This comment bubbled up on my Minimalist Monday post, The Biggest 'Minimalist' Decision I'll Ever Make (I have a Huge Confession....)

"My husband always says, "Never live someone else's dream.""

The comment hit home for me as this is something I succumbed to... and despite "freeing" myself, still openly grapple with.

For a long time (as far back as I can remember, actually) I always tried to be the person everyone expected me to …

I still had all the video shots I took for Dr. Oz on my computer and I've been meaning to put them on Youtube for... well.. a year. (Oops). 

(I'm terrible about never getting around to things when I have the mentality "when I get around to it." I find setting due dates not only keeps me accountable, it spurs me into action!)

Anyway, these videos …

You've got questions...

Q: You don't need to cook edamame before making it?

A: Frozen edamame usually needs to be boiled or microwaved briefly. It should say on the package. :)

Q: My self and my housemate are plant-based and super busy — we work full time and study full time. I am just wondering if you have a standard cupboard/shopping list that you use. I like to pre-make a lot of my meals ahead. 

A: I highly recommend checking …

Scott and I lived in Boston for a little less than four years while I attended law school. (We've been back to Boston several times -- so if you're looking for places to eat, try the search bar on the blog -- type "boston" and you'll find all my previous trip posts). 

I was fortunate to live there in both 2004 and 2007, and one of our apartments literally backed up to Fenway park. If I went on the roof …

Prepare to be BLOWN AWAY (yes, all caps necessary!) by our Herbie of the Week's *incredible* story and transformation. Lindsay B. and I met a little less than a year ago (December 2012) via email, when Lindsay was still working toward her goal.

Her email: My question for you is what is the vegan version of Velveeta cheese? I want it! Oh, now I am down 104.4 from 279.8 to 175.4. Looking at these pics, even my hair is healthier. …