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Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges & Wild Rice

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Rose McAvoy | 0 Comments

Call this a wonderful beet salad that doubles as a side dish or a hearty wild rice side dish that doubles as a salad and you’d be right either way. Recipe Highlights: Easy recipe, each simple step can be done days in advance. A great way to introduce new flavors and textures. Gluten free, high in fiber, add more greens…

Stovetop Candied Nuts with sugar and spice

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Rose McAvoy | 2 Comments

Candied nuts are the sort of easy recipe I return to again and again. The combination of cinnamon, ginger and cloves in this recipe smell like Christmas. They make an excellent snack to put out at a party alongside cheese, crackers, and cocktails. I love to make them for sharing at the holidays. In less than half an hour with very…

Closing the Our Lady Chapter, and the next steps in my journey

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Rose McAvoy | 1 Comments

If I have learned one thing during my weight loss journey, it is this – You don’t have to know where the finish line is to get started, but you’ll never get anywhere standing still. Five months ago I began crafting the next chapter in my journey. Within the next few days I will be cutting the virtual ribbon on…

The Half Her Size Story: How falling in love with food turned into extreme weight loss

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Rose McAvoy | 0 Comments

I have been thinking (always thinking, probably over thinking). Up ‘till this point in my career, as a weight loss writer, I have started my story with the end. “My husband and I lost a bunch of weight, and now I write a blog.” However, my story started long before the happily-ever-after. My story starts with a chubby little girl,…

How to make your weight loss goals a healthy lifestyle

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Rose McAvoy | 0 Comments

I was introduced to the “Be-Do-Have” model of self improvement a few years ago. I love the simplicity of both the visual and the concept. Even though my major weight loss is complete, “Be-Do-Have” continues to motivate me, as I set new goals, in all aspects of my life. Basically, the point is to visualize what or who you would…