portion distortion: Hot dogs

February 15, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Welcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am […]

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low carb leftover turkey lunch, my 33 dollar groceries and toys for tots!

November 28, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Happy Saturday! Today, was grocery shopping day for next week. If you were here last week then you know I spent over my 50 dollar food budget and was subtracting it from this week. That left 33 dollars for this week. We really don’t need much as we have so much leftover turkey and sides […]

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portion distortion: Ice Cream!

November 2, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy Monday! Welcome back to a new Portion Distortion topic. This time it is ice cream. Portion Distortion topics are part of my Mindful Eating topics to raise awareness of the foods we eat. Everybody loves ice cream. Well, unless you are lactose intolerant then you might not love ice cream. Ice cream is not […]

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Burger Fervor

August 28, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

OK, fervor may not be the correct word in this context, but it sounds cool, lol. August 27th is National Burger Day! Hamburgers are a huge part of the American food culture. But, apparently it is a global food item. The video below will show a quick and unique history of the Hamburger. If you […]

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Foodie Friday: Happy Valentine’s Day Healthier Banana Strawberry Bread

February 14, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

I don’t have a picture of this item I am discussing today, because I haven’t made it yet. But, I will be making it later for Valentine’s Day dinner. We are taking a budget challenge for the next few months. The goal is to reduce our grocery bill by at least half if not more. […]

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Foodie Friday: Superbowl Meatballs

January 31, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

In case you haven’t heard there is a big football game this Sunday. I have to work and it figures because it is a really good game this year. If you have Diabetes, CKD or any chronic illness, then you know how hard going to parties can be. If you are having a party or […]

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Foodie Friday: Turkey Stuffing That Is Kidney-Friendly

November 8, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Boxed stuffing is so easy, and fast. But, if you have CKD, Diabetes, food allergies or intolerances learning to make an easy Turkey Stuffing is super important. Boxed foods are full of sodium, phosphorus, and other preservatives, making it a not so healthy food choice. I combined some recipes I found to come up with […]

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Herbs on Tuesday: Turmeric for CKD and Other Inflammatory Disorder

November 6, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I thought it was time to start sharing my newly learned knowledge of Herbs and Essential Oils. Essential Oils are way more potent than Herbs, and great care should be used when using them. There are not a lot of viable studies as to the long term effects of Herbs on the body. Curcumin and […]

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Mindful Monday: Mindful Eating

October 28, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

If the definition of Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, then Mindful Eating is focusing one’s awareness on what one is eating in the present moment. That is a basic definition. There is a lot to Mindful Eating. But, it starts with accepting and loving yourself first. Then as one works through […]

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Foodie Friday: Chocolate Cupcake Day CKD and Diabetes Variations

October 18, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Before I dive into the cupcakes, a quick update. Tomorrow, I will be sharing how you can buy Health Buddy Melissa gift cards for loved ones for Christmas, and a cool freebie for five lucky people. So, be sure and check back tomorrow. Now for the cupcakes. October 18th is Chocolate Cupcake Day. If you […]

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My very exciting kidney update! March 1, 2021
Happy Monday! What do you think of my new logo, and color scheme? I think I need a brighter more colorful one, too, especially for social media. If you read this blog, then you already know I have had CKD since 20`17. You would also know that it has been my goal to get back [...]
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my experience with the covid vaccine #2 February 26, 2021
Happy Friday! I did not get much done since Wednesday, because I got the second dose of my Moderna Covid vaccine. They actually wanted to schedule me to have it today, but I requested to do it Wednesday, because I have to work tomorrow. Boy am I glad I did it Wednesday. I am totally [...]
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Wellness wednesday quote for the day February 24, 2021
Welcome back! I hope your Wednesday is seeing you well. I have to get my second dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine today, and I have no idea if I will be functioning tomorrow. Going from experience of others who got the second dose I can expect to be quite sleepy. I will be seeing [...]
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healthy tip Tuesday: Drink 2 cups of water to lose weight! February 23, 2021
OMG it sounds too good to be true! Right? Well it apparently is true. If you create a habit of drinking 2 cups of water before each meal, you will help yourself lose weight. Of course you still have to eat less food also. I mean water is not a miracle worker. There are studies [...]
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The art of saying no! February 21, 2021
Welcome back to another episode of Self Care Sunday. I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy updating old posts, figuring out how to use Mailchimp effectively, creating new content and new Coaching Plans. How many of you are people pleasers? You just can’t say no. You leave yourself over worked, over stressed, [...]
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It’s Your heart Attack! Dealing with difficult people February 18, 2021
Welcome to Thinking on Thursday! As I complete my Mindfulness Certification it becomes more clear that the only way to deal with difficult people is to control our own responses. There are difficult people everywhere. I would say in the work environment is where you would encounter difficult people the most. But, it can also [...]
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potassium and kidney disease February 16, 2021
Below is a webinar from the AKF on the topic of Potassium and Kidney Disease. Not all kidney patients have issues with potassium, but a lot do. Knowing how to monitor your diet for Potassium intake is vitally important. Disclaimer
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portion distortion: Hot dogs February 15, 2021
Welcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am [...]
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quitting the soda habit February 13, 2021
Soda, the drink with no nutritional value, yet so many of us love it. I used to drink 1 Pepsi a day, for years, and I mean like most of my adult life. Just one, no big deal. Right? It had become a habit, just something I did, like brushing my teeth. I was not [...]
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Fitness Friday February 12, 2021
Just a quick post today. It has been a super busy week, and next week probably will be too. Just this week I have moved away from a lower carb diet with walking as my main exercise, to a more carb cycling eating pattern with higher intensity workouts. Weight lifting is not something I really [...]
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