I've always wanted to cook through a cookbook cover to cover. More than likely because I am a tad bit OCD and love the idea of completing every cookbook I own. Perhaps that is why Julie and Julia
appealed to me.This healthy slow cooker book is definitely not as complicated as Mastering the Art of French Cooking
. But I feel it is a good place to start this endeavor. This blog is about being healthy so I won't overwhelm with my adventures dumping stuff into a crockpot everyday. There will be no time limit, but I will not cook out of another book until I have completed this one. The next kicker is - we are moving. My husband is starting a job 6 hours away and will be apart from me for a few weeks so I will wait to start this journey until we are moved and settled a bit. This will be a perfect opportunity for me to gather ingredients and explore the different markets in our new area.
I can't wait to dig into this cookbook though. There are some pretty yummy comfort food type recipes - like: Italian Pot Roast with Artichoke & Potatoes (354 calories per serving), Pinto Bean Chili with Corn and Winter Squash (319 calories), Homestyle Potato Soup (194 calories), Beef Burgundy (398 calories), and so many more!
Even desserts like Caramel Pie!
Every recipe has the nutrition information underneath. I bought two Cooking Light cookbooks recently and I am in love with the brand before I've even tried any of the food. I would buy every single one, but figured I had better venture into cooking a couple recipes before going too crazy. So order this cookbook if you like Slow Cookin' and stay tuned for what the recipes really look like after I get hold of them.
Scrumptious Love,
E.N. Graham
. It hooks up to your tv or stereo and if your heart rate falls below a certain target, the volume starts going down. Basically - you are powering your electronics with exercise. This is a fun motivational tool and I have seen prices all over the board. I do not have one yet, but I am thinking about getting one. 
. It comes in white or gray and it's small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. This thing will actually monitor how long you've been sedentary and start vibrating when you need to get up and move. There is a light system that also gives you feedback. You may laugh at this, but for all those people who sit in an office - this is a great tool to remind you to get up and walk around. It can become a game trying to keep the lights happy and never see the angry red light. Price is $180
. It produces a pattern of soft blue light on your ceiling and you are to lay there and match your breathing with the pattern of the lights. Most people fall asleep after 7 minutes. There is a travel version and the regular version, so prices vary from $50 to $70. The reviews I have seen are from people who have suffered from insomnia for a while and have tried many things and this worked. It is worth a try since there are no pills and no sound machine waves or whales to keep others awake and annoyed in your home.
. Your weight and BMI go directly to a password protected website for easy monitoring. If you're brave enough you can actually tweet your weight automatically. I'm guessing that feature doesn't get used much. I could see this being useful to personal trainers monitoring clients weights, but the understandable $160 price tag, doesn't really make it economical for that purpose. 
. This is akin to Nike's Ipod Sport Kit to fit their shoes, but there is no special shoe needed with the miCoach - just one with laces. When you hook it up to your computer, you choose a running program to follow and it will keep you at the correct pace. You can still hook it up with your ipod to listen to your music between the coaching. This bundle is $125.95, but while Nike's little shoe chip is cheaper, you have to purchase their shoes to keep it in. Something I discovered while using that particular Nike device in Nike Shox - Shox aren't for running. I got shin splints in no time running in Nike Shox. Get a pair of custom fit running shoes to avoid the pain! 
