FatFighterTV Finds: Bestowed
Monthly subscription sample boxes are hot right now, even in the health and fitness world. They’re a great way to try a little bit of something instead of buying a full-size product only to find out...
View ArticleChocolate Pecan Praline Oats
Mmmm…. chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! Especially when it’s part of something nutritious and filling like Chocolate Pecan Praline Oats – one of many amazing oats recipes from Lauren over at...
View ArticleWeight Loss WooHoo! to Katrina (lost 30 pounds)
Name: Katrina (Sneakers and Fingerpaints) Age: 32 Where she lives: Tampa, Florida Height: 5’2″ Weight: 120 lbs Pounds Lost: 30 How long it took to lose the weight: Between yo-yo dieting and getting...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Need nutrition info? Just ask Google
Finding out how many calories are in that burger before you order it just got easier. Google is putting nutrition info front and center with new search results that pop up at the top of your computer...
View ArticleThe Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe and calories in festival food
Yes, this is real. The Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe debuted at the San Diego County Fair last weekend, and it got me thinking about all the interesting calorie-laden concoctions at summer festivals. I’m...
View ArticleBack to Basics: 7 summer calorie-burners
In the summer, I like to exercise outside as much as possible – soak in enough sun and fresh air to make up for all those dreary winter months. I almost always wear my heart rate monitor to track the...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Taco Bell’s new “Power Protein Menu”
Taco Bell is giving healthier options a test-drive with its new Power Protein Menu. The chain is trying two new items made with either chicken or steak – Power Protein Burritos and Power Protein Bowls....
View ArticleHow Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk is like living a healthy lifestyle
Photo Credit: Discovery Channel Nik Wallenda’s unbelievable tightrope walk over the Little Colorado River Gorge was a nail-biter. But the Florida daredevil safely made his way across a quarter mile of...
View ArticleNews Nugget: New school snacks overhaul
For the first time in more than 30 years, snack foods sold in schools are getting a nutritional makeover. Under the USDA’s new “Smart Snacks in School” program, there will be limits on fat, salt, and...
View Article7 lightened up July 4 desserts and drinks
Celebrate the 4th of July with these fun, lightened-up desserts and drinks from around the Web. Perfect for adding a little sizzle to your holiday without exploding your waistline. Photo Credit:...
View ArticleCinnamon Chia Protein Pancakes with Honey Drizzle
Sponsored post I like to start my mornings a little on the sweet side, along with some protein to kickstart my day. So when the folks at ViSalus asked me if I would create a recipe using the Vi-Shape...
View ArticleThe return of the Twinkies
They’re back. Today Hostess Twinkies return nationwide with “The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever” stamped on their new boxes. And this time, they have more staying power… almost three weeks...
View ArticleWeight Loss WooHoo! to Cherie (lost 85 pounds)
Name: Cherie (Cherie Runs This) Age: 35 Where she lives: North Carolina Height: 5’3″ Weight: 148 Pounds Lost: 85 How long it took to lose the weight: About 2 years How long she has kept it off: About a...
View ArticleHere, there, and everywhere…
These days I can’t tell if I’m coming or going!! Packing, moving, unpacking, packing again, traveling… sheesh! More details soon. Hope you are all well!
View ArticleHow to keep your head from spinning out of control through life’s whirlwinds
I just missed an August 30 deadline because I seriously thought we had another week of August left. Life has been a bit hectic the past couple of months and I clearly lost track of time. Moving boxes...
View ArticleDiana Nyad’s successful swim was all in her head
“Find a way.” Those are the words endurance swimmer, Diana Nyad says got her through the treacherous 110 mile swim from Cuba to Florida. The journey took 52 hours and 54 minutes and made her the first...
View ArticleNews Nugget: 7-Eleven launching healthy snack section
7-Eleven wants to be known for more than just Slurpees and junk food – it wants to be your healthy-snack store. The convenience chain is trying to attract Millennials by rolling out a series of...
View ArticleSanta Fe Enchiladas
I love browsing through cookbooks looking for the next healthy recipe I want to try. A little spice has been sounding good lately and I ran across this recipe in Delish.com’s bookazine, Light &...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Burger King’s new lower-calorie French fries
Burger King has launched its new Satisfries – crinkle-cut French fries with 30% less fat and 20% fewer calories than its regular fries. The fast food chain says a small order of Satisfries has 270...
View Article12 healthy pumpkin recipes – FFTV annual roundup 2013
I’ve discovered yet another delicious pumpkin tea – Pumpkin Spice Rooibos from Trader Joe’s. Just in time for pumpkin season… and my annual list of healthy pumpkin recipes from around the Web. Enjoy...
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