About

Becky

A couple of years ago, I realized that I could cook and had a knack for taking recipes and making them healthier without sacrificing the taste. See I have always been somewhat of a health nut but I come from a family of southern cooks, you know fried chicken, mac and cheese and the only vegetable on the plate was cooked with a ham hock in it. I am not blessed to be one of those eat whatever you want and don’t gain an ounce kidda girls and I am not the biggest fan of exercising (although I do try to get to exercise a few times a week), so I had to learn to eat healthier.

I used to travel a lot for my work so I ate out A LOT, so I had to learn to make better choices or my “spare tire” around my waist would continue to grow. When I would come home from a long trip all I wanted was a home cooked meal. But I lived alone, except for my dog Joey who you will meet later, so I starting experimenting with cooking. When I was with family and friend, I starting cooking for them. They all really like it and couldn’t believe that it was healthy. I’ll never forget the day that I got my dad to eat KALE! That was a big win!

Late in 2012, I was fed up, miserable and lonely. I decided to quit my job and move home to Southern Georgia. I attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am a graduate of their health coaching program. I am a health coach and use that training in my recipes. I also have a “day” job at the local community art center. It is my hope that this blog can integrate (sorry for the bad pun) my education, my passions and that I am able to help a few along the way. I know I was confused and there is so much conflicting information out there. I used to live by my “rules,” which would change whenever I heard another experts point of view. Now I only live by a few general ones: drink as much water as you can, eat real food and try to move your body somehow each day. I hope you will join me on my journey.

I decided to start Becky’s Best Bites as a way of documenting my recipes and sharing so that I might help others. Reach out to me via the channels that you like best!!