A Measured Life
Exploring the world in a quantifiable way.
The Risks of Eating Too Little
I spend a lot of time here focusing on healthy eating and recipes, and I often include calorie counts for those who are interested in tracking their calories. But I don’t think I’ve ever talked about how eating too little can stall your weight…
Recipe: Cottage Pie w/ Mushrooms
As much as I hate to admit it… winter is coming. Calgary is already getting snow, and while it’s still in the 80s in the Philadelphia area, there is a chill in the wind when it blows. I’m already dreading the cold, dark months…
Self Care: Beauty Edition
Today I want to talk about self care. Today I am anxious. Mostly about finances, which I know logically are fine but I still worry about them. I’ll need to get a new car soon, and I’m trying to prepare for that emotionally as…
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About
A Measured Life is a lifestyle and weight loss blog intended to share one woman’s weight loss success story and life with the hopes that others can garner some wisdom of their own and maybe, in time, learn to be measured. About Andrea Andrea…
Recipes.
The 4-Week Measured Mostly Clean Meal Plan – Week One
It’s March, people! Do you know what that means? The holidays are over. You’ve made (and probably already broken) your resolutions. The “new year new me” excitement has probably faded a bit and you’ve realized that summer is a mere 3-ish months away. Are…
Recipe: Shiitake Udon in Ginger Broth
It’s Thursday, people, and Thursday is MY Hump Day, since my work week is Tuesday through Saturday. By Thursday I’m usually pretty tired already (and this week it seems exceptionally so), so I prefer to make easier, quick recipes. Come on, all people who…
Recipe: Crunchy Oriental Quinoa Salad
When you want something sweet, yet savory, tangy, yet crunchy, what do you turn to? Years ago I used to be OBSESSED with the Oriental Chicken Salad from Applebee’s. Have you SEEN how many calories are in that thing? *gulp* Have you ever gone…
