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For those of you following me, you know by know that I’ve turned a corner. I have decided to be more conscious of my diet, and to use healthy recipes that are good for the family and for my waistline (which was, truth be told, the impetus for the change). I am down 13 pounds, which hasn’t been easy, I
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The third week! I’m in the groove with this diet and I am very proud of myself for not cheating! Even when we have been out and about town, and stopped for a nosh, I have ordered boiled shrimp and veggies. In fact, I found the shrimp so satisfying, that I made a special visit to a fresh fish market
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I am proud to report, that even though I’m only a one week in, the diet is a success! Down five pounds and going strong! My motivation is reinforced by the drop I’m seeing on the scale, so I am stoked and ready for week two. My husband, our family chef, has been amazingly supportive (despite a few annoying reminders
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Ugh. I decided it was time to go on a diet. I’m not pleased with my clothing size and, more importantly (I suppose!) I need to lose to be healthy. I am putting myself on a very strict plan and, unfortunately for my family, they are coming along for the ride. After all, I’m the one who plans the meals
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Sometimes you need a break from the ordinary. Now is that time. The kids are out of school, my consulting gig is picking up, and we have had a few setbacks that I won’t even get into. Why not add a few exciting meals to put a little levity and spice into the week? So, as I racked my brain
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When I began researching about saving money on groceries, one of the tips I read was to plan two weeks in advance. I rarely do that. I simply don”t have the time and foresight to plan that far in advance, and, I never know what leftovers I’ll have on hand that I want to use up. However, this week, I
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This week we are planning for a visit from my father. Dad, who has diabetic issues, is religious about watching his sugar intake, so the challenge was to plan a menu that is low on sugar, and still satisfying enough to feed our entire family, including two teenagers! On top of that, the chef of the family, my husband, is
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