Mashed potatoes are a popular dish here in the south and are favorite comfort food of mine.  They will definitely be on our Thanksgiving menu this year.  My original recipe contains heavy whipping cream, a couple sticks of butter (or 3!), and loads of cheese.  Since I will be indulging on pies and sweet treats this Thanksgiving, I decided to save a few calories and will be making a slightly healthier version of creamy mashed potatoes.  I found a wonderful looking recipe on…

I think I have found the Holy Grail of cake recipes!  Well, maybe not but it looks pretty darn sweet!  But before I share it with you, let me take y’all back a couple of years to my Paula Deen obsession (and yes, I do say “y’all” in real life, Ha!).  It all started with Paula, herself, making a visit to my hometown.  My cousin, grandmother, and I headed out to a luncheon where Paula would be the keynote speaker.  It was an awesome experience and one I will never forget.  She spoke about…

I am new to the world of blogging and have come up with this idea of Motivational Wednesday to bring you a little inspiration and motivation.  I know all too well how hard staying motivated on a daily basis can be.  There are some days where I lack in motivation and want to throw in the towel and be done with eating healthy and working out.  I question myself and my motives as to why I am doing this.  The answer is simple; I am truly passionate about the fitness and healthy eating…

I often get asked the question, “what do you eat?”  Well, I am here to tell you I eat a lot!  I love food, especially yummy, sweet treats in moderation (moderation is the key word)!!  I am always on the go and can find myself being unprepared while out and about.  On days where I lack in the preparation department, I find myself searching for quick, go to items that are healthy and delicious.  My go to fast food options are Subway turkey breast sandwich and Chik-fil-A’s grilled chicken…