Today's guest post is brought to you by Sarah Harris of Nursing Programs. It is especially timely considering our current Operation Lose Five Pounds! Please enjoy: We all know that foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium are a no-no when dieting. You throw out the cookies and chips and…
One of the things that I really love having first thing in the morning is my green breakfast shake. Usually I don't like to drink my calories (unless it's a glass of Cabernet* ;)). I'm not tempted by juices or soft drinks, Slurpees or energy drinks, hot chocolate or smoothies…
Living on my own is awesome. I love it. One of the best parts about it is that all of the food in my condo is what I want to be in there; I don't have to worry about temptation from a roommate's treats. The downside of living on your…
Part of the reason why I've gained five pounds over the past few months (or six, or whatever... but who's counting?) is because I've been "overdosing" on carbs and fats, and not having enough of a balance of protein throughout the day. I'm trying to reign in my eating habits…
It's all across the media: losing just a little bit of weight can significantly boost our immune systems. How's that for motivation to tackle five or ten pounds?! Thinking about it as "weight loss", however, can be overwhelming and make it seem like a chore. There are many simple ways…
Be sure to answer this month's poll about time spent driving! A major part of my Operation Lose Five Pounds is about figuring out exactly who I am. Not who I used to be, or who I'd like to be, but who I am now. And that means listening to…
Coconut Oil Giveaway Winner And the winner of the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil is... Diane of Fit to the Finish! I chose Diane for two reasons: 1) She has an aversion to coconut, like I do, so I'm curious to see if she'll become a convert ;), and 2) It…
Be sure to enter my coconut oil giveaway! While it's typical for us to place our veggies and fruits in compartments on the lower shelves of the fridge, I'm going to tell you right now that if you want to increase your intake of plants- whether you want to lose…
Be sure to enter my coconut oil giveaway! Operation Lose Five Pounds Carrying around an extra five pounds may not seem like such a big deal, but even just a few unnecessary pounds of fat can be a health hazard. Most of us can significantly reduce our risk of heart…
I'm going to be honest: I don't like the taste of coconut. I've had fresh coconut in Central America and I didn't even like it when I tasted it at that point, so I figure that if I didn't like it when it's that fresh, I'm never going to like…
