by Lauren Armstrong | Jan 14, 2014 | Diet, How to...
One of the things I love most about cooking is the memories I have of my family in the kitchen and at mealtimes. I remember the first time I made a meal all by myself. I can play a movie reel in my mind of all the times my grandmother was kneading homemade dough on...
by WeightWise | Dec 20, 2013 | Breakfast, Dinners, Health, Holidays, How to..., Meal Plans, Options for Weight Loss, Recipes, Slow Cooking
Now that you’ve embarked on your weight loss journey, you are probably learning how vital cooking nutritious meals for yourself and your family is to losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, not everyone was raised in the kitchen. You may have never...
by WeightWise | Sep 4, 2013 | How to..., Recipes
With the Labor Day holiday behind me, a long weekend filled with friends, family, and endless temptations, I am feeling energized to refocus and get back on track to reach my weight loss goals. Balancing work, school, and family obligations, I have been thinking of...
by WeightWise | Aug 26, 2013 | How to..., Recipes
Cilantro? Paprika? Turmeric? Oh my! As a dietitian, I hear questions (and complaints) about how to make food fun and taste better. My answer? Spice it up!!! Using spices, marinades, and rubs are the best way to make “a piece of chicken” taste like “A...
by WeightWise | Aug 7, 2013 | Grab 'n Go Lunches, How to..., Recipes, Uncategorized
Are you stuck in a lunch rut? Are you unsure about what to have for lunch? Does tupperware make you nervous? Then this post is for you! Making/packing lunch does not have to be intimidating. To save time during the week, pack all of your lunches for the week on...
by Lauren Armstrong | Jun 20, 2013 | Diet, How to...
Summer is fast upon us, friends. You know what that means…temperatures rising, more hours in the sun, ball games and cook outs, oh my! With all of the extra activities, are your fluids suffering? Remember, fluid intake is a very important factor in weight...