tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post7228327183916974508..comments2024-03-29T01:04:14.657-07:00Comments on alisaburke: my journey with healthy eatingAlisa Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02530329745687053976noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-29480726025885135642016-08-22T12:50:52.945-07:002016-08-22T12:50:52.945-07:00Thanks for sharing Alisa! I happened upon this pag...Thanks for sharing Alisa! I happened upon this page and found it really refreshing to hear the perspective of a "real" person who is pursuing healthiness. I loved reading about your healthy choices and easy hacks (I share your affinity for hot sauce), but I really loved reading your honesty with indulging. I've been on a mostly paleo diet since January and have had amazing results, but I'll admit a big weakness for biscuits (which never seem to run out in the South...)!Brennenhttp://www.brennenfinchum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-50807625045444889832015-11-01T22:10:25.397-08:002015-11-01T22:10:25.397-08:00Awesome! healthy eating We've been making some...Awesome! <a href="http://thecurls.com" rel="nofollow">healthy eating</a> We've been making some of the same changes,<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-5777462065956436122015-07-30T05:39:19.745-07:002015-07-30T05:39:19.745-07:00Nutrition Tracker Right and have a healthy, balanc...<a href="http://www.careot.net" rel="nofollow">Nutrition Tracker</a> Right and have a healthy, balanced diet with body+soul's expert nutrition tips. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877901260830407553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-26401645428599794472015-05-06T06:52:31.852-07:002015-05-06T06:52:31.852-07:00In order to preserve a healthy body, our eating ha...In order to preserve a healthy body, our eating habits must be monitored in a healthy manner. You did a great job in changing your diet, Alisa. I really hate having to suffer from headaches, so thank you for reminding us about the proper ways of preventing such. I love the photos you posted, and the food looks delicious. All the best to you!<br /><br /><a href="http://bayareatmjandsleep.com/sleep-apnea-snoring/" rel="nofollow">Cynthia Bowers @ Bay Area TMJ And Sleep</a><br />Cynthia Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459275495906540447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-68501208209271252542015-04-11T08:06:34.469-07:002015-04-11T08:06:34.469-07:00I struggle with carbs, too. It's awful and so ...I struggle with carbs, too. It's awful and so hard to get off of them! I love your approach and I do pretty well with breakfast and lunch but tell me, Alisa - what do you do for dinners? My husband and I are pretty adventurous eaters but our daughter is a little more picky. I really find it challenging to come up with dinners that we can all eat and that are satisfying. Any ideas? :-) Love your photos. They're so bright and colorful. Michelle O'Connor https://www.blogger.com/profile/13262319792133197682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-52624961851497997872015-04-10T07:12:24.497-07:002015-04-10T07:12:24.497-07:00I love this post! One common misconception though ...I love this post! One common misconception though are that sugar and carbs are two different things when in fact they are one in the same, and the only reason I know this is because of the gestational diabetes I had with my second baby. Anything "carbs" will turn into sugar in your body. I had to count my carbs daily and poke my fingers 6 times a day to check my blood levels. It changed my life and the way I see food. Check those food labels! (sugars are a sub-catagory of carbs meaning that is how much sugar you will derive from the carbs and also Fiber is the other category, the higher the fiber, 5g or more, the better!) I've been able to loose 50lbs by having that slap in the face, but it was the best slap in the face I have ever had. <br />I would love for you to come read my success story if you have time. Food has become life. We eat so many veggies and protein now where before I was on the verge of obesity with all the snacking and sugar I inhaled. Yuck. I feel ya, I feel so much better then I ever have and I actually have energy to keep up with these two crazies of mine! It's also impacted their lives. Lucy will thank you for this change when she is older. Good on you!<br />My success story link: http://theneibaurfamily.blogspot.com/search/label/Healthy%20Me<br />ANeibaurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11674911797200952008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-86015759970645143302015-04-09T05:59:57.167-07:002015-04-09T05:59:57.167-07:00I'm curious about your zucchini noodles, would...I'm curious about your zucchini noodles, would you mind please explain a bit more? Thanks, EmieEmie58https://www.blogger.com/profile/03126801172548606258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-30662061451147849242015-04-09T05:21:12.406-07:002015-04-09T05:21:12.406-07:00I've recently gotten back on the whole food an...I've recently gotten back on the whole food and healthier eating train too. After only a few days I feel better and have been sleeping better than I have in years. Alisa..... have you ever thought about doing a little food blog on the yummy bowls you put together with recipes like the roasted chick peas and brussel sprouts, etc.? <br />Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897517281689685869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-17514411391821644312015-04-09T01:31:04.995-07:002015-04-09T01:31:04.995-07:00This post made me so peckish for a big salad, and ...This post made me so peckish for a big salad, and I really need to try chickpea roasting ... I bet my kids would go crazy for those<br /><br />I was curious if you've ever looked for a connection between your headaches and the art materials you use?tinekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02401583569691711931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-34565434284116176162015-04-08T13:01:02.126-07:002015-04-08T13:01:02.126-07:00Well done! Some great advice here.Well done! Some great advice here.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-66575026628631115922015-04-08T10:46:58.294-07:002015-04-08T10:46:58.294-07:00You are spot on, Alisa. Thanks for the reminder -...You are spot on, Alisa. Thanks for the reminder - I've fallen off the wagon with good choices lately and I'm seeing the bad results. Darn chocolate and chips, anyway. = )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-87562109786023663402015-04-08T08:50:00.559-07:002015-04-08T08:50:00.559-07:00Inspiring!Inspiring!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661632858613259023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-55947242272671829002015-04-08T07:47:29.144-07:002015-04-08T07:47:29.144-07:0018months ago. I had to give up eating dairy becaus...18months ago. I had to give up eating dairy because I was having some uncomfortable symptoms. So no more ice cream, cheesecake, yogurt, and cheese (I tried the soy varieties but they didn't taste good to me). It was hard as I've always loved sweets and loved dairy. I've been a vegetarian for over 25 years but I ate too much sugar and not as many veggies and fruit as I should. <br />Now after working through the cravings, I want a piece of fruit instead of cake. I've always cooked from scratch more than used processed food but over the last couple of months I have revamped my eating habits to further reduce my use of salt and processed food. I eat less bread and pasta than before as well even though I didn't have a problem with them They had to go to make room for more fruit and veggies. I didn't need to lose weight either but I do feel like I have more energy. It does take more time but I feel I am making a commitment to better health for the future as I enter my mid-50's.<br />The book I would recommend is 'Eat to Live' by Joel Fuhrman MD who was featured in the film 'Forks over Knives'. His eating plan at the end is largely designed for people with over 100 pounds to lose but what is good about the book is how he explains the problems with the average American's diet and the benefits of a plant-based diet in terms of the protein and other nutrients contained therein. Good luck with your resolution to eat well.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780058037486730064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-74641889804824888752015-04-08T07:02:21.422-07:002015-04-08T07:02:21.422-07:00Diet changes have taken place around here as well ...Diet changes have taken place around here as well and I have a "big bowl of Love" daily. Dr. says what ever I am doing is working so I enjoy reading this and seeing these great photos to inspire me. I am 55 and feel remarkable and I am so full of energy.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469196553281350775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-13135248406662378202015-04-08T06:30:47.376-07:002015-04-08T06:30:47.376-07:00You've inspired me with your happy bowls. Thos...You've inspired me with your happy bowls. Those meals look so yummy! :) I definitely need to eat more vegetables and like you said, half of it is having healthy options prepped beforehand. Thanks for sharing your journey with us! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389629927997930039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-22791044703694137672015-04-08T06:28:29.207-07:002015-04-08T06:28:29.207-07:00Awesome! We've been making some of the same c...Awesome! We've been making some of the same changes, though for slightly different reasons (I'm only turning 40 this year, I'm 'too young' for these health symptoms...though isn't everyone?). It really seems that something is changing in the zeitgeist!magpihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106150045407509313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-54864667097976150462015-04-08T06:06:27.401-07:002015-04-08T06:06:27.401-07:00Such good clean eating. Once you commit, you neve...Such good clean eating. Once you commit, you never go back! Looking down the barrel of 60 I can honestly say I've never felt healthier. You might take a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's book, "It's All Good". Not only is it right up your dietary alley, but the photographer is amazing and inspiring - as is this post! Happy eating.Kathleen Kibblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317265692154249917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-59162193127475650552015-04-08T04:44:07.094-07:002015-04-08T04:44:07.094-07:00absolutely gorgeous photos! if these don't ma...absolutely gorgeous photos! if these don't make a person want to eat healthy foods, nothing will!gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596695831491131853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-17019754114239072102015-04-08T04:28:12.756-07:002015-04-08T04:28:12.756-07:00Brussel sprouts are a favorite! Love them with hon...Brussel sprouts are a favorite! Love them with honey mustard sauce. Just mix honey and mustard with melted butter and pour over top before serving. So good!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022758700056209028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-59597450413413029732015-04-08T04:19:54.856-07:002015-04-08T04:19:54.856-07:00Wow! I can see a lot of myself in the choices you ...Wow! I can see a lot of myself in the choices you made. I'm on the same journey and try to change my food habits. Roasting chick peas is something new though so thanks a lot for sharing it! x<br /><a href="http://www.foundsomepaper.com/" rel="nofollow">FOUND SOME PAPER BLOG</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532292755520351972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-45542127949422079462015-04-08T03:29:31.407-07:002015-04-08T03:29:31.407-07:00Great job Alisa! It'a hard to change habits (e...Great job Alisa! It'a hard to change habits (especially sugar ones, I feel that!) but it's definitely a good thing to eat healthier. I'm in the same boat with you... was chugging Mountain Dew (not a coffee drinker) so I quit that cold turkey in January. Dropped 20 lbs. and feel so much better! Jillhttp://www.glimmerbug.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15337568.post-55890428743821620352015-04-08T01:13:18.290-07:002015-04-08T01:13:18.290-07:00This is really great, congratulations on keeping u...This is really great, congratulations on keeping up with this very good "habit"!Ariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077982235484668796noreply@blogger.com