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Click here to get the RSS feed.I’m pretty witty, or so I’ve been told (but I only tend to trust my closest family and friends). I’m also frustrated by the lack of depth related to making peace with your fork, your body and ultimately, your life. Put the two together and you have my blog. It’s dedicated to looking at weight loss through the lens of calling a truce with food and your weight. Sometimes it’s humorous. On occasion it’s angry. But it’s always with a passion for helping to liberate those who no longer want food and corresponding self-worth to dominate their lives. This isn’t mainstream weight loss information. It’s for those interested in the journey losing weight offers, if we accept the challenge. Explore some posts. If they resonate, feel free to subscribe so you can receive inspiration on a sensible and spirited approach to weight loss. I’m always up for writing about your questions. Please email me at ali@alishapiro.com.
5 Tips to Save Your Money & Your Health
February 1, 2009 |
Do you feel like you are just hanging on right now?
Between the economic news and the harsh weather, I hear from a lot of people who are ready to throw in the towel. And I’m not talking about the Steeler Terrible Towel I’ll be waving manically today during the Super Bowl.
I can’t give you any advice on dealing with the weather because frankly, I’m over it too. I tried to appreciate the season for the slower pace, sleeping and relaxing more but, at this point, I’d rather relax in the some warm weather.
Love my Steelers!
February 2, 2009 |
I’m still recovering from last night’s Super Bowl win. And it’s not because I drank too much. I only drank filtered water but I absorbed enough anxiety to give me adrenal fatigue!
Need an at-home cooking assistant? Here are two free ones
February 11, 2009 |
My parents are the smartest, most supportive and resourceful people I know. This has become most apparent to me over the past four years as a novice home owner who knows nothing about garbage disposals, hot water heaters and furnaces. I always call them to get the answers I need, fast.
When I asked my parents how they became ever so resourceful, instead of the answers I was expecting like “school of hard knocks” and “trial-and-error” I got “we just google the problem”. Genius!
Should the FDA Stand for Fraudulant Devilish Acts?
February 9, 2009 |
Sometimes when I hear myself talking to clients or am prepping for a workshop, I feel like a hybrid of Debbie Downer and a conspiracy theorist. You see, we are all actresses in a really bad science fiction thriller called SAD (the Standard American Diet). More and more, people are realizing how scary processed food is but when you first start to uncover the truth, it can be terrifying and paralyzing.
See Exhibit A here
Simple Solutions for Radical Times
February 16, 2009 |
Last weekend I was up in New York City for a nutrition conference. It was sponsored by Metagenics, an amazing company that uses non-toxic (aka natural ingredients) to help the body regain its balance.
Not only did I love that the lunch was all gluten, dairy and sugar-free, but I learned what a quality company Metagenics is. And I have to admit, when I first came into contact with the company a couple of years ago, I thought, oh, another supplement company.
Crock Pot Hearty Veggie Soup
Winter is at the tail end of its cycle. Here’s a recipe that will give you enough servings to get you through it…while keeping you warm and nourished. It’s my Mom’s and whenever I make it, I think about her and how much I love her.
Feel free to add in other veggies and make it your own – and start some great memories of your own!
Crock Pot Hearty Vegetable Soup
Falling Off the Wagon
February 23, 2009 |
So winter has had it’s way with me. Last week, I fell of the healthy living band wagon. It was no exercise, coffee and too much chocolate. And for some, this is their everyday lives but when I checked-in with myself, I knew I wasn’t taking good care of myself.
And for someone who prides themselves on walking their talk and preaches self-care as a number one priority, I felt doubly guilty (and I think this blog entry is serving as my confession!). But more than anything, I felt like CRAP.
Natural Non-Dairy Yogurt
February 25, 2009 |
Everyone knows I’m not a dairy fan. The occasional organic dairy indulgence with friends and wine is fabulous for the soul. But when it comes out in 50 years (or however long it takes the Dairy industry to loosen it’s grip on the FDA) and it’s common sense that dairy contributes to asthma, osteoporosis and breast cancer, I will know I wasn’t silent!
5 Quick and Healthy Cooking Tips
March 2, 2009 |
Bring on Spring!
February was cold and I’m starting to think my least favorite month of the year. Put a fork in me, I’m done! There were some warming moments: the Steelers 6th, yes, SIXTH Super Bowl win, my third NBC TV appearance and some exciting news I’ll be happy to share in the coming months.
Gluten-Free Gingerbread
March 4, 2009 |
I found one of the best cookbooks this past weekend – Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Cooking by Susan O’Brien. The recipes are easy and super tasty. I’ll probably be posting recipes from this book for weeks to come. This bread comes out amazingly well and the orange zest adds a refreshing flavor. Try this as soon as you can!
Ingredients
1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts, chopped finely
1/2 cup of agave nectar
1/4 cup of grapeseed oil (this is a change I made rather than use canola oil)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp of orange rind (I used 2 tsps)
