Recent Weight Loss Blog Posts

Get a jump on fitness

by Richele McFarlin

13 May 2012 08:37 PM

The weather is warming up and before you know it swimsuit season will be here. Are you ready? There is still time to look and feel better for the beach. The key is starting today. Make one healthy choice and then make another.

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Two Yummy Asparagus Recipe

by Richele McFarlin

12 May 2012 05:52 PM

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It has so many health benefits on top of being versatile and tasting great. It is also simple and easy to make or add to any meal of the day. However, I have heard many say they have no idea what to do with asparagus.

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24 Reasons to Eat Asparagus

by Richele McFarlin

09 May 2012 02:17 PM

Since asparagus is harvested by hand it, asparagus is fairly expensive compared to most vegetables. However, do not let the price scare you off. Asparagus is delicious and the health benefits are worth every penny. Asparagus is easy to prepare.

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Jumping in with Both Feet

by Richele McFarlin

04 May 2012 07:28 AM

If you cannot be honest with yourself, who can you be honest with? It is important to be honest about your weaknesses, eating habits, and what you are willing to sacrifice, before beginning a diet. Do not go into a new lifestyle without the willingness to let go of your old lifestyle.

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Feel Like Giving Up?

by Richele McFarlin

25 Apr 2012 11:04 AM

I do. I feel like giving up all the time. I admit it. I don't mind the dieting so much. I am not one to find comfort in food and I love vegetables. I feel like giving up when it comes to working out. I find it discouraging. Yes, discouraging. Once upon a time, I was in good shape.

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Apology to my New Running Shoes

by Richele McFarlin

23 Apr 2012 07:32 PM

Dear New Running Shoes, I know you were built with the structure to protect a runner from the harshness of running on the hard ground. You are fully capable and ready to absorb shock so your runner doesn't have to.

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Tomorrow is Monday

by Richele McFarlin

22 Apr 2012 08:27 AM

Tomorrow is Monday. Monday, the day all diets doomed to failure begin. When we wait for Monday we are actually procrastinating and dreading the diet we will begin. Monday diets are doomed to failure because the attitude is faulty.

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Kid Friendly Recipe: Granola Bars

by Richele McFarlin

21 Apr 2012 07:16 AM

My kids love granola bars. I used to buy the ten packs at the grocery store just to keep them satisfied. However, one day I looked at the ingredients and decided I did not to fill my kids up with chemicals and sugar. For some reason, I thought making granola bars was impossible.

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Health Benefits of Cauliflower

by Richele McFarlin

20 Apr 2012 09:09 AM

Of all the vegetables in the produce aisle, I would have assumed the cauliflower had the least nutrition. For some reason it always appeared to me that cauliflower was filler or garnish. It just didn't look terribly healthy to me.

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The Feeding Tube Diet

by Richele McFarlin

19 Apr 2012 07:40 PM

What is the feeding tube diet? This new craze is popular among some brides desperately looking to loose some pounds before their wedding day. These women are healthy. There is no medical reason for them to have a feeding tube inserted by a medical doctor.

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