SWING Diet Has Its Benefits

Eat the same, weigh the same, leads to old fat accumulation that never gets recycled. The body only burns what it takes in and needs, then stores the rest. If you're always eating the same, those fat stores don't get replenished with fresh fat. Your fat contains the toxins and all the junk that youContinue reading "SWING Diet Has Its Benefits"

AUTOPHAGY

https://youtu.be/4wzO4T1fiP4 A Japanese cell biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2016 for his research on how cells recycle and renew their content, a process called autophagy. (two Greek words: “auto” or self and “phagy” to eat.) After about 17 hours of fasting, these cells start eating the cells that are the ‘debris’ of theContinue reading "AUTOPHAGY"

Fasting For Fast Fat Loss

For a few years now I thought I'd be happy at 147 pounds, given that I weighed 167 pounds. You know the feeling and the words - 'all I need to do is lose twenty pounds? But you never get there. And it weighs heavy on you. Why not? Why can't I lose that weightContinue reading "Fasting For Fast Fat Loss"

Baked Bean Corn Chowder low fat

BAKED BEAN CORN CHOWDER low fat Most diners wouldn't expect soup made from canned products to taste this good. Maybe it's the combination of walnut and flax oil with the skin and pith of a minneola orange and the San Marzano tomatoes, the herbs and spices and high quality veggies and beans that make itContinue reading "Baked Bean Corn Chowder low fat"

The Boiled Carrot

THE BOILED CARROT Lilly Belle’s New Favorite Animal-Free Meat: THE BOILED CARROT - and ours too!! 5 lbs. fresh whole carrots - I had the good luck to find these perfectly formed extra-thick carrots 1- Cut off all tips/ends and discard. Wash well. Peel off blemished spots - out of the 5 lbs. I onlyContinue reading "The Boiled Carrot"

Barbecue Green Bean Sun-Dried Tomato Rice

BARBECUE GREEN BEAN SUN-DRIED TOMATO RICE Less water, longer cooking time creates a chewier rice. Cooked with spices, herbs, Italian cut green beans and sun-dried tomatoes. Tossed with a tomato and vinegar based Barbecue Sauce! Served as individual molds, topped with white and black sesame seed, drizzled with sesame oil and topped with fresh basil.Continue reading "Barbecue Green Bean Sun-Dried Tomato Rice"

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Ponce De Leon. The fountain of youth. Why have I been searching for it, since my teenage days? I wanted to discover the fountain of youth. The real fountain of youth. I can see where someone might think sunshine and warm weather are more conducive to longer life than bitter winters. But the humidity ofContinue reading "FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH"

The Foods You Choose May Be Genetically Determined

The Foods You Choose May Be Genetically Determined My father-in-law had heart disease. He died at sixty-three of heart related issues. He once said to me, 'I quit drinking and smoking and gained fifty pounds. He also ate a half a pound of bacon every day. He did not eat fast food - was notContinue reading "The Foods You Choose May Be Genetically Determined"

Animal-Free Fluff Mayo

ANIMAL-FREE FLUFF MAYO I grew up on Miracle Whip. My mother was one of the first ones to convert from mayonnaise to Miracle Whip then kept on with it. Mayonnaise was okay when eating out, but it didn't have that fresh zing to it. Lately I've become discouraged by the calorie and fat counts inContinue reading "Animal-Free Fluff Mayo"

I want to be in that place…

I've always been interested in my body - not only image, but how it worked. I wasn't born, or blessed some may say, with the body I wanted. You don't have to be athletic or well-balanced or have a high tolerance for extreme exercise to want to do what's best, given what you have toContinue reading "I want to be in that place…"

Are you or anyone you know growing or gaining weight faster than normal?

Are you or anyone you know growing faster than normal? Gaining weight faster than normal and not being able to lose it? If you want to solve the world's obesity problem, stop feeding the world growth hormones injected into the flesh and blood that humans eat. Add to that all the drugs, vaccines, hormones, antiviral,Continue reading "Are you or anyone you know growing or gaining weight faster than normal?"

The Washing Machine Effect

Ever wash your own clothes, either at home in a machine or at the laundromat? What happens when you overload the machine? Your clothes don't get as clean, because they're packed in too tightly not allowing for the freedom of movement required for the water and detergent to reach every fiber. Many fat people areContinue reading "The Washing Machine Effect"

Are OMICRON rates soaring in senior housing? Public housing?

Our senior residence building is awash in COVID. It happened suddenly and proliferated exponentially. I doubt if anyone is reporting it any more. The lady upstairs, called Kathy, died. Don't know how many others. Everybody hunkering down. A friend at the local tavern a couple blocks away died on Christmas day - Greg Fitzgerald. OneContinue reading "Are OMICRON rates soaring in senior housing? Public housing?"

Scales And Mirrors Part 11 ©

SCALES AND MIRRORS Part 11 © 1.26.03 A belated Happy New Year to you all. Weighed in at a whopping 197 this AM when I finally found the courage to step on the scale I've been avoiding for three months. See what happens when you're not vigilant? It just creeps up on you. So, whatContinue reading "Scales And Mirrors Part 11 ©"

Agar Diet Results Are In And They May Surprise You

AGAR DIET RESULTS ARE IN AND THEY MAY SURPRISE YOU I'm still doing the AGAR THING. I'm on my third 12 cup batch, or 4th. I started out 2 Tablespoons per 12 cups, boil, whisk a lot, reduce heat, slow boil 15 minutes or longer. Cool to room temp. Skim off top layer and eat,Continue reading "Agar Diet Results Are In And They May Surprise You"

POM Ginger Ale Beets

Hot or chilled these beets are designed to impress! There's no need to say they're low fat, low calorie - who cares when they taste so good? Makes 3-1/2 cups PREPARE THE BEETS FIRST: approx. 5 large fresh beets - cut off ends, peel and cut into 3/8 inch thick beet steaks water 1 T.Continue reading "POM Ginger Ale Beets"

Pickled Orange Rind

The last time I made orange rind strips I did so for drying purposes. When dried I packed them up, stored them at room temperature and saved them for future use. They were good and, in a liquid, reconstituted to a nice chew. Steve brought a few big oranges home last week and I noticedContinue reading "Pickled Orange Rind"

THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE

YOU FOUND IT. RIGHT HERE! The challenge I gave myself was to create a delicious, satisfying, exciting, new yet familiar, holiday meal. 7 Dietary Restrictions  ANIMAL-FREE. GLUTEN-FREE. BREAD-FREE. PLANT MEAT AND DAIRY FREE. SOY-FREE. LOW FAT. Well, I did it. And you can do it too! Here it is! APPLE CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA It'sContinue reading "THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY MEAL CHALLENGE"

Habits Don’t Have To Die Hard

I used to have a sweet tooth as a kid and into adulthood. When I finally conquered that habit, I just never went back to it. It’s kind of like going animal-free. At some point you don’t look back. You could put me in a hotel room with a refrigerator filled with all kinds ofContinue reading "Habits Don’t Have To Die Hard"

The Truth About Ketogenic Diet And Diabetes

By Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH Feb 19, 2020 Editor’s Note: Mastering Diabetes, Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro’s groundbreaking book on reversing insulin resistance, debuted on February 18. In this abridged excerpt, the authors take a hard look at the ketogenic diet for diabetes treatment. If you are living with diabetes, you may have been told to eatContinue reading "The Truth About Ketogenic Diet And Diabetes"

Do You Or Someone In Your Family Have Diabetes?

https://youtu.be/FxFai4iVOtk Diabetes and Diet: Here’s What You Need to Know Around 34 million Americans—roughly 1 in 10—have some form of diabetes, and another 88 million have prediabetes. Read on for an overview of how diabetes works; how type 1 differs from type 2; common symptoms; and how you can prevent, manage, or (in the caseContinue reading "Do You Or Someone In Your Family Have Diabetes?"

Turkey Noodle Hot Salsa

TURKEY NOODLE HOT SALSA Talk about a unique way to use Tofurky Oven-Roasted Deli Slices! Make noodles out of them, right out of the box. Mix them with salsa and cheese, herbs and spices, heat till warm, then serve as a dip or spread! Hot here means temperature not Scofield Scale heat. Makes 5 cupsContinue reading "Turkey Noodle Hot Salsa"

Lipid Lowering Soup fat-free

aka STEVE'S SACHET SOUP I scared Steve with the soup when he got up and I told him to go see it. 'Nice color, he said. 'Stir it, I said. 'Nice. 'Maybe I'll thicken it a bit, I said. All of a sudden he started laughing and grabbed his chest bending over, then said, 'OhContinue reading "Lipid Lowering Soup fat-free"

What exactly is intuitive eating?

What exactly is intuitive eating? "Intuitive eating is a simple idea. It means that you make peace with all types of food. Unlike traditional diets that restrict or ban certain foods, intuitive eating requires you to stop looking at food as “good” or “bad.” Instead, you listen to your body and eat what feels rightContinue reading "What exactly is intuitive eating?"

Thousand Island Fruit Salad

Thousand Island Fruit Salad - reduced fat People use dressings, sauces and condiments on just about everything they eat. So that's an area we can work on in lowering the fat and caloric content of what we put on our food. Nobody would suspect that there is a fat-reduced creamy sauce enveloping the fresh fruitsContinue reading "Thousand Island Fruit Salad"

My Hummus Mayo

MY Hummus Mayo A thick, rich, creamy hummus mayo. The density requires less on a sandwich, thus saves calories. Save even more calories plus fat by adding beans. Super creamy makes the palate difference in this hummus turned into mayo! Makes 2 cups 15.5 oz. can Great Northern Beans, drained into cup for the liquid,Continue reading "My Hummus Mayo"

AFC AGAR DIET

BACK TO WHAT WORKED IN THE PAST LOSE FIVE POUNDS FIVE DAYS SHARON'S WAY AGAR WORKED, until I stopped using it out of concern that it would block the absorption of necessary nutrients. I read it some place and it set off an alarm, so I quit it. Well, don't believe everything you read, myContinue reading "AFC AGAR DIET"

Differences in Palm Oils

IS PALM OIL GOOD FOR YOU? So much of the debate over palm oil centres around whether it’s good for the environment that it’s easy to overlook another important question: is palm oil good for you? The nutritional profile of palm oil is quite similar to other cooking oils. One tablespoon contains about 120 calories and 14Continue reading "Differences in Palm Oils"

Why Are Humans So Fat?

Why are humans so fat? Because they eat FOR EVER, instead of for the moment. Or, they eat like there's no tomorrow. Either way produces the same result: Eating more than the body NEEDS FOR NOW. Eating FOR EVER is a form of hoarding. It's an addiction and because it results in progressive sickness it'sContinue reading "Why Are Humans So Fat?"

The Law Of Inertia Keeps You From Losing Or Gaining Weight

THE LAW OF INERTIA KEEPS YOU FROM LOSING OR GAINING WEIGHT Quitting one food or beverage to lose weight may not work. For instance, say you quit alcohol and you cut calories by 500 per day. Your body will instinctively try to replace those 500 calories with some other food or beverage to keep youContinue reading "The Law Of Inertia Keeps You From Losing Or Gaining Weight"

The Nature Of The Beast

When you gain weight you gain muscle and fat. When you lose weight you lose muscle and fat. So why do people get worried that they're losing muscle plus fat when they lose weight? It's the nature of the beast. It's the nature of the beast to worry - about every action that creates changeContinue reading "The Nature Of The Beast"

11 Best Cream Of Tartar Uses And Benefits

FFC ClipBoard: I don't smoke, so I'm not taking it for smoking. I was curious about the other benefits - don't know why, I just was. As it turns out, cream of tartar is good for weight loss and belly fat due to it's diuretic properties. That's just what I need. I'm swelling up agian,Continue reading "11 Best Cream Of Tartar Uses And Benefits"

The Cup Formula DIET

For Losing Or Gaining Weight THE CUP FORMULA FOR LOSING OR GAINING WEIGHT  In deciding how to approach losing weight, so I could still enjoy the delicious food I prepare, and after gaining 20 pounds from quitting smoking and moving into a small apartment where I don't get the exercise I did in the bigContinue reading "The Cup Formula DIET"

AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE

Missions regarding: All of Sharon’s writing, cooking and art sites – free style, editorial, prose, activism AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE I am on a mission to keep animals out of my food, medicine, clothing, non-food products, science, engineering, art, architecture, entertainment… I do not have to debate the mission. I already know where I stand.Continue reading "AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE"

Banana Bread Cake

BANANA BREAD CAKE We like cake every now and then, so why not have it and cut the fat and frosting, using jams and jellies? Instead of frosting the whole bread cake, we just tab a bit of topping onto each bite, or not. Lucky Leaf Lemon Topping is my favorite! Plus we add someContinue reading "Banana Bread Cake"

Peach And Roasted Pepper Dressing

PEACH AND ROASTED PEPPER DRESSING A light, creamy, cheezy tasting dressing with no added fat or sugars. Looks like creamy French! Serve cold over traditional salads, or heated over pan-fried veggie meats or side dish vegetables! Makes 6 cups 15 oz. can sliced peaches in 100% juice 12 oz. jar sweet red roasted peppers, includingContinue reading "Peach And Roasted Pepper Dressing"

Pickle Poppy Gel

Pickle Poppy Gel There’s s a reason why people like sweet pickles - they taste good. It’s not the cucumber; it’s the sweet sour vinegar brine. So why not make use of the pickle juice remaining in the jar after the pickles are gone? Save it up till you have two cups, then strain itContinue reading "Pickle Poppy Gel"

GOD IS THE RECIPE

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RECIPE. The Recipe Is Everything That Matters. THE RECIPE IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS. You say you don’t want a recipe. You laugh and say we don’t need your crazy dumass recipes. You’re dismissive when you say it’s not helping us. We need help you say, and all you doContinue reading "GOD IS THE RECIPE"

The Results Are In For The 1 week Flatten Stomach aka Power Trifecta Drink Challenge

I was up early while it was still dark at 5ish AM. I did the scale measurements first this time. SPRING SCALE = 159 LBS. DIGITAL SCALE = 164.6 LBS. FAT = 23.5 VISCERAL FAT = 11 MUSCLE = 31.0 BMI = 25.9 CALORIE/RESTING METABOLISM = 1532 RESULT: I gained two tenths of a poundContinue reading "The Results Are In For The 1 week Flatten Stomach aka Power Trifecta Drink Challenge"

TODAY IS DAY 7 – FINAL DAY – OF POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE

2 September 2021 BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DRINK TO FLATTEN STOMACH With one day left I'm scrambling to flatten this stomach. In my mind I'm scrambling, not through my actions. The acid was too acidic, so I reduced the dose and tolerated it better. I added a few more items in small amounts to boostContinue reading "TODAY IS DAY 7 – FINAL DAY – OF POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE"

DAY SIX POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE

1 September 2021 SHARON'S MELLOW CHARGED DRINK 12 oz. warm water 1 t. lemon juice 2 t. apple cider vinegar 1 t. ginger juice 1 t. liquid aminos 1/2 t. Matcha Green Tea Powder 1/4 t. dark brown sugar Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I omitted the baking soda -Continue reading "DAY SIX POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE"

DAY FIVE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE

Tuesday 31 August 2021 SHARON'S MELLOW CHARGED DRINK 12 oz. warm water 1 t. fresh lemon juice 1 t. ginger juice 1 t. apple cider vinegar 1/4 t. baking soda 1 t. liquid aminos 1/2 t. Matcha green tea powder 1/4 t. dark brown sugar Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.Continue reading "DAY FIVE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE"

DAY FOUR POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE

Monday 30 August 2021 SHARON'S MELLOW SUPERFECTA DRINK 1-1/3 c. warm water 1 t. fresh lemon juice 1 t. apple cider vinegar 1 t. ginger juice Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The burning became too much to handle. It didn't ease up, so I eased it down. Sixteen ounces ofContinue reading "DAY FOUR POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE"

DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE

Saturday 29 August 2021 DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE SHARON'S SUPERCHARGED SUPERFECTA DRINK 16 oz. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. ginger juice Drank it first thing in the morning. Followed by black coffee sipped for an hour or so, then I ate breakfast. Whatever is leftoverContinue reading "DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE"

DAY TWO OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE

Saturday 28 August 2021 DAY TWO TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE SHARON'S SUPERCHARGED SUPERFECTA DRINK 16 oz. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. ginger juice Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. As long as I was burning up my esophagus with this acidicContinue reading "DAY TWO OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE"

DAY ONE OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE

DAY ONE Friday 27 August 2021 TRIFECTA POWER DRINK 2 c. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I renamed this 7 DAY FLATTEN STOMACH CHALLENGE introduced by Dr. Mandell, to the TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE, because honestly, drinkingContinue reading "DAY ONE OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE"

One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge

https://youtu.be/ap4QGOU5zHo TAKE THE POWER TRIFECTA DRINK CHALLENGE How difficult can it be? 2 CUPS WARM WATER 2 T. LEMON JUICE (fresh is best but bottled is okay as long as sugar-free) 1 T. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1- Combine in glass and drink on empty stomach upon rising. 2- I guess the rest is up toContinue reading "One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge"

Fat-Free Pickle Juice Mayo

FAT-FREE PICKLE JUICE MAYO Get the creamy textures of veg mayo absent the fat. Plus more flavor and sing than animal or animal-free mayo. If you love pickles, you'll love this. Imagine the money saved by finding a use for what you normally throw away. Some will say the juice is bad for you, thenContinue reading "Fat-Free Pickle Juice Mayo"

An Excuse And A Reckoning

"It could have been worse." VS "I could have done better." One lets you off the hook, the other accepts responsibility. TWO STRATEGIES. WHICH ONE ARE YOU? OR ARE YOU BOTH? ONE IS A NON-STARTER. THE OTHER A GO-GETTER. Yes, no matter the occasion or the incident we can always say we could have doneContinue reading "An Excuse And A Reckoning"

Mango Kraut Beans

MANGO KRAUT BEANS Bourbon beans with mango, roasted pepper and green beans. Ops, almost forgot the sauerkraut. What a pairing! All the way around spells success! And it's fat-free! Sink your teeth into that one. The chew alone is worth the effort. Makes 7 cups 22 oz. can BUSH’S GRILLIN’ BEANS Bourbon And Brown SugarContinue reading "Mango Kraut Beans"

YOUR FOOD IS YOUR COMFORT

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD You’re not going to lose weight by eating what you always ate even if you eat less of what you always ate. Those patterns of what you always ate are entrenched in your mind. They are well established and won’t, because they can’t, move. Your eating patterns have become habitual.Continue reading "YOUR FOOD IS YOUR COMFORT"

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Healthiest Fat on Earth

F-FC ClipBoard: Extra virgin olive oil has been a staple in our home for fifty years. Although I use a variety of oils, extra virgin olive oil is the Davies-Tight house oil. We are rarely without it. When cooking animal-free it's important to that the oil you use add flavor to the dish, after all,Continue reading "Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is the Healthiest Fat on Earth"

CHEWING GUM FOR WEIGHT LOSS

GUM CHEWING I don’t doubt that chewing gum helps some people to smoke less or to quit. I also don’t doubt that chewing gum can delay eating when you’re hungry. Or get your bowels moving in the morning. Not for everybody. What I’ve noticed is that although gum-chewing can delay consumption gratification, it can alsoContinue reading "CHEWING GUM FOR WEIGHT LOSS"

OATMEAL COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE – I’M ALL IN

https://youtu.be/UmAUkwG9OuY There's some indication that oatmeal helps with weight loss. I don't have to overload on it either. One bowl a day can change you for the better. Fatty liver can be caused by too much alcohol, but also from eating too much, even if you don't consume any alcohol. By the looks of peopleContinue reading "OATMEAL COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE – I’M ALL IN"

Daily Caloric Intake For Optimal Weight Loss

Optimal Weight Loss Per Daily Caloric Intake At some point on the calorie continuum you will lose the greatest amount of weight for however many calories you consume. Find that calorie number which produces the greatest amount of weight loss for you. It's not the same for everyone. There is some truth to eating moreContinue reading "Daily Caloric Intake For Optimal Weight Loss"

IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic

https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Product-innovations/The-Role-of-Fats-in-Plant-Based-Meat-Alternatives IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic By Elizabeth Crawford 19-May-2021 - Last updated on 19-May-2021 at 16:46 GMT Despite an uptick in snacking and consumption of indulgent foods and beverages during the pandemic, the number of Americans dieting last year held steady compared to previous yearsContinue reading "IFIC: Keto tumbles as basic calorie-counting becomes Americans’ top diet of choice during pandemic"

Potato Pepper Fry

POTATO PEPPER FRYPOTATO PEPPER FRYPOTATO PEPPER FRYPOTATO PEPPER FRYPOTATO PEPPER FRY Potato Pepper Fry Pan-fired cubanelle peppers, sweet onion, yellow potatoes and zucchini, then tossed till coated with a mustard sauce! the zucchini adds a juicy component if done just right - tender, not mushy. Cook up five pounds of these tender creamy golden thin-skinContinue reading "Potato Pepper Fry"

A NEW DRUG FOR DIABETES TREATS OBESITY – targets gut rather than brain

Newly approved drug heralded as ‘game changer’ in the growing national obesity crisis ARIELLE MITROPOULOS Fri, June 4, 2021, 3:26 PM   A new weight-loss treatment is being heralded by some health experts as “groundbreaking,” and a potential “game changer” in the growing epidemic of obesity. Semaglutide, an injectable drug made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, was approvedContinue reading "A NEW DRUG FOR DIABETES TREATS OBESITY – targets gut rather than brain"

CANOLA OIL DOES NOT COME FROM A CANOLA PLANT

IS CANOLA OIL BAD FOR YOU? https://shapedbycharlotte.com/is-canola-oil-bad-for-you/ Canola oil is highly controversial these days. Once beloved by all and used for many a boxed cake mix, it’s now avoided like the plague. Its bad reputation seems to have come out of nowhere, but is it deserved? Is canola oil bad for you? And is canolaContinue reading "CANOLA OIL DOES NOT COME FROM A CANOLA PLANT"

Can You Get Vitamin D From Your Computer Or T.V.?

If radiation from the sun combines with cholesterol from the skin to form vitamin D, then why wouldn't radiation from my computer when hitting my skin combine with the cholesterol in my skin to form vitamin D? Could I be sun-bathing while working at my computer? Multi-tasking, I like it. But where’s my tan? IContinue reading "Can You Get Vitamin D From Your Computer Or T.V.?"

Simple Fat-Free Fruit Dessert

SIMPLE FAT-FREE FRUIT DESSERT Fruit for dessert is traditional for the Italians. Something about the enzymes in fresh fruit that aid in the digestion of the main meal filled with carbos, meats and fats. I like it for breakfast or lunch or evening snack. You pick. Of course you're going to get the sweet withContinue reading "Simple Fat-Free Fruit Dessert"

3-“I ALREADY ATE”

Horrors. I had no idea. Of course I had no idea, I didn’t weigh myself. Sure my clothes were a little snug, a lot snug, but that ‘I’ll do it tomorrow’ mentality kept creeping in: the old procrastination trick so I can have today what I promise I won’t have tomorrow. THE LAST SUPPER – beforeContinue reading "3-“I ALREADY ATE”"

2-FATTEN UP, EAT MORE. SLIM DOWN, EAT LESS. SIMPLE FORMULA.

INSTRUCTIONS: WEIGH SELF DAILY, so YOU know where YOU stand. BY IGNORING THE SCALE WE GIVE OURSELVES A FALSE fat meter reading, SINCE OUR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING WEIGHT ARE ALWAYS GREATER THAN THE NUMBERS PROVE. Look at self in full length mirror, nude, daily. VIGILANCE IS KEY. WHEN YOU GO TO MARKET can you guess by lookingContinue reading "2-FATTEN UP, EAT MORE. SLIM DOWN, EAT LESS. SIMPLE FORMULA."

1-START YOUR ENGINES

START YOUR ENGINES  God, mygod, puts the needs of the individual not the group first. It only makes sense that the stronger the individual, the stronger the group. In any military, the stronger the soldier, the stronger the entire unit, thus the reason for the rigorous training. When I said a while back in aContinue reading "1-START YOUR ENGINES"

‘I’ve Got Diamonds On The Soles Of My Shoes’ ~ Paul Simon

I dared to weigh myself this morning, knowing I shouldn't. I have a fitbit watch/bracelet that documents me and I was hoping beyond expectations that I lost something, anything. I shed my outers, carefully placed myself on the scale and came up one pound lost since my last weight date which was yesterday (Wednesday). YesterdayContinue reading "‘I’ve Got Diamonds On The Soles Of My Shoes’ ~ Paul Simon"

I TRIED CBD OIL

CBD OIL IS USELESS, unless taken in large amounts, and then the ratio of side effects to dosage balloons out of sight. It's also expensive - way too expensive. The 0.3 percent THC allowable by law is way too low. Stop stealing from the customers. Real weed is what the people want and need. Who'sContinue reading "I TRIED CBD OIL"

This May Not Be For Everyone

CINCHER - SHARON'S BACK BRACE & BELLY PINCHER Like I said, this may not be for everyone, but it may work for some - or even many. I discovered by accident that when I wore my back brace, I not only wasn't hungry, but I felt full even when I hadn't yet eaten. It makesContinue reading "This May Not Be For Everyone"

LATER SALADS

As long as you don't apply the salad dressing, salads can be made ahead and saved for later. Simply assemble the salad minus the dressing, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate till ready to dress and eat. We often do this. Sometimes we don't want a salad now, but know we'll want one later, whileContinue reading "LATER SALADS"

Can Your Fat Think?

Can Your Fat Think! Does your fat have a brain? If it has nerve networks running through it, then yes. Can it make decisions? Where a nerve meets another nerve as in a tree, junctures I call them, decisions are made through the chemicals the nerves secret at the junctures (aka synapses). The chemical interactionContinue reading "Can Your Fat Think?"