This Friday, June 10th, Whole Foods Market is having a one-day sale on wild-caught sea scallops! At 9.99/lb it’s a great deal! I’ve been told that the scallops have been caught just off the coast of Eastern Canada, and are frozen at sea to lock in their flavor. And they’re from a Marine Stewardship Council [...]
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Life Insurance – I’m Preferred Plus!
Whoo hoo! I’m preferred plus! I applied for a level term life insurance policy and as stated on the info: Underwriting classes: based on current estimates, less than 30% of our applicants are likely to qualify for “Preferred Plus Non-Nicotine” rates…and guess what! I qualified! Granted, it’s only a $15 difference from Preferred to Preferred [...]
Maine Mahogany Littleneck Clams
Just checked out the new sales flier from Whole Foods for the week, and I’m excited to see Moosabec Mahogany Littleneck clams are on sale for $1.49. I’m adding them to my shopping list this week for sure. I’ve never made fresh clams EVER, but it’s a great opportunity to try something new and be [...]
Making Some Spring Adjustments – Diet, Fitness, Food, Mental Outlook
I’m making this post public for complete personal accountability. It’s the only way I’m going to be able to get through this rough patch and stick to my healthy lifestyle plan! I can’t allow this to discourage me or set me back into old habits! So, I’ve lowered my calories by 30 over at MyFitnessPal. [...]
Bob Harper Biggest Loser TV Commercial for Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal
What’s up with Bob Harper endorsing processed cereal? He’s in a new TV ad for Quaker Oatmeal Squares, trying to convince America how wonderful this processed cereal is. I understand that a person needs to make a living, but it’s very disappointing that he would choose such a poor food product to promote. Shame on [...]
141 – Up a Little Bit, but Not For Long
I’ve been extra hungry lately…eating extra calories. I’m not making bad food choices, but still going over my total calories. Sometimes you just need an extra “kick in the pants” to set you straight. I weighed in this morning, and was a touch over 141 pounds. I don’t think the weight I’ve gained is anything [...]
Can’t Lose Weight? Check Your Coffee Cup!
I was having trouble understanding why a certain someone in my life (who shall remain nameless…hint hint DH) was having trouble losing more weight, even though he was basically eating the same food as me. Sure, he probably isn’t as diligent as I am, but there still had to be more of a reason. His [...]
Day One – Keeping Accountable
I’m going to start working out again. Making a public announcement will hopefully keep me accountable. Wii Fit this AM, good workout on the “bike” – gotta keep it up. I’m shooting for 2-3 times per week. That is reasonable and doable! I haven’t gained any weight (still 138-140), but my lower body area is [...]
A Year of Slow Cooking
I borrowed the book “Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking” at the local library, and have started reading it. I’m exciting to learn more about using my slow cooker, and some of the recipes are so interesting. How cool would it be to make Creme Brulee in the [...]
Wishing For Snow
There has been some talk about snow coming, but unfortunately the storm is going out to sea, and we won’t be getting any more than a dusting or even less. I want some snow for Christmas!!! But it looks like it’ll be a green Christmas for 2010! Here’s a jolly snowman I snapped from my [...]
