I've heard stories of pregnant women and infamous cravings. I kind of thought it was a hoax or an excuse to eat whatever you wanted or maybe it was exaggerated a little bit. Especially because my first couple of weeks of finding out I was pregnant I was super healthy giving my body and baby every single thing I read and knew would be beneficial to me and the baby. I was full of energy, exercising everyday, and eating as clean as anyone could. I cut caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and anything else that might be less than amazing for the little lentil growing inside me. Then something happened around week eight...here are my Friday pregnancy confessions from the first trimester.

I have always prided myself on being a healthy eater and have never in my life had an issue with getting my veggies in. I love them all, eh or did love them all. Around week eight my body decided that it was super tired and my energy levels went up and down.

PostedMarch 27, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesPregnancy Confessions

TagsPregnancy stories, first trimester confessions, pregnancy cravings, Mamas to be, cheeseburgers, carbs, food aversions, food cravings during pregnancy, food cravings

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I'll be honest, this cocktail almost didn't happen. Between moving next week and everything else going on including being exhausted, I was reallllll close to letting the ball drop on this week's Thirsty Thursday. It was between my daily nap and shooting this cocktail. But...I couldn't let you all down, so here you go, because that's how much I love you! Today I whipped you up the tastiest and easiest skinny margarita!

It's almost summer and I know most of you are watching those figures, but there is absolutely no reason that you can't still enjoy your happy hour. My three ingredient margarita is low calorie and will leave you with no guilt and on the right track with your diet.

PostedMarch 26, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagsskinny margaritas, low calorie cocktails, beach body cocktails, margaritas, easy cocktails, happy hour, cheers, Thirsty Thursdays, cocktail recipes, lime recipes, gluten free cocktails

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Strawberry, Avocado, and Walnut Salad: My Diary of Us

Salad has not been on my list of everyday foods right now. I have been craving lots of things, but vegetables just aren't one of them. I'm hoping my regular love of all things healthy comes back in the next couple of weeks, and in the mean time I have been tricking my brain by putting vegetables into sauces, smoothies, and sometimes forcing myself to eat them for the sake of the baby. However, my strawberry and avocado salad happens to be the one salad that I don't have to choke down and that actually taste amazing to me. This salad is so healthy and easy and the flavor combinations are just right.

You can top it with grilled chicken or salmon and even your picky eaters will approve of this healthy weeknight dinner. There is something about the savory and sweet when you get a bite of the strawberries with the tangy vinaigrette that just makes this salad so dang good until the last bite.

PostedMarch 23, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads

TagsMeatless Monday, Salad, Strawberry Salads, Healthy Salads, Healthy Lunch Ideas, Light Dinners, Gluten Free meals, Gluten Free Salads, Pregnancy Superfoods, Clean Eating Recipes, Strawberries, Seasonal eating, Spring Salads, Spring Recipes, Easy Recipes, Fifteen Minute Meals, salads, meatless meals

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Pineapple Sorbet Wine Cooler: My Diary of Us

We were watching Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown the other night right before we went to sleep. He was in Chile eating the most gorgeous food, exploring gorgeous land, and drinking to his heart's content. I was half asleep, half listening and watching when all of the sudden I caught a glimpse of the most refreshing looking drink I had ever laid my eyes on. It was simple, no fuss, and genius! A two ingredient cocktail that I will be thinking about until after I have this baby, but for now I wanted to introduce it to you! Pineapple sorbet and crisp white wine come together to create my version of the magical drink I saw on TV that I am calling the pineapple sorbet wine cooler.

Who remembers wine coolers? I can't believe I used to drink those overly sweet, give you a headache the next day fruity drinks. Well never fear, this cocktail is nothing like your memories of any wine coolers that you have ever tasted before. This one is not too sweet and is what summertime happy hours are made of.

PostedMarch 19, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDessert, Cocktails

Tagspineapple sorbet, pineapple wine spritzer, wine cocktails, pineapple cocktails, Spring drinks, party drinks, gluten free, gluten free cocktails, easy cocktails, Thirsty Thursday, cheers, dessert, sorbet recipes, healthy desserts

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Roasted Cornish Hens and Root Vegetables: My Diary of Us

I woke up this morning thinking it was Tuesday and to my surprise realized that it was Wednesday. I love when that happens usually because it means the weekend is right around the corner, but in this case it just means that my days are passing too quickly these last two weeks here in Louisiana. My days are packed full with lists, my work, and seeing as many friends as possible. With full days like these I have been loving easy dinners that allow me to multi-task! My roasted Cornish hens and root vegetables is the perfect meal to fix on those busy weeknights where you just don't have the time to babysit the stove!

You may or may not have cooked a Cornish hen before, but if you haven't I'm telling you they are just as easy as a regular chicken and are super tender and delicious! Cornish hens are a certain breed of chicken and I love them because everyone gets their own bird where you get your white and dark meat all in one! And even if you aren't usually a dark meat kind of person, the dark meat yes has more fat, but it also holds some serious nutrients that are especially good for women!

PostedMarch 18, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsRoasted Cornish Hens, Cornish Hen Recipe, One Pot Meals, Weeknight Meals, Weeknight Cooking, Easy Dinner Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Clean Eating, Poultry Recipes, Healthy Dinners, Healthy

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Hi friends! How was your weekend? The sun came out to play and we took full advantage of it! On Sunday the weather was absolutely perfect...79 degrees and sunny with a breeze. This is the kind of weather I have been waiting for! We walked down to our neighborhood snoball stand, grabbed two dreamsicle snoballs where right next door they boil amazing crawfish, so we grabbed some of those too. We had a picnic on our front porch and ate crawfish and snoballs all barefoot and happy! Today, I'm back on track with healthy recipes now that some of my food aversions have left the building and I'm kicking the morning off right with one of my citrus ginger smoothies!

Citrus season is almost over, and I couldn't be more sad about it. That's why I am getting in a few last recipes using all of my favorite kinds of citrus varieties. My citrus ginger smoothie is packed with good for you ingredients and is a cinch to blend up for a breakfast on the go!

PostedMarch 16, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Snacks

Tagssmoothie recipes, healthy smoothie recipes, healthy breakfast ideas, citrus smoothies, post-workout snacks, easy breakfast ideas, citrus recipes, chia seeds, ginger recipes, gluten free, clean eating

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