Category Archives: Fitness

Quick and Easy Tomato Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Rory

Over the weekend I decided that starting today I’m going to completely cut out carbs for the next two and a half weeks (until June 16, my cousin’s graduation party). For my “last meal,” which was last night, I chose … Continue reading →

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Miracle Noodles – are they really a “miracle”?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Rory

I first heard about Miracle Noodles a little over a year ago. Back then I was on the extremely strict HCG diet (only 550 calories allowed each day), and I was completely obsessed with finding ways to make low-calorie versions … Continue reading →

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Time to follow through with my New Year’s Resolution

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Rory

I work at an accounting firm, and during our busy season (January to April 15) my company is constantly feeding us. Breakfast on Tuesdays, pizza on Wednesdays, and bagels on the weekend, with foot-long heroes, cupcakes, ice cream sundaes, ice … Continue reading →

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Sugar-free chocolate with coconut and almonds (aka “Almost an Almond Joy”)

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Rory

The first time I made this I had just eaten dinner and was having a major chocolate craving. Of course I was on a diet (because seriously, when am I NOT on a diet?), so I decided to make some … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust (No Carb, Gluten-free, HCG and South Beach Diet, etc.)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Rory

If you follow my blog then by now you should know that I’m big on the idea that sometimes all you need is a hint of a flavor to satisfy a craving. Does a cauliflower pizza crust taste like a … Continue reading →

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Sugar-free Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Rory

Peanut butter and chocolate. Both are great on their own, but when they’re combined? Heavenly! I love this recipe. Not only is it fun to make, but in my opinion these peanut butter cups actually taste much better than their … Continue reading →

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Homemade Sugar-free Chocolate made with Coconut Oil (a.k.a. Chocolate Delight, Cocoa Crack, Chocolate Bark)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Rory

I love love LOVE this recipe. I’ve been making it for about a year, and I tried quite a few variations before settling on this one. I generally only make a little bit at a time. This way, when I … Continue reading →

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Sugar-free Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream/Pudding, with Almonds (Paleo, Low Carb)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Rory

Oh. My. God. Mmmmmmmmmmmm. (I could stop this post right there, because seriously, that’s all that needs to be said about this ice cream recipe. It is AMAZING. Quite possibly the best chocolate ice cream I’ve ever tasted. Sooo rich. … Continue reading →

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Unexpected weight loss

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Rory

I got on the scale this morning and I was shocked – SHOCKED – to see that I was down to 139.5! It was really unexpected, considering yesterday I was 141.5 and I ate two sweet potatoes. I think it’s … Continue reading →

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