About Celeste
Some of my passions are writing, food, running and trying to inspire people. So, it only seemed natural for me to start a blog! I freely admit I don't hold a degree in nutrition and I am not a fitness guru, but I will explain what it takes to lose weight and change your lifestyle in an honest, tell-it-like-is style. I talk about the struggles, the challenges and the rewards, the satisfaction, if you will, of what it takes to start and maintain a healthy living lifestyle. Dozens of my blog followers, and more every week, have thanked me for providing the down-to-earth motivation and tips that have helped them lead healthier lives. I cringe at the word "diet" - really, I despise it - because I believe it's only a temporary solution doomed to fail once the diet ends. Instead, I believe in a permanent approach to food and fitness that naturally guides people into making healthier choices the rest of their lives. I am the mom of a 18-year-old, Brandon, and I live in Alexandria, Minnesota with my son and my husband, Al. I am a leader with Weight Watchers. I enjoy running, walking, biking, shopping, playing on the computer, Facebooking and spending time with my family and friends. Most Saturday nights, you can find me and my husband at home for our "date night" trying new healthy recipes and learning and enjoying red wines.
Wow, this week’s topic in my Weight Watchers meeting sure hit home…not just for my members, but for me as well. The topic was being kind to ourselves and how easy it is to beat ourselves up when we think … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alexandria, diet, eating, food, health, weight, weight issues, weight loss, weight watchers
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My husband and I discovered that we really love tuna steaks – ahi tuna, albacore tuna, yellowfin tuna – you name it, we love it. However, unlike much of the world, we don’t like tuna tar-tar, which is pretty much … Continue reading →
As the weather warms up, I finally realized it’s time to buckle down and get back on track. Before we know it, summer will be here and that means just one thing – swimsuits! I am not sure what kind … Continue reading →
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This week in my Weight Watchers meetings our topic was portions and portion control. One of my members recently returned from Las Vegas and shared a story with our group. I think the entire time she spoke, my jaw – … Continue reading →
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Last week, one of my Weight Watchers members gave me a recipe for lettuce wraps. The recipe was supposed to be similar to P.F. Chang’s signature lettuce wraps. Well, I am here to tell you…they were DELICIOUS! And yes, very … Continue reading →
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Wow, it has been a long time since I last blogged. Time just kind of got away from me. So, I suppose you would like to know how things have been going. I don’t even know where to start! How … Continue reading →
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The new year is almost here, which is always a great time to jump on board the healthy living train. But nothing says you have to wait until the new year. Why not start now? If you have ever thought … Continue reading →
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Yes, I know it is after Thanksgiving, but I am going to share with you the recipe I used for a crustless pumpkin pie that my family enjoyed on Thanksgiving. It was quite tasty; even my mom and dad liked … Continue reading →
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It’s Thanksgiving Day morning and my husband is busy getting the turkey in the oven before we head out the door to run our first-ever Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot. I think it should be fun! As promised, I am going … Continue reading →
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Hello everyone. I guess last week kind of got away from me. I had promised to post the recipe for Kale Chips and never did. Sorry about that. Well, I am posting it now, along with a recipe for Cranberry-Orange … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alexandria, cooking, eating, food, healthy eating, meals, PointsPlus, recipes, weight watchers
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