by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
25. August 2014 18:56
Ahhh August is always a little bumpy for me. Adjusting to the new school year brings on a lot of change which means anxiety and stress for me. I have a new caseload of students this year and as opposed to years in the past where I've had the same kids for several years in a row it means ...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
24. August 2014 19:20
Now that I'm back at school and waking up earlier I've noticed I'm hungrier because my body is not used to the new time. Here are some things I do if I'm still hungry in between meals:
snack on carrots with fat-free ranch
I cook fresh green beans and then put them in the fridge. I eat t...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
24. August 2014 13:21
Tomorrow is our staff breakfast and it's usually all of the delicious items that I cannot eat. You know what I'm talking about...egg casseroles, danishes, biscuits and gravy, fried french toast, bagels, and donuts? All the yummy stuff I love! Can you tell breakfast is one of my fav...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
22. August 2014 19:22
Last night I made another delicious meal that was low-fat. You can have a cup and it's filled with tons of veggies!
In a 9x11 sprayed dish at 350 for 40 minutes you will combine: 2 cups cooked chicken, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 3 cups zucchini, 1 60 oz. box low-sodium stuffing, 3/4 cup margarine ...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
21. August 2014 19:28
Many people have a misconception about vegetables. Some vegetables are considered "starchy" such as edamame, peas, and corn. If you are going to eat one of these veggies it has to be in substitute for your bread, potatoes, or rice for that meal. For example, I was at a cookout last...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
20. August 2014 19:34
I will very shortly be on maintenance and I've had a lot of questions about what foods I eat while on it. If you have been reading my posts since day one then please disregard this one. My consultant wants to make sure I have a cup of whole milk, a fruit, starch, and 3g or more of protei...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
19. August 2014 19:19
I was talking to a friend the other day about healthy eating. She had mentioned she was trying to get away from sugar cereals and calorie filled bagels (for both her kids and herself). She went on to say how much easier cereal bars were to give her kids "on the go." I of course tol...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
18. August 2014 19:42
I decided today would be fitting to devote this blog to finding a buddy to exercise with. My best friend's birthday is today (happy birthday!) and she and I have become walking buddies this summer. We have so much in common and it's nice to spend an hour and a half walking and talking - ...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
17. August 2014 19:56
Let's talk about cereal. Most cereal is filled with hidden sugars and a lot of calories. It is especially important to read the labels. There are many cereals out there that promote that they're low-fat, fiber rich, etc. and these are the ones you need to watch out for even more! &...
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by Katie (Jenny Craig 2009 Poster Girl)
16. August 2014 19:43
I've been making a lot of healthy meals for my family that involve a lot of produce. Our garden has so many vegetables I almost don't know what to do with them all! We live on a farm and I'd like to start living off the land more as I heard the cost of produce and beef is going up due to...
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