You already know that I don’t believe eating carbs is bad for you. (I eat everything, just some foods I eat in moderation.) But when I heard of a way to make starchy food like rice, pasta, beans, and potatoes even better for you, I was all in.… Read more

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When I think of chimichangas I don’t think low-calorie, but I recently found a recipe that lent itself very well to “healthifying.” For starters, the chimichangas are baked not fried, and that really helps bring the calories… Read more

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A number of recipes I’m planning on sharing with you use shredded chicken as an ingredient, so I thought I’d show you how I prepare it. Of course, you could just buy a pre-made rotisserie chicken and use that, but I find they’re… Read more

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I used to use PAM and other non-stick kitchen oil sprays, but I started to worry about the long-term effects of all the additives they include.

Especially the Palm Oil worried me. It’s bad for your health, very bad for the workers who produce… Read more

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It’s been a minute since I shared a selfie. Have I ever done it? I’m not really sure. The ‘before’ is a number of years ago, and the ‘after’ is last week. (Dog hair on the floor and all! lol)

I’ve been… Read more

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I used to be hungry most of the time until I stumbled upon the diet technique of eating several small meals or snacks throughout the day. Now I’m usually satisfied and not hungry – or at least manageably hungry – all day long.… Read more

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Are you looking for an easy treat that won’t throw your weight loss off-track? I’ve got good news for you! Chobani Flip Greek yogurts are delicious and fairly low-calorie. They do include added sugar, so if that’s not your… Read more

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Lately I’ve been using my rowing machine 5 days a week for 30 minutes (yay me!), but I noticed that later in the day I was getting quite tired. After doing some research, I discovered that I wasn’t getting enough carbs and electrolytes… Read more

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As you know, I eat several small meals every day. And for late lunch I’ve recently been making wraps on lavash bread. Tasty, high-fiber, and low-calorie – lavash is soft and perfect for wraps.

I try to eat fish a lot since it is so good… Read more

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Protein ice cream made with frozen bananas is amazing. It’s not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly healthy. I mean, who would’ve thought that a frozen treat could be good for you? Blended frozen bananas give it a … Read more

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