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Feb 6, 2012, 4:02 pm
I woke up this morning in a summer mood. I yearned for that summer mood where you long for a nice book to read poolside and the feeling of sunbeams roasting your skin. Unfortunately for me, winter is still here and the pool is nowhere near ready for company. However, the one place that always seems... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2012, 6:00 am
Blueberries aren’t just beautiful to look at, they are beautifully loaded with Vitamin C and Fiber to aid in the immune system, increase regularity, lower cholesterol, and promote iron absorption.
Throw in a little bit of bread into the mix and you have a mouth-watering blueberry muffin that is p... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 11:03 am
The EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale is a top of the line bathroom scale that gives you accurate and reliable readings in order to measure your progress towards weight loss. With the LCD display and quick response, this scale will aid in tracking your progress towards weight loss and giving... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 2:59 pm
Brownie in a Mug
Brownies are the ultimate dessert when craving chocolate. A perfect square of chocolaty goodness can always hit the spot of a sweet tooth. Between rich fudge consistency or moist cake consistency, the joy of brownies is that they can be transformed into your own preference.
Howeve... Comment - Like
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Nov 21, 2011, 6:38 pm
Cauliflower mashed potatoes is a great healthy recipe substitution for regular old-fashioned mashed potatoes. Actually the term “potato” should be held loosely in this recipe because potatoes are nowhere to be found near this dish.
A 180-degree switch from carb-loaded mashed potatoes, cauliflow... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 8:18 pm
It was on rare occasions that my family and I would visit Marie Callender’s as a child. But I always knew exactly what I would be ordering before I even set foot in their doors; Chicken Pot Pie. The ultimate choice of comfort food, loaded with creamy chicken and vegetables on the inside with a but... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2011, 11:52 am
My life is surrounded by college students. As some of you of may know, my husband is a resident director for a university, requiring us to live on campus. . . in a dorm… 600+ students to be exact. Some may say that it sounds miserable, while I must say that I wouldn’t change it for the world.
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Oct 12, 2011, 8:42 pm
As fall approaches, I can’t help but be reminded of one of my favorite places to visit at this time of year. Oak Glen, a unique array of apple orchards and farms dispersed within a local area in which families and friends can pick their own apples, enjoy apple tastings and watch how apple cider is... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2011, 8:34 pm
... I soon realized that I had lost sight of my goal.
Keeping my eyes focused on the goal of getting in shape and living a healthy lifestyle isn’t about comparing myself ... wonder how many times you have lost sight of your goal whether you are at the gym or standing next to ... how many time... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2011, 7:03 pm
Chocolate chip cookies are an all time favorite in my house. The chewy, moist, chocolate goodness of a hot chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven is hard to resist when attempting to eat healthy.
I can’t count the number of times where I told myself “Just one” won’t hurt my die... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 2:18 am
Whenever I think of Mexican Food I automatically think of Enchiladas. A prime dish at any Mexican restaurant, Enchiladas have become a gold star dish for their cheesy filled goodness. I mean, what more could you ask for when carb loaded tortillas meet cheese? Nothing but pure goodness!
The downfall... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2011, 6:39 pm
” I don’t have time.”
” I’m always so exhausted after work.”
” I have to get the kids ready for school.”
” I don’t have a gym membership”
” I have to cook dinner”
” I hate working out”
Excuses, Excuses… there is always going to be an excuse available for you a... Comment - Like
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Sep 13, 2011, 10:06 pm
Nothing screams F-A-L-L louder than the pure joy of pumpkins. Whether it’s a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, pumpkin scones, or pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkins bring in the fall season.
One of my all time favorite seasons is fall for this sole reason. Despite that fact that I l... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2011, 5:10 pm
Stuffed mushrooms are a perfect way to spice up your meals as a snack, appetizer, or paired in a meal. While known as a favorite for formal events, these are so easy to make that stuffed mushrooms should never be neglected for a mid-week afternoon snack at work!
However, stuffed mushrooms can add u... Comment - Like
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Aug 29, 2011, 9:22 pm
One of the many down falls to a healthy diet is the snacking or mindless eating that goes on in between meals. A few chips here, a hand full of M&Ms there, and a small bowl of cereal can add up quickly in calories if you aren’t including them into your daily-allotted calorie intake.
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Aug 25, 2011, 5:37 pm
Switching up your workout routine is beneficial for numerous reasons. Today, for me it was a necessity to get out of my rut of dreading the gym. Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again just becomes monotonous and eventually I get burnt out… leading to a couch potato.
This past week I w... Comment - Like
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Aug 24, 2011, 4:29 pm
Dessert is a perfect way to unwind with after a hectic day. However, dessert can be a culprit to unnecessary calories without nutritional content. Most desserts are loaded with proceed flour, sugar, and butter… heading straight to the hips.
However, dessert doesn’t have to be looked at as a... Comment - Like
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Aug 22, 2011, 5:21 pm
Looking for a perfect cookie that your great, great, great, great, great grandmother use to make? I have found the perfect match! Caveman Cookies have hit the market with 100% all natural ingredients including ingredients such as honey, nuts, and berries. Chewy and delicious, these cookies are Glute... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2011, 3:38 pm
International House of Pancakes, AKA IHOP, is a perfect place to start your day off right with a delicious, inexpensive breakfast. However, while you may not be burning a hole in your wallet with the all-you-can-eat pancakes, you are definitely paying for it in your hips.
The calories found at IHOP... Comment - Like
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Aug 15, 2011, 11:20 pm
Hi, I’m Ruth and I have an addiction to Carbs. Carbohydrates are a huge weakness for me whether it’s plain slices of bread, crackers, cookies, or cake. All carbs are considered a close friend of mine.
And while I gladly open carbohydrates into my kitchen with open arms, I have learned that ca... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2011, 12:10 pm
Congratulations to Natalie over at Southern Fit Foodie on winning a sample package of Corazonas Healthy Snacks- Oatmeal Squares.
For those unfortunates who did not win, I highly encourage you to try these oatmeal squares out for yourself. They truly are a great snack for those afternoon pick-me-ups... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2011, 4:45 am
I would have never known unless I tried.
I remember it quiet clear the first time I walked into a gym, a 24-Hour Fitness to be exact. I was in awe at the amount of equipment that filled the facility, however the one thing that caught my eye was the group of women rocking out to hip hop music behind... Comment - Like
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Jul 10, 2011, 4:16 pm
Can you believe it if I told you that I use to HATE coffee. I made it all the way through nursing school with endless nights off studying without coffee. It wasn’t until I started working night shifts that my addiction to coffee came in full swing.
One of my favorite things to do on my time off i... Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2011, 6:00 am
Nothing screams summer more than cool, crisp, ripened strawberries. The great thing about Strawberries is that they are low in calories and perfect for a side dish or snack.
Now that the summer is in full swing and the heat is blazing, it makes perfect timing to put these berries to great use.
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Jul 6, 2011, 6:00 am
Guest Post By Jody over at Truth2beingFit
I want to thank Ruth for asking me to guest post on resistance/weight training. She asked me to write to beginners so I will start there. I also will be writing to working out in the gym BUT we all know there is plenty we can do at home as well with resista... Comment - Like
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Jul 5, 2011, 9:30 pm
While everyone was out celebrating the 4th of July with friends and family at BBQs and watching fireworks, I was rocking the Red, White and Blue Scrubs. Well, at least I tried.
Officially grown up, I now have the pleasure of working holidays. And while I may or may not have had a bad attitude going... Comment - Like
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Jul 2, 2011, 3:21 am
I won’t even begin to share with you about the green ladybug I found in my Paradise Bakery Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad last night . . . and the salad looked so good. But we all know you are guys are just interesting in the word “Giveaway” found in the title of this post.
Corazonas was gracio... Comment - Like
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Jun 30, 2011, 11:21 pm
Berry Fulfilling Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes
My job seems to be very bipolar lately. One night I have the craziest patients ever, call lights are going off left and right, and we get swamped with new admissions. The next night you can hear a pin drop in the rooms and I’m just begging for someon... Comment - Like
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Jun 29, 2011, 8:22 pm
Hard a Work
It’s been approximately five months since I started working as a registered nurse and five months of attempting to live the night shift life. They say it takes about a year to get use to… I can’t wait for that day to come! Working night shifts has many benefits, one being ... Comment - Like
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Jun 25, 2011, 5:29 pm
In Exodus of the Bible, Egypt experienced 10 plagues including locust, flies, and frogs. I’m pretty sure my house is experiencing the 11th plague as I speak. Little Gnats are everywhere! From the kitchen sink to the bathroom and now in our living room, they are everywhere. Last year we had the sam... Comment - Like
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Jun 25, 2011, 2:35 am
The hospital floor that I work on has been a psych ward lately… one too many crazies for me to handle. But last night was a complete 360 degree turn from the lately “norm.” The patients were amazing and I could actually hold a normal conversation with them. Needless so say, I was done charting... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2011, 7:46 pm
For the past two and a half years my nose has been planted in nursing books, consumed with medical terminology and diagnoses. I just couldn’t wait for the day graduation to hit so that I could find myself absorbed in Barnes & Noble’s leisure reads rather than upstairs in their coffee shop studyi... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2011, 12:43 am
Three years ago today I married the man of my dreams. And that dream keeps getting better and better! In the past three years James has been my biggest cheerleader, motivator, encourager, and best friend. What more can I ask for?
Three years ago today I was anxiously awaiting the clock to strike 4... Comment - Like
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Jun 21, 2011, 4:38 am
Can i just say how much I love hotels! I don’t know if it’s the fact that I live in an old dorm where the water pressure is weaker than a spider web or the fact that you never know when the hot water might run out. I love the fact that I get lost on such huge beds with more pillows that I can co... Comment - Like
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Jun 20, 2011, 1:23 pm
Happy Belated Father’s Day!
I am one lucky girl to be so blessed with an amazing father. When it comes to the father department, my dad beats them all out of the water. He has been self-less & sacrificial throughout my life in helping me achieve my goals and dreams. . . even those that weren’t ... Comment - Like
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Jun 19, 2011, 7:18 pm
I won, I won!
Thanks to Mother Rimmy’s Cooking Light Done Right, I won a package of NuNaturals Stevia products. The package included a box of 50 single serving packets of White Stevia Powder, More Fiber Stevia Baking Blend, Pure White Stevia Extract, Pure Liquid Clear Stevia, Cocoa Bean Extract P... Comment - Like
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Jun 11, 2011, 8:13 pm
As I woke up and stretched my arms out, I quickly retracted them in agony. Bootcamps effects are kicking in. Between my legs and arms, I am quiet the dysfunctional walker. But that feeling of being sore is so addicting.
As a cardio lover, I always said that I loved doing cardio more than lifting ... Comment - Like
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Jun 4, 2011, 2:43 am
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It never fails on my days to sleep in I am wide-awake at 4am. After sleeping all day yesterday I guess I just didn’t need that much sleep. Unfortunately my body regretted that around 2pm when it realized it wouldn’t get a break till, well… now.
Tossing and turning in bed, I finally got up... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2011, 3:03 am
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Sometimes you just have to laugh
… and other times you have to laugh while crying
I’m really over being a New Grad Nurse. Everyone said that it would be tough but I’m just ready to know exactly what I’m doing without asking questions when it comes to… well, everything!
The only thin... Comment - Like
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May 31, 2011, 8:03 pm
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Last night I got called off work for the first time… and of course it had to be on a day where I was to get paid time and a half.
Oh well, I got to spend the last part of Memorial Day with friends of ours while watching the new show on ABC called “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.” ... Comment - Like
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May 30, 2011, 1:34 pm
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In light of all the exercise and nutrition tips, I have to place a disclaimer that I’m not the healthiest girl on the block and don’t know everything about health and fitness. I don’t exercise every day, I don’t eat salads for every meal, and I don’t have a 6-pack. While these tips he... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2011, 1:22 am
Broccoli Sprout’s: Explaining the Vital Role of Vegetables in Muscle Growth
Vegetables are often forgotten in the muscle builder’s diet. Instead, most people focus their diets on foods rich in protein, such as fish and chicken. They tend to avoid vegetables because they don’t add on calorie... Comment - Like
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