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Conversation: Why date who you wouldn’t marry?


Thursday, June 13, 2013

Many women have many different needs when it comes the requirements of "date" worthy and hopefully even more requirements for "relationship" worthy. Relationship worthy SHOULD mean "marriage" worthy (because why would you date a man ...

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EveryBODYs got that something


Friday, May 17, 2013

I am the first to admit that I’m far from perfect and at this point in life I don’t even strive for the “perfect appearance” physically. A new year’s resolution of mine was to achieve ...

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Agaricus Bisporus – The Portabella mushroom


Thursday, April 25, 2013

Slice and Grill, these are tasty calorie savers. Often I discuss foods you can eat your fill of and not OVERDOSE on calories. Add the right combination of spices and you've got yourself a fatless delicacy. Why ...

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Big BAG lady – Another conversation (What’s in my bag?)


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

This isn't a post about the (alleged) emotional baggage us women tend to carry around. It's quite literally about outlining the things we carry (or SHOULD carry) in our actual bags everyday. One of the best ...

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EASY EIGHT – 8 strategies to shave off pounds


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

1. Eat breakfast - keep it light, a piece of fruit or yogurt 2. Eat less fat and make sure the fats you do eat are healthy. This means eschewing trans fats while focusing on monosaturated fats and omega-3 ...

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Spandex LIES -The brighter the color the bigger the lie.


Thursday, March 28, 2013

Many of us (if not all) women, MYSELF included fall victim to the lies of comfort clothes. By comfort clothes I mean the frocks you walk around your apartment in on the weekends and after ...

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On being a LADY – Conversation #1


Monday, March 25, 2013

As an adolescent my mother took to calling me "nebby", in Pittsburghese it's the equivalent to nosy. Indeed, I remember intentionally listening to my mother's phone conversations and gossip sessions she and our neighbor would have over coffee and cigarettes ...

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Cheap, Clean & Chic (you CAN afford to eat healthy)


Thursday, March 21, 2013

Eating clean on a budget. The most common misconception concerning eating clean is that "keeping it healthy" is too expensive. That may have been so 10 years ago but in the age of low carb, ...

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5 Tips for the fabulously fit foodie


Friday, March 8, 2013

Simple Tips & Tricks I've styled for any obsessed fit-foodie to overcome the urge to indulge! Allow you're stomach to shrink by starting off with small portions more frequent throughout the day. When out on the town, ...

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Natures (Natural) Flu Shot


Thursday, January 24, 2013

lemons!   Among my favorite foods to juice are lemons and ginger and in addition to that my favorite accent to juice is cayanne pepper. Once I saw this floating around the internet the last few ...

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Lean & GREEN (literally)


Thursday, January 10, 2013

Kale & Collards Are my favorite types of greens, paired with a dash of salt and a bunch of red pepper flakes they make for a delicious meal. Besides the fact that they're so soulful, these greens ...

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What to Resolve in 2013 – (how to keep) New Years Resolutions


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

It’s January, which means it’s a new year and a new year brings on New Resolutions to aspire to keep, no doubt evolving us into better people for the next year.  Of the 10 resolutions  ...

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Cashew

The Cashew


Wednesday, January 2, 2013

The Cashew   An ounce of raw Cashews has only about 150 calories, mostly from "good fats" - the fats your body can use and 5 grams of protein. make for a GREAT snack!   More Info Here  

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Avocado & Tomato Mash


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Here’s a really quick but AWEsome snack or lunch idea! I am always on the look out for nutritional and interesting foods and recipes to try for lunch. Along with nutritional, it has to be quick! ...

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Safe “Any Time” Food list


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Often so many ask me what’s ok to eat or snack on while you’re working on weight and health goals. Usually I refer to a list of safe foods I live by and have listed ...

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