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Chocolate Mousse using Avocados - Amazing
Just saw this recipe by Giada DeLaurentiis. Made it yesterday and was blown away by how good it is. 1/2 c. semi sweet morsels 4 very ripe avocados 1/2 c. agave nectar 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa 1 T. vanilla 1/4 t. salt vanilla almond milk for thinning, if needed Melt the morsels in microwave and add to a food processor. Add…
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Vita Top Muffins
I recently discovered Vita Tops and love them, however, the sugar free velvety chocolate tears me up with bloating and gas (lovely, I know). Has anyone else had this problem with sugar free? I'm wondering if it's the sugar alcohol or inulin that I should stay away from. Thanks in advance for your responses and Happy Friday…
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Lowering Cholesterol
I recently discovered my cholesterol levels are on the higher side with my good cholesterol lower than normal. To be honest, having a family history of heart disease, it was the wake up call I needed to get serious about diet/exercise. I'm interested to know if anyone has had success at lowering their numbers, how long it…
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Honey or Stevia?
Just curious as to everyone's preference, and why. Thanks.
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You know it's a bad day when...
It's already been the kind of day that I'll gladly sacrifice 438 food calories for a chocolate martini tonight...
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Continuous cardio or a mix?
I've been with the program for almost two weeks now and was told by the gym's trainer to do 10 min of rigorous cardio then strength train, then back to cardio for ten, and so on... I read yesterday, however, that to lower your cholesterol you need to keep your heart rate up continuously for at least 30 minutes. So, today I…
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Continuous cardio or a mix?
I've been with the program for almost two weeks now and was told by the gym's trainer to do 10 min of rigorous cardio then strength train, then back to cardio for ten, and so on... I read yesterday, however, that to lower your cholesterol you need to keep your heart rate up continuously for at least 30 minutes. So, today I…
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A thankful newbie
I just started trying to lose weight on Monday after finding out my cholesterol was too high. My mom, dad, and grandparents have all either had heart attacks or heart disease, so talk about a wake up call. I'm so thankful for finding this site (on a calorie-counter search with my droid, of all places). It seems like a…
