Category: Food
After I made my paleo toast recipe last week, I couldn’t stop thinking about whether or not it would be possible to also make a grain-free bagel! So I checked Pinterest, and sure enough there were some recipes. Rather than…
Before I read “Wheat Belly” I had many morning breakfasts that consisted of a piece of Ezekiel Sesame Seed Toast with half an avocado mushed on top. It was amazingly delicious and I thought it was healthy. But the more…
If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on Facebook for any length of time, you probably know that I’m obsessed with single-serving microwaved mug muffins for breakfast. I eat one pretty much every day. The ones I make…
By Jill Whalen Be it in salads or side dishes or just a healthy lunch, I love adding fruits and nuts to my veggies! They add so much flavor and character and go so well with just about any vegetable….
Before I changed my lifestyle, got healthy and lost 25 lbs., I ate out pretty much every night. Not only that, I’d generally eat my leftovers from the night before for my lunch. And because I didn’t know better, those…
I am definitely enamored with the deliciousness and healthiness of paleo muffins than can be made in just a few minutes in the microwave. Ever since I learned about them, I’ve had them for breakfast almost every day! (I even made…
There’s so much information about weight loss out there that it can be really confusing to people who’ve never attempted it. Now that it’s been a year since I decided to lose weight and become healthier I have a bit of…
One year ago today (May 1, 2013) I took my body back. I could no longer ignore the fact that I was…okay I’ll say it…fat. It’s amazing how many buttons I could burst through, mirrors I could turn away from, jiggles…
Hey everyone! Here’s what I learned last week: Monday, Mar. 31, 2014 How to make the mug muffins I learned about last week into savory ones: I first sauteed some mushroom, onion, spinach, and uncured turkey bacon (which appeared to…
Last week I had some delicious healthy food (ate out at both a vegetarian Indian restaurant and a Moroccan one (not vegetarian), as well as some interesting insights. Here’s some of what I learned: Monday, Mar. 24, 2014 Lentils are…
Here’s what I learned last week: Monday March 17, 2014 If you start a Meetup group and don’t pay right away, you’ll likely get a 50% off coupon in your email the next day! (I started a local group to…
Here’s what I learned last week: Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 Skiing is kind of like riding a bike, it does come back to you. But, I wouldn’t start right out on a big hill when it’s been 25+ years since…
What I Learned the Week of Feb. 10 – 16, 2014 Monday, Feb. 10, 2014
By Jill Whalen Through my nearly 18+ years in the SEO industry, I loved helping people make their websites be the best they can be through my newsletter/blog and my seminars/presentations, as well as through my paid consulting. While I’m very…
By Jill Whalen Today I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to make/eat for lunch. When my body isn’t screaming for something specific, I generally open my fridge and cabinets to see exactly what I have available, and go from there….
What I Learned Last Week (Jan. 13 – Jan. 19, 2014) By Jill Whalen You’ll notice a lot of references to Hay House and some of their authors in what I learned last week, because I listened to many of their…
By Jill Whalen Here’s a tip I’ve been doing for awhile to keep me fuller and eating healthier. When I’m craving carbs such as pasta, I make it healthier while still satisfying my carb craving, by simply adding some veggies to…
What I Learned Last Week (Jan. 6 – Jan. 12, 2014) By Jill Whalen Last week was definitely an interesting week of learning for me. Something that I’ve come to realize, not just this week but since I embarked on my…
By Jill Whalen What I Learned This Week – (Dec. 30, 2013 – Jan. 5, 2014) Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 That I can go a whole week without any alcohol. (Although this may be the first time I have in many,…
What I Learned Last Week (12/23/2013 – 12/29/2013 ) As you’ll see below, it’s a good thing we don’t do anything for Christmas day! Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 How to cook filet mignon. Jim Carrey wrote himself a check for…