» Monthly Archives: January 2006

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Wraps

By: Lisa on 01/07/2006

We tried these yesterday and they are PHENOMENAL! 1 1/2 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 1/2 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped basil (fresh is best!) Salt and Pepper to taste 2 large portobello mushrooms, washed – stems sliced off 1/2 cup non-fat cream cheese 4 large whole wheat tortillas Mix the olive oil, ...

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Dieting With a Partner

By: Lisa on 01/07/2006

Chris (my fiance) and I are dieting together. He has done this with me in the past, and I find that he does really well if I’m playing the ‘Diet Nazi’ in the house. I’m constantly reminding him to eat, what to eat, how to eat. If I go get myself a bottle of water ...

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Bad Diet Blogger!

By: Lisa on 01/06/2006

It’s been a HIGHLY busy week! That’s my reason for not keeping up with my little diet corner on the web this week – – it doesn’t mean I haven’t been keeping up with my diet efforts, though! My unofficial weight loss this week is a full 7lbs since the first day. I say ‘unofficial’ ...

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Death before Breakfast

By: Lisa on 01/03/2006

The one thing I’ve noticed since I’ve been keeping myself on that “several small meals in a day” routine? I’m hungry a lot more often. A lot. Seems it doesn’t take long for a body . . at least my body . . to get used to consuming food every 2-3 waking hours. Couple that ...

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Quick N’ Easy Salmon

By: Lisa on 01/03/2006

Salmon is a great addition to your healthy diet – good source of protein and soluble fat. Coat baking dish with nonfat cooking spray. Place Salmon filets in dish. Pour 1/4 cup lemon juice over top of salmon Season with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Lay 4-6 lemon slices across top of salmon. Bake ...

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Asian Grilled Chicken

By: Lisa on 01/03/2006

Love asian foods? This one is a winner: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 clove garlic, crushed 10 g fresh ginger, (2 tsp) finely grated 1 tbs soy sauce 1 tsp chilli sauce 20 g shallots, (2 shallots) ends trimmed, finely sliced 4 small skinless chicken breast 40 g fresh coriander, (2 tbs) chopped 1 ...

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Lemon Pepper Turkey Tenderloin

By: Lisa on 01/03/2006

I ran across this recipe somewhere on the net while searching for recipes for turkey tenderloin. We had it for dinner the other night and it was a hit, definitley on our ‘do again’ list of meals. 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive ...

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Week Two – Day One

By: Lisa on 01/03/2006

Entering into my second week of my Body for LIFE 12 Week Challenge and I’m feeling very good and encouraged by my 5lb loss, so far. Someone randomly warned me about week two – – but they didn’t elaborate, I’m wondering what that is about? Anyways, week two brought on more grocery shopping. On my ...

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Kiss This!

By: Lisa on 01/02/2006

So, I’m browsing the web – trying to get some really great ideas for meals and snacks that stay within my guidelines before I go grocery shopping this morning. I come across this site that discusses some reallly great snacks that will help you curb your cravings for sweets. Since my sweet tooth is my ...

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Tid Bits

By: Lisa on 01/02/2006

I try hard to keep track of a few things in my diet these days: Water intake – I’m ALL over it! Protein intake – I try to do 125 grams per day Dietary Fiber Fat – obviously trying to keep as much OUT of my diet as possible Carbs – everything in moderation To ...

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Happy New Year!

By: Lisa on 01/02/2006

I’ve got 2006 off to a good start at the end of week one on my Body-for-LIFE Challenge! My official weekly weigh in reflects a 5lb weigh loss since I began this thing. Ok, ok – it’s water weight. But who is kidding who? 5lbs is 5lbs when it comes to the ‘feel good’ part ...

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