When you think of pastrami, that is if you think of pastrami, you typically think pastrami on rye. Let’s change our focus and broaden our horizons. Try this one for any meal. Something about it just sounds like it’s perfect for the weekend. What do you think? While you’re thinking, ponder this:

Fit tip: Thunder thighs, bubble butt. Lose the negative terms of endearment. Stop reinforcing what you don’t like and praise what you do. Yes, your eyes are very pretty. Enjoy the recipe!

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The tendency sometimes on the weight loss/ wellness journey is to get very self-absorbed. Being focused is great and will help you achieve your goals, but there are occasions when you have to: Get Over Yourself!! Optimal health and fitness is serious business, but the rest of the world is still going on. While you are in the process get your mind off yourself and do something for someone else. Plant a tree, read to preschoolers or just smile at passersby.

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In our neck of the woods the farmers market and roadside stands are about to close, but there is still lots of zucchini leftover. Gardeners love to share the wealth and even leave bags of the green wonder in break rooms and office cubicles. Say yes to fibrous veggies! Here’s #4 of the 14 steps to weight loss. Stop saying No; To your favorite foods. Eat the things you’ve put on the forbidden list, just have them moderately. Anything that’s deemed as forbidden becomes more enticing.

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We know that there is no magic pill that will zap away the pounds. However, we still wonder about the hype. Always check with your primary care physician before taking any supplement and if it sounds too good to be true… well you know the rest. Here’s your third step. Throw them Out; not your relatives, your fat clothes. Don’t leave them in the closet or drawer as a reminder. Having an alternate wardrobe waiting in the event you regain the loss weight is not a good motivator.

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Moderate consumption of chocolate may have the same benefits as eating fruits and vegetables (yes, I am serious). If you’re gonna have a little chocolate from time to time, you might want to try this tip. Quit weighing yourself 2-3 times a day. Once a week, same day, same time will do. To often the numbers on the scale set the tone of our day. Most scales read in pounds and the ¼ - ½ pound you lost won’t show. Also the muscle you are gaining might register as weight gain. So it's all good!

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Sweet mother of pearl!! Yes we’re gonna have bacon, turkey bacon of course. Isn’t it amazing the things you can do with turkey. For the next 14 posts I’m going to give you some ideas on easing your weight loss woes. Here’s the first one: Increase the amount of fruits and veggies you eat. Fruits and veggies are the powerhouses of weight loss and management. Aside from the nutritional benefits the more fibrous ones work to keep your metabolic rate stoked.

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A couple of post ago I urged you to make your salads with dark leafy greens but I didn’t give you any suggestions on which ones. Silly me! I’ve got a list of salad greens for you to choose from and another fit tip to jumpstart your workout plan. Canned Cleavage. Whenever you go into your cupboards, grab a can in each hand and lift your arms out to the side, keeping a slight bend at the elbow and bring your arms back to the center of your chest. Do 3 sets of 12.

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Nowadays the terms organic food and health food are often used interchangeably. However there is a difference. Let me share with you what I've found out about organic food. But first here's your fit tip. Po’ Folks Ab Roller. Take a bath towel and lie with it lengthwise under you. Hold an upper corner in each hand while you do crunches. The towel acts as a support for your head and neck. Do three sets of 12.

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This is a quick, simple, filling dish and it’s full of protein. A tossed salad full of dark leafy greens would be great with it. Iceberg lettuce is so yesterday. Here’s your fit tip. Your Beating Heart. Before you get out of bed, kick back the covers and raise your arms overhead as if reaching for the headboard. Inhale deeply and drop your arms forward and down to your legs. Repeat 4-5 times to elevate your heart rate. This will jumpstart your day making your hear beat more efficiently.

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There’s no need to get your skivvies all in a bunch about eating pork. You can have pork and beef when you’re eating healthy, it’s all about the cut and how you cook it. So while you’re deciding if you want to try this recipe or not try this: Lift your right leg till it’s parallel with the floor. Point your toe and write your name; in cursive. Then repeat on the other side. Fun isn't it!

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This isn’t so much a recipe but a meal that is satisfying, filling, and one that is so weight loss friendly you’ll eat it often. You know how I go on and on about fibrous veggies and how they can create a negative calorie effect (it sometimes takes more calories to digest them than their actual content), well here’s what you can do with them. Here's your fit tip: When you take the stairs, walk sideways. This is great for your inner and outer thighs.

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One of my favorite aunt's name was Ida, and she lived in Beaumont, TX. She was the best cook ever, (my mom would understand). Ms. Ida made a mean meatloaf and her famous rusty gravy accompanied it. Try my version of Aunt Ida's meatloaf. Before you start the recipe try this fit tip: Practice holding your abs in. Let them know what it feels like to be tight and taught. Start now, yes right now! Hold them in for 30 seconds, release and do it again. Now don’t you feel much better?

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One of the questions that I routinely ask my clients is “Do you want to feel full or satisfied?“ No big surprise with their answers, they say “BOTH“. This dish is also a great alternative when the rest of the family is indulging in veggies smothered in gravy or dunked in hot grease. Here’s a fit tip for you. While you’re at the counter chopping and slicing your veggies: Hold in your abs and do about 8 lateral leg lifts on each side. Your inner and outer thighs will love it. Enjoy!

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You remember me telling you about Mama’s failed attempt to get me to be more open minded about vegetables. She decided to cook spinach one day and dress it up with sliced hardboiled eggs. Then she told me I’d love it because it tasted like my favorite mustard greens. “Not by a long shot Mom!” Forty years later I decided to try it again, my own way. Enjoy!

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Since I’ve been waxing nostalgia lately my thoughts and dreams have settled on my BFF Robin. When we began our catering company “Lagnaippe”, we didn’t have the faintest idea what we were doing. Of course we could hold our own in the kitchen and each had our area of expertise.

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