Most ingredients fit into the chop chop salads, but conserve on your calories by lessening your dressing and adding flavorful vegies and spices!
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Who else watches the Biggest Loser? I love to watch that show. I call it my “motivation”. It makes me want to head to the gym in the morning. It’s so amazing to watch the transformations. I wish I could drop 10-15 pounds a week like they do! I’d be done already! But if you think about it, those of us on the challenge are doing our own “real life” Biggest Loser minus the giant scales. (Thank goodness!) I recently got the Biggest Loser Simple Swaps book and it has a lot of good ideas and recipes. Here’s one I tried and liked. I’d love to see what everyone else is eating, so feel free to share your favorite recipes in the comments.
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For the most part we all love Ranch! But let’s face it, it’s not too healthy. Here’s a recipe that will fit into your healthy lifestyle!
4 containers of FAGE greek yogurt
Three large spoonfuls (heaping) of light or fat free sour cream
1 packet of hidden valley ranch seasoning
Mix all together and serve with Snap peas, celery, peppers for a tasty, low cal, nutritional snack…..6oz is only 95 calories!!!
I’m always looking for new, healthy recipes. I’m probably one of the pickiest eaters on the planet, so when I find something I actually like I’m really excited about it. If anyone has a recipe to share, I’d love to see it. I tried the Lentil & Chicken Sausage soup recipe from the Challenge playbook and thought it was great. I decided to try and make a favorite soup recipe a little healthier. So, I took Paula Deen’s Taco Soup recipe (you know, the southern gal from the Food Network) and changed a few things. It’s great because you can dump everything in a crockpot and at the end of the day you’ve got dinner. So here it is:
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This weekend I was faced with one of my biggest challenges…eating out. It’s my downfall. I’ve been known to say things like “If I’m paying for it, it’s gonna taste good”. So I make an excuse and order something full of fat and calories because it tastes good. This weekend we went out to dinner to celebrate a close friend’s birthday. This typically involves even more consumption. A typical evening could go something like this: an appetizer to share, a full course dinner that starts with a salad, then meat, potatoes and veggies, and finally a dessert to celebrate. Oh, and don’t forget the wine! Instead, I planned out my calories for the day, made the decision about what I was going to order (grilled chicken salad with dressing on the side) and was armed with a supportive husband and friends. (Thanks Kari for removing the bread IMMEDIATELY!) I even skipped the wine and ordered a Diet Coke. CHEERS! My meal was great and I had a good time without the large caloric consumption. More than anything, I felt great that I did it. It was a personal success!
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I like recipes that can be whipped up at the last minute with things on hand and still be healthy! See my notes at the end 
Kari Hall ACSM HFS
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Quick healthy snacks, like fruits and vegetables can help energize your body while satisfying hunger.
The best way to ensure healthy eating when you’re on the go is to plan ahead.
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Here is a delicious party dish or way to enjoy the pumpkin with less calories!
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Give this great recipe a try and let us know what you think. Be sure to let us know in the comments section!
One butternut squash cut into cubes
One head of garlic
One onion
Olive oil
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
How long does it really take to work off the calories in the foods you eat? We’ll show you the time before you do the crime.
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