Why does it seem that weight loss is so elusive for some of us and so seamless for others? That’s the question that Scale Warfare and I were asking ourselves today, and we didn’t really come up with a great answer, so I thought I’d open it up for discussion here. In my own case, [...]
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Why is Weight Loss So Elusive?
Posted in mental changes, weight loss, tagged elusive weight loss on February 28, 2011 | 13 Comments »
How I Started the Day Struggling and Ended It Smiling
Posted in cooking, Do Life, excitement, family, Farmer's Market, feeling good, food, goals, health, healthy choices, healthy outlook, inspiration, Lap Band, life, mental changes, moderation, motivation, non-scale acomplishments, NSV, organization, preparation, self esteem, weight loss, tagged challenges, fortitude, overcoming obstacles, perseverance, smiles, struggles on February 27, 2011 | 3 Comments »
This morning I got on the scale, as I’ve been doing every morning, and it was up, AGAIN. Not way up, but up enough that I got frustrated, upset, angry, and disappointed. In life. With my weight. In myself. Because I know better. And I deserve more. Here’s the deal. The other day I went [...]
Bella Cooks: Zucchini “Pasta”
Posted in Bella Cooks, cooking, Do Life, food, health, healthy choices, life, new recipe, preparation, weight loss, tagged Zucchini "Pasta" on February 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I got this recipe from Whaley, who commented on a recent post. I’ve modified it a bit to make it more to my liking, and I think it’s going to be part of my regular rotation. Zucchini “Pasta” Nutrition Info: Makes 4 servings. (per serving) Calories: 98, Fat: 5.8g, Carb: 7.6g, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugars: 3.9g, [...]
Bella Cooks: Chicken “Club” Salad
Posted in Bella Cooks, cooking, Do Life, feeling good, food, health, healthy choices, life, new recipe, organization, preparation, weight loss, tagged Chicken "Club" Salad, trader joes on February 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I love having big salads for my main meal, and this one is my take on a club salad. Chicken “Club” Salad Nutrition Info: (Makes 1 serving) Calories: 379, Fat: 15.2g, Carb: 9.6, Fiber: 2.8, Sugars: 9g, Protein: 45.8g Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast meat (I used Trader Joe’s Just Chicken, but you can use [...]
Bella Cooks: Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad
Posted in Bella Cooks, cooking, Do Life, feeling good, food, health, healthy choices, life, new recipe, weight loss, tagged Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad, Newman's Own, trader joes on February 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This is a great recipe for a big salad meal. I love it, and make it all the time, with many different variations. Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad Nutrition Info: (Makes 1 serving) Calories: 298, Fat: 5.2g, Carb: 27.1g, Fiber: 7.3g, Sugars: 10.8g, Protein: 40.1g Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast meat (I used Trader Joe’s Just Chicken, [...]
Bella Cooks: Italian Salmon/Tuna Salad
Posted in Bella Cooks, cooking, Do Life, food, health, healthy choices, life, new recipe, organization, preparation, tagged Italian Salmon/Tuna Salad on February 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For this one you’re getting a two-fer. I made two variations of the same basic recipe, just because I crave variety in my meals. (I hate eating the same thing twice in the same week). This recipe comes from my sister, who has tons of quick, easy, and delicious recipes. Italian Salmon/Tuna Salad Nutrition Info: [...]
Bella Cooks: Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Posted in Bella Cooks, cooking, Do Life, feeling good, food, health, healthy choices, life, new recipe, organization, preparation, weight loss, tagged Mediterranean Lentil Salad, Trader Joe's Cookbook, trader joes on February 27, 2011 | 2 Comments »
This meal was taken straight from the Trader Joe’s Cookbook. I was looking for high protein, low(ish) carb ideas for my Lean & Green meals, and my sister highly recommended it. It’s so quick and easy that now I do, too. Mediterranean Lentil Salad Nutrition Info: (Serving size = 1 1/2 cups) Calories: 467, Fat: [...]
Friday Miscellany
Posted in Do Life, feeling good, healthy outlook, life, moderation, weight loss, tagged curly hair, Lulu!, Ouidad, Scale Warfare, Stacey Ballis on February 25, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Happy Friday, Everyone! It’s rainy and cold here (they’re saying we *might* get snow – the first time since 1976), and I thought it was time for a fun, this-and-that post. Ouidad, Where Have You Been All My Life?! As you guys may know, I have naturally curly, thick, somewhat-coarse hair, and I definitely have [...]
AIF: Lesson Learned, Don’t Try it ALL in One Day
Posted in Do Life, excitement, exercise, feeling good, fitness, goals, gym, health, healthy choices, healthy outlook, inspiration, life, mental changes, moderation, motivation, new activity, non-scale acomplishments, self esteem, walking, weight loss, working out, tagged Adventures in Fitness, Afro Belly Boogie, dog walk from hell, Lulu!, Muscle Blast, overdoing exercise, stay active plan, walking on February 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Welcome to another edition of Adventures in Fitness, where I battle the bulge and burn calories while keeping it fun and varied by trying all sorts of new activities. Today’s post is a warning to those of you who may be variety junkies like me. It’s great to try lots of new classes and activities [...]
AIF: Afro Belly Boogie, the Next Big Thing
Posted in Do Life, excitement, exercise, feeling good, fitness, goals, gym, health, healthy choices, inspiration, life, motivation, new activity, weight loss, working out, tagged 24 Hour Fitness, Adventures in Fitness, Afro Belly Boogie, Angel Thacker, class review, stay active plan on February 24, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Welcome to another edition of Adventures in Fitness, where I battle the bulge and burn calories while keeping it fun and varied by trying all sorts of new activities. You heard it hear first. Afro Belly Boogie is going to be as big as Zumba. It may take time to get to your area, but [...]
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