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Spandex LIES -The brighter the color the bigger the lie.
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 work, these clothes probably include sweats, oversized tee shirts and any stretchy, elastic garment with plenty of pull. There…
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On being a LADY – Conversation #1
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 a few times per week. Now, I know it’s not because I cared about what was happening on “One Life…
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Cheap, Clean & Chic (you CAN afford to eat healthy)
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, vegan, gluten free buzz words – it’s just not true. Trending concepts are apart of any companies business model and eating…
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5 Tips for the fabulously fit foodie
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, try suggesting Tapas – small plates you share or substituting an entree with a lunch size portion. Pick…
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Natures (Natural) Flu Shot
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 weeks, I thought i’d post here just in case anyone has been afflicted with the flu epidemic sprouting up…
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Lean & GREEN (literally)
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 are so low cal that they make the top of my “AS MUCH AS YOU WANT” meal plan. Raw…
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What to Resolve in 2013 – (how to keep) New Years Resolutions
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 (some of them repeat from previous years) I made in 2011 I kept 8 fully. Not bad, but just…
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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
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! I pack my lunch for work everyday and I prefer to grab and go. The below are a…
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Safe “Any Time” Food list
I thought it would be appropriate to make a shortened list of safe any time foods that hinder hunger and promote weight loss.
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Success 🙂 in a Cookie
Friday night at dinner i found Inspiration to last me the ENTIRE week. My fortune cookie explained “Success was on its way”, every little push helps!
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Quaker Rice Cakes – Apple Cinnamon
The sweetest treat, with just a pinch of cinnamon. * Gluten free * 9g of whole grain * 50 calories per serving Quaker Oats – Rice Cakes
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Adventures in Juice Land
For days I have been raving about Juicing. Upon experimenting with Jack LaLanne’s Power Juicer… I am EXtRemely impressed. Sure – for years I have seen various infomercials for juicers and food processors but never were they anything more than an annoyance I came across while search for a show of “substance.” I used…
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Another Year … Another fitness goal …!
First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I am honestly excited because with a new year comes room for change, reflection and hopefully a whole bunch of new stuff to accomplish. Typically that STUFF includes personal goals, bigger achievements and commitments to ourselves and loved ones. No doubt that mixed into the bunch all of us…