In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been 2 months since the last post to my little site. I thought about ignoring that fact, or making a little joke, but I think I will just acknowledge it and move on.
It’s been very busy at Penn State. We lost a major asset to our team. Our Sensory Evaluation Center coordinator moved to Guam. Not kidding. Hi, Rachel! Keep posting the beautiful pics. We miss you! We’ve ran several tests, hosted events, and I continue to settle into the job. I am looking forward to start a new semester feeling a little more in control.
Our little family just returned from 2 weeks in MN. It was so wonderful to see so many friends and family, visit some of our favorite places, feel negative temperatures again. 🙂 But all good things must come to an end, and I was ready to get back into a routine. An updated routine, as I am ready to recommit to healthy habits in 2015.
I joined Cooking Light’s Diet Plan to lose most of the weight I regained- about 20 pounds. So far I really like it. They send you menus with shopping lists and recipes. It’s pretty slick, and there are some nice customization features. For instance, I was able to opt out of any recipes with fish or seafood. I wasn’t able to opt out of corn recipes, but I can usually just leave that out. You can even edit the shopping list to reflect that. I don’t follow the plan exactly, as I have been choosing my own breakfasts and lunches, but having healthy dinners all planned out is what I needed. I usually eat the same breakfast every day and the same type of thing for lunch, but I have been looking at their plan for ideas that strike my fancy. If anyone is interested in joining me as I recommit to my health, I’d love buddies- in PA and virtual.
To start the year off right, I created a super easy snack tonight that I liked but may not be for everyone.
Cinnamon Sugar Grapes
Mix cinnamon and sugar to your liking. Sprinkle on top of washed grapes. Enjoy!
Sensory & Sensibility 
I added food to my healthy change on 12/26. My trainer/nutrition guru offered me help. My concern was all the years of muscle building would be shot if I just did the usual 1500 moderation WW kind of diet. He gave me a 12 week program to kill my sugar addiction and keep muscle. I must eat all day. Super full and no cravings, love to hear how your doing as you go!
Hi Erin! Glad you are still working at the strength training, aren’t going to sacrifice all that awesome muscle, and that your plan is working great for you! I’m liking my Cooking Light plan so far. The cravings have been manageable, and I have been able to fulfill them by having things like cinnamon sugar grapes or last night is was cinnamon sugar farro. I’ve been a little more hungrier than usual, but I wait a little while to see if it goes away. If it doesn’t I reach for a healthy snack like fruits and veggies. What’s on your plan?
Meeee! I want to join you as you recommit to your health!
Sweet! Before break Michelle said she was in too. We will have to have a meeting to discuss!