After reading some of my minimalist posts, Cathy started making changes in her home and sent in pictures of her progress. She also graciously agreed to let me share them on this column, along with her commentary.

Cathy says, "I am enjoying Minimalist Monday and like you, I think I have a bit of OCD, as it makes me crazy to not know where everything is and my mantra when our two kids were young (they are grown …

You've got questions...

Q: I have been dancing around the vegan diet for years. I seem to be good for a few months and then I slowly start sliding back into the SAD diet. It starts off innocently enough, with just a little sushi or a small bit of cheese and then before you know it I'm hitting the drive-thru and ordering pizzas because I'm just too tired to cook dinner. I will be the first person …

Any time I speak at conferences or immersions, the one question I seem to get over and over is "I love this! I'm a believer but... how do I convince my... (family/friend/partner/etc)."

My parents' dog, Nicke. The last family member that's not plant-based, but I'm working on him.

I HEAR YA.

I led the charge in my family. I've written about my vegan husband before and his reluctance at first. My sister Courtney discussed her journey …

Diane left the following comment on my post, "10 Reasons I'm Plant-Based," and I just knew I had to bring her back as a Herbie of the Week! 

"I've become almost entirely vegan over the last year, and I've never felt better! One of the things I find amazing about this whole process (in addition to losing the extra 50 lbs. I thought I was stuck with — woohoo!), is that I have been able to …

More holiday flavors this week like Gingerbread Quinoa, "Eggnog" Pancakes, and "Eggnog" French Toast, plus easy, comforting weeknight-ready meals like Broccoli Mac n' Cheese, Pizza Hummus, and Tacos! Plus our FREE Holiday Survival Guide eBook

Individual Plan Highlights:

Orange Oatmeal
B&B Baked Oatmeal (NEW!)
Potato Breakfast Tacos
"Eggnog" French Toast (NEW!)
Broccoli Mac n' Cheese
Easy Spinach Wraps & Tomato Soup
Black Bean & Corn Tacos (NEW!)
Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Mexican Mac n' Cheese
Black Bean & Corn Stuffed …