Low Cal Low Carb Desserts

March 31, 2011

What foods are allowed when counting carbs and calories may differ in many ways, but when it comes to sugar, experts agree they should be restricted. Does this fact make finding low cal low carb desserts fairly easy? If you are counting calories you know that sugar has 16 calories per teaspoon, and if you’re [...]

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Why Drink Water on a Diet

March 27, 2011

We hear it over and over: Water is an important part of a healthy diet. But why drink water on a diet? Can’t you just have a diet beverage instead? Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water. We need water to stay hydrated and for our bodies to work properly. In a way [...]

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Recipe: Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies – 78 calories

March 15, 2011

These peanut butter cookies are great with a glass of milk! Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies recipe – 78 calories 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted 2 eggs 3/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon coconut milk Ingredients: 1. Mix the [...]

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Why Should We Eat a Balanced Diet

March 11, 2011

We are bombarded with news that we should eat a healthy diet. We also hear it is important to eat a balanced diet. Are they the same thing? Most of us can identify healthy foods. Whole foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains are healthy. Other items considered healthy include lean protein, good fats, and [...]

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5 Weight Loss Motivation Tips

March 5, 2011

When it comes to weight loss, staying motivated will help you achieve your goal. The same strategies don’t work for everyone, but with this assortment of weight loss motivation tips you’re sure to find one or two to help keep you on track. The first of my weight loss motivation tips is to make a [...]

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Motivation to Change Your Diet

February 22, 2011

Do you lack motivation to change your diet even though you know you should lose weight? Why does this happen and what can we do to change our thinking? How often do you hear a diet called a lifestyle change? Pretty often, and the reason is because “diets” often don’t work long term because they [...]

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Recipe: Rice Krispies Bars – 181 calories

February 16, 2011

A wonderful tasting bar… the great combination of flavors make this a really exciting and decadent version of the old rice crispy bar! You can substitute the Grand Marnier with a little vanilla or orange extract. If you’re a big fan of white chocolate, you can skip the drizzling at the end and just dunk [...]

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How to Keep a Diet Journal

February 2, 2011

Keeping a diet journal can be helpful whether you’re trying to lose weight or figure out whether or not you have a food allergy. Learn how to keep a diet journal in a way that helps you. Nutritional experts often recommend keeping a food journal to help lose weight. Writing down what you eat helps [...]

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Why Can’t I Stick to a Diet

January 23, 2011

Do you get discouraged when you look in the mirror and ask, “Why can’t I stick to a diet?” It might not be your fault. Many of us fail to stick to a diet. It’s such a popular trend that we named it: you-yo dieting. Yo-yo dieting refers to losing and gaining weight, but this [...]

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Recipe: Crock Pot Vegetable Soup – 79 calories

January 15, 2011

This soup is awesome and full of flavor – just what any good vegetable soup should taste like! Chicken and Mushrooms recipe – 189 calories Ingredients: 2 small potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped [...]

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