Do you find that after Shabbos, you’re back to square one? It’s the most wonderful time of the week. Replete with family time, rest, relaxation, and delicious meals, it’s something we look forward to as the days progress. One of the most exciting parts of Shabbos is the menu. Just the traditional Friday night framework…
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How to Eat Exciting Food on 1200 Calories Per Day
That magic – and elusive – number does not have to be boring! Limiting calories can still be exciting Calories in, calories out. That’s the basic concept when you need to get those pounds off. And while there are good calories and bad calories, the basic math doesn’t change. It’s up to us to make…
The Secret Technique for Cooking Cauliflower Rice
Want to make a healthy low-cal side dish using the bag of frozen cauliflower that’s in your freezer? Here’s how. This is not rice and definitely cauliflower. I don’t believe in deception. But for those carb lovers that need to find a replacement, this is a great one. It doesn’t taste like rice, yet it…
4 Good Diet Books That Will Make You Thinner
These diet books don’t tell you to eat something different. They teach you to train the way you think. I always had an issue with body image. It’s something I struggled with my whole life. I had come to a place where I was just so sick and tired of dieting. I started Weight Watchers…
Do All Calories Count the Same?
Eat the calories that count and pack the right ingredients into your body. Chanukah’s over, and many are in a donut daze; feeling lethargic and bloated. If you’re like most people, you look at the numbers on the scale, blink, and think “Time for a diet!” You buckle down and start watching what you eat….
Is Alcohol Fattening? Or is a Glass of Wine Truly Good for You? Here’s the Scoop.
Alcohol has been known to contribute to belly fat. But why is calories from alcohol different than any other? Here’s why, and how you can enjoy without guilt. By Flavorful Fit’s Eve Elenhorn When it comes to alcohol, online articles are extremely contradictory. On the one hand, we hear a glass of wine is good…
What 20 Minute Meal Does Rorie Serve Her Family When She Hasn’t Prepped Ahead?
Rorie makes grilled chicken cutlets, stir-fried broccoli, and mashed Japanese sweet potatoes Living Full n’ Free is very simple and delicious but I never said it was easy. Planning ahead, making a weekly menu, organizing, shopping, and cooking is crucial if you want to fill your kitchen with healthy food. I try to always have…
Calories That Count: Cherry Berry Smoothie
Need new yummy ideas that work on a calorie budget? Try this smoothie Summer means cherries and summer means smoothies. Ergo, summer means cherry smoothies. I love cherries served in almost every way—fresh, frozen, pie… The frozen sweet cherries available at Costco (it’s a crime to buy them anywhere else!) make the perfect smoothie. They’re…
Calories That Count: Incredible Eggs
Need new yummy ideas that work on a calorie budget? Try this runny eggs and goat cheese combo. This is my current favorite meal. I could eat it at any time of day, not just for breakfast. It’s full of flavor and texture and leaves me feeling satisfied for hours. 2 Wasa sourdough crispbreads 1…
Calories That Count: Savory Greek Yogurt Bowl
Need new yummy ideas that work on a calorie budget? I’ve got a few – starting with Greek Yogurt. I’m an all or nothing kind of girl. Moderation does not really work for me when it comes to dieting. I have to be all in and for me that means counting and tracking my calories….