October 2011

365 Days of Healthful Pursuit… and a bit of Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

by Leanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit) on October 31, 2011

Today marks the 1st blogiversary of Healthful Pursuit! The past 365 days have been filled with great food, inspiration, friendship, self care, triumph, frustration, and a whole lot a love. The craziest part? Healthful Pursuit was never intended to be a food blog. It began as a website for my private practice. I envisioned it…

{ 56 comments }

Ginger Beef and Kelp Noodle Stir Fry

by Leanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit) on October 28, 2011

I’ve always wanted to eat Chinese food out of an oyster pail in New York City and pretend I’m Carrie Bradshaw. Not sure how the two connect, maybe it was on an episode of Sex and the City? If anything, there’s just something about those cute little boxes that gets me going every time. Sadly…

{ 30 comments }

Healthful Hints: 5 Steps to Kick-Start Weight loss

by Leanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit) on October 27, 2011

Have you followed a diet in the past? Did you feel frustrated, limited, and to top it all off, gain the weight back after the whole process? Well, you’re not alone! Studies are now showing that 30-60% of weight lost through dieting is regained within one year, and almost all of it is regained within five…

{ 34 comments }

Frozen “Boo”nana Pops (no sugar added)

by Leanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit) on October 26, 2011

It’s rare that I come across a recipe that I want to make SO badly that I literally run down to the kitchen to prepare it on the spot. The last time it happened was when I’d found Averie’s Blueberry Banana Oat Cakes. Just a couple of substitutions and it quickly morphed into what is…

{ 43 comments }

Low Fat Vegan Maple Flax Cookies

by Leanne Vogel (Healthful Pursuit) on October 25, 2011

Kevin and I decided to take it easy this past weekend. He’s been traveling so much for work that it was the first weekend in over 2 months that we’ve been able to just hang out. What relaxing activities did we do? We sat on the couch and caught up on our favorite shows! Many…

{ 36 comments }