We’re in the home stretch! Monday marks the start of 2018, and 2017 is about to be old news. I’m stoked because I’ll be ringing in the new year with some of my closest friends and family. As this year comes to an end, I wanted to take a post to look back at some…
Archives for December 2017
December Favorites
So I guess December happened? It’s been going fast and yet…also not since my body’s been in recovery mode the whole time. This basically sums up my month: A post shared by Gettin’ My Healthy On (@gettinmyhealthyon) on Dec 11, 2017 at 3:31pm PST As I mentioned in my comeback is stronger post, I had an…
Christmas Music Playlist
Merry Christmas!! If you celebrate Santa, Jesus, Christmas trees, or maybe just holiday happiness, cheers to you on this fine day! We get to spend time with family today, so I’m in my happy place. If you’re also just hanging out today, soaking up the bliss that is Christmas cheer, I have some festive music…
Produce in Season During the Winter
We have officially entered winter as of yesterday, and you know what that means! …not much, other than sandcastles are now holiday-themed. A post shared by Gettin’ My Healthy On (@gettinmyhealthyon) on Dec 17, 2017 at 10:45am PST Winter is usually the rainy season for us here in San Diego, and it HAS been in…
How to Roast Garlic in the Oven
Bake whole garlic heads in the oven to caramelize the cloves, creating a decadently smooth texture and rich flavor. If you’ve never roasted an entire bulb of garlic before, you’re really missing out. I tried this creative cooking method for garlic a few years ago but haven’t done it since because I thought I remembered…
The Comeback Is Always Stronger
Whelp, it would appear I will not be working out for awhile. This was a very strange realization for me yesterday afternoon. My cold keeps morphing into new, more fun things. It all started with a crazy cough that led to alleged bronchitis, which is now mostly just a pulled muscle in my rib area….
10 Positive Facts About Getting a Cold
Hi, I have a cold, and it won’t seem to go away. After being extremely frustrated for almost two weeks now, I’ve decided to start cutting the negativity and choose optimism. This list isn’t meant to be sarcastic (okay, maybe a little) or a pity party. It’s more about putting myself into denial a positive place so I…
Banana Bread
This classic banana bread recipe is fluffy, slightly moist, and full of delicious banana flavor. I’m continuing my love affair with banana bread today. Monday, I discussed how to ripen bananas in the oven—amazing food hack, by the way. Today, I’m discussing my go-to recipe for making straight-up banana bread. No Greek yogurt…no protein powder…no…
How to Ripen Bananas in the Oven
I think I make banana bread more than any other baked good. It’s just such a perfect way to use up overripe bananas and makes for a delicious snack for the rest of the week. I feel like every time I’ve gone to make it lately, though, I don’t have enough overripe bananas—which is shocking…
Enjoy the Little Things
And just like that, it’s December! Even though it doesn’t feel like we’re anywhere near winter here in San Diego, it seems that everyone and their mother has already adopted the holiday spirit. In my mind, it’s time to bust out the Christmas things the day after Thanksgiving. But since Matt’s not cool with Christmas…
