I've only cooked spaghetti squash once in my life and that was last year. I attempted to cut it open first, then bake it. Trying to cut that thing was incredibly hard. I'm pretty sure I pulled a muscle. Since I've been trying to lighten up on the carbo's, I bought a … [Read more...] about How to Cook Spaghetti Squash
(Healthier) Cranberry Sauce
Well, my love affair with cranberry sauce is still going strong. We've lost our third wheel, turkey, but we're managing just fine without him. (Side note: Does cranberry sauce make anyone else sweat? Balsamic vinegar does the same thing to me. Weird.). Anyway, I still have an … [Read more...] about (Healthier) Cranberry Sauce
Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30, Week 4
I finished Ripped in 30! It was pretty intense, but actually those four weeks flew by. The fourth week of workouts is, no surprise here, really hard. I have to say, looking back over the entire DVD, every week of workouts is difficult. I could throw on week 1 right now and be … [Read more...] about Jillian Michaels: Ripped in 30, Week 4
Sneaking Spinach into Smoothies
This could potentially sound really disgusting to a number of you. The first time I tried it, I was kinda freaked out. If I ran into a huge piece of spinach while slurping down my smoothie, it would be over between us. Spinach would go back to strictly being in salads. But … [Read more...] about Sneaking Spinach into Smoothies
Holiday Weight Gain
I'm sure I speak for all of you when I say: I love the holidays. Seriously, what's not to love? There's tons of parties, days off work, visits from family and friends, and endless food and drinks. Who doesn't love those things? Unfortunately, as we all know, those things … [Read more...] about Holiday Weight Gain