Just a week ago, I had the privilege of participating in a FABULOUS event called Silouette of a Woman – A local fashion show to benefit Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation. AND, even more awesome was that I got to strut my 35 week preggo bod on the catwalk at The Bardavon Opera House [...]
Nutrition for LLB has been a constant focus of mine since she was in the womb. So, when I was offered the opportunity to write an article about feeding your baby in the Hudson Valley Parent magazine – I was excited! It was printed in the May issue…check it out! Homemade vs. the Jar — [...]
It’s 2011 and you can pretty do most things via the Internet…order your groceries, purchase your entire wardrobe, work from home, watch you favorite programs, and WORKOUT with a personal trainer too! Yes, you can hire and work with a personal trainer virtually. Many skeptics out there are probably thinking, how can working with a [...]
Just this morning with a little potting soil, paper planters and several different seeds, LongLeanGarden was born! LLG will be living inside the house until the weather warms up a bit, which is recommended when the overnight temp is averaging over 50 degrees. I have been dreaming of having my own garden FOREVER. My very [...]
A stir fry is an awesome and super-delicious way to eat lots of vegetables and a combine with a lean protein – a great balanced meal. You can use a whole bunch of different veggies and any protein you choose – steak, chicken, shrimp, tofu, etc. I have been dishing up the stir fry creations [...]
I’m back and ready to go! I have finally settled into my new Hudson Valley digs, got my new website functional and had a little extra time to create a healthy St. Patty’s Day meal. Many of you, especially my Irish friends are chuckling about this. Who on earth eats healthy on St. Patrick’s Day? [...]
Here’s one of the best ways to shed some emotional layers…take it to the beach! LongLeanFamily is taking a little head break on the beautiful Delaware and Maryland seashore. Out of season, we and few others have this beautiful place to ourselves! We are getting outside, breathing the salty ocean air, feeling the sunshine on [...]
One week has passed since the start of the Shed the Layers challenge. How is it going?? I am doing pretty good considering how full my plate has been. We are in the final week before our move back the New York…I’m working, packing, chasing down our wild little toddler and trying to find the [...]
Ummm, I just made the most delicious salad and had to share. Nothing too crazy, just super frickin’ tasty and satisfying. What you need: Foreman Grilled, marinated chicken breast – marinated overnight in lemon juice, safflower oil, Simply Organic Garlic herb seasoning Organic green leaf lettuce Organic grape tomatoes Red onion feta cheese sunflower seeds [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s love our bodies this year. As discussed in my last post, Spring is right around the corner and soon we’ll be wearing less and showing more. That said, we need to tighten it up, literally! We can only hide behind our down puffy coats and wool sweaters for so much longer. [...]
