A Delectable Thanksgivi...

Thanksgiving happens to be my favorite holiday. I love that it’s not religious and that it involves eating pretty much all day long. I also happen to love autumn dishes, heartier than summer fare, with nuts, dried fruits and berries and root veggies. Since my family isn’t big on holiday...

My #GRL2013 Story of th...

There’s just too much to process about GRL this year, so I decided the best way to share some of my favorite moments would be to share a story every day for a week or so of the most amazing moments—or at least my recollection of them. Hope you enjoy them. Please share one of your own...

20 Pounds Down Part Deu...

In my last weight-related post I mentioned how I’ve dropped wheat from my diet voluntarily and found that I feel a lot healthier, more focused, and have more energy—all in addition to dropping some weight. It hasn’t just been magic, but I have found several things that have really made...

Twenty pounds down and ...

Earlier this year I set a goal to lose 30 pounds. I didn’t do anything about it for a few months, and then I started seeing a nutritionist who pretty much kicked my butt into gear. I’m excited to say I’m more than halfway to my goal, just about 20 pounds down now. For years I tried to...

Man of Steel World Prem...

It doesn’t often happen that I end up with tickets to the world premiere of blockbuster films. In fact, it’s only happened once. And while I wasn’t at the official premiere in NY, here in SF we got to see the film at the same time as the NY showing, so I’m going to count it. I’m not a...

The Snorkel Workout

As some of my friends and readers know, I’m on a mission to shed at least 30 pounds by October. Most weight-loss plans suggest exercising in addition to cutting calories and changing eating habits. Unfortunately for me, one of the reasons I need to lose this weight is due to a knee...