Last Thursday I started the Dr. Oz 3-Day Detox Cleanse and I've decided to share my experience with you guys! Let me start by saying that I had a great support group. My in-laws and my husband followed the detox along with me, and this made the experience a lot more enjoyable! It's great to have people go through challenges with us; if you're thinking about starting a detox or a cleanse, I highly recommend having a close friend or family member follow it along with you. To get ready for Read more [...]

I am so excited! Let me tell you why... This last week, we finally started back up with the remodel of our new apartment in downtown Boise. The place had previously been destroyed by one of the contractors we had hired (him and his team had no clue of what they were doing...at all), and since then, we've had to work various roadblocks to get the apartment back up and ready to be remodeled by the right people. Now, we have a fantastic team of contractors working for us and just in one week, the've Read more [...]

Hi lovely Paleo people! It’s been a while and I have missed you. ;) I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I am sorry I didn’t post this recipe a bit sooner (as it would’ve been a perfect way to finish a romantic date), but hey, better late than never right? You can still prepare this for someone special (just because you love them), for a birthday party, a dinner party or any special occasion. So let me tell you about our Valentine’s Day… We (hubby and me) enjoyed our Read more [...]

People love mashed potatoes. This side dish is great to accompany steak with veggies, chicken, turkey, and even fish! It is also a Thanksgiving must; no dinner table on this holiday can be without a large mashed potatoes bowl and a big plate of gravy right by its side. Even though people love its taste, they don’t always like how it makes them feel afterwards: bloated, extra full and like you're carrying 3 extra pounds around with you no matter what you do. I have an easy solution for you...just Read more [...]

About time I cooked something in the crockpot to share with you guys! I usually use the crockpot a lot in the wintertime, making flavorful recipes that seem to warm up the house with wonderful smells. Winters in Idaho are tough, and believe me when I say ANY little positive thing counts. If it wasn’t for the gym and my workouts, I think I would be depressed. I am not a cold-weather person at all, and trust me, it gets cold up in here. Overcast days are already a challenge for me, so you can Read more [...]

Growing up, I never really was a fan of watermelon. I actually got disappointed when I was given a watermelon slice as a snack before lunch or dinner. I think a big reason for that was because I would way much rather indulge in creamier, richer, and thicker (crunchier) foods. I like to chew things. Break them down. Not just bite and swallow...like you would a watermelon. Plus, its seeds frustrated me. I always have been sort of a fast eater; when something is good, my way of enjoying it is devouring Read more [...]

Today is a special day at the Lewis’ home. So many exciting things happening….yes, it is a Monday and Mondays are usually dreadful to me, but there’s something special about today that makes this Monday not so shabby. For one, I am switching up workout routines (yay!). I’ll be starting today a less hard core trainer, one that shapes my female figure a bit more. Change is good, it is always great to switch things up and keep your body in check. I was getting a bit bored with my routine, Read more [...]