Hello!
My name is Susan and I’m a 28 (as of today) year old attorney, business owner, wife, mom to a wonderful puppy (Dobie mix), baker, and all around hot mess! 
I love food – I love to cook it, and then inevitably eat it.
With that said, I have struggled with my weight all my life – and still do. Prior to about a year ago, I was eating all the wrong things – hot dogs, fries, burgers, tacos – all brown and brown-ish things. Recently, I steered away from the processed, the filler, and the fried and added some COLOR to my diet – - red (apples, peppers, cherries, tomatoes, pomegranates) green (peppers, cucumbers, KALE!, spinach, celery), orange (butternut squash, peppers – I love me some peppers!), purple (eggplant…I’m sure you get the gist by now)!
I also started to read healthy living blogs. I read so many inspirational stories of people changing their life one day, one meal, one run at a time – and, needless to say – I was hooked!
I really started to examine the things I was eating and have switched to eating more whole foods. Nowadays, it is very unlikely that you will find me picking up a 100-calorie cereal bar when I can have an apple and almonds instead.
Am I always picking the right things? Hell to the NO! I am human (hear me roar!) and I make mistakes. Instead of focusing on my mistakes – I learn and look forward.
I started this blog in an effort to chronicle my day, my food, my thoughts, my exercising and to share the same with you!
E-mail: oliepants {at} gmail {dot} com
The Color Diet= a rainbow on your plate
Color is good!
Whenever I feel like I’m in a rut, I look at the colors I’m eating (or not eating..).
I love your bio! I just did a presentation for preschoolers about eating the rainbow!! it’s a good idea! i also very much enjoy that you are a self-described hot mess! LOVE that term…use it all the time
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Right on, Sista! I’ve always struggled with the “W” too. I found a path of moderation by eating healthy but not depriving myself of the decadent desserts that I love (life would be so bland!) and I excercise a lot.
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LOVE this!!! Look forward to reading more your blog!!! Love your personality and passion.
Good for you! Until a few years ago, I was pretty much in the same boat as you were. I still struggle with my (vegan) junk food addiction, but now I’m learning to balance that with my interest in fitness (weird combo, I know). I’m blogging about it as well, to help keep me motivated and hopefully motivate other people out there too!
I am looking forward to reading your blog! I think its so important to have some color in your diet!
thanks for stopping by my blog! i look forward to reading more of yours!
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Hey Susan! Thank you so much for reading up on mah blog
I’m looking forward to keeping in touch with you. Hahaha, the more strange the color of the veggie, the yummier!!! What a cute blog title btw.
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Hi! I just came across your blog from your comment on KERF’s! =) I am adding your blog to my Google reader because I think we have a lot in common!! Look forward to reading along!
I just came across your blog, Susan, and found myself thinking, “that’s me!” Partly, at least. I started blogging my family’s recipes, which are based on eating the rainbow and everything in moderation. I was an attorney before my little one came along – and when he did, it really inspired me to make a conscious effort to eat more seasonally and colorfully. Can’t wait to follow your recipes and adventures in the kitchen. Great to have found you!
Just found your blog. I love the idea of color eating! I, too, started a blog after being motivated by other healthy living blogs. I’m excited to give yours a read.
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This looks SERIOUSLY & deliciously amazing! I’m always trying to find new ways to incorporate protein in my day. I will be trying this ASAP!
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Hi susan, Loved tour intro.Very refreshing and your blog is lovely too!
Hi Susan, I enjoy your blog and I have nominated your blog for ‘The Sunshine Award’.
Please visit http://vinicooksveg.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/thanks-for-all-awards-and-appreciation/ for further details.
Thank you