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Snacking
One of the main things that use to hinder my weight loss journey is snacking. Right in the middle of a snack attack, something came over me. I sat there and asked myself “why am I snacking”…yup! WHY?! I believe snacking is more of a mental event than the actual snacking itself. You sit on […]
I’ve got to Walk on the Tightrope
I’m learning that this weight loss journey is a series of moments where I’m successful in balancing the aspects of my life. I mean really think about what I just said! In order to lose weight you must eat foods balanced in nutrients. You must also burn more calories than you take in, creating a […]
Indian Chicken Kadhai (stir fry)
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients: 1 chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces 1-2 Tbsp of coconut or canola oil 3 chopped onions 3 chopped green chilis 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp freshly ground coriander 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 6 med. tomatoes, diced 2 tsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. garlic paste Plate […]
My Easy Moussaka (makes 4-6 servings)*
Contibuted by: Donna Michele (*see Serving Stretcher below recipe). Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Ingredients 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1 can (14 ½ oz. ) no salt added diced tomatoes ¼ c tomato paste ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice […]
Easy Lentil Soup/ Stew
Contributed by : Donna Michele 1 cup split red lentils 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup shredded carrots 1 box of chicken broth 1 tsp cumin Add all ingredients to soup pot, cook on medium heat 20-30 minutes covered, or until lentils are soft. For stew, puree half the soup […]
“Fall” into Healthy Food Choices this Season!
Contributed by Donna Michele: So…. The Queen of Kale (Michele Jackson-Wilson aka The Fitness Girl and Associates) challenged me to write a post about healthy fall foods. First a list of fall ingredients with good nutrition. Let’s see, veggies…. KALE broccoli cabbage carrots chard, edamame eggplant horseradish mushroom okra onion parsnips peppers potatoes spinach sweet […]
My Journey: Watch Your Mouth! What goes in and What comes out.
The mouth is such an interesting part of our body. Have you ever thought of the things we do with our mouths? (Keep it clean.. I know some of you are thinking dirty thoughts BUT, I’m being serious). Here’s a few that I come up with: Feed us Speak Praise Sing Laugh Uplift & build […]
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