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I’m Helen, a professional woman in my late 20s with an equal love of food and form-fitting dresses. And for a long time therein lay the problem! When I first started my health & fitness journey, all I wanted was to be able to enjoy food and still squeeze into that BCBG dress at the same time.
So then came a lot of working out and (some) dieting. I ran 5Ks, 12Ks and even a half-marathon. I completed countless workout videos, including the grueling 60-day Insanity program and Insanity Asylum. And I put myself through countless diets: low carb, no carb, high protein, no sugar, no dairy, etc. And I got results but…
Me in my favorite BCBG dress
Then, a little under a year ago, someone very close to me was diagnosed with diabetes. Seeing the impact of this diagnosis on their eating and fitness habits, I began to realize what was missing in my own health regimen: depth!
Sure it was great to be able to squeeze into that itty bitty dress -and I had plenty of them so I had to get my money’s worth!- but I realized it was more important to understand what I was eating, how it impacted my body and what I could do to be healthier through diet and exercise.
After spending time eating cleaner and working out with more of a purpose, I’m now a firm believer that healthy diet/exercise should be a lifestyle not a fad!
So this blog will share some yummy, healthy (& diabetic-friendly) recipes I’ve learned. It will also offer some workout DVD reviews, fitness/exercise tips and general opinions on health issues of the day. I hope the blog is helpful to anyone who is living with diabetes, caring for someone with diabetes or is just trying to eat/live healthier! Oh yeah, and you BCBG-wearers are more than welcome too. 
Enjoy!
-Helen aka “CFC”
What a good thing you’re doing, cfc! I wish you the VERY best of luck (and joy too!) with your blog!
Thanks so much spree!
Very cool! I love cooking and eating, so I will be making some of the recipes for sure!
Thanks so much! Stay tuned for more recipes and let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like to see on the blog!
The site is awesome! Every recipe makes me drool. Full of flavor, fast, and healthy! Amazing. Loves it and keep it coming. – Nicole L.
Thanks for writing in Nicole! Please let me know if you have any healthy/diabetic friendly recipe requests! -CFC
Great blog and story. I will be back for more.
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award
http://piecingtogetherpeace.wordpress.com/
Thank you SO much!!
and here is the right link http://thewindykitchen.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/versatile-blogger-award/
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Hi there, Your blog has some amazing tips. Very useful. Love the combo of food and fitness. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Vini! I took a peek at your blog and I’m now following- I LOVE Indian food and could use more recipes!
Such a great name
Very positive and inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
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Hello,
I have a question about your blog, could you please email me? Thanks!!
Melanie
Took a look at your site and very well done. Would love to add some medical know-how to an already thought-provoking blog. Cheers!
Always looking for interesting contributions. Please email chicfitchef@gmail.com!