by Vera | Dec 26, 2022
Here’s the Cilantro Lime Rice recipe I promised in my recent Giving Thanks post. This is actually a re-do of my Cilantro Rice Salad post from a few years back. Reading it now, I see I offered very little in the way of details. To be fair what I am adding now, I have...
by Vera | Nov 30, 2022
Although Thanksgiving has passed, I still consider this the season for *Giving Thanks. For the sake of clarity, I use thankful, grateful, and gratitude interchangeably in this post. Despite all that’s going on, there is much to be thankful for. Especially given the...
by Vera | Nov 30, 2022
Just in time for the holiday season I am sharing my Sweet Potato Treat recipe. I usually make it using freshly baked sweet potatoes, but I always save leftover sweet potatoes from holiday meals (Thanks Mom!) specifically for this recipe. It’s also healthy! The sweet...
by Vera | Sep 30, 2022
Here is the Time Restricted Eating (TRE) follow up post I promised in the initial TRE post. Check that out first if you haven’t read it yet. I’ve been consistently doing this form of Intermittent Fasting (IF) my way for over two months now. Disclaimer: I am not a...
by Vera | Sep 29, 2022
If you’ve read my Time Restricted Eating posts, you will have noticed that I’ve mentioned Coffee with MCT Oil. In this post, I am sharing my very simple recipe. You can choose to use a different fat, and some recipes I found online actually use a combination of fats....
by Vera | Aug 31, 2022
The Kickboxing Rebounder workout outlined in this blog post combines two of my favorite activities: Kickboxing (or Mixed Martial Arts) and Rebounding. Basically by doing it, I get a twofer, so for me it’s a no-brainer choice as a great way to ramp up my workout...
by Vera | Jul 31, 2022
Time Restricted Eating (TRE) is one of many forms of Intermittent Fasting (IF) and something I am currently exploring. My interest was piqued by listening to just the first few minutes of a 2018 Ted Talk with Dr. Jason Fung. Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and...
by Vera | Jun 30, 2022
*Sculpting RX is one of the many videos I use at home to guide me through my strength training. I’m motivated by the “Use it or Lose it” saying. I’m not looking for a body builder physique, but there’s nothing wrong with toning what you have… right? Disclosure: I get...
by Vera | May 31, 2022
Just Say It! This post was inspired by a recent text exchange. I had sent a special gift to a relative, and had hoped she would like it. She did and sent me a text message thanking me. I was so thrilled. However the last part of her message literally made me gasp out...
by Vera | Apr 30, 2022
Processing can mean a lot of things, and actually in this case it really does. Initially I was busy with a variety of administrative tasks for my website that took longer than I expected. However right now I am processing the loss of another warrior friend. 🙁 A New...
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