Convincing a Meat-Lover to Embrace Plant-Based Eating

Hey there, meat-lover! It's time we had a little chat about the wonders of a plant-based diet. I know, I know – you're probably thinking, "But I love my juicy steaks and crispy bacon!" Trust me, I've been there. However, hear me out because I'm about to drop some knowledge bombs that might just convince … Continue reading Convincing a Meat-Lover to Embrace Plant-Based Eating

10 Common Myths About Healthy Eating

In a world where information is easily accessible, sorting through the plethora of advice about healthy eating can be overwhelming. From fad diets to conflicting nutritional claims, it's crucial to separate fact from fiction. In this blog post, we'll dive into some of the most common myths about healthy eating and provide evidence-based insights to … Continue reading 10 Common Myths About Healthy Eating

Day Twenty-Three of the Blogmas

Welcome back to Blogmas 2023! Continuing through Christmas Day, expect to find some fun and informative holiday themed blog posts here at The Confusing Middle. For Day 23, as we gear up for the big day (only TWO DAYS AWAY!), it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of holiday cheer and delicious treats. … Continue reading Day Twenty-Three of the Blogmas

So… I’m Doing the Whole30 Again…

Alternatively, this post could have been titled “Of All the Decisions I’ve Ever Made in My Life More Than Once, I Question This the Most” or “Why I Clearly Still Hate Myself and Everything I Stand For.” Some of you may remember that, two years ago, I decided to join in with some friends who … Continue reading So… I’m Doing the Whole30 Again…

Some Kind of Shape

Kids... I need to get in shape. I know, round is, technically, a shape. But I need to get into some other kind of shape. The kind that will allow me to comfortably button up all those button up shirts I tend to wear unbuttoned. The kind that will allow me to walk from one … Continue reading Some Kind of Shape

The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

I did this last year. And the year before that. Being the third year in a row, I guess we can now call the Top 10 an annual tradition. This is the post where I look back at the previous year and make a list of the blog posts that got the most traffic throughout … Continue reading The Confusing Middle’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

What I Learned from Whole30

First of all, I think I'm well within my rights and privileges as a human being to stop and take a sigh of relief at having completed such an ordeal. *sigh* *relief* Okay, let's continue. Y'all, 30 days ago, I somehow got roped into participating in the Whole30 with a group of coworkers and friends. … Continue reading What I Learned from Whole30

One Day More – An End to Whole30

To celebrate this momentous occasion, I decided to alter the lyrics to "One Day More" from Les Misérables. It gets confusing toward the end with all the overlapping. But I felt like ending Whole30 with a musical number. So here it is... VALJEAN One day more… Another day another destiny This never-ending road to Calvary … Continue reading One Day More – An End to Whole30

10 Foods I’ve Missed on Whole30

Kids, in less that one week, I will be finished with the 30 days required for the Whole30. I'm gonna kick this thing in the teeth. There have been so many things I've missed about my regular diet. I don't think I'm capable of listing all of the foods that have crossed my mind in … Continue reading 10 Foods I’ve Missed on Whole30

Whole30 Update: Day Nineteen

It occurred to me that the last time I wrote about being on Whole30, I was one mild annoyance away from a homicidal rampage. Y'all, it's gotten a lot better. I didn't kill anything or anyone. I didn't even go so far as to punch a pillow. Maybe I punched a pillow. I don't know. … Continue reading Whole30 Update: Day Nineteen