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06.03.2010

Snack Attack: What Are Some Healthy Handfuls Between Meals?

Tip: Almonds Why Not?

Eating Almonds Between Meals And As An Snack Will Eliminate That Hunger Feeling And There Healthy For You!

05.21.2010

Snack Attack: What Are Some Healthy Handfuls Between Meals?

Tip: Fruit

fruits always the answer. or try wheat thins and hummus, always works for me!

05.21.2010

Spot Secret: What Are Your Tricks to Removing Food Stains?

Tip: Tide to go

Bring a tide to go, wherever you go!

05.21.2010

Spandex and Sports Bra Optional: What Are Your Quick Exercise Tips If You Can't Make the Gym?

Tip: Crunch it Out

Always do a set of crunches before bed. Start with 25 and work up to 75 each night.

05.21.2010

Breakup Binge: How Do You Stay Amazing When Your Heart Is Breaking?

Tip: Girl's Night

A girl’s night always seems to cure my break up binge. One night of margaritas, chips, and salsa always does the trick. You can always substitute veggies and a healthy dip for the chips. After one night of your close friends, you’ll ...

05.21.2010

Food Cures All: How Do You Deal with Grief Without Gorging Yourself?

Tip: The Two P's

For comfort, I stick to the two P’s. Popcorn is always a great comfort food. So is peanut butter. Take advantage. Peanut butter as a spread on whole wheat bread or rice cakes is both healthy and comfort filling. Or buy some 100 calorie...

05.21.2010

Food Cures All: How Do You Deal with Grief Without Gorging Yourself?

Tip: Cooking fresh is a fresh start

Sharing a meal is sometimes all it takes to lift a mood. Just remember, cooking fresh can help a fresh start. There is more to comfort food than ice cream and cookies.

05.21.2010

Takeout Tactics: Short On Time Shouldn't Mean High In Calories

Technique: La Cucina

Take out doesn’t exist in much of Europe, especially Italia, which is probably why obesity isn’t an issue there. As my nonna always said, “la cucina è dove il cuore è. “The kitchen is where the heart is. Why use someone else’s?

05.21.2010

Takeout Tactics: Short On Time Shouldn't Mean High In Calories

Trick: Take Out Right

McDonalds does not identify as a take out, rather it’s a cop out. You want grease, fry it in your own kitchen, don’t pay extra for it. Do delivery and do it right. For me, Thai and sushi take out is the best option when you want some...

05.21.2010

Takeout Tactics: Short On Time Shouldn't Mean High In Calories

Tip: Goodbye to the Fry

Enough with the fried rice. Salads and veggies don’t disappear off take out menus, even if you’d like to think they do. If I can do it it one of our nation's food capitals for grease, so can you!

Did you know?

Tip: If you are not hungry in the morning, do breakfast anyway. But skip the muffins! An apple or banana and you are on your way. Remember what they say: even an apple a day can keep the doctor away. Your blood sugar levels (and waistline) will thank you later.