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My concerns for travel to South America

1. Food.  Could a country prided for it’s steakhouses be vegan friendly as well? 2. IBS.  Tied with the above, but my GI system is so sensitive there’s more to it’s “issues” than just diet.  Foreign anything (and everything) is a risk – even the act of traveling offers enough stress to induce a flare up. 3. Fitness.  Exercise is the source of stress relief I seek.  It’s more of a mental release from the daily grind of nursing and such – so I didn’t anticipate having much stress while on vacation.  But I’m still… Read more >

February 9, 2012 Uncategorized Read more >

Mega (obnoxious) Monday

Oh my goodness, it’s only the DAY after Christmas and I’m already feeling completely bombarded with weight loss programs and get-in-shape tips for the new year.  The morning news is ridiculous.  Goals for January.  Jenny Craig ads.  Low fat leftover recipes.  Help!! Dear 2012, I will greet you in January with open arms, until then leave me alone. Sincerely, Elise I’m not trying to sound like a scrooge…I (usually) love bringing health & fitness to the forefront of any discussion.  And yet I cannot stand to hear about resolutions to run a marathon and eat… Read more >

December 26, 2011 clean food recipe, seitan Read more >

Who was Betsy?

There are certain phrases I find myself saying lately that make me sound like I’m 100 years old.  Or living on a farm in the 1940’s.  I don’t know how I suddenly aged 70 years but it’s kinda odd.  They aren’t even phrases that my parents said, so I have no excuse. Anyone know where the phrase “Heavens to Betsy!” comes from?  It’s pretty random when you think about it. I digress… The oats-in-a-jar trend never really caught on in the HHH household.  But I’m frugal by nature and would never dream of letting these… Read more >

December 23, 2011 oatmeal, peanut butter, so delicious, Read more >