Monthly Archives: June 2012

Support: Define Homeostasis

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Support: Define Homeostasis

A simple definition of homeostasis: maintaining relatively constant internal conditions.

I needed a very simple explanation to be able to explain why 10 ounces of something like shown in this photo can result in an additional 2-3 pounds on the scale.

I know you know what I am talking about.  You take ONE bite of something and everything else that day is clean, yet you have an unexplained substantial rise on the scale.  You think to yourself, how can that happen?

I have done my best with clients that are […]

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Support: Holding the Space

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Support: Holding the Space

I was working with a client once and she was going through a particularly difficult time. At one point there seemed to be an apex of sorts, and I asked her to come up with an intention for her weight so that despite everything she was going through, THAT INTENTION at least would be something to strive after. After she came up with something, I told her that I would HOLD THE SPACE for her.

She came back with:

You’ve said that before, but I’m not exactly sure what you mean by it.  I must be […]

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Recipe: Thai Beef Cucumber Salad

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Recipe: Thai Beef Cucumber Salad

During my first couple of rounds, I followed The hCG Protocol pretty darn strictly, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t try to expand the rules a little.  HA!

Technically, cilantro is not listed in the recommend food list of Pounds and Inches.  But I knew I wanted it.  I wanted something to spice up my foods, and I missed it.

I did some extensive research about cilantro and figured that the health benefits outweighed any detrimental effects it might have had on The hCG Protocol.  Oh yeah, call it justification.

But seriously, Dr. Simeons does mention specifically that you are allowed […]

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Recipe: Jerk Stuffed Mini Peppers

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Recipe: Jerk Stuffed Mini Peppers

Mini peppers are quite the rage right now.  People are buying these in 2 pound bags by the trunkful’s, as evidenced by the fact that they run out all the time at Sam’s (or whatever your bulk store seems to be where you are)!

Fortunately, I can still get them at my neighborhood Publix.  I made the mistake recently in buying their 8 oz bag instead of the 2 pound bag and I have to admit I regretted it!

I have only recently discovered these magnificent beauties, so will be sharing more and more recipes as I become more […]

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Recipe: Salsa

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Recipe: Salsa

I had no idea, but did you know that Salsa is considered the number one condiment in the United States?  According to Food Product Design magazine, as of December 2000, salsa replaced ketchup as the number one condiment in the US!

Salsa is one of those things that everybody has their own recipe as to what they think is best, however, I felt it important to provide you with a base that you can tweak on your own.

I have found the following recipe fits that requirement quite nicely.

Make sure you pay attention to the notes at the bottom of the […]

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