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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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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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