My first love= Parmesan Cheese!

Wow I have to admit that I love parmesan cheese.  Not only do I love it plain, but I love it on EVERYTHING!  I can spend an hour making the most delicious healthy meal, and then add loads of parm and screw the whole thing up.  Some is good and moderation is always key.  However, when it comes to me and cheese I have such a difficult time "moderating" anything.  It just does not happen!

I started experimenting with a few spices to supplement for cheese.  Salt and pepper of course, but then I added in Coriander.  Coriander is considered a dried cilantro seed and adds a bit of a spicy citrus flavor to the meal.  As an Indian food fanatic, I knew that this would really help whatever it was I cooked taste awesome on its own.

Here is my recipe for my yummy Chicken Salsa Chile.

1 package of Ground Chicken- Purdue 

1 onion- diced

1 yellow pepper- diced

1 jar of salsa- I used Garlic and Lime Wegmans brand

Salt, Pepper and Coriander to taste!

I sauteed the onions and peppers like my mom taught me best :)  I used a little olive oil in the pan and stirred occasionally.  In another saucer I had the ground chicken cooking throughly, breaking it up into smaller chunks.  When the chicken was done I added it to the onions and peppers.  Then I added the jar of salsa and mixed everything up and seasoned to taste with salt, pepper and coriander.  

Below is my finished healthy dish with NO parm cheese on it.  The way I should be eating it. 

Then I added the parmesan cheese amount I used to eat in the picture below on the left side, and on the right only sprinkled some giving an example of moderation.

Hmmmmm baby steps people!  I guess I have to eat it now that I added the parmesan cheese to demonstrate moderation.  Hehe what is that saying, there is always a next time?

Reality Check: January 2010

I have to share this picture before I say anything else about myself.  This was taken on New Years Eve 2010.  When I first stumbled on this picture a few weeks ago I literally had to do a double take.  Am I really busting out of a size "we won't even go there" dress?  My smile looks like it could crack and fall of my face.  For as long as I can remember I've been unhappy with my weight.  However I cannot hide it, I cannot deny it and I certainly cannot take it back.  What I can do is change it and that I did!


Since then I managed to lose about 35 pounds and keep it off.  I made the decision to change my lifestyle and focused little on going on a diet.  Working out became fun and I loved to experiment with new foods in the kitchen.  When I was doing some career searching I stumbled upon the school of Integrative Nutrition.  Their unique nutrition theory sucked me right in.  As a result, I spent months researching their 1 year Health Coaching program and talking with the admissions team.


I questioned if this program was real because it seemed to good to be true.  Could I really help other people with the same issues that I have?  The answer is YES and I am so excited to learn and study for something that I truly care about.  Most of you that know me have seen me struggle.  I want to thank you for always listening and standing by my side, always encouraging me to be my best.  This program will help me be my best!  


Please join me as I use this blog to document my journey through the school.  I appreciate ALL feedback whether you think I want to hear it or not.  Your opinion matters to me :)  I use Hungry Chick to express that I am hungry for more than food at this point of my life.  I am hungry for balance and good health. 


So here I go. One step at a time.