Whew lord, but do I have a lot to talk about the path I’ve been this month back in North Carolina. The whole ballgame’s changed. I’ve spent the two years of this Web site choosing my words very carefully: discussing maintenance, post-weight issues, and answering “now what?” is so rare I thought I had...
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Pan Sauces De-Buttered
Pan sauces are boon for livening up otherwise tepid healthy eating and provide a skill to focus while navigating all the "Now whats?" of weight maintenance. You're still eating healthfully -- just now, hopefully, with a deeper sense of fun.
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This Health Food Ain’t “Fusion,” Just Interesting: Chipotle-Lemongrass Barbecue Sauce
If you think of food in terms of cuisines and standard recipes, it's much more difficult to eat healthfully because, on a cuisine-by-cuisine basis, the available dishes are more limited.
So to make interesting health food, I simply stopped thinking that way. Gastronomic purity --...
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Taking on Now what?: “Maintenance Predictors” Part 3 of 3
And therein lies the key difference between weight loss and weight maintenance: results vs. progress. Weight loss is all about hitting a number, achieving a goal; maintenance is about...
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Interesting Alternatives to Fast Food and TV: “Maintenance Predictors” Part 2 of 3
Now, now, don't say "Well, duh!" In attempts to stay contemporary, many fast food chains are marketing or creating "lite" menus and more healthful dishes. While they're a great...
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Simple Steps to Implementing “Maintenance Predictors” Part 1 of 3
In some ways, Angela’s review of key maintenance predictors yesterday was a nice validation for those of us who’ve been slugging out on our own. After all, the National...
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