Category Archives: Life

“Two-A-Days” – now I actually know what that means

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Rory

I’ve been in hardcore diet mode for a week now. It’s going well – I’m down 2 lbs since last Thursday! I’ve been working out TWICE a day, before and after work. I’ve been waking up an hour earlier than … Continue reading →

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Eating out when you’re dieting

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Rory

I’m sitting at a diner with my family, as we usually do on Sunday mornings when we visit my grandma. My go-to diner breakfast is the bagels and lox platter. Mmmmm. I love lox. But now I’m on a diet, … Continue reading →

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My dieting DUH moment

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Rory

Last week I had a revelation that made me feel really, really stupid. I had been dieting for three weeks. I’m going to Australia at the end of October, and since I’ll be spending a majority of the three weeks … Continue reading →

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Turkey, Swiss Cheese and Avocado Rolls – my new favorite thing

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Rory

All I have to say is: YUMMMMM. I’ve been eating turkey and cheese rolls for ages, but it wasn’t until this week that I had the genius idea of adding avocado to the mix. I normally dip the rolls in … Continue reading →

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Sugar-free banana smoothie

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Rory

I know that bananas aren’t good when you’re trying to lose weight, because they have a lot of sugar, but I figure it’s much better to eat a banana than an entire Entenmann’s Banana Crunch Cake in one weekend, which … Continue reading →

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Healthy Fourth of July Recipes – Sugar-free Red, White and Blue Cheesecake-stuffed Strawberries

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Rory

Another ridiculously easy Fourth of July recipe. I posted the exact same recipe a few weeks ago, but it didn’t have the pretty blueberries and raspberries, which definitely take the presentation of this recipe to another level. I made this … Continue reading →

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Healthy Fourth of July desserts: Red, White and Blue Ricotta Banana Split – Sugar free!

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Rory

I was looking for a cute Fourth of July recipe to make when I stumbled on this recipe. The easy thing about the Fourth of July theme is that all you have to do is add fruit! Strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, … Continue reading →

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Easy and HEALTHY Baked Eggplant Parmesan (gluten free, diet-friendly)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Rory

Of all the healthy recipes that I learned how to make while I was on the HCG diet last year, this one is by far my favorite. Like I say in just about every single blog post, sometimes all you … Continue reading →

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Healthy Sausage and Peppers

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Rory

Just like the Boy Scouts, my NUMBER ONE  rule when I’m trying to lose weight is: Be Prepared! I can’t even count how many times I’ve cheated on a diet because I was starving when I got home and I … Continue reading →

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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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