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Introduction

A few years ago I lost a significant amount of weight. I learned that eating well is a huge part of losing weight and maintaining it. My diet is a bundle of contradictions. I try to eat lowish carb, but I love dark beer. I try to eat highish protein, but I don't eat meat. I count my calories, but I love the kind of food that goes best with Mayo and ketchup. Somehow, I make it all work!

My job is very rewarding, but can be intense and stressful. Every Saturday, I do my cooking projects for the week, while listening to music, drinking beer, and hanging out with my dachshund Cooper. Some time ago I started Instagramming my cooking, so a blog seemed like a natural extension. 

Most food blogs seem to be people serious about creating their own brand and recipes. I love them, but that's not me. This is just me, using recipes, having fun, and maybe including a few choice comments from Cooper.

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