We've got another warm and sunny weekend in store for us here in Colorado, but the snow will be flying soon - and I can't wait. My poor grill is worn out and I'm itching to get back in the kitchen. Bring on the El Nino! In the meantime, I've been soaking up the sun while I can and scouring the internet for fun Fall recipes. Thought I'd share a couple with y'all that I can't wait to whip up... The one ingredient I want to include more of in my diet are beans. Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are packed with fiber and are an excellent source of molybdenum, manganese, folate and copper. Check out this Spaghetti Squash and Chickpea Meatball recipe. Might just give it a whirl on Sunday. My friend Dani over at Clean + Delicious just posted this … [Read more...] about Chickadee Kitchen: Fun Fall Recipes (Beyond Butternut)
Nutrition
How to Dine Out Without Overdoing It (5 Simple Tips)
A few weeks ago, my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary over an exquisite meal at Martyrs Steakhouse in Taos, New Mexico. There is often great temptation to overeat when dining out - and it's easy to give ourselves permission to do so. Any number of sabotaging thoughts can come into play: This is a once in a lifetime experience. Lobster Mac 'N Cheese! I'll never get the opportunity to try this again. (yes, it was on the menu - OMG). It's our anniversary. We're celebrating! I'll get back on track tomorrow. I've got good news and bad news for you my sweet Chickadee. The bad news first - our bodies don't give a hoot what day it is - extra calories are still going to be stored as fat, even if it's our anniversary (or … [Read more...] about How to Dine Out Without Overdoing It (5 Simple Tips)
What Your Compulsion is Trying to Teach You
Imagine your most recent episode of overeating. What words might you choose to describe your actions? Here are a few common responses I hear. Bad Disgusting Out of Control Weak Powerless Broken Hopeless I'm going to ask you to reconsider and try on the following words instead. Connection Powerful Survival We ordinarily think of compulsive eating as a “bad” thing - something we ought to be ashamed of. In reality, our compulsions around eating serve two very powerful purposes: to numb out undesirable feelings and to bring us comfort. As children, we’re not always capable of handling the intensity of the feelings we’re presented with. Feelings like fear, abandon, grief, panic or inadequacy. We learn early on that … [Read more...] about What Your Compulsion is Trying to Teach You
3 Ways to Measure Progress (without the scale)
I’m helping my friends over at Orange Theory Fitness with their 6-Week Weight Loss Challenge and we're currently at the half-way point. The question I’m getting most often from participants is this... How come the scale isn’t moving? Help! Where to begin with this one? First of all, if I were designing a weight loss challenge (I prefer transformational challenge), the scale would be tossed out the window, used for target practice or locked in a dungeon filled with ogres. I'm partial to #3. Trying to lose weight can mess with our heads - big time. I call this diet mentality. And the scale contributes to this way of thinking. Do you let the number on the scale affect your mood? Do you weigh yourself obsessively? Do you … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Measure Progress (without the scale)