I read in Self or Women’s Health (which I am getting only because I agreed to pick 3 magazines for a trial 3 months – I just have to remember to cancel!) that people who photographed every single thing they ate for [some time period] ate less/lost more weight than people who did not. I [...]
Archive for February, 2009
finding the right motivation
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged food issues, motivation, running, treats on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tree nut free cookies!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Okay, so I am still working on the official status of my tree nut allergy. My blood test was negative for cashews, walnuts, almonds, and pecans. Which is bad. Because now I think it’s all in my head. But my doctor was convinced I’m allergic to tree nuts based on what I told him, so [...]
Conversation heart cookies!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Whoops – I forgot to post these pictures yesterday. I made these cookies on Tuesday, but I had to wait until Michael got them in the mail before I could share them!
fruit leather experiment
Posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I say “experiment” because my results are inconclusive. I ran across this recipe -more like instruction guide- for making fruit leather. Fruit leather is another item to which I used to have unlimited free access, but now am not willing to pay $0.99 for (vs just buying fruit). But, the store had small packages of [...]
7 mile walk around DC
Posted in Uncategorized on February 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today I went on a very pleasant walk. On this walk, I saw… The front of a house with no house!: A funny sign: A flea market that made me feel like I was in Oakland: Ben’s Chili Bowl (I must go sometime! Is there ever a short line?? I guess waiting in line is [...]
fun friday night project: homemade lara bars
Posted in Uncategorized on February 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Yes, in my usual fashion, I am copying my sister. But, I was super excited to try making my own Lara bars – especially since my free supply (via Chris’s work) ended. I stopped by Trader Joe’s to get dates, dried cranberries, and candied ginger (–I went with the least expensive dried fruits). I already [...]
