Category: Dieting

  • Crockpot Paleo Chicken Enchilada Soup

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    I love when my mother-in-law comes to visit. She is always bringing us great treats. This past visit she brought a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, and 2 roasted chickens.  I am not sure just how hungry she thought we were going to be that weekend but the second roasted chicken sat cooked… Read more

  • 10 Ways to Keep Your Workouts Working for You

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    1. Stay hydrated Stay hydrated when attempting to lose weight. Many people require 8 glasses of water a  day to stay hydrated normally. Increase your water intake when you exercise as well as in hot weather to maintain proper hydration. Drinking water can keep the digestive system properly functioning and increase you feeling of satiety.… Read more

  • Savory Crockpot Boneless Pork Chops

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    As the weeks go on in this weight loss and Paleo journey, I am finding more flavorful ways to prepare some of my favorite foods. It is no doubt that I am a lover of food. What I am an even bigger lover of is FAST flavorful foods made in my crockpot. With two little… Read more

  • Crockpot Spicy Tomato Soup

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    It seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins,… Read more

  • Are Common Nutritional Deficiencies Causing Your Food Cravings?

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    Have you ever changed your way of eating and one day, BAM you are hit with a craving out of left field? What about needing to have foods so badly that you drove out of your way to get it? Have you woken up with a craving for foods that you have not had in… Read more

  • Paleo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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    This year, since my husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we thought that treats would be a big no-no. But the longer that I have followed this lifestyle, the more I realize that almost anything can be modified into a Paleo form. For Valentine’s Day this year, I have decided to make our… Read more

  • 115 Uses for Coconut Oil

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    When I bought my first container of coconut oil, I had no idea what to do with it. Before starting a Paleo lifestyle, I regularly used vegetable and olive oils for all of my cooking need. Since having this tiny jar of coconut oil in my home, I have a plethora of uses for this… Read more

  • Check In Weeks 1-2

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    I have been participating in the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge that I wrote about a few weeks back. I thought that it would be very easy since I have also been following a pretty strick Paleo lifestyle since the beginning of the New Year. Boy was I wrong. There are a few areas… Read more

  • Paleo Coconut-Almond Cups

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    Since starting the Paleo lifestyle, I have had some pretty strong cravings for chocolate. I started experimenting with cocoa powder and coconut oil to make a freezer chocolate. While it satisfied my cravings, I wanted something a little more. Read more

  • Oven-Baked Coconut-Crusted Salmon

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    This year I am determined to be the healthiest I have ever been.I am constantly in search of amazing recipes that will help me continue my Paleo lifestyle. I have failed at past healthy eating quests because I got bored with my food choices. This recipe is a little experiment I tried on my family… Read more