Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling by Rochelle Griffin With a holiday weekend ahead, many of us will be traveling to see friends & family. Personally, I absolutely LOVE to travel. I probably travel on average once a month to various destinations. However as much as I love to travel, it ... Keep Reading »
Yum Yum…Give Me Some
Yum Yum...Give Me Some - Simple Lunchtime Meal Ideas by Rochelle Griffin Lunchtime can be a difficult time of day for some people when wanting to lose weight. You may have had a hectic morning, whether at work or at home, you're just plain HUNGRY come noontime, and are tempted to grab the ... Keep Reading »
Blueberry Buckle
2/3 cup steel-cut oats 1/2 cup blueberries 1 Tbsp. slivered almonds 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup water Optional: sweetener, to taste Combine all ingredients in a glass baking dish. Bake in conventional oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or microwave on High for one and a half minutes. Makes ... Keep Reading »
10 EASY Ways to Cut Calories
We're all looking for ways to cut calories, be more healthier and so on but here are some REALLY EASY ways to live a healthier lifestyle. 1. Nonstick: Use nonstick pans for baking, grilling, sauteing and even for soup. Their easy to clean up and require a little amount of cooking spray, wine, ... Keep Reading »
Move every day!
Do you have a friend who never misses a day of exercise? Don't hate them because they're fit but instead JOIN them!!! Look below at some of the little things that you're going to start doing that will add up into big things. - Research shows that it takes 60 days to form a habit. So, what you'll ... Keep Reading »
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Calories in vs Calories out
If you've been following my blog, you've seen me share many times that watching calories is crucial to weight loss. And guess what!?! It still is. If you aren't already counting calories, here is what I want you to do. 1. Find a calorie tracking program and create an account. I ... Keep Reading »
Shake your Shalt Habit
Do you salt your food before you taste? You may want to rethink what you're doing. Eating less sodium is definitely a good thing. When you consume too much salt, you pose the risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a major risk for a heart attach or stroke. No one wants that, ... Keep Reading »
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
The farmers' markets are starting to show the first signs of autumn—healthy gourds like pumpkins and squashes are beginning to populate the stands. Here's a quick, easy recipe for a delicious, vitamin-filled fall soup. 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-1/2 cups chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 butternut ... Keep Reading »
Peppermint for Weight Loss
Peppermint is a new secret weapon in the quest to fight fat. In one study printed in the North American Journal of Psychology in 2007 at Wheeling University in Virginia, 40 volunteers were asked to sniff peppermint every 2 hours for five days. After the initial 5 days, they were given a ... Keep Reading »