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Emotional Eating Is The Leading Cause of COVID-19 Weight Gain
Life is different right now, to say the least. Whether it’s juggling work-from-home and childcare, living in close quarters with our spouses, or being isolated from friends and family, everyone is experiencing major upheavals in their daily lives and schedules. Add in an endless barrage of pandemic news, disappointments and
Feeling Socially Isolated and Going Elbow Deep into the Wheat Thins?
If You’re Scared, Confused, Stuck and Struggling–There is a SOLUTION. One of the biggest blessings in my life is that people share with me their stories. Their REAL stories. Their candid, brave, vulnerable, and secret stories. Skinny Jeans Get Smart & Skinny is a solution community for all who are emotional
Valentine’s Day SOS!
Over the next few days, those of us watching our waistlines will be bombarded with temptation. Around every corner there will be one candy kiss after another. Some may even find themselves dreaming about truffles, peanuts swimming in gooey caramel, and others of us will count chocolate covered strawberries to
It’s The New Year…And Time to Pull Your S**t Together!
You’ve made losing weight your New Year’s resolution so many times it would take a Harvard Ph.D. to do the math. This year, it’s time to do something different to pull yourself together, and there’s no time to waste (It’s already January 8th!). Get going with these 8 steps: Don’t
76% of Consumers Make This Holiday Shopping Mistake. Don’t Be One of Them.
76% of Consumers Make This Holiday Shopping Mistake. Don’t Be One of Them. A shopping binge is almost as bad as a real, food-induced one. A recent Merry Money Survey showed that more than three- quarters of consumers overspend on holiday purchases. And its not just overspending by $10. We’re
9 BS Weight Loss Tips That Everyone Thinks Are True
When it comes to dieting, I’ve done it all. I’ve lost and gained weight more times than Lady Gaga has changed outfits. I’ve counted points, eaten like a cavewoman, dined at South Beach, lived on cabbage soup, been in the Zone and eaten for Ketosis. Well-intentioned dieters can fall victim
Weiss Wednesday: Summer Is Over and We’re Baaack!
HI Guys! It’s Lyssa. It’s been an adventurous and fun summer, but now we’re back and ready to get going again! Guilty of going a little crazy this summer? You’re not alone (I went crazy on the bread in Morocco!). Learn how to get back on track after summer vacation
Father’s Day Oven or BBQ Recipe: Easiest Honey Garlic Salmon
INGREDIENTS 1lb salmon filet 1 tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, minced Sea salt to taste Freshly cracked black pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone-baking mat. Place salmon, skin side down, on the lined baking sheet. Spread
Frozen Yogurt: Friend or Foe?
Many of my clients report that their favorite thing to do on a warm day is to hit a frozen yogurt shop, get a small nonfat cup with sprinkles, and savor it as if were the hottest summer’s day. They are especially popular with kids. But most kids are not
What’s Up With The GG Cracker Craze And Their NEWEST Flavor (read to end)!
Remember the basics of weight loss: You LITERALLY have to eat less (hello caloric deficit), to weigh less. You could eat high fiber crackers and feel FULL, but if you aren’t SATISFIED, then you’re more likely to continue grazing and could end up eating more food, which will put your