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Author Archives: Rory
I spoke too soon
I should probably wait to try a product before I deem it “The Best Invention Ever.” The bra strap extender proved to be useless on the day of my holiday party. Part of it was my own fault – even … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, DIet, Fashion, HCG, Life, Nightlife, Personal
Tagged Bra strap extender, clothing, holiday party, style, Zara
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Diet friendly “egg rolls” – HCG, South Beach Diet, etc.
Without question, this is one of the best things I’ve learned how to make since I started dieting. In fact, this meal is so good that I make it all the time, diet or not. Between the ginger powder and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cooking, DIet, Dieting, Food, HCG, Recipes
Tagged asian, bragg's liquid aminos, cabbage, chicken, ginger, HCG, low calorie diet
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The best invention ever – the Bra Strap Extender
Today is the big day – my company’s holiday party! Here is the dress that I’m wearing (with black tights, knee-high boots, and a blazer for the early part of the evening): I got this dress at Zara back in … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, DIet, Dieting, HCG, Life, Nightlife, Personal
Tagged Bra strap extender, clothing, holiday party, party, shopping, Zara
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Pork stock
Two weekends ago I went to this Puerto Rican restaurant in NYC called Sofrito. It definitely wasn’t diet friendly, but I had a Groupon that would have expired if I didn’t use it, so I went. I didn’t attempt to … Continue reading
Things that make me happy
The difference between Rory today and Rory a year ago is quite amazing. Today I get excited over things that I never would have thought possible back then. Yesterday I went to the Christmas Tree Store. It was my first … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, DIet, Dieting, Food, HCG, Life, Personal
Tagged cooking supplies, dollar store, shopping, The Christmas Tree Store
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What a great way to start the weekend!
I got on the scale this morning and was stunned by what I saw: 138.5! Down 3 full pounds in just one day! I’ve been sticking to the diet all week and exercising a ton, but since Monday the scale … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, DIet, Dieting, HCG, Life, Personal
Tagged health, holiday party, low calorie diet, motivation, seeing an ex, willpower
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Sugar-free mint chocolate flavored meringue cookies
Warning: do NOT attempt this cookie if you’ve never made a meringue before! I first attempted to make a mint chocolate chip meringue like six months ago. The result? Not quite the puffed up meringue that we’ve all grown to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cooking, DIet, Dieting, Food, HCG, Life, Personal, Recipes
Tagged cocoa powder, dessert, egg whites, meringue cookies, Truvia
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Diet update – by the numbers
When I weighed myself this morning I was really surprised to see that I am now the exact same weight as I was on the morning of Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving weekend I have had a difficult time sticking to my … Continue reading
Easy and Diet-friendly “Crab Bisque” (Seafood tomato soup) – HCG, South Beach Diet, etc.
Until recently, I had made this recipe exactly once before: back in February, when I was doing the HCG diet for the first time. I remembered it as being one of the most delicious soups I had ever made – … Continue reading
Sugar-free coconut flavored meringue cookies
Yes, coconut FLAVORED, because if I added coconut flakes then they wouldn’t be quite as HCG or South Beach diet friendly. The star ingredient in this recipe is coconut extract, which I bought back in the summer with the intention … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Cooking, DIet, Dieting, Food, HCG, Life, Personal, Recipes
Tagged coconut, HCG, healthy, liquid egg whites, snacks, south beach diet, sugar free meringue cookies, Truvia
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Lipstick Kitchen - Healthy Food that Tastes Delicious! 