Skinny Habit of the Week: Think - Before You Eat It
Think-Before You Eat ItI think this is one of the most important Skinny Habits. When I don't even bother to think about the nutritional value of things before they go down the chute, I know I am waaay...
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2 Weekends Ago:Friday Night - Out to Dinner with Friends at Lazy Dog CafeAppetiser: 5-6 Pieces of FlatbreadEntree: Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwich on huge bunfrench friesDessert at a Friends Houselarge...
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Thai Chicken and Vegetable Curry4 Servings/5 pts. ea.1 1/4C per serving2 t. canola oil1 med. red bell pepper, cut into 1-2 in. thin strips1 med. onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 T. minced...
View ArticleSkinny Habit of the Week: Set Limits for Treats
In other words: DON'T BINGE!If anyone saw The Biggest Loser episode a couple of weeks ago when the black team had 24 hours of luxury, you know what I am talking about. One 24 hour period of binging can...
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Wednesday, 3/18/09Jen, alone while husband is out of town: I think I'll try a new treat recipe tonight. Roni's Whole Wheat Dried Fruit and Walnut Oatmeal Cookie recipe looks good.Jen goes to the store...
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Wow.A friend of mine, Melanie (who actually guest posts here once in a while) emailed me a link to a great blog post about "treats." It fits right into my Skinny Habit of the Week. Here is a snippet,...
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Chocolate Torte
OK. Let's be honest here. Once in a while we all need something sweet. And according to my Skinny Habit of the Week, it is important to not over-indulge.My solution is simple. If you are a chocolate...
View ArticleSkinny Habit of the Week: Eat a Good Breakfast
This sounds more like common sense than a "skinny habit," but this is one habit that really helps in weight loss and maintenance. The days that I either skip breakfast or eat a wimpy one (ie. just grab...
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"Skinny" Monkey Bread
Here is a super yummy recipe for monkey bread that is low in points/calories. To make it a filling breakfast, I added some banana and eggs to make a great weekend breakfast. Great for Sunday brunch, or...
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Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
One of my favorite things to eat with breakfast is greek yogurt. For 2 WW points, it is a great way to start off your day right. This morning I had open face egg white sandwiches with Oikos Honey...
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Breakfast Musings
While my daughter eats breakfast, and I sit at my computer eating mine, I thought I would read a few of my favorite blogs. This post made me think.I started the in-vitro process this month. Gave myself...
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Skinny Habit of the Week: Load up on Vegetables
Last week's Skinny Habit actually lasted about two weeks, so I thought it would be good to introduce the next one. Load up on vegetables. Another one that is so simple in theory, but I think it is hard...
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Container Vegetable Garden
As part of my quest to make vegetables a bigger part of my life, this year I decided to plant a container vegetable garden. This type of garden is perfect for people who do not have a big planting area...
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The Best Broccoli Salad Ever!
I never thought I could eat raw broccoli until I made this salad. You can use florets, or broccoli slaw mix. Either way, it is amazing! My husband wants me to make it every week and he can eat 2 cups...
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Easy Veggie Ideas
What are some great ways to eat lots of veggies throughout the day? Here are some of my favorites:1. Pita Pizzas or Calzones-Start with Western Bagel Alternative Pita-Spoon some low cal pizza...
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I have come across some great blogs with some interesting vegetable ideas. I haven't tried these yet, but they come from awesome sites, and look great! Here are some that I can think of right...
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Hey guys,Sorry for not posting this week... I have been sick and am leaving for a mini-vacation today. Will be back next week!
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Skinny Habit: Watch What You Drink
OK-I am back!I don't know about the rest of you, but I get tired of plain old water to drink. I know it is the best thing for you, but I like to have other options for beverages that are healthy, and...
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SoBe Lifewater 0
Here is another good option for naturally sweetened flavored waters. Personally, I like the VitaminWater 10's a little better, but these are pretty good too.These are really interesting flavors:Black...
View ArticleThere is a Reason for the Slacking
So a couple of months ago I mentioned that I was going through IVF to try and get pregnant. Well that first round got cancelled because my body was not responding very well to the drugs, and not enough...
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