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The humbler side of healthy living
Healthy living is the goal, right? I really do try to live a fairly healthy lifestyle. I eat a lot of plants, a lot of them, really, don't sit too close. I exercise, I drink water, I take pictures of all of my food and post it to the Read More »
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Smoking again...
Well of course I have a few cigarettes when drinking liquor...I mean who doesn't? But I haven't been considered a "full time" smoker in years...but recently I've been craving them when I'm sitting at work or driving I get that taste in my mouth that can only be quenched with a cancer stick. I've...
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Can you influence what you crave?
Growing up, there was a clear distinction between my parents and what they craved. Dad was the obvious chocolate and sweet lover. Any reason to go to Friendly's for ice cream sundaes was a happy occasion for him. On the other hand, Mom had...
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Guilty Pleasures...
There has been different studies that suggest that guilty pleasures are good for your health. They can help to reduce stress and keep you happy. Buying something that is out of your budget, taking a nap when you know you have other things to do or eating a double chocolate cake when you are... Read More »
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Period cravings: Science says I can have candy
I'm not, by nature, a chocolate lover. A chocolate liker, sure, but love is a strong word, a word I reserve solely for sour gummy type candy. Confession out of the way, there is a certain time of the month that I would make sweet confectionery love to chocolate if only it would hold me... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (21) | Blog
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PMS-proof your diet!
No salt, sugar or caffeine? We'd rather be grumpy. Here's what you can eat to satisfy preperiod hunger and help get rid of mood swings, bloat and cramps—fast! TO MANAGE MOODS: Try magnesium. The mineral may reduce PMS-related mood swings by blocking neurotransmitters that rev up stress... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (12) | Blog
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The Scent of DANGER!
Today I smell like cake and candy. Like I was in an explosion at a confectioner's shop. It's fantastic. I am a femme fatale of the weight-loss world, smelling like all the things that are typically on the "limited portions" list. Except fried chicken. I'm loving it. Generally I... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Do you need to get out of your own way?
In our training session this morning, I was telling Lacey that I'm slipping into a bad place with the food stuff. I'm giving into cravings again--mostly for ice cream. Take last night for example: Needing an fix, I bought a pint of Stonyfield Farm frozen yogurt. 140 calories a serving... Read More »
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Look before you eat
Often, the problem with snack attacks isn’t so much what you eat as how much. That’s because finger foods slip into your mouth without your ever really seeing them. Try a little Wimbledon-inspired self-defense: Instead of plopping in front of the computer or TV with a supply of your... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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What to do when your PMS chocolate craving is driving you to distraction
Sometimes, I got me some cravings. Oh my god, some cravings. I keep a box of really good European cocoa-dusted truffles stashed behind a bin of bread flour in the pantry, because that one time of the month, when suddenly I just have to have some chocolate? I know that I will be satisfied with only... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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