We always want what we can’t have and nit pick ourselves in the pursuit of perfection. How can that be healthy? Not to mention all the ridiculous pictures we look at like this beautiful Victoria’s Secret model. I have to ask you, if you compare yourself to this woman how does that make you feel … Continue reading »
I love meals that can be made in under 30 minutes, especially on weeknights. This is one of those simple, one pan dinners that you can pop in the oven, pour yourself a glass of wine and relax and let the oven do all the work. Make sure you have some high quality EVOO to drizzle … Continue reading »
Every time I visit the grocery store I see a minimum of two people staring at rows and rows of preservative filled salad dressings. I want to shout out to them “you already have everything to make salad dressing at home.” So put aside the dressings that will stay good for a year and make … Continue reading »
After posting my A Year in Review- Lose Weight by Eating starts out with a BANG yesterday I realized all the great accomplishments I had last year were NOTHING in comparison to what my readers have accomplished! Each week I host a Weekly Weight Loss Competition on my Facebook Page, it started in June 2012 … Continue reading »
And a BIG BANG it was, with over 1.9 million views in the first year Lose Weight By Eating certainly has had a wild ride. In June I started a Facebook Page to support the growing blog and already it has over 5000 likes. Lose Weight By Eating is not yet a house hold name… but … Continue reading »
How do you get your kids to help in the kitchen, and eat healthy? One word, cookies! Here are some heart healthy cookies you can make with your kids that will be good for them and for Santa too. Make them together and share in the holiday fun, there’s nothing better than a kitchen covered … Continue reading »
I started out making Whole Wheat bread, but when it came to shape the loaf I was bored with the same old combo and feeling nostalgic and always a little kitsch, I went for an old favorite. This loaf reminds me of my childhood, so aromatic and sweet. Make this for Christmas morning, or give … Continue reading »
I have been “training” I guess you could call it, waiting to see if I get a call back from the show I applied to called Food Network Star. I made this in under 30 minutes and it was delicious! After a 30 minute cooking sprint I need a little bubbly to accompany my lunch, … Continue reading »
The morning I made these I will treasure for ever! My daughter asked me if we could make muffins for breakfast, so we made these together. When we were done we enjoyed the fruits of our labor with a pretend tea party. Working in the kitchen with your kids is so important, you can’t leave … Continue reading »
I am excited to introduce the first annual New Year’s Resolution Contest! This year’s prizes will help you transform your life and your kitchen. The idea behind this year’s prizes were to give you a mini kitchen makeover. Here are the prizes: First Place: Two new cookbooks! Both Clean Eating and easy. Signed copies of … Continue reading »
This recipe is from my monthly column at North County LIFE, a local newspaper. I had requests to share it here, what a wonderful idea! Here for all of you is my newest recipe. Veggie Packed Stuffing The key here is this dish is 50% bread and 50% fruits and vegetables, cutting the calories and … Continue reading »
I love avocado and Greek yogurt so much I create meals around them and when I get to combine them I am over the moon excited! This is fast and delicious and unlike my delicious Grilled Avocado Sandwich I can also indulge in my favorite Greek yogurt. So enough about my love affair with super foods, … Continue reading »
Since this blog was created 10 months ago I’ve been offered many products to do reviews for, but none of them were either on the up and up, totally all natural or kept to the values of the blog. First before I get into this I have to tell you I was not paid anything … Continue reading »
I had the pleasure of covering this year’s Sunset Magazine’s Savor the Central Coast and I have posted many videos so far of the interviews that I got to conduct. I have not yet posted this one because… well I was saving the best for last! Here’s the skinny (pun intended) on the drink. It was created … Continue reading »
This has become my new favorite sandwich, I was inspired by my local sandwich shop that I work from regularly. They make an amazing version of this sandwich that I could (but shouldn’t) eat everyday, so I made this skinny version that I can have everyday. This to me is like having Thanksgiving everyday of … Continue reading »
These Green Goddess Pesto Wraps are fantastic, light and flavorful. If you are having a get together with the gals this is a must have, it’s the perfect finger food that won’t ruin a manicure. Looking for more fancy wraps? Check out my Temple Wraps, all my girlfriends are mad for them! Rummaging through my … Continue reading »
I get messages all the time saying “I just went overboard and had 2 slices of cake, what do I do?” or “I have been bad all weekend and am worried about weigh in day, what do I do?” these questions are always answered the same way, drink as much water as you can, and … Continue reading »
When I was heavy my vacations would mimic my already unhealthy lifestyle. I would go to Vegas, Palm Springs or some beach which can all be very healthy locations to visit but I would not go for the healthy vacation I would stuff my face at buffets, lay out in the sun not moving my … Continue reading »
I LOVE Cheese, Trader Joe’s has a wonderful selection. I am a stay at home Mom so I am 10 feet away from my fridge and pantry all day everyday! This is still a challenge for me, especially when I was testing the doughnut recipes. Truth be told this plagued me when I had a full-time … Continue reading »
It’s that time again! Beverly Jo Noble has provided us with another amazing recipe from her book A Lifetime Of Recipes. Have you gotten her book yet? I LOVE it! It is all about cooking with fresh fruit. The Cranberry Orange Crusted Salmon has become a weekly staple in my house and her Raspberry Bellini has a … Continue reading »
One of my blog and Lose Weight By Eating Facebook Page followers asked me to talk about the struggles I had during my weight loss journey. I responded with an “I’ll do my best” and within 5 minutes to my surprise it all came flooding back! So everyone say thank you to Jennifer L. for her … Continue reading »
I love fall, what’s not to love? On a hot day in early September I decided it would be fall early, for me! So I made a big pitcher of this and to my surprise everyone in the house slurped it up faster than I could make it! I knew then this would be served … Continue reading »
Two tablespoons of Maple Syrup has 104 calories, the same amount of this is only 37 calories! I saw Nigella Lawson make something similar on one of her shows, in perfect Nigella fashion she made a sinful version of this syrup. I decided to make a skinny version. Maple syrup already has fewer calories than sugar, … Continue reading »
In one day I have gotten 5 questions about emotional eating, one day! I thought the chances of there being more of you out there, was about 97 out of 100. So, you have had a horrible day, you are driving home (late, of course) and you pass your favorite drive through/bakery/ice cream shop all … Continue reading »
This is one of those dishes that I have been making for years, every time I make it a little different. Sometimes I just toss the broccoli on the cookie sheet 1/2 way through then sprinkle Parmesan on top while serving, that is for those rushed dinners (try it on a week night, divine and … Continue reading »
This is a delicious side salad for 6 and takes no time at all to make it. Having a dinner party? Try my Whole Baked Chicken with this salad they go perfectly together, you can wow your guests when you carve the chicken at the table, I will show you how on my How To Video. … Continue reading »
I am very excited to share this recipe, another from Beverly Jo Noble. This is from her new upcoming book Love Thy Veggies, and…. TODAY Beverly is getting married! Thank you Beverly for sharing this with all of us, and as a wedding gift pick up her current book A Lifetime of Recipes. Serves 4- … Continue reading »
I can already hear the question in your voice “can it be done?” yes it can and it’s amazing! We do a lot of barbecuing around here and I am always looking for a new rub, marinade of veggie to toss on the grill. A few months ago I saw a recipe in a Food … Continue reading »
My goal with this blog is to take naughty meals and make them skinny. Take something delicious that you can’t have it everyday like Pizza or Pancakes and shave off calories, adding metabolism boosting ingredients to make it something you CAN have everyday. Well hello! French Toast needed to be made skinny and after months of … Continue reading »
Here is another lovely recipe from Beverly Jo Noble, have you checked out her amazing cookbook yet? A Lifetime of Recipes came out this year and people are talking about it! It’s just fabulous, all cooking with seasonal fruit.. Pick up a copy and see what all the fuss is about. Beverly is getting married a … Continue reading »
I went to the store and Heirloom Tomatoes were on sale, is there anything better than a juicy tomato on a hot summer day? These are easy and fast, make them for lunch or a snack or make on a sliced baguette for a great appetizer. Congratulations to Jules P. for having the best name … Continue reading »
When it is hot outside, and I mean HOT you need something that will cool you off, Mint does just that! Plus water naturally cools you off, like free air conditioning, and suppresses your appetite to help you lose weight just like the peaches in this recipe. Can you think of anything better than to … Continue reading »
Did you know both grapefruit and apple boost metabolism and curb your appetite? I love foods that help me with my weight loss journey and these two are big ones. Top that with water also curbing your appetite and you have a great refreshing drink that works for you! A few months ago I created … Continue reading »
Hello readers, here is another one of my Lose Weight By Eating Cooking Shows on YouTube. Please make sure you “Subscribe” so that you won’t miss any shows. I love making this if I am going to a party as a Hostess Gift or just as a Birthday gift for a friend. I even make … Continue reading »
On a hot summer day this will cool you right off! You can choose flat water or fizzy water, both work great! If you are trying to kick your soda habit you should go for fizzy water here I think you will love it and it will curb your cravings. Like it sweeter? Add more … Continue reading »
We upgraded our video camera, the quality is 100% better and you can actually hear me. For my loyal readers you may remember this recipe, it is very popular and anytime I can help out a local farmer I am eager to do it. The people who run Central Coast Lavender are wonderful, I took my … Continue reading »
I love the combination of Peanut Butter, Bananas and Honey. When I was little my Mom would combine the three for me in a sandwich, so this combo is one of those nostalgic meals that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and bring me back to an easier time in my life. In my … Continue reading »
Double chocolate… need I say more? If you are not yet a fan of oatmeal remember, it boosts metabolism. Try this recipe out, it is done in a unique way that makes it so creamy and delicious you will want it again and again. Plus the almond milk you slowly cook it in is not … Continue reading »
I love dates, they are just like candy somewhere between a fruit and caramel and packed full of fiber, calcium, potassium and antioxidants. A popular date appetizer has been stuffing them with cheese and wrapping in bacon, which is amazing but way too high in calories to have whenever you want. These are sweet, salty, … Continue reading »
Talk about a Manly Meal, I made this for my husband on Father’s day and it was delicious. I made the chilli the night before for dinner and used the left overs for breakfast, saves time and money! Make this for the man in your life and he will fall in love with you all over … Continue reading »
My husband’s office was having a Luau Potluck the same day as my Daughter’s 3rd birthday, so it was an easy decision to go with cupcakes. I had enough to send with my husband to work and enough for my Daughter’s birthday too. I use almond milk and apple sauce to cut the calories and … Continue reading »
A reader recently asked me what a grocery list for my household might look like. What a great idea! Why didn’t I think of that? This one is for you Amanda K. I know you do have some dietary restrictions, if there’s something on this list you can’t have please comment below, I will work … Continue reading »
These are amazing, try them out for yourself and while you are digging in smile because you know they are good for you too. The Greek yogurt is full of protein and calcium, plus it boosts metabolism. Bananas and strawberries are full of potassium for strong muscles and calcium for strong bones. Makes 4 Pops- … Continue reading »
Did you know that Watermelon and Rosemary are both full of Potassium and Calcium? The combo makes this the perfect after workout drink. This zero calorie drink is refreshing and gives back to your body too. Potassium is essential for building healthy muscles and calcium strengthens your bones to help you stand taller and look … Continue reading »
I made this on a whim, sick of my usual baked potato lunch I wanted something new and found that this dish can be served many different ways. Make it as directed below for a lunch or side dish, add eggs for a breakfast scramble skillet or some left over chicken for a one skillet … Continue reading »
Here is a snack you will love as much as your kids will. Bananas are full of potassium and the almond butter is lower in calories and sugar than peanut butter but still high in protein. I love almond butter, it has a chocolate taste and goes great with bananas and toast for breakfast. You … Continue reading »
A friend of mine helped me out with my before and after weight loss pictures, he pasted them together (yes that was too high-tech for me) and I was shocked at my own transformation. I posted it up on facebook and friends started e-mailing me asking me questions everyone was shocked… I figured I would … Continue reading »
This beats the pants off of any 100 calorie snack pack out there! Basil has anti-inflammatory properties and is also a natural antibiotic, the cheese has calcium for strong bones and the tomatoes have shown to prevent certain types of cancer and prevent wrinkles! So this not only fills you up, but it keeps you … Continue reading »
I love starting my day out with a metabolism boosting breakfast, so my go to is oatmeal. Oatmeal is so incredibly good for you, it raises your metabolism, lowers your cholesterol and protects against diabetes and heart disease. I know it gets a bad wrap on texture and flavor, that’s why I implore you to … Continue reading »
Did you know that Oatmeal, Yogurt and Cinnamon all boost your metabolism? I use to love the little Quaker Oatmeal packets, but they are full of sugar, preservatives and thickening agents, not a smart choice! So I made my favorite flavor and added Greek yogurt to make it creamy and cinnamon just because I love … Continue reading »
