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Non-Alcoholic, No Sugar Added, Protein Pina Colada

By: Lisa on 10/17/2008

In keeping with my smoothie theme for the week – I give you my latest concoction: The Pina Colada Protein Smoothie: I use one of those Magic Bullets to prepare this – but you can use whatever type of blender or smoothie maker that you have at your disposal. 2 egg whites (since they are ...

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Easy Homemade Protein Smoothie

By: Lisa on 10/14/2008

This one is so easy – – inexpensive AND you know exactly what is in it! I use one of those Magic Bullets to prepare this – but you can use whatever type of blender or smoothie maker that you have at your disposal. 2 egg whites (since they are raw, I use the pasturized ...

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Success Series #4 – Dining Out Your Downfall?

By: Lisa on 10/24/2007

I know when I dine out and go to my favorite eateries – my favorite selections are HARD to deny! Zero In On Portion Control Sure..easier said than done… but possible! If your parents always praised you for being a member of the ‘clean-plate club’, you still might be havving issues leaving food behind, especially ...

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Organic Sugar Substitute: Stevia

By: Lisa on 10/20/2007

I mentioned Stevia briefly in my post about my yummy breakfast find, Kashi GoLean hot cereal. Stevia was such a great find for me, I wanted to talk more about it and bring it to the attention of any dieters who might come along and find this post. What has me so excited about it ...

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Saturday Syndication – Dieting, Weight Loss & Fitness Weekly Wrap Up #3

By: Lisa on 10/20/2007

Saturdays are usually the days I try to find some rest, relaxation and otherwise get away from all things work related. I used to be really good about reading the sites I subscribe to in my Bloglines (via RSS feed) on a daily basis – – but, alas.. work gets in the way and I’m ...

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Success Series #2 – Energy at an all time low?

By: Lisa on 10/20/2007

Have a snack and GET MOVING! People ususally feel much better when losing weight, it’s true! Some experience periods of fatigue, as well, however. When you take in fewer calories than you burn, you force your body to turn to the energy it has stored as fat. This is a good thing! However, falling short ...

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Success Series #1 – Dissapointed in your results?

By: Lisa on 10/19/2007

Reassess your goals; renew your commitment Experts say a healthy weight loss plan should average 1 to 3 pounds a week. If you’ve lost 5-8 pounds after 8 weeks.. don’t be dissapointed! Within 8 weeks, you can expect to have lost anywhere from 8-24 pounds. Losing weight more quickly than that means losing muscle tissue ...

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Think Pizza Isn’t Healthy? Think Again!

By: Lisa on 10/18/2007

EatingWell Magazine (one that I subscribe to because it’s always full of a wealth of info, recipes and great ideas!) gives us recipes for pizza that will allow us to put pizza BACK on the weekly menu because it won’t bust your diet! It is possible to have a healthy pizza dinner that is both ...

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You: On a Diet – The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management

By: Lisa on 10/13/2007

YOU: On a Diet–The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management will revolutionize the way you think about yourself and the food you consume, so that you’ll diet smart, not hard. Welcome to your body on a diet…

Saturday Syndication – First Edition

By: Lisa on 10/07/2007

Saturdays are usually the days I try to find some rest, relaxation and otherwise get away from all things work related. I used to be really good about reading the sites I subscribe to in my Bloglines (via RSS feed) on a daily basis – – but, alas.. work gets in the way and I’m ...

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Orange Roughy in Ginger Sauce

By: Lisa on 01/06/2007

We had this for dinner tonight and I just HAD to share – - it was just that good!

Orange Roughy in Ginger Sauce

Back on the Diet Bandwagon

By: Lisa on 01/03/2007

Well here we are in the new year – – new years mean new diets, right? It seems that way for me, anyways – – what is it about the post-holiday period that makes me want to hop back on that diet bandwagon? Is it the sinful holiday treats and meals I indulged in for ...

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