Log Your Food
Keep track of what you eat. I don’t care how you do it. If you want to lose weight, it’s one of the easiest ways to stay on target. Studies show that people who logged their food regularly lost weight,...
View ArticleOpen Faced Pesto Panini
This heavenly lunch is a little smaller in portion size than my typical fair, but honestly, it tastes so good that a little goes a long way. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make, and takes hardly any...
View ArticleMicrowave Meatloaf
This meatloaf is by far the quickest-to-make dinner recipe I’ve come up with. It looks complicated…like it will take a long time, but don’t be fooled. You literally throw a bunch of ingredients...
View ArticleMilk Substitutes and a Note on Almond Milk
Dairy is an important part of weight loss. So what do you do if you’re lactose intolerant…or as my friends call it, ‘lactarded’? On a 1200 calorie diet, you’re supposed to have 2 dairy servings. On a...
View ArticlePan Fried Lamb with Green Beans
With a flavorful combination of garlic and rosemary, this simple but effective recipe for lamb chops won’t overshadow the decadent taste of the lamb. Fill half of your plate with the green beans and...
View ArticleMom’s Mediterranean Pasta Salad Made Lighter
The key to volumizing is cutting back the high calorie ingredients and adding more vegetables so that your meals are more filling…and that’s exactly what I did here. Yields: 8 Servings of 1⅓ cups each...
View ArticleSpicy Roasted Carrots
These carrots make an excellent side dish, especially because you can get them in the oven, then work on the rest of your meal. Yields: 2 Servings of 1¼ cups of carrots Cook Time: 30 minutes...
View ArticleStay Healthy with Fat Flush Water
I’ve mentioned the powerful impact water can have on your weight loss. Here’s a great way to ramp up those healthy benefits even more. Make Fat Flush Water. Fat Flush Water is simple to make and tastes...
View ArticleBlueberry Heart Smart Muffins
These muffins are just proof that if you want something but you can’t find a healthy version, make it yourself. Yields: 12 standard muffins Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 ¾...
View ArticleFirecracker Fiesta
Looking for an easy dish to bring to your 4th of July celebration that really pops? This only makes 4 servings, so I’d suggest doubling it for a gathering. Trust me…your friends will be shocked at all...
View ArticleButtoned Up Bolognese
This is a healthier take on the traditional Italian Bolognese Pasta. Warning! It makes a ton of food! Yields: 16 Servings of ½ cup pasta and ¾ cup of sauce Ingredients: 1 lb short pasta, such as rotini...
View ArticleCannellini Champagne Salad
This is a super easy, fresh tasting, summer meal that requires no cooking. You just stir together the ingredients, and serve. Yields: 2 servings Cook Time: None Ingredients: 5 green onions, sliced 12...
View ArticleMicrowave Chorizo Scramble
I love egg whites because they’re full of protein without a side of fat. But I hate the cleanup usually associated with eggs. So here’s a way to microwave them in a mug! Yields: 1 serving Cook Time: 1...
View ArticleLots’a Light Potato Salad
I won’t lie and say this potato salad is quick to make (because I’m a slow potato peeler/ veggie slicer), but it’s worth it. You can eat a lot of it, guilt free! Yields: 5 servings of 1 cup each Cook...
View ArticleCarrot Cake Muffins
These muffins are heart smart and diet friendly. Double this recipe, and you’ll have breakfast for a month! Yields: 12 standard muffins Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 ¾ cups...
View ArticleTomato Ravioli with Balsamic and Truffle Oil
I wanted to come up with a ravioli recipe that was easy to make and inexpensive. The results: a blend of earthy mushrooms, tart balsamic, and fire roasted tomatoes that you’re sure to enjoy. And the...
View ArticleAvoid Putting Junk in the Trunk
How too little food can result in a plateau…or worse, weight gain: A lot of times people try to lose weight fast by starving themselves. I’ve fallen into this trap myself. I remember eating nothing but...
View ArticleTurkey & Zucchini Parmesan
A waist-friendly, new take on the traditional Chicken Parmesan Yields: 4 servings of ¼ lb zucchini and 4oz turkey each Cook Time: 23 minutes Ingredients: 4 (4oz) turkey breast cutlets 1lb zucchini,...
View ArticleItalian Beef — Campfire Style
I find cooking over a fire to be a bit…inconsistent, especially as far as timing goes. So here are instructions for really easy, super flavorful Italian beef sandwiches with a little bit of a peppery...
View ArticleApple Bacon Pie
There are no bad foods, only bad portions. And this is one of those recipes where keeping that in mind is really important. Because honestly, you can eat this and stay within a balanced, nutritional...
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