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‘Emergency’ Swaps Here!

Have you ever had to grab a cookbook and search in the back for the ‘emergency swaps’ section?  I do it all the time-cottage cheese for ricotta, etc. Well, that’s kind of what we are doing today-you may not have a 'time' emergency, but it may be a 'caloric' emergency!...

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Skinny Mashed Potatoes and Hamburger Helper? What?!

Today I am sharing a few more simple swaps for Family Favorites so you can skinny up those meals that your family loves and get them on the path to better choices right alongside you! Chicken and Dumplings (suzy) Place 4(small) -6 (large) chicken breasts (...

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Skinny up Your Family Favorites!

‘Tis the season of new food and exercise choices!!  Many of the people I talk with are nervous about the changes they will need to make to their food plans to support their goal of better health or weight loss.  On top of that, they think they have to become...

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“Life is a Three-Legged Stool”- John Platero

  I rarely give up exercise time or sacrifice eating (I have to eat something every 3-4 hours or I am a BEAR!), but, I often sacrifice my sleep.  This is NOT a ‘healthy CHOICE for a better lifestyle’!!  oops! Over the last few months we have talked about how our...

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Hurry and Grab Your Spot!

Hurry and Grab Your Spot!

Holiday Cheer and New Year’s Resolutions typically put us in the mood for a good dose of healthy choices.  Your Best Fitness Friend offers individualized programs for those looking to improve their quality of life by making better choices for healthier lifestyles! It...

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It’s All About Your Butt, or Is It?

It’s All About Your Butt, or Is It?

I love the new Weight Watchers commercial because it makes a great point about being HEALTHY!  It starts out with “My butt and I came into this world together”.  It makes a very personal point (for most women, at least) about the journey we take through life and where...

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