Hi! My name is Charissa and I blog about healthy food, fitness, and my everyday adventures. To me, balanced living is strawberries dipped in chocolate.
20
Jul
I’m pretty sure that yesterday (and the day before!) was the hottest day on the planet. It was so blazing hot, I felt like the air was thick enough to cut with a knife. I guess I’m just being a wimp because I’m not used to such heat…so I had think of ways to cool
18
Jul
There’s no better time than summer to be chugging down more water…with all the heat, a more active lifestyle, and all the sweatin’ that summer has for us. It seems that very few people don’t understand how vital water is to
16
Jul
Hey guys! Today I thought it would be fun to do a post on our garden. We have a special garden…because it’s a square foot garden! And yes, it’s different than just raised beds. We all love our new way of gardening so much
14
Jul
How’s that for a long title!? I guess I just want to make everyone think that green smoothies are cool because they have crazy long names… I remember a time when I had green smoothies every single day. It was a rule, whether I felt like one or not. Sure, healthwise, it was great for me, but it wasn’t
12
Jul
So I’m at it again…picking away at cookie dough. But I really couldn’t help it. My newest cookie creation just sorta…entices me beyond the strength I have to resist. Normally, I’m not super nuts about cookies, but I patted myself on the back for the creation because I really like these ones! Actually…the smart thing to do would be to not make delicious desserts that… Read More
8
Jul
You all know I’m trying to take in more protein, less carbs, blah, blah, blah…and I’m proud to announce I’m doing much better at it. My nutritionist would be proud. She has told me that
6
Jul
Recently we got some organic, unsulphured dried fruits from a woman who sells health foods in our area. I was excited to use them, so I dreamed up this recipe. I wanted it to be low in fat, high in fiber, slightly sweet