I made a delicious healthy potato salad using a recipe I found on Simply Recipes site. I had to substitute a few items to make this more healthier, but it still turned out great! Potato Salad Recipe Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes (you can leave the peel on if you want), cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup sour cream (I used light) 1/4 cup mayonnaise (I use olive oil…
Review: IHRSA 2013
March 29, 2013Every year I attend the International Health, Racquet and Sports Association (IHRSA). It’s the biggest annual fitness industry convention where new products are unveiled and ‘who’s who’ in the fitness business world come to network and take educational courses. The first time I went to IHRSA was in 2004 when I was a Fitness Manager for a high-end fitness gym and spa. I convinced the owner that if he was interested in the growth of his company, then he would…
Finding solace in my sadness
March 27, 2013March 26, 2013 When I first discovered we were unexpectedly pregnant I had no income. I lived in my parent’s home. I didn’t have health insurance. And I wasn’t married. For the first half of the pregnancy I fell into a deep depression. I constantly cried questioning ‘why’ my seamless life appeared to be ‘falling’ apart. Up to that point, I followed all life’s rules. I graduated college with two bachelors, I excelled in my corporate work, I lived independently…
Clean Eating: Healthy icecream
March 14, 2013You know that feeling when you discovered the most amazing thing in the world and want to share it with everyone? That’s how I feel about this ice cream recipe. I literally JUST made it and feel the need to write a blog post immediately about it! Yesterday, while at my mom-me fit club, a couple mothers (Alicia and Melissa to be exact) were talking about a healthy ice cream recipe made out of frozen bananas, peanut butter and milk.…
Clean Eating: Eggplant Fries
March 14, 2013I made Baked Eggplant Fries. I didn’t have panko breadcrumbs so I used a tempura batter mix (I do not know why I have this in my cupboard). It was very simple to make and was very tasty! Hubby LOVED it. The kids….took a little bit to catch on! I found the recipe here. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch thick ‘fries’ 1/2 cup flour 2…
A Hard Reflection
March 12, 2013March 11, 2013 This is a hard post to write. I’m not someone who lives life scared of being exactly who they are. I’ve traveled to Europe and Asia independently. I’ve admitted to past eating disorders, depression and anxiety. I’ve photographed insecure areas of my body after kids. What I haven’t talked about is what happened two years before I started sharing my life’s journey online in 2005. After winning the national Filipina title to represent the U.S. in an…
Do Opposites Attract?
March 4, 2013Since I introduced my husband (poorly) in my last post, I thought I introduce him or ‘us’ one more time to save me from looking like an unappreciative wife who doesn’t get the sincerity behind my husband’s actions. You will see him time-to-time since he is a man’s man who enjoys shooting, paintball, computer games, obnoxious jokes, political banter and a good movie. At the same time, he’s also a girl’s guy in that he likes listening, providing insight and…
A Husband’s Advice…
March 3, 2013While driving the other day my husband, David, started talking about a recent Ricki Lake show about the imperfect side of motherhood. Some mothers talked about feeling the pressure to be the quintessential PTA mom, losing your personal identity and being stressed about the responsibilities. He was inspired to write a blog about, “A Husband’s Advice on the Top 10 things that stress their wives out!” Being a blogger and a mom myself – I personally didn’t want to publish…