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Saying that you are addicted to sugar is like saying you're addicted to oxygen...

Protein bars are expensive. I have thought about making my own protein bars, so that I could cut out all the ingredients that I didn't want but haven't done so as of yet. I go light for breakfasts also. I portion out fruits, seeds, and nuts for breakfast and lunch, and that passives me until dinner where I like to finish…

There are 2 different types of coffee beans. Robusta and Arabica. The Robusta beans come from a plant that grows close to the ground and gets a better yield than the Arabica, and because of robusta coffee tends to be more bitter and has an earthy flavor. Many of your cheaper coffee's are made from the robusta bean or at…

I've always been a morning person, so maybe this isn't relevant to anyone. Drinking and smoking affected my sleep, and when I gave up both I noticed that I would wake up refreshed and alert. I also don't drink anything with caffeine other than my morning coffee.

I have always drank my coffee black. Why would anyone drink it any other way?

3 eggs scrambled with Roma tomatoes and avocados with salmon and a sirloin steak and 2 slices of whole grain toast and a glass of cashew milk. I ran for 12 miles this morning, so treated myself to a large breakfast.

Planning on having salmon and eggs for breakfast

If you over indulge in anything the results are often are negative. With sodium I have noticed that it is really easy to double or even triple the daily recommended amounts. This is even more common if you eat out often. I have moved from reducing calories to lose weight to watching my sodium because it is the one nutrient…

I love eggs too, but I have to watch my cholesterol, triglycerides, and all that good stuff. What I am wondering is if the cholesterol in eggs will have a positive, negative, or neutral impact on my numbers? Oh, and yeah, I will be meeting with my doctor on the 26th and will have this conversation with her, but just…

Unsurprised, but ready to move forward...

As far as nuts and seeds go I would just say the most important thing is to get them unsalted.

Should've known...

Cautiously optimistic...

Who's handing out free iTunes gift cards?

Pan seared Ahi Tuna, grilled veg, and brown rice

From what I have come to understand it's the saturated fats that you want to stayed away from. Eating cholesterol doesn't necessarily increase cholesterol, or that's what they're saying this week. I dont think there's anything wrong with red meats, bacon and sausage as long as you enjoy it in moderation.

Balsamic Vinaigrette is delicious! Also, Bolthouse makes some delicious yogurt based dressings. My favorite is their Cilantro Avocado dressing. Bruschetta's and Caprese's make good appetizers and salads.

Cheesecake!

My favorite way is rubbing it in some toasted sesame oil and tossing it in McCormicks Maple Smokehouse seasoning and baking it in the oven. Great flavor! Grill it and finish it by topping it with a basil pesto is good also. Poaching: In a saute pan add water and white wine about a 50/50 blend and add garlic, green onion,…

Regardless of what the scale is telling you it sounds like your living a healthier lifestyle. It could be as simple as you're replacing fat with muscle and that is why the scale isn't moving. If your eating healthy and not drinking alcohol without recording it, or sneaking a midnight Twinkie without anyone knowing then…

I started listening to Locked Up Abroad which is an audio version of the National Geographic show. It's just stories of people getting arrested in foreign countries for one reason or another. The podcasts are just as good as the show.

I don't know the types of food that you are eating but just as an FYI, I would be leary of the nutritional facts on prepared ready-to-eat dietary foods. Some have been busted lying about calories contained in the product. I'd be wary of all R2E foods because you just can't be certain that there isn't more of an item in…

I'm not sure how accurate those charts are. I'm 6'4" and 211 lbs, and it says that I am still over-weight and should be between 152 - 205. I would be all skin and bones if I weighed the 160 pounds.

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I think if you want to make alfredo sauce then you need to use gourmet heavy whipping cream with with at least 40% fat. Then make a reduction sauce. However, if you want to make one lower in calories you could use skim or 1% milk and then use corn starch to thicken.

I sautéed up some Chicken Breasts with caramelized onions and diced sweet potatoes seasoned with sea salt and chipotle pepper, and topped with parmesan cheese.

Who wouldn't kiss Xena?

Definitely a Tim Allen role

This is probably an over simplification, but my heart burn goes away as soon as I increase my daily water intake, and remove/reduce alcohol and stop eating foods that trigger it.

I know right! I put on a lot of extra miles just because I wasn't ready to stop listening.