by Karen | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog, Working Out
Why? Why do we punish ourselves during the holidays? Does history not tell us that eating that cookie when no one is watching will most definitely appear to the general public on our thighs and will stay longer than an unwanted mother-in-law visit? I am somewhat...
by Karen | Jun 6, 2016 | Being Italian, Blog, Diet 2016
Today marked two weeks on this life-less carb-less diet. Good news: I am 5.2 pounds down. Bad news: I am the shell of what was once an Italian woman. I am very proud to be Italian. I love the food, the wine, the language and the vibrancy that defines the Italian...
by Karen | May 26, 2016 | Blog, Diet 2016
In the Fifty Shades book/movie, Ana and Christian go thru a rather interesting and somewhat disturbing list of various items that does not warrant further discussion here. That being said, after reading the food list from the nutritionist, I have my own list of hard...
by Karen | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Diet 2016
To me, food is not just sustenance or a means to an end. It isn’t even nourishment. Food is event and should never be wasted, thoughtless or taken for granted. Just like my friend Prosecco, food is part of many of the milestones in one’s life. I remember...
by Karen | May 22, 2016 | Blog, Diet 2016, Life Lessons
I love Prosecco. I drink it all year round and from the time I hear that cork pop until the very last sip, I am in a happy state of mind. Prosecco has helped me celebrate success and conversely drown out pure sadness at the loss of a friend. I have toasted a...