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    8
    August

    Common Diet Mistakes – Part 3

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Diet

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    In Common Diet Mistakes - Part 2, we covered the problem with setting unrealistic weight loss expectations; overestimating the calories burned when you exercise; the importance of eating  enough prot...
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    27
    July

    Common Diet Mistakes – Part 2

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Diet

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    In Part 1, I covered five diet mistakes such as how fewer calories or very low calories do NOT guarantee weight loss. I put aside the idea that exercising or exercising more will mean faster weight lo...
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    2
    July

    If your diets fail, you’re probably making these common mistakes

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Diet

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    This is the first of a multi-part series. Too often, when it comes to the latest diet craze, it appeals because of the promises to lose weight quickly. This unrealistic approach overlooks so many i...
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  • Salmon sundried tomatoes Pasta

    18
    June

    Salmon, Pesto, Sun Dried Tomato Pasta

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    This recipe came about when I was visiting my parents. My mom was away when I arrived just before lunch and, as she's getting up there in age and I love to cook, I decided to take on making lunch. You...
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    13
    July

    International Chocolate Day – How did you celebrate?

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    July 7, 2017 was International Chocolate Day! Just reading these last three words and my mouth starts to water. There are certain foods that are simply irresistible. The challenge is to eat enough...
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    5
    July

    Chowing Down or Dining?

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Healthy Eating

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    “Too many people eat to consume calories. Try dining for a change.” John Walters I often eat lunch at my desk while working, will have a book to read or, if dining alone at home, I’ll eat in ...
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  • Juices

    6
    June

    What are you really buying?

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Good Eating Habits

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    I don’t often buy juice. I’m more of a water and tea drinker. However, once in a while, I like to have juice. One day, I was on the hunt for cranberry juice in my local grocery store. After skippi...
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    23
    May

    No time to exercise? Think again. 10 minutes daily is all you need.

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Exercise

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    There are certain words that instantly produce a visceral reaction. In my case these are…diet and exercise. The first has me thinking that I can only eat raw carrots and celery. Of course, I kno...
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    6
    April

    Timing is Everything

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Health and Lifestyle

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    I meet a lot of people. When they find out what I do and that I used to cook professionally, I very often get the response: “I hate to cook.” On the flip side, a whole bunch of these people love t...
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    17
    February

    Winter Weight Loss – Forget It

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Diet

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    In my practice as a wellness strategist, I focus on what people eat and their relationship with food. They go hand and hand. I’d like to give you a quick insight on a common trend that may be wor...
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    6
    February

    I’m too sexy…Now!

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Confidence

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    Definition of Sexy: Generally attractive or interesting: appealing Working your way through the various stages of life there are some things that stay with you forever and others that gradually –...
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  • man-holding-lights

    19
    January

    The Power of Positive Thinking

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Health and Lifestyle

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    You’ve probably heard it all before…be positive. Think happy thoughts. Things work out for the best. How many of you believe it? I do. Here’s an example. Recently, I purchased a 12-mo...
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    9
    January

    Don’t Fall for the BMI Lie

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    Lorraine Crowston

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    Health and Lifestyle

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    In my article titled Bikini body for anyone? You bet your ass! I mentioned that I would write about the true intention of the BMI. This is the single most important thing you should know. The calculat...
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    23
    November

    Bikini body for anyone? You bet your ass!

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    I have recently returned from a fun in the sun holiday at an all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic; it was a lovely location where I got plenty of rest and relaxation. I went with a girl frie...
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    9
    September

    Victory over My See Food Demon

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    Mindful Eating

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    If you have read my book The Devil’s Food Cake Made Me Do It, I have made no secret of my struggle with the “See Food Demon”. I often tell people I am on the See Food Diet. They often respond wi...
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    9
    September

    Increases in Obesity Rates – Food for Thought

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    Diet

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    I remember when I was growing up we and all of our neighbours planted and grew vegetables in our back yards. Our parents cooked meals using fresh produce and the occasional canned or frozen items. I a...
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    9
    September

    Lack of Willpower Does Not Mean You Are Weak

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    Health and Lifestyle

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    Temptations of any kind often lead me to think, “I’m so weak! I have no willpower.” Why is it that we say such things? There is a common misconception that you can achieve anything, overcome any...
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