Live With Enthusiasm
Chocolate caramel apples are a great Fall treat that rival chocolate covered strawberries–yes, I said it & I stand by it! Once upon a time, many years ago when I was pregnant with my son I was at work and my boss shared this delicious treat. He cut up a chocolate covered caramel apple and split it between me, him,…
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Here’s the thing. Dieting during the holidays is cruel. It just is. Not only is more temptation around making a diet harder, BUT even if you do turn it down there’s a higher chance of a future binge if you are feeling deprived. Instead of weight loss, your goal should be to MAINTAIN your weight. Maintenance calories typically allow for…
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Over 25 family friendly Halloween traditions! The other day I was picking up groceries and I noticed the Halloween candy was out! I’m not the typical person you see that posts on social media about how annoyed they are that the holiday stuff comes out so early, I’m actually the opposite. I’m literally ecstatic. Why? Because it’s not just Halloween…
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Healthy desserts for Thanksgiving that are satisfying and diet friendly. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We finally do Thanksgiving with just our little family, which may not sound super cool, but it is so low stress–we love it! So, the Thanksgiving menu has really been on my mind a lot lately. I don’t mind indulging on the holidays BUT…
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I’m not sure what to call this healthier dessert. So I named this post with a short description instead: low calorie jello & yogurt dessert. This dish is not an uncommon sight in Mexican cuisine. There are so many Mexican desserts that use cubes of jello and mix them with some sort of creamy ingredient, like whipping cream. To be…
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This is the struggle right? You’re so ready to make a change, but your family isn’t quite on board. You’re not alone. If you want your family to eat healthier and not put up a fight, read on! First I want to start off by explaining what not to do. Most of the time we get so excited to start…
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