Welcome to May, the month of lilacs, celebrating mom, and getting out the summer wardrobe. If the mention of summer wardrobe makes you break out in a sweat, relax. We’ve got this! I have a simple solution to help you gain confidence and improve your self-control for...
As I mentioned last week, I had to put together some serious snacks to get me through a busy weekend. I was highly successful! Here’s what I packed in my GIGANTIC snack bag to keep my energy high and my taste buds happy. *Homemade trail mix: In...
As many of you know, I am not a cauliflower fan, even though I’m fond of most other vegetables. I’ve been challenged by lots of you on various ways to try it, to the point where you’ve taken on a competitive nature. It’s rather entertaining. WHO will...
I recently took the plunge and bought The Instant Pot. I’m not what I would consider a gadget junkie, however when I learned the ease with which I could make (AND PEEL) hard boiled eggs, I decided it was worth the investment. Peeling hard boiled eggs...
“I’m too busy to plan healthy meals, let alone prepare them.” “I don’t have time to eat vegetables.” “I love food too much to diet.” “My life is crazy and it’s easier to eat drive-thru.” If any of these sound familiar, or you could use some support around eating...
Is there a particular food(s) that has power over you? For some people, if there is a bag of chips, cookies, chocolate—you get the idea—in the house, they lose all self-control and eat every last bite. The result is typically massive guilt and feeling really bad...
Last Sunday, Float Sixty Northwest Indiana held a “Fit February Love Yourself Wellness Event.” In attendance were a variety of local businesses all geared toward—you guessed it—wellness. Let’s face it; there are numerous steps we can take to improve our health. How to begin? It’s in the...
The other day I was searching for ketchup without high fructose corn syrup, also known as HFCS. I bet I spent at least 10 minutes reading labels until I found one that was acceptable. Why is this a big deal? Is HFCS any worse than cane...
Happy First Week of 2019! Now that the celebrations are a fond memory, I am ready to settle myself down and focus on a daily routine that brings me even more peace and joy. Easier said than done, right? We schedule our lives so carefully, yet...
Yes, you read that correctly. The Slager family fries a turkey (or two) each year to celebrate Thanksgiving. I know. Fried food is not a healthy option. My boys come home to celebrate and it’s their favorite. We fry the turkey, and it’s AMAZING! We enjoy this...