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Lately, I’ve been cooking…a lot! Ask my BFF, Julie. She thinks I’ve gone off the deep end and she may be right! I think I may be “nesting” as I fight the inevitable departure of the twins to college this fall. I tell them that I’m cementing warm, comforting memories of homemade food from mom in their minds to carry
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It’s been too, too long since I’ve diligently tracked my meals…and money. Now it’s time to get back in the game! We made it through 2018 saving tons of money by better managing our food budget so, as we tread into 2019, and prepare for two kids about to enter two pricey universities, the time to pull out all stops
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Our summer theme has been “low calorie/low fat”! I know that doesn’t sound like much fun, but it’s not all bad. We’ve been eating lots of scumptious seafood, enjoying pasta (albeit whole wheat pasta), and visiting the farm stand for locally grown fruits and vegetables. Yeah, it was tough to forego the popcorn when we saw Ocean’s 8, but I
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The theme for this week: Take Stock! I have been taking stock of my health by recognizing it was time to eat healthier and, alas, lose a few extra pounds. Menus for the last month have been high in protein and low fat. I’ve incorporated more veggies to ensure I am getting the vitamins I need. I’ve even included a
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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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