by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
31. January 2010 22:04
Wow, I was doing some interesting searches as to possible reasons why a person may gain weight even though they are doing what they "think" are all the "right" things. They are eating nutritiously and exercising frequently but still seem to gain weight - which is what I'...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
31. January 2010 14:48
This weekend we were out of town visiting our friends who just had a baby about three months ago. By the time we got up this morning it was 10 and my eating schedule was all out of whack. They get up at 7 now because of the baby. Our friends offered to run to the store and buy us s...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
31. January 2010 09:33
Declutter: Part 1-
One avenue that helps you feel more healthy and uncluttered (mind and physical space), is to get your work and your families home space organized.
For your home, use cubbies, hooks, sports equipment racks, and color coding on each child’s belongi...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
30. January 2010 09:05
Balance is one of those things you don't appreciate ( like 20/20 vision) until you loose it. Improving your balance helps you avoid falls, keep your body aligned and helps with the issues discussed in yesterdays blog about posture.
Pilates works actively in this issue. The focus ...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
29. January 2010 14:32
Why is it important for weekly weigh-ins? Weekly weigh-in's are important to hold you accountable. They allow you to evaluate what you did well and what you need to improve on for the week. It also keeps you from becoming too obsessive by weighing yourself everyday. I'...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
29. January 2010 09:00
This is the time of year when the lack of sun light , fear of flu and H1N1, and weather issues drives people into their homes. These issues can lead to feeling blue and difficult emotions. There are some things you can work on to help alleviate these side effects:
1. &nb...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
28. January 2010 22:51
Many people comment on the fact that they don't think they can follow my diet because it doesn't seem like enough food. Well, yes, everything is cut down to portion size. If you asked me how my body first responded when I drastically cut my calorie intake I could tell you with total ho...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
28. January 2010 17:44
I apologize for not having my blog finished last night. I had acupuncture and, boy does it work like clock-work. I was due for my "two week" on Monday and because I scheduled two days later...of course, the pain hit Tuesday night. I was in pain off and on from my endometr...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
28. January 2010 14:03
With the Super bowl approaching, and everyone bunkering down to hibernate through winter, it the perfect time for slow cooking dinners and chili in a crock pot.
This cooking method works best for braising, stews and soups. There are great recipes on the website fo...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
26. January 2010 22:57
Let's go over some general guidelines when it comes to buffets. My advice is clear and simple: never, I repeat, never dine at one. It is like asking to gain ten pounds. My husband went there today for a work luncheon. He was complaining that he never is able to get ...
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