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Homemade Greek Frozen Yogurt

Homemade Greek Frozen Yogurt

I kid you not, Neal and I have had this ice cream machine for almost 2 years now and we’ve yet to use it… until Monday! Monday night I whipped up a batch of plain non-fat Greek frozen yogurt using three ingredients!! You read that right THREE ingredients! 32 oz plain Greek yogurt (I used…

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Early Spring BBQ

Strawberry and Blueberry Cobbler

This weekend the offensive line of the DC Divas got together for an early spring BBQ. I love a get together, not only because I get to spend time with friends but also because I get to cook for others! To start, I made a Lemon Pasta Salad (adapted from Jamie Krell). 1 TBSP olive…

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Easy Egg Muffins

Egg Muffins

Some mornings Neal and I just don’t have time to have a sit down breakfast.  My solution in the past has always been a “grab and go” breakfast, which is almost always a simple carb… bagels, toast, etc. In an effort to limit my carb intake and to increase my protein intake, Neal and I…

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Day In The Life: Spinning Through

Spin Class

I feel like people always say this, but how is it already the end of February?  Time is flying!  I’m honestly a little overjoyed that the month is almost over as this is a crazy month for me, but it also means that it’s almost spring, almost football season, and another month into 2013. This…

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WIAW: Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchaladas

Creamy chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes. There’s just something magical about a tortilla being filled with a delicious chicken and cheese mixture and and then topped with a creamy white sauce. What I don’t like however are the calories! Determined to find a healthier way to enjoy one of my favorite…

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WIAW: Toasted Coconut and Pineapple Smoothie

Toasted Coconut and Pineapple Smoothie

Have you ever sat in your home in the middle of the winter and wished you were sitting on a warm and tropical beach?  The holiday season always eases me into the winter but come January and February I’m ready for the warm weather to return. Another thing January brings is a new list of…

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WIAW: Limited Carb Edition

Georgetown Cupcake holiday cupcakes

Monday night I went to bed feeling a tab bloated.  I had eaten pretty well the previous three days, but after Neal’s birthday dinner I knew I needed a “detox”. I started my Tuesday off with a 30 minute session on the Arc Trainer in my new Reebok SmoothFlex Run shoes.  When I want a…

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WIAW: Kimchi Style

Nappa Kimchi

This week on Weight Watchers has been going really well! I’ve stuck to my plan, adjusted a little yesterday, and have paid close attention to the habits that tend to pull me away from my diet and goals. So far this week I have found myself in situations where I have been tempted to add…

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WIAW: Back To Reality

Lightlife Backyard Burger

Yesterday morning Neal and I headed back to Washington, DC after a 5 day stay in Iowa. We had an absolutely wonderful time visiting Neal’s parents and were lucky to have a snow free trip back. Now that we’re back home, it’s time to get back on track and to detox from all of the…

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WIAW: Weight Watchers Week 5 Weigh-In

Mixed Nuts Snack

As I look back over the past 5 weeks of Weight Watchers it’s important for me to look not only at my weight loss but also at how I have grown as a person. Each week has been so different so far.  One week I’ll feel great about the foods I am choosing and the…

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WIAW – 3 More Weeks

It’s hard to believe that there are just three weeks left of summer, 3 more weeks until the end of my scaleless summer, and 3 weeks until Fitbloggin! I am really determined to have a successful Scaleless Summer and have been working hard since returning from the honeymoon in order to see a loss on…

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What I Ate Wednesday: European Style

Our time in Europe this summer was to die for and a big part of that was all of the amazing food! In each city, we always strove to eat authentic food while still watching our money and eating healthy foods. Some of my favorite foods included… Stamppot in Amsterdam Beer and potatoes in Wolsfeld…

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