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This is strange, but true.  The more you eat, the more you want, the more you end-up eating! Why do you think they call them “appetizers?”  Extra food sparks your appetite.  They make you have an increased “appetite” or make you hungrier. In French, they’re called, Hors d’œuvre, or “outside the work.”  This means a…

Not long ago I wrote about how to “Lose Weight with God.”  It’s my favorite topic! God, that is, not just weight loss!   Here’s the article: click here. Marie wrote an absolutely beautiful comment awhile back, “I have battled weight all my life. I love the Lord with all my heart and soul. At the…

If you always need or want something more than what you have, or worry or obsess about food and dieting–consider giving to others, and less about yourself.  Take the monetary and financial aspects out of the picture. Here are some ideas for “getting outside of yourself.” — Give someone an hour of your time.— Help…

Having trouble staying with a healthy food plan? Tempted by foods you want to binge on? Losing control over snack foods or desserts? Get away from them. Don’t buy them, and you’ll save a lot of money. Don’t stock them on your shelves or in your refrigerator.  Remember: out-of-sight is out-of-mind is -out-of-stomach! What to…

This recipe for yummy bean dip is a real find!  I think you’ll love it, at least I do and so do my family and friends.  It’s so easy, it’s amazing, it’s also incredibly easy on the pocketbook. 1 can black or brown beans – most any kind will do (with juice, don’t drain)¼ white…

Here’s a quick tip to eat less, save calories and save money.  Use meat just for flavoring. Many cultures and cuisines feature meat in very small quantities.  This is particularly true of Asian foods.  Consisting of mostly vegetables and a little starch, many Chinese, Japanese and Thai recipes call for only a few tablespoons of…

Yes, it is possible to eat out at a restaurant and save money (and calories too).  The trick is to only order one thing – an entree. Skip the appetizer; they are often expensive, too big, and have lots of calories. Skip dessert; often way too much fat and fattening. Have an entrée that is…

Eating more whole grains and bran helps you feel more full from less food and less money.  Baking your own bran muffins is a great example.  It doesn’t take long, it’s easy, and gives your digestive system a helpful, healthy push! The easiest way is to buy a bran muffin mix, honestly.  There are small…

Awhile back I wrote about cutting portion sizes as a way to save, and a way to lose weight without dieting.  It’s a method that really works!  All you do is have half the size portion of what you would normally consume, and eat it twice as slowly.  That way, you can have what you…

Instead of always needing or wanting something, or worrying or obsessing about food and dieting–concentrate on giving gifts to others. Here are some ideas for “getting outside of yourself.”   —  Give someone an hour of your time.—  Help a friend sort out the boxes in their garage or attic.—  Read to a child.—  Call…
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