I’ve rediscovered something from childhood that I’m so excited about! When was the last time you had Yogen Fruz? My husband and I went to the movies the other night. Normally we grab an extra large hot tea to take into the theater with us so that we can avoid the snack bar all together. [...]

I love, love, love the feedback, questions and concerns everyone writes in – so thank you and keep ‘em coming! Sometimes when I receive a comment, I think it’s worthy of it’s very own post. Having said that, this post is kind of a follow up to a previous post. Yesterday I wrote that I would rather grab [...]

You get home from work, you’re exhausted. You just want to grab some food a sit in front of the TV and chill out. And you do! So you sit and watch, and watch and eat. And then, when you’re done, for some strange reason you’re still hungry! So, you pause the TV and  grab [...]

Every diet stresses the importance of lean protein to lose weight. Some even promise weight loss with ANY type of protein (lean or not) as long as that’s all you eat! Although I do not agree with diets that focus solely on protein and allow you to eat mounds and mounds of high fat foods, I do [...]

Running out the door without breakfast is never a good idea. We all do it, but not eating breakfast can really mess with the rest of your day! Even though you may not technically feel hungry - your organs and muscles need the energy after a nights sleep to get you going. You’re feeding your heart- not your thighs in the [...]

I’ve had a few requests from my Canadian readers to address the fact that they don’t carry my favorite brand of Greek Yogurt in Canada. Fage.  So I’ve found a great alternative! I must admit, it’s not as creamy and thick as Fage, but calorie for calorie, ingredient for ingredient, protein for protein it’s on par 100%. The brand is called [...]

What has 22 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, only 120 calories and tastes rich, decadent and delicious? 0% Greek Style Yogurt! I never thought I could be one of those people that liked plain yogurt. I mean why eat it plain when it comes in all sorts of delicious flavors? When I was let in on the greek style yogurt secret, [...]