Disappointment: The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations. While speaking to clients this week, the word ‘disappointment’ reared its head on several occasions. “I am disappointed that I only lost 3/4 of pound this week.” “I am disappointed in myself; I gave into the Cannoli.” We talked…

Dear Our Lady of Weight Loss ~ I just love your humor and creativity!!   I have a question. I was 5′ 4″ and now I am 5′ 2″ and weigh 133 pounds, but I want to get down to what a 5’2″ person weighs. What do you recommend?  ~ B.B. Dear B.B. ~ A couple…

Fennel is an amazing licorice-flavored, crisp and crunchy celery.  I love to add chilled, raw fennel to salads!  Not only does it taste oh so licorice-good, it’s loaded with Vitamin C and Potassium! Fennel and Peppery Strawberry Salad is a positively lovely summer salad.  It’s refreshingly delish and, when plated with panache, it is a…

This week’s GET JIGGY JigSAW Puzzle – BEET of MY HEART – is inspired by my husband’s birthday celebration.  We got together with family and had a juice-off!!! We broke off into teams, went to the local mega-supermarket, and brought home ingredients to juice.  It was sort of like Iron Chef -but not! Anyway, my…

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