

Good morning! Did you guys get any snow yesterday? So far we just have a dusting, it's mostly cold and windy. Is it bad that I'm hoping for at least one big snow this winter?

Yesterday's breakfast was so good. I had one of Jeanne's eggs fried in butter, a couple of slices of peach ham, a clementine and a small slice of banana bread. I ended up not eating more than a bite of the banana bread because I got overzealous with reheating it in the microwave. I think a loaf of banana bread is in my future.

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It Chooses You

Posted by Lorrie in About Me, Food on January 3, 2012 | 5 responses

Good morning! Did you guys get any snow yesterday? So far we just have a dusting, it's mostly cold and windy. Is it bad that I'm hoping for at least one big snow this winter?

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понедельник, 2 января 2012 г.

New Year’s Resolution

Happy New Year’s my friends! The holiday season is gone and it’s time to start fresh. Wait, hold up. I don’t know about you, but I still feel like sleeping for a week before going back to work! Anyone else? Last year I accomplished a lot, and last Thursday marked my two-year anniversary living in NYC. It’s been a fun couple of years, and I can say I’ve truly learned a lot about myself while living here. NY really forces you to toughen up and figure out what you want. I gotta say, this city is a great place to live if you’re a hard worker or a social butterfly. There are so many opportunities surrounding you that it’s easy to overdo it. Last year I filled my plate with dancing, writing, editing, teaching, blogging, cooking, and socializing. It was a good year, but I have to be honest…I’m exhausted.

This year my only resolution is to take more time to relax, or in other words, taking more “me” time. I’m committing to stopping what I’m doing to take a breather for at least a half hour every day. One of the most important things I learned while studying for my health coach certification was how important it is to be kind to yourself. This can mean a little something different for each of us. For me, it means taking time out to breathe deeply, get massages, sleep, stretch, write in my journal, or just do nothing at all. I’m sure I’ll still be busy this year (that’s just how I roll), but I think that incorporating the 30 minutes minimum daily relax time will make a huge difference in my health and happiness. Wish me luck!

Thank you all for reading my blog. I really enjoy sharing my passion for healthy food, and I have some great things planned for this year. Stay tuned for restaurant reviews, healthy product reviews, more blogathons, and of course lots of healthy recipes. Have something you want to see? Let me know!

Before I go, I want to ask: What does being kind to yourself mean to you? Is it exercising? Is it relaxing? Is it making home cooked meals? Or how about having more fun? Leave me a comment below and feel free to share any other healthy resolution you made for 2012 (food related or not).

“See” you soon!

Laurel