Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Tasty Tuesday: Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

A full flavored soup that is perfect for a cold winters night
Prep Time – 10 min
Cook Time – 9 hr
Total Time – 9 hr
Serves 8
Ingredients:
6 large white onions
4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
8 cups fat free beef stock
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp pepper
2 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp...
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Monday, January 27, 2014

Paleo Diet Review

If you think the Paleo Diet sounds like something a caveman would eat, then you are correct. After all, this diet requires you to eat only unprocessed foods, just like our ancestors used to eat. Many people follow this diet and are convinced of its effectiveness. To learn more, and decide...
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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Skinny Spotlight: Jennifer

Jennifer is starting her next 90 day challenge after crushing her first one!

“I just wanted to share my personal before and after with Skinny Fiber. I started Skinny Fiber in November of 2012. By April of 2013, I had lost 21 pounds and 24 inches total. I went from a size 14/16 (depending...
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Tasty Tuesday: Eggs Benedict Casserole

Eggs Benedict in a casserole that will make a perfect breakfast in bed for that special someone.
Prep Time – 15 min
Cook Time – 45 min
Total Time – 1 hr
Serves 12
INGREDIENTS:
Casserole
12 oz Canadian bacon, cut into 1 inch strips
6 small English muffins, separated and cut into...
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Saturday, January 18, 2014

8 Tips for Weight Loss Beginners

This list comes from Fit Personality. I am republishing it here because I think these tips are just that good. I’ve added my thoughts under each tip so I could give you my 2 cents.
#1 – Don’t change everything at once. If you go from eating crap and sitting all day to trying to i...
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Friday, January 17, 2014

How to Get the Most from Your Cardio Workouts

Getting the most out of your workouts means more than just showing up to the gym or taking a walk around the block. If not done right, you could literally work out for months without anything to show for it. Here’s a guide to getting the very most from every part of every workout.
Before Your W...
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WW Recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

This Weight Watcher’s recipe comes from Michelle Faucet John’s at The Half Baked Life. With white chocolate chips and cranberry bits, it is definitely going to be my new occasional indulgence of choice. It’s 5 WW+ points. Enjoy!
A shortbread cookie filled with cranberries and w...
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

The Atkins Diet Review

If you’ve tried losing weight before, then you’ve probably heard of or read about the Atkins Diet. This diet has been around for quite a while now, and there are people who love it and others who hate it. Which side should you be on? Perhaps the details below can help you decide.
What is the Atk...
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Clean Eating: Sticking Lemon Chicken

This recipe is delicious! Especially when it’s paired with brown rice and steamed veggies. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 large chicken, jointed into 8–10 pieces  (you can also use a package of thighs)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3-4 tbsp olive oil
1 head of garlic, halved ho...
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Words to Live by Wednesday: Excuses...

When I’m lying in bed in the early morning, I can talk myself out of working out almost any day of the week. To combat this I decided to stop thinking and just get up! I use all of the morning exercise motivation tips I shared with you and as soon as I notice my mind trying to persuade me ...
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Weight Loss Tip: Stock Up On Healthy Foods

One of the reasons why many of us snack on unhealthy foods is down to convenience. It’s super easy to grab a bag of chips or cookies and munch through them, but it seems a lot more difficult to put together something quick and healthy. This is why you need to think about the food you buy an...
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Understanding the Reasons Why you Overeat

You might not notice it until the next time you step up to the weighing scale: you’ve gained a few excess pounds. You don’t understand why but your belt seems tighter, your clothes seem smaller and you can actually grip your love handles. No matter how often you exercise, you can’t meet your weig...
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Tasty Tuesday: Orange Chicken Stir-Fry

This Clean Eating recipe includes chickpeas with a crispy, spicy coating so you can add to your finished dish for a fiery contrast to this fresh meal. Enjoy!
Recipe & Image credit goes to CleanEating.com
Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2/3 cup brown...
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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Skinny Spotlight: Stacy

Stacy has been on her Skinny Fiber journey for almost a year now and she looks fantastic.

This is her story, in her own words…
“What a difference a year makes!  This is me getting ready for my company’s holiday party last year, and this year! I’m so glad I took a chance ...
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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Check out Cassondra"s Results

Wow! Cassondra has gotten amazing results in her 90 days challenge. In addition to taking Skinny Fiber, she also did Zumba and strength training to maximize her results.

Here is story, in her own words… 
“My 90 days is up!!!! My name is Cassondra and Skinny Fiber has changed my ...
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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Basil-and-Garlic-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I love stuffed chicken breasts and this one is amazing. Imagine the taste of fresh basil, melted Parmesan cheese, and lemon – Mmmm! Try out this recipe and pair it with a side salad or some steamed veggies for a healthy, delicious meal.
Recipe and image credit belong to Fitness...
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