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This is my balance

A few days ago Kailey posted about her idea of balance and then she encouraged others to share their own version. To me, balance is not getting stressed out about making things even and constant.  It’s just not realistic pour moi.  Because I work such long hours, but then have full days off in between, I know that each day will be new and different than the last. I work weekends, night shifts, day shifts, holidays, whatever.  And I’m never sure of how my day will go either.  Will my patient load be easy and… Read more >

Appetite appetite appetite

What the [bleep] was up with my appetite today!?  Good thing I had packed a beastly amount of food because, lemme tell you, I woke up with a hunger that just wouldn’t quit.  As per usual, I started the day with Jillian (Level 3 of the Shred).  I felt great throughout the 20 minutes of this, that, and the other – it’s crazy how energetic it gets me at 4:30 am.  But as soon as I got out of the shower my stomach was growling like a crazy rabid Rottweiler.  This is pretty atypical for… Read more >

Simply baked

First things first: I only use extra firm.  I have no brand allegiance, I buy whatever is on sale and cheapest (and organic). Now that I’ve gotten the basics out of the way, here’s a more detailed instructional post on making delicious tofu. Remove it from the container and liquid and press it.  I used to use the towels & book method, but this handy tool is SO worth the money.  The Xpress is pretty inexpensive, too, so if you’re sick of your laundry smelling like soy, then maybe you should consider making this small… Read more >

Putting it all together

In my last post I showed you the prep portion leading up to the start of my work week.  I’m glad you all found it informative and inspiring.  I promise it’s not as hard as it seems; and once you start doing it week in and week out, it becomes second nature.  Yes, I do have some OCD tendencies, and it’s hard for me to imagine a world without checklists, but it’s also what allows me to eat the way I want to (healthy and quick) when things get crazy.  While my Type-A personality can… Read more >