Big = Desperate?

One thing that gets on my nerves... LIKE FOR REAL! Is the idea that people think that all women that are overweight are desperate and/or insecure.... I understand there is correlation with weight gain and low self esteem.  I get it.  Regardless of that, just because she smiled at you and laughed at your corny joke...does not mean she wants you.  You may not have noticed but she has eyes and a brain just like you and you may not be her type! You might just be as unattractive to her as she is to you.  Right. Secondly, don't pity her like its the end of the world and if she loses the weight...she will remember...

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STARVATION MODE....AHHHH!

. Starvation mode.... Have you heard of it? Are you scared of it? If you have ever been on a weight loss journey at all you have heard of it and the dangers to avoid it.  What it is basically is your body thinking your are stuck in the tundra somewhere because you have decreased your calorie intake for a prolonged period.  So the next time you eat something, your body holds on to it for dear life in fear that it may never eat again. LOL! They say the magic number is 1200 calories, you should never go under that amount on a daily basis.  Here is my problem...sometimes I just don't make it to 1200.  I get...

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Cinnamon Apple Detox Water

Metabolism... Its like a curse word to me... I don't know if I have one completely but I'm alive so I am sure I do.  So anytime I hear the words "boost metabolism" I'm down!  So I saw this recipe for cinnamon apple spa detox water with NO CALORIES. Apples and cinnamon are known as metabolism boosters. Cinnamon as well as other "spicy" herbs are known to do this to an extent (but this doesn't replace good ole exercise).  So I said why not give it a shot?  To my surprise it was pretty tasty...not really sweet but if you are only drinking water all day long...any kick of flavor will...

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Insanity Day #1

Started Insanity today.... Here's what I have to say http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9SvdTqI4A8 January 7-March 10....EEK! ...

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Yummy! Pasta Can Be Your Friend!

Spinach Salmon Angel Hair Pasta 1 TBSP Light Country Crock Spread or Olive Oil 1 Small Yellow Onion 2 Scallions 1 TBSP Minced Garlic 1/3 Can Diced Tomatoes with Oregano, Basil and Garlic 1/4 cup of Almond Milk  1/2 Cup Baby Spinach (chopped) 1 Salmon Fillet 2 oz. Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta (I like Muellers)     In medium/large pot bring water to a boil to cook pasta Season salmon fillet as desired and cook (I use a George Forman grill for about 7-8 minutes) Meanwhile, in skillet saute' onions, scallions and garlic in oil (medium low heat), once onions are translucent add tomatoes and almond milk.  Stir...

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No Gimmicks! No Quick Fixes!

I'm not a hater or nothing but I'm not into quick fixes with everything.  People keep asking me...why don't you do HCG or why don't you just juice or why don't you do what such and such did to lose weight?  I feel you....I appreciate you.  BUT NO!  Its hard to explain your reasons for taking the long way home without significant fruit.  Just give me a minute...I'll show you better than I will tell you. Sure it would be great to lose 1 pound a day and be done with this in 3 short months....how exciting! Now once those three months are over...what do I do now?  What have...

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Green Smoothie Challenge!

Its a new season...ITS A NEW DAY! Something about the new year makes you excited about changing things up... This is the first time in YEARS that I am starting the  year off lighter than I the previous year.  22.4 lbs down ladies and gentlemen!  I am a lover of smoothies...used to make them all the time but somehow stopped making them.  I was reading about using green smoothies as a meal replacement for two meals a day.  Green smoothies are really good...my green of choice is spinach but any green leafy veggie will do.   Believe it or not, the spinach doesn't make the taste of the smoothie unpleasant...

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