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It's a familiar refrain: the WordPress project needs contributors. But getting involved can be difficult for individuals who aren't corporately sponsored. A new nonprofit organization is hoping to address this ongoing challenge. The WP Community Collective looks to offer community-funded fellowships to financially support contributions to WordPress. Founded by Sé Reed, Katie Adams Farrell, and Courtney Robertson, the WPCC seeks both individual donations and corporate partnerships. In its official announcement, the organization vows to promote transparency, community representation, and governance. Its first initiative involves the creation of an Accessibility Fellowship. The WPCC says it plans to create a formalized organizational structure within the next year. Next up (listen to the podcast for more): Michelle Frechette with the Community Minute! Links You Shouldn't Miss The latest episode of WP Product Talk covers what happens when your business starts to scale. Matt Cromwell spoke with Jason and Kim Coleman about the process of budgeting and forecasting for WordPress products. It's time once again for the annual WordPress Survey. You are encouraged to share your thoughts and let the WordPress team know how you use the software. The survey will remain open throughout the rest of 2022. ChatGPT, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, has surpassed 1 million users. The app claims the ability to answer follow-up questions and take instructions from humans. And, as WP Tavern reports, it also generated a WordPress plugin on demand. Web developer Johnathon Williams shared a recording of the process in action. A proposed bill before the United States Congress has Facebook's parent company Meta threatening to pull news-oriented content from its platform. The bill would allow news outlets to collectively bargain with social media companies for a larger percentage of ad revenue. A similar bill was passed last year in Australia. Another WordPress-related acquisition is in the books. Development firm Strategy11 has acquired the WP Tasty and Nutrifox suite of plugins. The company also owns Formidable Forms, among other popular plugins. Classifieds listings buy yours TweetGrab crawls your site and turns any embedded Tweets into screenshots with the click of a button. ZipMessage Record and swap messages asynchronously with clients and others using video, screen, audio or text + Embed video intake forms in WordPress. MainWP 4.3 includes Client Management, a new default theme, and an easy way to organize clients & sites from a single dashboard. From the Grab Bag

Becoming full-time entrepreneurs, building a team, and growing multiple businesses with Bjork and Lindsay Ostrom. ----- Welcome to episode 371 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're sharing Bjork and Lindsay's episode from the Simple Pin Podcast with Kate Ahl. Growing Multiple Businesses Today's episode is a bit unusual because Bjork and Lindsay are actually the ones being interviewed! We're really excited to be featuring an episode of the Simple Pin Podcast. Kate recently interviewed Bjork and Lindsay about their entrepreneurial journey, and we knew we wanted to share this inspiring conversation with our listeners. You'll hear how they grew Pinch of Yum while working full-time jobs, what they've learned as they've grown their various businesses, what they've found surprising about being entrepreneurs, and more. If you've ever wanted to hear more about Bjork and Lindsay's story, you won't want to miss this episode! In this episode, you'll learn: The quick story behind Pinch of Yum What Bjork and Lindsay learned growing Pinch of Yum while also working full-time jobs Why they decided to expand their team Why they decided to launch Food Blogger Pro, WP Tasty, Nutrifox, Clariti, and TinyBit The difference between being a maker and a manager What they've found surprising about being entrepreneurs Their best advice for fellow entrepreneurs Resources: Simple Pin Podcast Simple Pin Media Pinch of Yum TinyBit Kolbe A Index Test 361: Earning $2,500 in One Day and Traveling Full-Time as a Food Blogger with Eric Samuelson Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

Transitioning to full-time blogging, leaning into your strengths, and following your own path as an entrepreneur with Bjork Ostrom. ----- Welcome to episode 332 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're sharing Bjork's episode from the Eat, Capture, Share podcast with Kimberly Espinel. Featured Podcast In today's episode, we're switching things up because it's actually Bjork in the interview seat! We're really excited to be featuring an episode of the Eat, Capture, Share Podcast. Kimberly recently interviewed Bjork about his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur and online business owner. You'll hear what the first streams of revenue were for Pinch of Yum, Bjork's advice for those wanting to make a living through food blogging, and why he believes in the idea of 1% infinity. It's a really inspiring conversation, and we know you'll enjoy hearing more about Bjork's story. We hope you enjoy this featured podcast episode! In this episode, you'll learn: The quick story behind Pinch of Yum, Food Blogger Pro, WP Tasty, Nutrifox, Clariti, and TinyBit How Bjork and Lindsay leaned into their strengths when building Pinch of Yum What the first streams of revenue were for Pinch of Yum His advice for how to transition to making a living through food blogging Why he launched the Food Blogger Pro Podcast His top tips to quickly monetize doing what you love The biggest mistakes that he sees creators making when trying to grow their businesses Resources: Eat, Capture, Share Podcast Pinch of Yum WP Tasty Nutrifox Clariti TinyBit Crush It!: Why Now Is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion Pinch of Yum Income and Traffic Reports 324: Building Strong Partnerships – How Bob's Red Mill Works with Content Creators on Sponsored Content MicroAcquire FE International Quiet Light Brokerage 032: Buying & Selling Websites with Mark Daoust from Quiet Light Flippa Eat, Capture, Share Episode #67: Your Pathway to Success 322: Going All In – How Sarah Cook Went From 17k to 600k Monthly Pageviews Check out the Food Blogger Pro YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!) If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

Transitioning to full-time blogging, running a blog as a business, and making every day enjoyable with Bjork Ostrom. ----- Welcome to episode 276 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week, we’re playing an episode from the Irie Lemon Podcast with Liz Della Croce and Vincent Mcintosh. Scaling Your Business & Providing Massive Value  Today’s episode is a bit different from normal, and that’s because we’re featuring an episode of the Irie Lemon Podcast. Liz and Vincent interviewed Bjork a few weeks ago about his unique journey from non-profit educator to food and tech CEO. You’ll hear stories of how Bjork and Lindsay formed their businesses, how Bjork stays inspired, and how he delegates and hires. We hope you enjoy this featured podcast episode! In this episode, you’ll learn: The quick story of Pinch of Yum, Food Blogger Pro, Nutrifox, and TinyBit What Bjork did before starting Food Blogger Pro How Bjork and Lindsay transitioned to blogging full-time How Bjork and Lindsay described running a blog as a business Why Bjork wanted to educate others through the income reports on Pinch of Yum How to find your why How to make every day enjoyable How Bjork and Lindsay passed responsibilities off to others What intentional ignorance and radical delegation mean The story behind Food Blogger Pro Why you only need to be expert enough to each someone something Resources: Irie Lemon Podcast Pinch of Yum WP Tasty Nutrifox Clariti Atomic Habits Youth Frontiers 1000 True Fans Baremetrics ConvertKit Buffer Pinch of Yum Income Reports Smart Passive Income The Social Dilemma Designing Your Life The Life Coach School EOS Pilot Hand Built The Last Dance If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Subscribe to Weight Loss Nation! How many of you have hormone problems? I'm certain many of you do....especially women! Hormones are messengers in your body that help regulate all the systems in your body.  Dr. Mariza Snyder is a Functional Practitioner and Chiropractic Physician. Dr. Snyder is also the author of - "The Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Reclaim Your Energy & Focus and Lose Weight Naturally" Here's a "Sneak Peak" of what Dr. Snyder and I discuss in today's episode: 1. What are Hormones? 2. Which hormones are most prevalent in Women? 3. What are Essential Oils? Dr. Snyder provides an online quiz to see if your hormones are in balance. Take the FREE quiz here: www.DrMariza.com/Hormonequiz Dr. Snyder states that "Essential Oils" help stimulate the production of hormones to assist in balancing your body systems. In her book, Dr. Snyder discusses the "5 Pillars of a Foundational Lifestyle." Dr. Snyder lists the 5 Pillars as: 1. Nutrition 2. Exercise 3. Stress Management 4. Reducing the Toxic Burden 5. Self-Care Rituals Here are the topics Dr. Snyder discusses in the book, related to weight gain: 1. Weight Issues 2. Sleep Issues 3. Energy & Fatigue 4. Mood Swings Dr. Snyder discusses in the book, which Essential Oils to use for each of these issues. Here's where you can grab a copy of Dr. Snyder's Book - Amazon.com Dr. Snyder also hosts "The Essentially You" Podcast Catch Dr. Snyder on iTunes for Apple Phones and either PlayerFM, Himalaya or Stitcher for Android Phones       Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com     Host -  Diane Daniels   Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse Ingredients 6 ounces dark chocolate dairy-free (Taza Wicked 95% Dark Choc 2 Bars) You can use whatever brand of Dark Chocolate you want. Make sure the chocolate has 80% of Cacao in it.  I use Taza “Wicked Dark” Chocolate bar. Taza has one of the least processed Dark Chocolate in the friggin world. With the “Wicked Dark,” containing 95% Dark Chocolate, SWEET is NO longer in the equation. We’re talking HEALTHY HERE! Go to www.tazachocolate.com to purchase “Wicked Dark” Chocolate Bars. Dark chocolate gives you a variety of antioxidants including POLYPHENOLS!! Antioxidants help prevent damage in your body caused by oxidative stress and harmful free radicals. That means Dark Chocolate with 80% or more cacao….is part of our PAC MAN Family!!   1 15 oz can unsalted chickpeas BPA-free. BPA is that crap in the lining of cans that can get into your system. Causing toxicity and whatever. ¼ tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt Fresh raspberries & optional coconut flakes to serve ¼ Cup of Raw, Unfiltered Honey (straight from the Bee’s Ass people!) (Buy LOCAL Raw, Unfiltered Honey. That’s the best for you. If you live near Savannah, GA you wouldn’t want to buy Raw, Unfiltered Honey from Oregon, because the honey from Oregon contains local pollen & nutrients from that area. If you live in Oregon, check out Raw Oregon Honey at www.raworegonhoney.com If you live near Savannah, GA  you want raw, local honey that contains the local pollen & nutrients from your neighborhood. check out HL Franklin Honey at www.FranklinFoodsLLC.com Honey is made up of 38.2% of fructose, 31% glucose and only 1.3 % sucrose. Maple Syrup is basically 99.9 % sucrose. White table sugar, and brown sugar are also 99.9 % sucrose.  Your body breaks down the “sugars” into Glucose. Since Sucrose is a “Di-Saccharied…the body has to break it down 2x in the body. Fructose is a mono-saccharide and is absorbed directly into the body, but it will need to be “converted” into Glucose by the Liver first. That’s why RAW…Unfiltered Honey is sooo good for you! The body isn’t working so hard to convert the molecules into Glucose!    Preparation   Chop dark chocolate and place in a double boiler, or in a glass bowl over boiling water on the stove. Gently melt chocolate, stirring every now and then until completely melted. Remove from heat and pour chocolate into a large bowl. Set aside to slightly cool. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid aquafaba, and store chickpeas for another use. In a large bowl add in aquafaba (about ¾ cup should be reserved) along with cream of tartar. Using a hand mixer, mix on high speed for 7-10 minutes, or until soft peaks begin to form. Add in vanilla extract, salt, and raw honey and beat until mixed. Add ½ the melted chocolate to the whipped aquafaba and fold until incorporated. Fold in the remaining ½ aquafaba until smooth and combined. Gently spoon chocolate mousse into glasses, small mason jars, or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Add some raspberries to serve. Enjoy!  Recipe provided by Kate Gavlik (Organic Authority)   NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION   Serving Size  -   ONE - 3 Ounce Serving of Chocolate Mousse Calories –  236 Fat – 28 gms Carbs – 26  gms Fiber – 2 gms Protein – 1 gm Sugar – 18 gms Minerals :   Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Copper potassium, phosphorus & Zinc. This is going to be a DELICIOUS & Satisfying Dessert for you & the kids! Let  me know how you like it! Send me an email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com Become a member of Weight Loss Nation and join me and the other Like-Minded People….who ARE Living a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle. Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com for more information!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com How many times has "Fear" prevented you from doing something?  Fear comes in many forms. Procrastination is one form. I know....   I've "procrastinated" doing something MANY times in my life! Depression is another form of Fear. Hiding from your emotions or feelings.....because they make you feel sad, overwhelmed, anxious is another form of Fear. How do you get rid of Fear?  One way..... is "Focusing" on your Goals. One of my favorite sayings is ........ "The only obstacles you will see..... is when you take your eyes off of your goals." Think of a time in your life when you achieved a goal. How did you complete it? One reason is that you "focused" on that goal and you didn't allow "distractions" to come between you and your goal. FOCUS is extremely important when you set out to achieve your goals. Any kind of distraction.... social media, phone calls etc. will keep you away from working on your goal. Soon.....those distractions add up and your goal seems impossible! I Say......Let's "RESIST FEAR....by Staring At Your Goals With Focus." On Today's show..... I'm discussing Courage with Debbie DiPietro. Debbie is the host of the Ccourageously Go Podcast  Each week, Debbie has a conversation with women about Courage. Stories about courage, life lessons with courage and those who are living with courage.  You can find out more about Debbie DiPietro on her website: www.CourageouslyGo.com Debbie is the author of "Short Morning Prayers: A Collection of Heartfelt Prayers to Start Your Day!" You can find Debbie's book on Amazon or at a "Cracker Barrel" restaurant near you!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com The Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates about 48 Million people get sick each year from Foodbourne Illnesses. In 2018, The U.S. Population was 327 Million People..... 48 Million People is almost 15 PERCENT of the Population! That's INSANE! Of those 48 Million People....About 128,000 people are hospitalized and around 3 THOUSAND people DIE from Foodbourne Illnesses each year in the U.S.  More and more cases of E Coli from tainted Ground Beef, are spreading nationwide.  The CDC reported on April 12, 2019, that E Coli contaminated Ground Beef was the culprit in an outbreak that crossed the borders of 6 States. That was in April.......To Date..... 196 people, from 10 Different States, have contracted the Shiga Toxin producing E Coli (STEC) strain, that causes Illness. Two types of E. coli that cause foodbourne illnesses diagnosed in the United States are Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and entero-toxigenic E. coli (ETEC). STEC are a group of E. coli that produce Shiga toxin. This Poison causes people to have diarrhea, which can be bloody. When you hear reports about outbreaks of E. Coli infections in the United States, they’re usually talking about a type called STEC O157. Shiga Toxin producing E. Coli was named after Japanese Physician and Bacteriologist..... Kiyoshi Shiga.  Dr. Shiga became famous for the discovery of "Shigella Dysenteriae," the organism that caused "Dysentry" in 1897, during a severe epidemic in which more than 90,000 cases were reported. "Dysentry" is an inflammatory disease of the intestine especially of the large intestine, which always results in severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.   Entero-toxigenic E. coli  (ETEC) are the leading cause of Traveler's Diarrhea, which is the most common travel-related illness. It can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations in the world are in most of Asia (except for Japan) as well as the Middle East, Africa, Mexico, and Central and South America.  To date....here are The following States have reported cases of the STEC outbreak - FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MS, MN, OH, TN, VA 28 people were hospitalized and 2 cases of Hemolitic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which is a life threatening condition which can cause kidney failure. Let's take a look at some DISGUSTING facts about E. Coli : 1. E. Coli infections happen when you EAT....."tiny" microscopic            amounts of HUMAN or ANIMAL FECES.                                            It takes about 3-5 days from the time you eat the "tainted              food," until you start to show symptoms. 2. The scary part is ....... you probably come into contact with              E.Coli more than you think you do.     The Bacteria exists "Naturally" in the environment and in the        "intestines" of Humans & Animals.     Outbreaks in "Multiple States" of E. Coli in the last 10 YEARS,          have primarily come from FOOD you bought at Grocery Stores....     Ground Beef..... Romaine Lettuce.....and even Frozen Pizza!     E. Coli comes in different strains.... and most of the strains are        Harmless. That's good news!     The STEC Strain is one of the strains of E Coli that cause people        to get very sick.     The major symptoms of STEC are:        a.  Severe Stomach Cramps        b.  Diarrhea... very watery and can contain blood.        c.  Vomiting     Sometimes..... STEC causes Urinatry Tract Infections (UTI's) ...      Respiratory Illness or Pneumonia.     A very SERIOUS effect of STEC can cause Hemolitic              Uremic Syndrome (HUS).     HUS  is a condition that results in the DESTRUCTION of            blood Platelets (Platelets are the cells that form "clots" to      stop bleeding).      HUS can cause anemia (low red blood cell count.. which          means your remaining Red Blood Cells won't have enough      "Hemoglobin" which is an iron-rich protein that helps              red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of        the body). This can cause you to feel tired or weak. You may also have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or an irregular heartbeat.  HUS can also cause "Kidney Failure," due to the damage to the very tiny blood vessels of the kidneys. That's a Serious Problem Nation! It's hard to avoid E. Coli completely.  Here are some ways to lower your risk of infection:   a. Try not to swallow water from swimming pools, lakes, ponds and streams.   b. Avoid eating "UNPASTURIZED" Dairy Products or Juices.   c.  Cook Meat THOROUGHLY. The CDC recommends cooking Ground Beef to a temperature of 160 degrees Farinheight. There's NO QUICK CURE for Treating E. Coli Infections. Most people will recover in 5 - 10 days. You need to stay HYDRATED people!  Drink LOTS of WATER! Eat a lot of CHICKEN SOUP!  Staying HYDRATED is a Key component to Recovery. The CDC advises NOT to use "Antibiotics" as a treatment for E. Coli STEC infections..... since there is NO EVIDENCE that antibiotics are helpful with STEC....AND.....using antibiotics may INCREASE YOUR RISK of developing HUS .... Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. www.TheWeightLossNation.com How can you prevent STEC infection? Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water. Follow the four steps to food safety when preparing food: Clean your hands & food surfaces often. Separate -Raw meat, Chicken, Seafood and Eggs can Spread Germs to ready-to-eat foods—unless you keep them separate. Cook  Food to the Right Temperature. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat has reached a safe minimum cooking temperature.   Chill  -  Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours.  Bacteria can multiply rapidly if left at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” which is between 40°F and 140°F. Never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it’s hotter than 90° F outside). You can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at its color. Did you know that ......One in four burgers turns brown before it has reached the safe internal temperature of 160°F.  Use a food thermometer to check that it’s safe to eat. Cook ground beef, pork, and lamb to an internal temperature of at least 160°F  Insert food thermometer into the side of the patty, to the center, to check. Cook beef steaks and roasts to an internal temperature of at least 145°F  and allow the meat to rest for 3 minutes after you remove meat from the grill or stove. Check temperature in the thickest part of steaks or roasts. Prevent cross-contamination by thoroughly washing hands, counters, cutting boards, and utensils with soap and water after they touch raw meat.  Don’t eat RAW Dough or Batter.   Take precautions with food and water when traveling abroad.       Check out the CDC site at  CDC.gov       There's an entire section on "Traveller's Health" that you can check out when travelling abroad.       Let's take a Stand Against E. Coli Weight Loss Nation!      Are you an "Emotional Eater"......Do you Over Eat? Do you have issues with Portion Control?      If you do....... you're in the right place!      I'm on a 90 Day Journey to SLAY Emotional Eating ...... and I'm killing it!      I'm on DAY 32 and I've SLAYED Anxiety, Fear....Frustration....Anger.....Boredom....AND Happiness!      I'm on my LAST Emotional Eating culprit......SADNESS!     I'm going to SLAY "Sadness" soon.....and then I won't NEED Food to FEEL Better!     Want to Learn how I'm SLAYING Emotional Eating?     Join the WLN FB community and find out!     Go to facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation     Let's SLAY Emotional Eating and Over Eating Together!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com   LOVE Everything that comes into your life today! SMILE at Every Person......SMELL Every Flower......PET Every Animal....Every Living Thing is A GIFT.....Just for YOU!  Accept that Gift and use YOUR SENSES to RECEIVE that LOVE! SMELL the Flowers......LOOK that Stranger in the Eye and SMILE......LISTEN to the Dog who Barks & Wags his Tail at you......FEEL the Breeze on your face! GIVE LOVE to EVERY Living Thing that YOU come into contact with Today!! SMILE at a Stranger.....THANK the person who holds the door open for you......GIVE some change to the Homeless person who holds out their hand.....WHISPER to a child who is crying "Hey Beautiful....it's Ok....SMELL the beautiful Flower that is right in front of you! When YOU GIVE LOVE .......YOU Will RECEIVE LOVE Back 3x More than You Gave! LOVE Every Living Thing You Come In Contact With Today...... Watch What Will Happen to YOU! Do You Want to SLAY Emotional Eating? Do You Want to SLAY Binge Eating? Do You Want to SLAY Purging? Do You want to Control Portion Sizes? If you do.......then JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Village and MAKE it Happen! The Village is LIVING and BREATHING with others who FEEL Just LIke YOU Do! WE ARE TAKING ACTION to SLAY Emotional Eating! WE Want to LIVE our LIVES and FULFiLL our DREAMS! Join Us! Go to the Free Facebook Village - www.facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.     Disclaimer: This blog post on The Weight Loss Nation Podcast, provides general information and discussion about medical issues and health-related subject matter. The words and other content provided in this post, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If you or any other person has a medical concern, consult with an appropriately licensed physician or other health care professional immediately and do not rely on the information presented in this post. 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com   Here's A GREAT Tip that will STOP family, friends even strangers from Sabotaging your healthy lifestyle! Go buy a 4" x 6" Index Card. Buy a LOUD Colored Card....Neon Green or Neon Yellow. In your best handwriting....with a magic marker...write this on the card...in BIG .... Capital letters.... NO......THANK YOU! Get the index card laminated. Then carry this "Secret Weapon" with you! The next time someone says to you...... Would you like a piece of bread? Would you like some more pasta? Would you like some cake? Shove your secret weapon index card in front of the person and let them read it! The person will read it ....and...they will LEAVE you alone! I bet they will even "apologize" for saying it! This works Nation! Here's my FAVORITE saying..... "The Only Obstacles You Will See......Is When You Take Your Eyes Off Of Your Goal." Stay Laser Focused! Super Tip #2 Carry your bottle ...or container of water with you wherever you go! When people see you with a drink in your hands.....it will STOP People from asking you ..... Can I get You a Drink? Can I get you a glass of wine? That's it! Easy! NO MORE SABOTAGIN YOU!   Join me in the Weight Loss Nation FB Community! IT's Free...It's SAFE....It's a community of like-minded people...who are emotional eaters and who have portion control issues. Go to - facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation to join us!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com We ALL drink water everyday.  How much do you drink in a day? Did you know YOUR Body is made up of about 60% water? Your body uses water in ALL of it's cells, tissues and organs.....to regulate body temperature.....and to maintain other body functions. Your body loses water everyday when you sweat, through digestion....and.....BREATHING! You REHYDRATE by drinking fluids and eating food with water in it. How much water you need depends on a lot of things. Do you live near Fairbanks, Alaska....where the average temperature RARELY gets over 75 degrees?  Then....you're not sweating that much.  Or....do you live near...... New Orleans?....which is the most HUMID city in the U.S......bet you thought is was Florida! I did.  if so.....you're sweating pretty much all the time and you NEED to rehydrate often. How active are you? Are you a couch potato? If so...... you're probably not going to get dehydrated.  But.....if you exercise or do physical activity for 30 minutes or more......you NEED to replenish the water you will lose by sweating AND breathing faster. It's a good idea to drink water before, during and after physical activity.  How much water Do you need to drink water when you're sick?   So….How much water do you need to drink when you’re sick? Hey Weight Loss Nation! Did you know that you can get PAID….. JUST for listening to this podcast. I know it sounds CRAZY……but it’s true! I just discovered this free app called Podcoin, and it literally PAYS you to LISTEN to podcasts. You’re listening right now….why not get paid to listen! Here’s how it works … you listen to Weight Loss Nation & other podcasts…. and you’ll earn “Podcoins” while you listen. Then…. you turn those Podcoins in…. for gift cards at places like Amazon or Starbucks….. … Or….. if you’re a giving person…… you could even donate those Podcoins to charity. The more you listen…..the more you earn! Download the PodCoin App and in the “Invite Code” section write “WEIGHTLOSS” You’ll receive a “300 PodCoin Bonus” What are you waiting for? Download the PodCoin App Now! You may lose your appetite and don't want to do drink water when you're sick....a FEVER can dehydrate you and you NEED fluids to help your immune system FIGHT viruses & bacteria, while eliminating enemy cells in your phlegm! You may be vomiting or having diarreah! You can become quickly dehydrated if you’re vomiting or having diarreah. Even FASTER if you’re doing both! When your body is in balance with water, your immune system can get rid of waste, dead viruses & bacteria more easily. Also, your cells are in a state of balance & can perform the funtions they were made to do. Your kidneys will be happy, your liver will be happy ..... your Brain is CLEAR...sending out signals to ALL your cells as needed to keep you in optimal health. So drink around 64 ounces of water a day. That's right at least a GALLON of water a day! If you weigh over 200lbs. drink HALF your weight in water.  So....if you weigh 200lbs. drink 100 oz of water a day. How can you measure how much water you drink? Use a clean glass each day, measuring how much water fills the glass. If you're drinking from a 12 oz glass, you know you need to drink at least 5 glasses a day to reach 60 oz. You can also use a 24 oz BPA Free bottle. I drink 4 bottles of water a day in my water bottle, which means I'm drinking 96 oz of water a day. That makes it easier for me to keep track. If you can't stand drinking "Plain water," the easiest thing to do is "squeeze" in some fresh lemon. You could cut up some berries & add them to your water too! You could even have fresh brewed cold ice tea! Here's a quick tip! When you drink an ice cold glass of water after sweating, you force your body to BURN calories in order to bring down the temperature of the water! So......when you drink at least 64 oz of water a day....or more.....if you're sweating alot....or when you're sick....you will keep your body balanced...... Your immune system will work more efficiently....You will have more clarity....your kidneys will produce "clear" colored urine....which means your kidneys are "Happy" You'll POOP easier and your eyes & skin won't be as dry. A Happy Body means you can lose weight more efficiently! I'm on a MISSION to SLAY Emotional Eating! If you're an Emotional Eater or someone who has problems with PORTION SIZES......come join me! Be come part of the Weight Loss Nation Village! It's FREE ..... AND.....it's a SAFE place to listen and vent! Walk with me ..... AND.....Together.....we will END Emotional Eating and Learn PORTION CONTROL! Go to www.Facebook.com/groups/TheWeightLossNation Join The Village! We’re Taking this Journey Together!  Until Next Time....have a Happy, Equilibrium and Healthy Week!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Here we are at the end of March....AND....I just had an AHA moment. A BIG one! So BIG...that it has caused a "Transitional Shift" on my Weight Loss Journey. I just realized after two years....(not kidding)....that I NEVER need a "Take-Out" box, when I go out to eat. Almost everyone around me, usually takes a portion of their food home with them. NEVER me! I also started playing "pickleball." Ever heard of it? It's a combination of tennis, badmitten and ping-pong. You usually play with a partner and the court is smaller than the size of a tennis court. You also play with a plastic "wiffle" type of ball and the racquets are square! I LOVE it! Another physical activity I want to do! Well, I started playing....and after just a few games, my knees are killing me! I'm in MUCHO pain! I figured out that my body is telling me....."Diane, you are still too heavy for your joints." I NEED to lose more weight to keep the burden off my knees and ankles. How much?? I have no idea. I just know that I have to do this for my health. So......if you are an EMOTIONAL EATER....and/or you "Over Eat," you should JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Community. I am going to be concentrating on EMOTIONAL Eating and Portion Sizes. If you're a woman....you are an EMOTIONAL EATER....AND you OVEREAT because your PORTION SIZES are too big....PLEASE JOIN the Weight Loss Nation Village!  We will conquer this together! Go to www.facebook.com/groups/weightlossnation Are you POOPING EVERYDAY? I do! I drink my Laso Tea everyday and I POOP EVERYDAY. If  you'd like to try the tea.....go to my website..... https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/products and buy the tea! When you do, I want you to know that I may receive a small commission. Check out the Weight Loss Nation Community and get the Support You Need for Living a Healthy Lifestyle!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Delicious Blueberry Popsicles   Prep Time – 5 minutes   Ingredients   2 Cups of Fresh Blueberries ¾ Cup of either   a. Chobani Non-Fat Plain Yogurt  or So Delicious Coconut Milk Unsweetened Vanilla Yogurt Alter ½ Cup of Almond Butter  ( I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter)                   Go to  www.ArtisanaOrganics.com 1 teaspoon of Vanilla  (REAL Vanilla has no alcohol in it.) Vanilla EXTRACT does contain Alcohol as a preservative.  The most sought after type of REAL Vanilla is Madagascar Vanilla. As the name suggests….the Vanilla beans or pure extract come from the island of Madagascar. Madagascar is about 266miles off the East Coast of South Africa….or directly East of the country of Mozambique. Madagascar Vanilla is expensive. For a 2 oz. bottle on the Amoretti.com website,  you will pay about $11.99. By Comparison…..Vanilla Extract…which does contain alcohol, can be bought at your local supermarket. I priced a 2 oz bottle of “McCormick’s” Vanilla Extract at Walmart for $8.12.  Buy whichever type of Vanilla floats your boat. There isn’t a tremendous difference in taste. One has alcohol in it…..the other doesn’t.     Where do you BUY the Popsicle Molds? On Amazon of course! I like the “Mamasicles” brand. They cost $7.99 at the time this episode was recorded and have “ 6 Popsicle Molds.” Go to      goo.gl/UyoDyN   to find the “Mamasicles.”   Ok….Let’s make some Healthy, Delicious Popsicles!     EASY Peasy Instructions:   Blend the Blueberries, Yogurt, Almond Butter and Vanilla in a blender until Smooth.   Pour the mixture into your Popsicle Mold.   Insert the sticks into each mold   Freeze until solid   When You’re ready for a Delicious, Healthy Snack……Pop out a Blueberry Popsicle and Enjoy!   Nutritional Value Each Popsicle has: 112 Calories 10g Fat 8.5g Protein 2g Fiber 1.5g Sugar 6 g  Carbs 14g Sodium 53g Potassium 45% of the Daily Allowance of B 12 40% Daily Allowance of Vit D 12% Daily Allowance of Iron 91% of Daily Allowance of Calcium   PLUS…..Blueberries are the King of Anti-Oxidants! I’ve stated several times on this show…….dark colored fruits and vegetables get their color due to the Flavonoid called “Anthocyanin” Flavonoids provide the powerful anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties and ……they produce the vibrant, dark color in foods. That means that Blueberries…..are part of our “Pac Man” Family! No surprise there Nation!  Flavonoids like….”Flavonois” and “Flavan-3-ols” are highly effective in “searching, Fighting and help in Destroying Free Radical Cells” in your body, that cause cancers. Learn ALL about Blueberries and what they do for your body by listening to S 3 Ep 005….which was published on 2/9/18 or "click" here - Listen to This Episode Here! You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or……go to the Weight Loss Nation Website…. www.TheWeightLossNation.com   and listen there.   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Today, I'm going to tell you a little bit about Broccoli! Broccoli is a super vegetable that is being harvested NOW! Broccoli is planted in the fall & the spring, since Broccoli loves the cooler temperatures and full sun. Broccoli is part of the Brassica Oleracea species, which includes cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussel Sprouts, Collard Greens and Savoy Cabbage. Broccoli comes from the Italian word ...... "Broccolo," which means.... "The flowering crest of a cabbage".....or a.k.a.  ......"cabbage sprout."  Broccoli has been recorded since the times of the Roman Empire! But..... in the U.S.....Broccoli has only been popular since 1925! China and India are the largest producers of Broccoli, with 73% of the world's Broccoli product.  In the U.S.......California is the largest producer of Broccoli producing over 92% of the annual product. Arizona is second. All the States have Broccoli as a crop, depending on the season. You should be steaming, roasting or stir-frying your Broccoli. Hell.....eat it raw! If you boil Broccoli..... you will lose 90% of the nutrients in the water.  Steaming, roasting or stir-frying Broccoli will preserve the nutrients. https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Try Roasting Your Broccoli NOW! Heat the oven to 450 degrees: 1. Place the Broccoli Florets on a metal cooking sheet, covered with aluminum foil. 2. Spray some olive oil on the Broccoli Florets. 3. Sprinkle some "sea salt" on the Broccoli. 4. Sprinkle some fresh, parmesean cheese onto the Broccoli 5. cook the broccoli for about 15-20 minutes. 6. Cool and Enjoy!   Nutritional Value Serving Size - 1 Cup Calories - 31 Cholesterol - 0 Sodium - 30mcg Potassium - 288 mcg Carbs - 6gms Protein - 2.6 gms Fiber - 2.4gms Vit A - 11%  Calcium - 4% B6 -10% B2 - 10% Vit K - 97% Vit C - 135% Folate - 8% https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/enrollment   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's Tuesday.....A Tampa Bay Tuesday as a matter of fact! I'll be reviewing a local restaurant in the Tampa Bay area. For those of you vacationing in the Tampa area, or...... for those of you who live in the Tampa Bay area and are looking for a restaurant with "healthy options" on their menu, this is for YOU! Today, I'm reviewing .......... Thai Sweet Basil. A Traditional "Thai Cuisine" restaurant, that is located in the Northdale - Carollwood section of Tampa. #ThaiSweetBasil is located at 3875 Northdale Blvd, across from Whole Foods. The restaurant is owned by "Ally," who came to America 6 years ago. With a lifetime of cooking traditional Thai cuisine experience, Ally wanted to open her own "Thai" restaurant, to give the Tampa Bay area a place to go for delicious, traditional Thai food. Thai Sweet Basil won't disappoint! The decor is nothing to print a magazine article about. But...I wasn't there to review the decor. I was there to review the food! As soon as I was seated, Ally came over to my table and asked me if I had ever eaten at Thai Sweet Basil before. I told her it was my first time there and that I was excited to taste "traditional Thai" cuisine. I started with a cup of Tom Yum Goong Soup with Shrimp. The cup had a wonderful aroma, and I immediately saw fresh Basil. With mushrooms, Lemon grass, sweet shrimp and a delicate blend of fresh herbs and spices, the soup was a pleasant surprise. Great Flavor! The Tom Yum Goong Soup would be "bland" without the delicious herbs & spices.  At $4.00 for a cup of the soup, it was delicious and reasonably priced. I then tried the Pad Thai, which is an entree with thin, rice noodles, fresh scallions, eggs, ground peanuts and a flavorful "Tamarin" sauce. Nice flavor! Next was the Red Curry with Chicken. The chicken was grilled, cooked to perfection and covered in a delicious red curry sauce. The entree comes with bamboo shoots, bell peppers in a coconut milk based sauce. Fresh Basil finishes off this yummy entree. I LOVE curry, and this item hits the mark! My server asked me how I wanted the entree prepared..... mild, hot, very hot or volcanic hot! I LOVED that! I asked for "mild" temperature and that's exactly what I received. What I LOVE about Thai Sweet Basil, is the fresh herbs and ingredients they use. All items are made "to order," and they use FRESH herbs daily! What's the difference between Herbs & Spices you ask?? Herbs come from the green, leafy part of the plant. That Basil Leaf that was on my Red Curry and in my soup, was a fresh, green leaf with the most beautiful aroma. Spices come from many different parts of the plant. They can come from the root of the plant, the stem, the seed, flower..... or even teh Bark of the tree or plant. Spices are usually dried. Coriander is the seed of the plant, which is sold as "ground" coriander or....as a whole seed. Dried and whole spices hold their flavor longer than herbs. Fresh herbs are best to serve the same day. REVIEW: For the Delicious flavor and aroma of all the items I tried, along with the superior attention I received from the staff.... Thai Sweet Basil gets a huge "3 Avocados." Congratulations! Well deserved! Thai Sweet Basil hours of business are: LUNCH -   Monday through Saturday - 11:00am - 2:30pm DINNER - Monday thru Saturday 4:30pm - 9:30pm SUNDAY they are open from 3:00pm - 8:30pm Check out Thai Sweet Basil menu here: www.MyThaiSweetBasil.com You can dine-in or take out at Thai Sweet Basil. They do an "extensive" take out business using the "Amazon Restaurant" app. Download the Amazon Restaurant App and order your Dinner from Thai Sweet Basil tonight! Thai Sweet Basil has over "80" items to choose from on their delicious menu. Whether you're looking for fresh fish, Duck, vegitarian entrees, chicken, beef or pork entrees, Thai Sweet Basil  will suit your needs! If you're visiting the Tampa Bay area, be sure to check out Thai Sweet Basil. You'll have a Delicious meal at a reasonable price for everyone in your family.   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com What's with the FREEZING temperatures? I feel for all of you in the Midwest and North East! For all of you....I have a special recipe to warm you right up! Crockpot Southwest Chicken & Beans Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 15oz can of pinto beans 1 15oz can of black beans 2 28oz cans of Diced Tomatoes in juice 1 lb frozen organic corn 1 12oz jar of salsa (no sugar added)   Instructions 1. Place the Chicken Breasts on the bottom of the crockpot. 2. Pour the Tomatoes and Salsa over the Chicken. 3. Pour the Beans and Corn over the Chicken. 4. Cook on LOW for 5-7 hours.... until the chicken falls apart when you stir the pot. 5. Serve out 1 Cup portions   Nutritional Value Serving Size - 1 Cup Calories  243 Fat  3gms Sodium 300 - 600mg (depending on which brands you use) Potassium 925mg Carbs  28gms Sugar 3-4gms (depending on which brand you use) Protein  25gms Each cup has tons of Vit A, Vit C, Calcium, Iron and Vit B!   Let me know how you like the recipe! Send me your comments to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Happy 2019! It's a NEW Year! You have a clean slate! Leave any negativity you had behind you. Every New Year's Eve....Millions of people make New Year "RESONLUTIONS." All these people are ready to take on the world to.....Lose 100lbs.....Make a Million Dollars....take a trip "Around the World,"......and many, many other types of RESOLUTIONS. The "hard" fact is.......just about 8% of people will achieve their New Year's RESOLUTION.  Why you ask? It's a simple answer. The majority of us have competing priorities in our lives. We have kids, we have pets, we help take care of our parents, our grand-parents.....we volunteer at very passionate places....AND.....we WORK! It is soooo difficult to meet an outrageous, difficult RESOULUTION, while you are "Living" your life! The Fact is..... HUGE New Year RESOLUTIONS are a "set-up" for Failure.....right from the start. Let's look at an alternative. Make a TANGIBLE....AND......ATTAINABLE GOAL! Let's use this example..... "I'm going to stop eating candy for 30 days, knowing it will help MY body BURN more fat." This GOAL is TANGIBLE AND ATTAINABLE! This GOAL will make YOUR body healthier....AND....YOU will FEEL better!" That's a WIN...WIN situation! Now that you have your TANGIBLE AND ATTAINABLE GOAL in place...Let me help YOU "ACHEIVE" your GOAL. By using POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS.....YOU "WILL" Propel yourself towards attaining your goal This is what you will need to use Positive Affirmations: 1. A Mirror 2. Your Voice That's it! www.TheWeightLossNation.com So.,...here are THREE Positive Affirmations I want you to SAY next week....into YOUR Bathroom Mirror. On Day One.....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "YOU" Can Be The Best! Next.....point to YOURSELF in the Mirror and say..... "YOU" Can Be The Best! Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." On Day TWO.....Repeat Step #1 On Day Three.....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "I AM Happy." Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." On Day Four.....Repeat Step #Three. On Day Five....after you have finished your morning "routine," you will look into the Mirror and say..... "WILL I make a Difference in Someone's Life Today?" This type of question leads to ACTION! I say this AFFIRMATION EVERYDAY and I Mean It! When you make someone "SMILE," You make an impact in their life! Write down this Affirmation on 2 "Sticky" notes. Place one on your Refrigerator and then place one on the Driver's rear sun shade in your car. Every time you go to the refrigerator....look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." Every time you pull down the sun shade in your car ...look at the affirmation and SAY it....."Out Loud." So.....by saying these affirmations next week.....I know you will build up your self-esteem and be on your way to attaining your GOAL!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

We Get to Know business developer and creator Bjork Ostrom from Food Blogger Pro & Pinch of Yum. We were absolutely honored to chat with the ever inspiring Bjork.  He requires little introduction in the food blogging world.  Bjork is the founder of foodbloggerpro.com – a membership website that teaches food bloggers how to start, grow, and monetize their blogs. After helping his wife Lindsay get started with her food blog, pinchofyum.com, in 2010, Bjork started to wonder: is it possible to make a living from this blog? In 2011, he began publicly sharing the traffic and income that he and his wife Lindsay were generating from their blog, Pinch of Yum, in monthly income reports as a way to document their progress and share their findings with other food bloggers. These income reports have been a unique resource for many bloggers across all niches as they have ultimately documented how the couple took their site from a $20/month hobby to a 6-figure business. Today, Bjork continues to run Food Blogger Pro while also developing two new software tools, WP Tasty and Nutrifox Bjork is a talented educator at heart with a passion to uplift and help others.  In this interview, he talks candidly about the ups and downs of growing their successful business, how deep purpose and intent outweigh growth and financial gain, his favorite book and meal and what it’s like being a new dad to 3-month old Solvi.  We loved this interview, gained personally from his perspective, and hope you will too. Visit wegettoknow.com to explore original and guest related content and to learn more about our podcasts and guests. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Dr. C Vitamins. Use our code WEGETTOKNOW to save 30% off your order of their pharmaceutical grade and medically endorsed vitamins. Dr C Vitamins are the highest quality and are tested for potency and purity that ensure their quality www.drcvitamins.com

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/Products   What Does the Color of My Poop Mean?   Here we are towards the end of December! Wow! The Holiday season is cranking. Today, I’m going to be speaking to you about the COLOR of your Poop. That’s right….the COLOR of your Poop. It’s important to know about what the color of your Poop means. We all are familiar with the shades of Brown Poop. The oh-so-familiar brown poop. Brown Poop is NORMAL! But…….what about the other colors Poop can be? Let’s take a look at some other colors your Poop may be.   Yellow If you see that your Poop has some shades of Yellow, you may have eaten a meal that was extremely high in fat. Yellow Poop could also mean your intestine is not absorbing nutrients properly. You could also have Celiac Disease or another Digestive issue. Call your Doctor if you see Yellow Poop more than one time.   White, Pale or Clay colored Poop Your Bile Duct could be blocked or you may not be producing enough Bile. If you see White Mucos on top of the Brown colored stool, this could be normal or …….. it could also be a sign of a Crohn’s Disease Flare-Up. Crohn’s Disease can cause ulcers in your intestine, which causes an over production of mucus. The mucus may be present in your stool. If you see Mucus in your stool every once in awhile, that could be normal. But……if you see Mucus in your stool more than once in a while, you should contact your Doctor. If you have whitish, bland looking Poop…….Combined with Abdominal Pain, Fever with or without vomiting…..You should seek medical attention right away! That could be a sign of Appendicittis….or some other type of serious digestive issue.   Green A little Green color in your Poop……is just fine. If you see very Green Poop…you may have eaten lots of Green Vegetables……OR……you could be passing your stool too quickly  through your intestine, which means the Bile is unable to break down the fats properly. Certain Infections …..like those caused by the Bacterium – Salmonella or the parasite “Giardia,” can cause your stool to be green in color.  If you haven't eaten anyting "Green" and you see Green Poop, Contact your Doctor.   Black If you have taken “Iron” tablets…..or……you have taken “Pepto Bismol,” you’ll likely see “Black” colored Poop…..which is a harmless side effect. If there was a time you were having an emotional overload and you gave in and ate a bag of Oreo’s……you may possibly see Black colored Poop. So……if you ate Dark Brown or Black Colored foods…..you may see Black Poop. But……if your Poop is Black, which has a more liquidy and “Tarry” looking Stool consistency.... and has a strong smell……This is a sign of bleeding in your gastrointestinal system and you should call your Doctor ASAP.   Red If you had Beets with Dinner or you drank a glass of Tomato Juice last night, you may see the color “Red” in your Poop. If you see Redish colored Poop and you DID NOT eat Red colored food or drinks, you could be Bleeding! You could have Hemorrhoids, colon polyps or Anal Fissures. Anal Fissures are small tears in the lining of your Anus, which are caused by straining during a bowel movement. You are literally trying to pass a large, hard stool and it may cause tearing of the lining. If you have large amounts of blood in your stool or you see a large amount of blood in the toilet, you may require immediate Medical attention. Contact your Doctor.   Eating foods with colored “Dye” may cause your Poop to have that color in it. Be aware of what you have eaten and start noticing the color of your Poop!   After the holidays is a great time to “Cleanse” your colon!   A simple….yet effective way to do that is by drinking TEA! I have been using iaso Tea for the last 6 months and it has been a huge boost to my Digestive System! The Tea is made with a proprietary blend of 9 herbs and you make it just like any TEA. The TEA is very mild, and has hardly any taste.   If you’d like to CLEAN out your Colon naturally, try the TEA. Go to my website…… Clean Out Your Colon Here When the site opens….”Click” on the Products Tab to open the next page. Then “Click” on the Health & Wellness Box. When the page opens, the first box you’ll see on the left is the Instant TEA. All the way to the right……you’ll see the iaso Tea Bag. “Click” on whichever type of TEA you’d like to try and order from the site.  https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/Products I am always honest with you Nation….so....I want you to know as an affiliate, I will make a commission from the sale of the instant or Bag of Tea. Just keeping it real people   Please let me know how you like the Tea. Send me an email with your comments to  Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  If you'd like to become an affiliate send me an email and let me know! Send your email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com   I look forward to your comments!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/Products Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. 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Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.     Disclaimer: These shownotes associated with Poop and the human digestive system, provides general information and discussion about medical issues and health-related subject matter. 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Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's November.... The Holidays are Here! Let's plan for Thanksgiving Now! Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving at your house or you're visiting family & friends, I have the perfect dish for you to make for dessert that everyone will enjoy. If you "Plan" out what you are going to eat on Thanksgiving Day, you will "Enjoy" yourself and still maintain "control" of what you eat. Call and find out what is on the "menu" for Thanksgiving. Write down what you are going to eat. If you want to have stuffing, then have it! Just "control" how much of the stuffing you are going to eat. I'm going to have ONE Healping Tablespoon of Stuffing. I'm going to have ONE Heaping Tablespoon of Sweet Potato Casserole and I'm going to fill up on Turkey and vegetables. Then...for dessert...You'll be bringing it!  Don't worry about ANY other Dessert that is on the table. Don't even look at it. You are bringing a DELICIOUS Baked Apple Pie without the Crust! A healthier, Yummy Dessert. Everybody is going to LOVE this Dessert!   BAKED APPLE PIE WITHOUT THE CRUST  Baked cinnamon apples are a fall and winter favorite, but you can enjoy them all year! Traditional recipes use sugar. To cut down on calories, this recipe offers an alternative: Stevia Leaf Extract. At 100 calories, each serving is comparable to one fresh Granny Smith apple — the spices and flavorings add extra flavor….not calories! Ingredients 8 medium Granny Smith apples 2 tbsp cinnamon 2 tsp nutmeg 3 tbsp Stevia®                                                                            Water to coat bottom of dish The stevia plant belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a cousin of daisies and ragweed. As with many plants, there are different species. The species of stevia that is used to sweeten food (and that’s also been used medicinally for hundreds of years) is called Stevia rebaudiana. It’s native to South America, but it’s also grown in Asia. Stevia gets its sweetness from two chemicals: stevioside and rebaudioside  The “stevia” that you see today on the grocery shelves contains a leaf extract of the stevia plant called rebaudioside A (also known as reb A or rebiana). Rebiana is about 200–400 times sweeter than regular sugar. Currently, it’s used in packet sweeteners for drinks,in many food products, and for baking. One packet of a stevia-based sweetener contains about 0–1 calorie, and about 1–4 grams of carb, depending on the brand.  The brand I’m using today is called “Pie-yure” and it contains about 0 cal and 1 gram of carbs in 2 Tblspoons. The appeal of these stevia-based sweeteners,is that they’re derived from a plant, not concocted in a lab. But to say that these sweeteners are completely natural or unprocessed is NOT accurate, because the rebiana is extracted from the stevia leaf using chemicals.  So……Stevia Leaf Extract comes from the Stevia Leaf…..which is a plant. It’s NOT concocted in a lab….so, I’m using it. I bought the Organic Stevia at Sprouts. You can find it in your local health food store or buy it on Amazon. The ingredients are – Organic Stevia Leaf Extract and Maltodextrin. Maltodextrin is used as a thickener, filler or preservative in many processed foods. It's a white powder that can be taken from any starch, most commonly made from corn, rice, potato starch or wheat. Although maltodextrin comes from natural foods, it's still processed. To make things “Taste” Sweet and “Good,” that DOES NOT come off a tree or out of the ground….It’s going to be processed. This recipe calls for a small amount of Stevia Leaf Extract. If you can eat these Yummy Apples without adding more “sugar” don’t add the Stevia Leaf Extract. I can do it…..but…..I know many of you out there Nation….can not do that Today. I get it. If you “Need” SWEET right now while you are on your long-term lifestyle journey…..add the Stevia Leaf Extract. If you don’t need SWEET. Don’t add the Stevia. We good? OK….let’s make some baked apples for Thanksgiving! INSTRUCTIONS 1.    Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2.    Slice apples into 8 wedges each and place in a baking dish or pie dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and Stevia Leaf Extract. Mix so that all apples are coated. Place a small amount of water in the dish (about 1/4 in). Mix well. 3.    Bake apples uncovered for 30 minutes or until apples are soft and break apart easily. 4. Serve "hot" in a bowl.   Homemade Whipped Cream Ingredients 2 tablespoons Stevia Leaf Extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream Directions: Place a metal mixing bowl and metal whisk into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Place the Stevia Leaf Extract into the mixing bowl and add the whipping cream. Whisk just until the cream reaches stiff peaks. Store any unused portion in an airtight container for up to 10 hours. When ready to use, rewhisk for 10 to 15 seconds. Nutritional information Serves   6-8 Serving size: 1 apple Total calories: 150 Total fat: 1 g Saturated fat: 0 g Sodium: 0 mg Carbohydrate: 30 g Fiber: 6 g Sugars: 19 g Protein: 1 g I want each of you to have a Joyful Thanksgiving! Enjoy your meal, your Apple Pie without the Crust Dessert! Until next time, Have a Happy, Peaceful & Healthy Week!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation https://Shop.TotalLifeChanges.com/34605577/products I'm going to be talking about "pooping" and detoxing your intestine today. It's very important to "poop." Your body excretes excess waste, toxins, fats and bacteria from your body.  I asked my Doctor how often should I be "pooping." She told me everybody poops differently. My doctor also told me the average cycle of "pooping" is from 3 times a day down to once every 3 days. "Pooping" improves your digestive health. Today and next week we are going to be talking.... a lot....about "Poop." I've always had problems "pooping." I suffered all my life with constipation. I use to EAT a lot of processed foods.....fatty foods.....and I EAT a "large amount" of food. These are some ways that cause constipation. Being Pre-Diabetic or having Diabetes can also cause Constipation. Since I started living a long-term healthy lifestyle TWO years ago.....I improved my "constipation" problem.  NOW.... I wanted to improve the frequency of my "pooping." Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! I "fit" into the "normal" range of "pooping" my Doctor told me about,  but I wasn't happy being near the end of that range. I started looking into "pooping" and how I could improve the frequency of my "pooping." I wasn't looking for a "fast" or "quick" way to fix my "pooping" problem. The "Fast" way to do things never works. Just like a "Diet" doesn't work.....either does a "quick fix" for pooping. I needed to look into another "lifestyle" change. So.....I started researching "pooping" and how I could increase the frequency of pooping naturally. Mother Nature is awesome! She doesn't make any mistakes Nation! There are plants, trees, herbs, fruits and vegetables for all kinds of ailments. I read about all kinds of "Colon Detoxing." There are sooo many "quick fixes" out there Nation! I wanted an "everyday......natural cleansing, natural detoxification, bringing my body into a balanced state." I wanted to assist my intestine with it's natural functions. Some of the natural functions of your intestine are -  Digestion of the food we eat. Transferring nutrients from food into the cells of your body. Processing the waste from food and eliminating it from the body. Serving as a home for the "good bacteria" that provide a number of essential functions, including aiding in digestion and supporting the immune system.  After researching and trying several kinds of "cleanses" and "detox" products.....I am happy to say I finally found a product, which has helped me. This product is a TEA This TEA has helped MY Intestine with it's Natural Functions. The TEA comes in two varieties..... 1. The first variety is A Regular "Tea-Bag" just like other tea bags you're use to seeing in your supermarket 2. And the 2nd variety comes as an "instant" TEA, that you mix in 8 oz of water. For the last 6 Months......that's what I said....6 months...I have used this TEA to see how it would effect MY "Pooping" and my intestinal health. I am VERY happy to report....I am "Pooping" EVERYDAY! Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! I am finally on the opposite side of the "Pooping" cycle that my doctor told me about.  I also lost 5 pounds in 5 days this week, after I ate different kinds of "processed" foods for my Birthday this past week, By just having TWO cups of TEA a day for FIVE days. On other days when I have something to eat that isn't REAL FOOD.....like my "Beanitos" Black Bean Chips... or.... my "Jackson's Honest"....Lime with Sea Salt Tortilla Chips in Coconut Oil..... I drink TWO cups of TEA that day. I don't feel bloated, I don't feel tired, I don't have cramps.  I FEEL GREAT! One of the main reasons I LOVE this TEA, is because of the NATURAL & beneficial Ingredients this TEA has. I prefer the Instant Tea, since I'm always on the go and need to have easy, quick meals and drinks every day. I Love the TEA Bags too.....I make a batch of TEA with the TEA Bag every once in a while, I just prefer the convenience of the instant tea since I'm on the go a lot. Here are the ingredients in the Instant TEA: 1. Dextrin - Dextrin is a soluble Fiber that comes from corn starch. It is a pre-biotic fiber with excellent digestive tolerance. It has a low viscosity (which means it mixes well with other ingredients and it doesn't get thick) The Dextrin Dissolves in water easily. Studies have shown that soluble fiber dextrin can promote the sensation of feeling full when added to beverages. I can ATTEST to that! I do feel more satisfied after drinking the instant TEA, which means I do eat less! 2. Cassia Angustifolia Extract is also known as Senna, Cassia Senna. Cassia Angustifolia is a "natural laxative" which is known to increase the amount of mucus in the intestines. Cassia Angustifolia increases intestinal movement as well as colon secretion, all of which increases the ease of "pooping" NATION! Improve YOUR Frequency of Pooping! 3. Carica Papaya Extract - Papaya contains two important enzymes - a. Chymopapain  and b. Papain These two enzymes are known for treating gastrointestinal disorders. An article in the "2013 Neuro Endocrinology Letters," notes a preperation made with Papaya extract, demonstrated results for some patients symptoms of constipation, bloating and IBS (which is Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and the Papaya contributed to a healthy digestive tract. Carica Papaya Extract demonstrated great results as an anti-inflammatory agent with anti-oxidant wound healing properties and immune-modulatory effects. 4. Matricaria Chamomilla also known as German Chamomile has been used for "sluggish" digestion, diarrhea, inflammation of the urinary tract and menstrual pain.  Raspberries are known to help big time for menstrual cramps ladies! After this episode, go listen to Season 2 episode #39 - Eliminate Menstral Cramps and Hot Flashes with Raspberries, to get all the information on help with Menstrual cramps.  Matricaria Chamomilla has been used as herbal medicine to treat stomach pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and as a gentle sleep aid. I have been drinking this TEA for six months, and I have seen a HUGE improvement in my digestive health. I "Poop" almost EVERYDAY now and I haven't had a cold or have been sick in over a year. If this TEA resonates with YOU, I would love for you to try it and see if you have great results with "Pooping" and increasing YOUR Digestive Health. Want to try it? Go to my website.....  https://shop.totallifechanges.com/34605577/products Under Products, "click" on Health and Wellness. You'll see the Laso Tea Bag - 5 Pack..... and when you Scroll down, you'll see the Laso "Instant Tea" (60 Count) box. Order the Tea Bag or Instant Tea and let me know if it helped YOU with YOUR "Pooping" and YOUR Digestive Health. If you follow the directions and drink TWO cups of the Instant TEA a Day for "5 consecutive days".......You should lose up to 5 pounds....just by drinking the damn TEA NATION! ORDER Your TEA Here! I'm always honest with you Nation...and I want you to know that I am now an "Affiliate" and I will earn a commission when you purchase the TEA.  Listen....When you try the TEA and Lose 5 pounds in 5 days and if YOU want to learn how to become an "Affiliate" to make a commission when YOU purchase your own TEA......or someone else buys the TEA.... Make Money When You Buy Your Own TEA Here! send me an email to Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  and I'll tell you how! If you just LOVE the TEA and want to buy the TEA to help you POOP Better and improve your Digestive Health..... GREAT! Just Buy the TEA! Buy Your TEA Here! If you have been living with constipation, abdominal cramps, bloating, menstrual cramps or symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome......I highly suggest you try this TEA. Next Week.....I'm going to be talking about the COLOR of your POOP and what that means!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.                

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com Welcome to Autumn! I love the month of October! I miss seeing the leaves change color, but the pictures I have stored in my memory are serving me well, while I live in Florida. The fall also brings up fond memories of my grand-mother cooking pumpkin and squash this time of year.  Butternut Squash is soooo good for you! Here are some incredible healthy reasons to eat Butternut Squash: #1.   1 Cup of Butternut Squash has about 500mg of Potassium, which helps lower your blood pressure. #2.   1 Cup also contains about 7 gms of Fiber, which will prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive tract by supporting the "good bacteria" in your gut. #3.   Butternut squash is loaded with vitamin A—one cup of squash has over 350 percent of the recommended daily allowance , which is important for healthy eyesight.     #4.    Manganese is also in Butternut Squash, which helps your body maintain healthy bones.  #5.   With half of the daily required dose of Vitamin C contained in one cup, you may have fewer wrinkles in your face. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined links between vitamin C and skin aging in over 4,000 women aged 40-74, and found that higher intakes of vitamin C were linked to a lower likelihood of wrinkles and dryness of the skin. Vitamin C may not cure the common cold, but it may help reduce the length of time you have one, or reduce the risk of developing further complications, such as a lung infection or pneumonia.    #6.   Butternut Squash also contains the anti-oxidant "betacrytoxanthin," which reduces your risk of inflammation type of disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. #7.   With 1 cup having less than 100 calories, 26 gms of Carbohydrates and just about "el zero" gms of fat in one cup, your body will naturally feel full with all that fiber. When you feel full, you will naturally eat less and less calories will mean more weight loss! L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps your body make proteins and certain “brain-signaling” chemicals. Your body will convert L-Tryptophan into “Serotonin,” which helps your body regulate your “mood” your “sexual desire” and helps you fall asleep more naturally. 1 oz of Pumpkin Seeds has 161mg of Tryptophan, which is (58% RDI)….that’s how you make yourself “Feel Good” Naturally! With Serotonin being a “Happy” neurotransmitter for your brain, and Butternut Squash helping you feel full & satisfied…..what could be better than a hearty stew to make you feel full….sexy…. and Happy? Here’s a delicious, hearty, Butternut Squash Soup…. I want to share with you this week. Your belly will feel full and YOU will FEEL happy!   Make Me Happy Soup Makes about 4-6 Servings Ingredients 4  Medium Sweet Potatoes 2  can of White “Great Northern” Beans (15-16oz) rinsed good. 3   cans of Diced Tomatoes (no salt added) 1 Tbls. of Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Blend (No bad salt in Mrs. Dash) 2  Cup of Diced Peppers (I use Red. Use Green if you want) 1 ½  Tbls of Minced Garlic Paste (Amore – 3.02 oz tube in most stores) 2   32 oz container of Kitchen Basics low sodium chicken broth 2  package of fresh or frozen diced butternut squash (15-16oz each) 1  Cup of Raw, hulled Pumpkin Seeds 1  Cup of Raw, Organic Peanut Butter……I use “Once Again” Brand. The ingredients in Once Again Creamy Peanut Butter are……. Peanuts & Salt.       Instructions Peel sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes and put into the crock pot. Add the beans, tomatoes, peppers, seasoning, garlic paste & broth into the crock pot. Cook on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours or low for 4 -6 hrs, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in the butternut squash the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Chop up the pumpkin seeds or put in a mini-chopper like I do. Stir into stew. Remove 1 Cup of the liquid from slow cooker when done and put in a bowl. Put the Peanut Butter into the bowl of liquid and stir or whisk until blended. Stir the Peanut Butter mixture back into the stew. Serve 2 Cups into your favorite cup or bowl. Add  ½ teaspoon of Sea Salt EAT and FEEL HAPPY!  It’s hard to say how many calories you’ll be eating, since I don’t know how many beans or other ingredients will be in your cup while you  eat it. Let’s play it safe and make an estimate of about  300-400  calories per 2 cup serving. I’ll tell you one thing……This is a Healthy & Happy Stew…..so don’t waste your time worrying about the calories in this Happy Stew! Freeze leftover stew in One Cup or Two Cup containers….so you’ll be able to defrost and eat this “Feel Good” Soup whenever you need it! Thanks so much for listening…….don’t forget to tell your friends & family about Weight Loss Nation! I could use your help in making others healthy! Spread the word and Let’s make as many people as we can live Long-Term Healthy Lifestyles! Want more information on Weight Loss Nation? www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation It’s Tampa Bay Tuesday, and today I’m Reviewing the Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steak House ……located at 1108 S. Dale Mabry Hwy (between W. Jetton Ave & W. Watrous Ave in South Tampa, FL They also have a 2nd Terra Gaucha location in Jacksonville, which is located at 4483 Southside Blvd….. in Jacksonville, FL. Terra Gaucha has “Chur-ra-Scaria” Style dining…….”Churrasco” means Brazilian BBQ……which is a timeless tradition from the Southern Hills of Brazil. “Gaucho” means Cowboy in Brazilian. These “Gaucho’s” would work taking care of cattle in the open land…..and they would eat their meal by preparing a “Churrasco.” The Gaucho’s would season & roast “skewered” meat over open fire pits, cooking over natural wood fires & use Rock Salt to prepare & season the meat that they would BBQ. This Brazilian BBQ has traveled thousands of miles for you to experience this Authentic Southern Brazilian culture.   When you enter Terra Gaucha, your eyes are immediately drawn to the beautiful salad bar. The Salad Bar is an “eye pleasing” experience. Set with white linen cloth, and gold and silver colored bowls, filled with fresh, colorful vegetables, lettuce, salads and meats. Many, many Healthy options available at the Salad Bar.   “Dennis” was our waiter for the evening. He handed us a “cardboard Coaster” that was “RED” on one side and “GREEN” on the other. Dennis explained the “Chur-ra-Scaria” Style dining experience like this: When you place the “green” colored coaster in front of your plate, the “Gauchos” will come over and offer you different selections of fresh carved meat. If you don’t want the “Gauchos” to bring you meat, turn the coaster over…..so that the “RED” side is facing up. Sounded Easy Enough. Dennis then invited me and my guests up to the salad bar. I had already “Checked Out” the Salad Bar before I sat down, so I knew EXACTLY what I was going to eat. That’s a VERY IMPORTANT TIP NATION! ALWAYS….and I mean Always.. check out a salad bar …. Or …. A buffet….. BEFORE you go up to eat. This way, you know exactly what healthy items you will be putting on your plate and you WON’T be tempted by any of the other “unhealthy” choices. I walked up to the “Salad Bar” and placed fresh Spinach, cucumbers, beets and tomatoes on my plate. I added some fresh cold shrimp to my salad and Added some oil & balsamic vinegar to the salad & “Voila” a Healthy, Delicious salad! After my salad, I went back up to the salad bar, and added broccoli and a sweet potato to my plate, to eat with the Delicious “Skewered Meat” that would be coming!   Let the “Churrasco” Begin! I sat down….and placed my “GREEN” colored coaster in front of me. Immediately……a “Gaucho” came over to me and offered me some “Filet Mignon.” I said….YES….of course….and then the Gaucho asked me if I wanted “rare, medium or well done.” I looked at the Skewer…I looked at the Gaucho….and I said……”Medium please” With that….The Gaucho sliced some Fresh, Flame-Broiled Filet Mignon from the middle of the skewer” onto my plate. The Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly! No sooner did I swallow the Filet Mignon, another Gaucho comes over to the table and asks me if I would like some pork loin…..Then another Gaucho comes over and asks if I want some Lamb.  I tell him “No Thank you” and he leaves…but ANOTHER Gaucho comes over. I politely tell him “No Thank you” I was like….Wow….these “Gauchos” are fast! I can’t even enjoy my Filet Mignon. I turn around….and Dennis is standing next to me and says…..”Diane, are you enjoying your Churrasco? I’m like…..The Gauchos are coming too fast Dennis. I’d like to finish one piece of meat, before they bring over another one. Dennis Smiles and says…..”That’s no problem Diane.”  And with that…..Dennis turns the GREEN coaster over….so that the RED side is facing up. Just turn the coaster over to the GREEN side when you’d like to be served more meat.”   There are many different types of meat available for you to enjoy, as well as fresh, healthy veggies at the salad bar. The main thing you have to do is be MINDFUL. Pace Yourself! Turn the RED Coaster up while you are enjoying your meat! AND…..watch your portions! You can EASILY eat like King Henry the 8th at Terra Gaucha’s. I really enjoyed the Filet Mignon and the Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa. Two things I would never cook at home. Another Great TIP for you Nation. HAVE items you wouldn’t cook at home or at a restaurant. ENJOY yourself!   It’s time to review Terra Gaucha Brazillian Steakhouse.   For the fresh, clean ambiance……..Fresh vegetables and healthy choices at the salad bar, AND…..of course…..the perfectly cooked filet mignon and grilled Atlantic Salmon with Mango Sauce….. Terra Gaucha gets a BIG 3 WLN Avocado’s Great job……Terra Gaucha!   If you Live in the Tampa area…..or …..are Visiting the Tampa area, go to Terra Gaucha Brazillian Steakhouse. They are open M-F for Dinner ….. from  5 – 10:00pm                             Saturday                 from   4 – 10:30pm                             & Sunday                from   4 -  9:00pm The Tampa Restaurant is located at 1108 S. Dale Mabry Avenue. Go to their website….   www.TerraGaucha.net to look at the full menus for the Tampa as well as the Jacksonville location. The Tampa location’s phone number for reservations is    813-999-4332. When you go…..ASK for Dennis as your Waiter! Dennis is FANTASTIC! Thank you Dennis for being so observant and courteous to me. All the Gauchos are so pleasant and accommodating. The price for a FULL Churrasco Dinner experience is $42.95. You can order just the Full salad bar for $24.95. Check out Terra Gaucha Brazillian Steakhouse! You’ll have a great time and enjoy a Healthy meal!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation Today is 5 Minute Snack Day! With Football Season in full swing, Baseball post-season coming, as well as Hockey, it's a Sports        FAN-atic Season! This 5 Minute Snack is going to be the HIT of the Party! I know it will. I got this idea from a Party I recently went to!  So let's get started   Ingredients: 1. Cherry Tomatoes (1 Cup) 2. Mozzarella Cheese (2 oz) 3. Fresh Basil Leaves (2) 4. Sea Salt 5.  8-10 Toothpicks   Instructions: 1. Wash the Cherry Tomatoes and cut them in half. 2. Take half a Cherry Tomato & stick it on a toothpick. 3. Add a cut piece of Mozzarella Cheese to the same toothpick on top of the tomato. 4. Add a piece of Basil Leaf on top of the Mozzarella. 5. Add the other half of the Cherry Tomato to the toothpick, (round end facing the edge of toothpick)  6. Sprinkle some Sea Salt on top of the Caprese Sandwich. 7. Stick the entire toothpick in your mouth and pull off the Caprese Sandwich.  8. Chew well & Enjoy!   Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella   There are many food marriages out there: Peanut Butter & Jelly Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bacon Wrapped Scallops soooo many more.......... Cherry Tomatoes & Mozzarella is another food marriage, made in Heaven........AND......is Healthy for you too! Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, Potassium & LYCOPENE, the Anti-Oxidant that gives Tomatoes their Rich RED color. Lycopene Fruit & Veggetables are my Favorite....because they are part of the Weight Loss Nation "Pac Man" Family......which will Search, Fight & Destroy Bacteria, Viruses....and Anti-Oxidant Cells that can cause Cancer. Eating Tomatoes may reduce your risk of Cancer and Heart Disease.....AND help Fight off Illnesses! Mozzarella Cheese is high in Protein, Calcium & Vitamin B12. Mozzarella may also decrease Heart Disease risk by raising your levels of HDL Cholesterol, which is the "beneficial" cholesterol in your body. This Delicious "Caprese" Mini Sandwich Snack...... ALL 8-10 of them, is only around ....... 200 calories! You have to like that Nation! You will LOVE this SNACK! Bring Mini Caprese Sandwiches to EVERY Party or Event you go to this Holiday Season. It will be a Major Hit!   Want to learn more about Weight Loss Nation?   Go to the Website -  Weight Loss Nation I would love for you to take a few minutes and give Weight Loss Nation a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. When you give Weight Loss Nation a review...... it helps others find Weight Loss Nation. So......if I'm delivering content that you are enjoying, Please "Click" on this link -  https://goo.gl/6hAuhG Leave an Honest Review! This helps me to keep giving you Support, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews & Guests that you enjoy listening to...... Thanks for listening to today's "5 Minute Snack."   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation How many of you suffer from Back Pain? Did you know 90% of Back Pain comes from Poor Posture? Today, I am speaking with our Pain specialist, AND Weight Loss Nation Mentor, Allison Hollister. Allison is a Licensed Massage Therapist, licensed in the State of Florida, who specializes in Structural Energetic Therapy. Weight Loss Nation is having it's first LOCAL Event! Come and Meet your Host Diane Daniels and Weight Loss Nation Mentor - Allison Hollister Learn how to start LIVING a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle and How to eliminate Pain so you can MOVE YOUR BODY! DATE -  Friday, September 28, 2018 TIME -  6:30 - 8:00pm LOCATION - 3626 Madaka Lane, Tampa, FL              (off of Ehrlich Rd & Bearss Avenue) RSVP at Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  or ...... call Allison at 813-417-3628 Allison's mission is to get to "The Root of Your Problem." When you go to a conventional "massage therapist," they will work on the areas of your body that you tell them is bothering them. As an example, If I told a massage therapist that I have lower back pain, the massage therapist will work on my lower back. When you go see a "Structural Energetic Therapist," and you tell them that you have lower back pain, the Structural Energetic Therapist will say, "let me take a look at your posture." From there, the Structural Energetic Therapist will determine the area, which is the "root problem" of your pain and will begin to work on that area of your body. The Structural Energetic Therapist is looking for parts of your body that are not balanced.  Through body work, the Structural Energetic Therapist will work towards "balancing" your body, and get you moving in your body's natural motion. This will eliminate your pain and allow you to move nautrally - without pain! How do you find a local Structural Energetic Therapist where you live? Go to Structural Energetic Therapy website and click on the "Find a SET Therapist" Tab on the top of the page, and click on the "State" tab to alphabetize the SET therapists by State. If you cannot find a SET Therapist on the website, call the Structural Energetic Therapy Corporate Office at  813 - 949- 2245 If you live in the Tampa, Florida area, especially in Lutz, Carrollwood or Westchase.....contact Allison Hollister to schedule your one-on-one session. Here is the contact information for Structural Energetic Therapist Allison Hollister: Phone -  813 - 417 - 3628 Email -   AlliHollister@gmail.com Facebook -  facebook.com/AllisonHollisterLMT   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation It's 5 Minute Snack Day! Boy.....Do I have an AWESOME Snack for you today! I made Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime, and they are Fantastic! It's Football Season, and ........it's getting close to the Post Season for Baseball. That means, I'll be socializing more on the weekends and....it means.....being surrounded by "Trigger" Foods.  I LOVE Burgers and Fries. Since I've been Living a Healthier LIfestyle, French Fries are not something I normally eat. As a matter of fact, I do not ever have fries out.  I do eat Burgers, but they have to be Grass-Fed, Organic Beef Burgers.  There is nothing wrong with eating Grass-Fed Burgers Nation! So.....how did I come up with a solution for eating Burgers & Fries together? I decided to find a "Fries" recipe that uses "Sweet Potatoes," instead of "White" Potatoes, and I wanted to Bake them instead of frying them. Voila! I am thrilled to present to you ....... Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime! An awesome, healthier snack that satisfies your cravings for fries. Here's what you need: Ingredients 4 Medium sized Sweet Potatoes Olive Oil 1/4 Cup of unsalted Butter (REAL Butter) 1 teaspoon of Chipotle powder 1/2 Cup of Raw, Unfiltered Honey 1/3 Cup of Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 1 teaspoon of "Sea Salt" (Any Color)   How to Make it 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. 2. Peel the Sweet Potatoes 3. Cut the Sweet Potatoes "lengthwise" into about 8 Wedges per potato. 4. Brush your pan or baking sheet with Olive Oil. 5. Put the potato wedges in a large bowl. 6. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat. 7. Whisk in the chipotle powder, honey, lime juice and sea salt. 8. Stir "A LOT." 9. Bring to a "Simmer,"about 3 minutes. 10. Pour the mixture over the potatoes in the bowl. 11. Mix well to ensure all potatoes are covered. 12. Place wedges on the baking sheet. Single layer. Don't overlap or touch the other wedges. 13. Bake for about 30 minutes. 14. After 15 minutes, turn the sweet potatoes over. 15. Around the 30 minute mark, check to make sure the potatoes are soft and lightly browned. If not, Keep them in till they are. 16. Take potato wedges out of oven and serve immediately. This goes great with nothing other than a Grass-Fed Beef or Bison Burger! Eat the Burger plain, or on Dave's Killer Bread or Elzekiel Bread. Use Sugar-Free Ketchup and a hard cheese like cheddar. Nutritional Information One Medium Sweet Potato contains 438% of your Daily Value of Vitamin A! A white potato only has 1%. Sweet Potatoes also contain 37% of your daily Vitamin C, as well as some Calcium, Potassium and Iron! Serving Size -  1 Cup Calories - 189 Fat - 5gms Protein - 3gms Carbs - 34gms Fiber - 4gms Iron - 1mg Sodium - 307mg Calcium - 41mg   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com How many of you experience "Emotional Eating?"  I have experienced emotional eating for the majority of my life. I didn't understand that I was using food to deal with the emotions I was feeling. Today, I am speaking with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ana Aluisy. Ana is the Author of "Reinvent Your Relationship" "A Therapist's Insight into Having the Relationship You've Always Wanted." Ana understands "emotional eating," and why many of us use food to "feel better." Ana also understands "Anxiety," and how anxiety affects many of us in our daily lives. Remember Nation.....Weight Loss Nation is focused on 3 major categories, which affects our ability to LIVE a healthy lifestyle - 1. EAT REAL Food 2. Do Physical Activities that you ENJOY Doing 2. Develop a Positive Mindset, and Learn to LOVE YOURSELF. Ana is here to address the category.....Developing a Positive Mindset and learning to Love YOURSELF. Ana Aluisy is Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and a Marriage & Family Therapist.  Ana LISTENS to you and offers a "Different Perspective" on how you are thinking about something, whether you are stressed, feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Ana also helps couples, who have different "Lifestyles," with Food or exercise. Many times, one spouse or significant other is trying to eat healthier, and our loved one(s) may not be on the same path. Ana can give each of you a different perspective, in order to support each other and bring a balance to your lives. You can contact Ana Aluisy here - Come Get Help If you feel an urgency, where you need to TALK to someone, because you are afraid of what you may do, CALL the "National Suicide Hotline" to just TALK. You can be ANONYMOUS and not say YOUR NAME. The Number is      800 - 273 - 8255 If you would like to purchase Ana's Book....... "Reinvent Your Relationship" "A Therapist's Insight into Having the Relationship You've Always Wanted." Here's the link - Reinvent Your Relationship If you are thinking about looking for a different perspective and you are having anxiety, depression or other food issues and you LIVE in FLORIDA and would like to speak with Ana Aluisy about any of these issues...... Here's the link to her website to contact her - www.comegethelp.com If you LIVE outside of Florida, and you would like to find a licensed Mental Health Counselor to speak to, here is the site Ana Recommended -  www.PsychologyToday.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." www.TheWeightLossNation.com You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.        

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's a 5 Minute Snack Day and I have a great alternative to "Chicken."  Today's Snack is called....... "Take Out" Turkey Kabobs! When you're ready to run out of the house & need to bring a lite lunch or Snack with you......This will suffice! Grab a “Take Out” Turkey Kabob with you! Ingredients 12 - 16 oz of organic grass fed, pasture raised or ranch raised ground turkey   (93% Lean 7% Fat)   Whole Foods 365 Brand, Murray’s in the North, Bell & Evans, Publix Green Wise…these are examples of companies who are practicing high animal welfare standards.                                         ¼ Cup Rolled Oats (not instant too much processing)                                                                                                                 1-1/2 tsp  Chili Powder  (I like Simply Organic Brand)   Ingredients - ORGANIC CHILI POWDER, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC OREGANO, ORGANIC CORIANDER, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC RICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC ALLSPICE, ORGANIC CLOVES 1 tsp   Sea Salt    whatever color Sea Salt you want!                                                                                                                      1 tsp   Fresh Ground Pepper   Instructions Take 6 skewers and soak in water overnight. This prevents the skewers from burning in the oven                                                                                                  Pre Heat Oven to 400                                                                                                                                                                     In a large bowl, combine turkey, chili powder, rolled oats & salt and pepper. Shape turkey mixture into four large meatballs, then press each meatball around the bamboo skewers to form kebabs. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet or use parchment paper or …..even better…..buy Copper Grill & baking Mats on Amazon For around $14.   Copper Grill Mat They are easy to use, re-usable and dishwasher safe. Remember Nation…..it’s ALL about EASY Cooking EASY Cleanup on Weight Loss Nation! This is REAL Life people You can also buy the bamboo skewers on Amazon. I bought 500 8” Bamboo Skewers for $7.99 on Amazon Bamboo Skewers Just make sure you soak the skewers you are going to use for baking or grilling ….. before using them! They can burn people!     No Accidents Please! Ok….Take the Turkey Kabobs and Bake the Kabobs  in oven until cooked through, about 12 - 15 minutes. Leave the Turkey on the Kabob and put them in the fridge, individually wrapped in Saran Wrap. Grab one when you are running out the door for your lite lunch or a QUICK SNACK! Nutrition Facts   Serving Size    1 Skewer  (cooked from 4 oz)  Amount Per Serving Calories 145 Total Fat  7.1grams Total Carbohydrates  3.5 grams Dietary Fiber .5 grams Sugars    0 grams Protein 17 grams Sodium 60mg  Iron  10%   Potassium 181mg  Vitamin A  1%    Calcium  3%    Vitamin D   1%      Vitamin B-6    25%      Vitamin B-12    18%      Magnesium    6%   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation I have a GREAT FEAR of FLYING, Specifically...Being in SMALL PLANES!  Fear of FLYING in Aircraft is called -   AvioPhobia  while the Fear of Flying on “Air” is called AeroPhobia.  I have both! If you REALLY want to Lose Weight…..AND Keep it off FOREVER, You MUST Live a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle. That includes – 1.     Eating Real Food 2.     Doing Physical Activity You ENJOY Doing 3.     Having a POSITIVE Mindset……which Includes….Loving          YOURSELF AND Your BODY…….Saying Positive          Affirmations……Hanging around POSITIVE people….Getting rid of the Noise & Crap in your Head……AND Conquering Your FEARS! Today.....I am concentrating on "Mindset." I decided to "conquer" my FEAR of Flying and being on a small plane...by SKYDIVING! I researched Sky Diving Companies in Florida, and I found that Jump Florida Skydiving had a "top notch" safety record! Safety is MY #1 Priority. I called Jump Florida Skydiving and scheduled my Jump! When you arrive at Jump Florida Skydiving, you sign in with Gabbi at the  Check In Counter. Then you read & sign Waivers……you must testify to your age & your weight. You must be 18 or older and you must be under 230 lbs. to sky dive as TANDEM. TANDEM means you are literally ATTACHED to a Jump Florida Skydiving Instructor, with harnesses. Next, you and your group of sky divers…. will be given about a ten minute instructional session, which goes over the process of the pre-board, on-board and skydiving process, with your TANDEM instructor. Now….it’s time for your Gear! One of the Jump Florida Sky Diving Instructors …..puts your skydiving harness on you. Then you are ASSIGNED your TANDEM Instructor. I was TANDEM with co-owner Tim Jones. When you visit the jumpfloridaskydiving.com website, you’ll see lots of pictures of Tim. He’s got personality! I had 6 words for Tim……”Your Wish Is At My Command.” Tim laughed and he went over final instructions and checked my gear AGAIN, before we headed over to the plane. I boarded the plane with 6 other Sky Diver’s in my group All with our TANDEM Instructors at our backs. During the ride up to the 14,000 altitude in the small plane, I started thinking about positive affirmations. It worked! I began to feel focused and was able to concentrate. Then it was my time to jump! Tim was in full control and I was able to "let go" and allow him to be in charge. It's pretty easy when you're attached to someone and you know they want to live as much as you do! The "Free Fall" is about 1 minute and 45 seconds.  That 1 minute and 45 seconds was TERRIFYING! It is when Tim pulled the "rip cord," and the parachute opened, that I suddenly felt....a "natural high."  You immediately slow down, there is a "mild" breeze and an obvious "calm" surrounding you. Very peaceful. I felt like I was "Flying." Tim went over my final instructions for landing and I slid in on the grass with a perfect landing! I can tell you that I can now get on a plane without having to take xanax. I can tell you that I can also get on a small plane without having heart palpatiations and anxiety. I can travel this way in the future. I still feel uncomfortable with heights, but I don't have a severe "fear" of it anymore. See what I mean!!!! Skydiving has helped me CONQUER my fear of flying!!! YOU can CONQUER your fears too! Go SKYDIVING! If you are in Florida, contact Jump Florida Skydiving go to the website or call them at 888 - 313 - 5867 to schedule your jump today! I LOVED Jump Florida Skydiving!  You will too! Here's Jump Florida Skydiving contact information: Jump Florida Skydiving 9002 Paul Buchmman Hwy                                                      Plant City, FL   33565 888 - 313 - 5867 According to the U.S. Parachute Association Website….The sport of skydiving continues to improve its safety record.  In 2017, USPA recorded 24 fatal skydiving accidents in the U.S. out of roughly 3.2 million jumps. That’s one fatality per 133,571 jumps—one of the lowest rates in the sport’s history! Tandem skydiving has an even better safety record, with one student fatality per 500,000 tandem jumps over the past decade. According to the National Safety Council, a person is much more likely to be killed getting struck by lightning or stung by a bee.   SAFETY is Jump Florida Skydiving’s #1 Priority! Which is WHY I choose to Sky Dive with Jump Florida Skydiving   Jump Florida Skydiving has an Excellent Safety Record & they are active members of the United States Parachute Association. The USPA have strict protocols for member’s Equipment and Drop Zones.   There are over 30 Sky Diving Companies in Florida. I found Only 18 of them who are Active Members of the USPA. Jump Florida Skydiving is one of the 18.   Jump Florida Skydiving also has a PRIVATE Airstrip & Landing Area, which means NO COMMERCIAL Aircraft in the area.     Go to the Jump Florida Skydiving Website for more information on Sky Diving. www.JumpFloridaSkydiving.com   They are open 7 days a week …..CLOSED on Christmas Day.   Jump Florida Skydiving is located at   9002 Paul Buchmman Hwy Plant City, FL  33565 888 -  313 – 5867 JUMP If you have EVER Thought About Sky Diving ……Then Do It! Don’t Let FEAR get in your Way! ONLY YOU can Describe YOUR Sky Diving Experience! I can tell you…..when you LAND…..you will experience a boost of CONFIDENCE….. USE THAT TIME to DO something AMAZING!   Thank you for listening Weight Loss Nation!   Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation It's a 5 Minute Snack Day!  Today, I've got a Snack for when you're STARVING! You didn't have time to eat lunch, you worked all day long, kids drove you crazy and you just want to EAT! When I feel like that....I come home....pee....then head straight for the refrigerator and open it up! I want a Snack that's READY to EAT! That's why we're making Baked, Tender Chicken Thighs....to eat as a SNACK! This is an Easy, Peasy recipe that will give you food when you want it. READY to EAT!   Thanks to our Sponsor  Office Evolution Tampa  The Alternative to "Home Offices" Aren't you tired of driving to see clients? What about all those "Distractions" at home? Social Media.....TV....Pets....Kids.....Spouses!   Bring your Clients to a Professional, Affordable Office! Office Evolution Tampa offers Month-to-Month or Long Term Agreements. Mention Weight Loss Nation and receive our "Listener Only" Discount! Call John Przedpelski at 813-591-4500  to schedule your FREE TOUR of Office Evolution Tampa   Back to making our Tender Chicken Thigh Snack! Easy, juicy and tender oven baked chicken thighs….so when you come home Starving….you can just grab 1 or 2 thighs and EAT them!   Prep time is like 10 minutes!   So easy. If I can do it Nation…..You can do it!   Servings: 4 servings ( 2 Thighs per serving)   Ingredients 3 pounds Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless  (About 8 Thighs) 3 Tbsp Olive oil 3 Garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp Sea Salt (White, Pink, Black, Purple….whatever color you like)  ¾ tsp Paprika powder   2 Tbls Mrs. Dash Original Blend  Mrs. Dash Original Blend Ingredients! onion, spices (black pepper, parsley, celery seed, basil, bay leaf, marjoram, oregano, savory, thyme, cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin, mustardrosemary), garlic, carrot, orange peel, tomato, lemon juice powder, citric acid, oil of lemon    Instructions In a bowl, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Layout chicken thighs and coat with oil mixture (on both sides). Prepare the seasoning: In a bowl, combine the sea salt, pepper, Mrs Dash and paprika. This can get a bit messy. Have dish towels or paper towels ready! Season boat sides of chicken with the seasoning. Transfer chicken thighs to a baking dish. Cover with foil. Set aside to marinate at least 2 hours). Bake 45 minutes at 375°F. Remove foil and broil for 8-10 minutes (at same temp), until tops of thighs are browned. Let the Chicken Thighs cool. Place 2 thighs in separate, wrapped foil or plastic baggie. Place on middle shelf in fridge. Pull out a package when you're hungry and EAT these delicious thighs!  Note: Marinading at least 2 hours will give best results. If you don't have two hours, still bake the chicken it will still be great. Live a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle! Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.        

We love a success story. Headlines continue to sound the death knell for bloggers and blogging, but the truth is that this medium is far from dead. What it's doing is evolving— growing up and learning responsibility, really— and there is no shortage of paths bloggers can take to also evolve, honing their craft and maximizing their potential. ...continual improvement, every day, over a long period of time. -Bjork Ostrom Bjork Ostrom and his wife Lindsay are the perfect example of that: they launched the food and recipe blog Pinch of Yum back in 2010, and they've been taking their food blogging business to the next level ever since. Bjork is the founder of Food Blogger Pro, a membership website that teaches food bloggers how to start, grow, and monetize their blogs. Day to day, you’ll also see him around WP Tasty (the go-to place for WordPress plugins for food bloggers), Nutrifox (a tool for creating your own custom nutrition labels), and Pinch of Yum, as well as hosting the Food Blogger Pro podcast. We're super excited to have you listen in on our conversation with Bjork! In this episode you'll learn about: The Food Blog Money Making Experiment: income reports and why they were included them on Pinch of Yum the story behind the launch of Food Blogger Pro trends in blogging and the influencer space Nutrifox, WP Tasty and the plugins that they offer advice for those looking to succeed in this space today What small thing can you do TODAY to take your food blogging (or any blogging!) to the next level? Let's brainstorm over in Businessese HQ, our private Facebook group for digital entrepreneurs and all-around awesome influencers of all kinds. Resources: Food Blogger Pro and Pinch of Yum WP Tasty: Tasty Pins, Tasty Links, and Tasty Recipes Nutrifox The Food Blog Money Making Experiment The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World by Rand Fishkin Contact Bjork: bjork@foodbloggerpro.com

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation   Thanks to our Sponsor Office Evolution Tampa Florida The Alternative to "Home Offices" Aren't you tired of driving to see clients? What about all those "Distractions" at home? Social Media.....TV....Pets....Kids.....Spouses! Bring your Clients to a Professional, Affordable Office! office evolution tampa offers Month-to-Month or Long Term Agreements. Mention Weight Loss Nation and receive One Month Free on a 12 month agreement! Call John Przedpelski at 813-591-4500  to schedule your FREE TOUR of Office Evolution Tampa   Watermelon season is at it's peak! From now through September, you can get some juicy, delicious Watermelon. I've got two awesome Watermelon Recipes for you to try.  One Recipe requires a food processor. The other doesnot. I had to borrow a food processor from a neighbor. If you don't have one, borrow one from a friend or neighbor. Let's make some Watermelon Sorbet! Watermelon Sorbet Ingredients 2cups watermelon Cubed 1/2 Lime  Directions: Cut the watermelon into small chunks. Place chunks into separate plastic bags for portion control. About 2 Cups of Watermelon per bag. Place the plastic bags in the freezer overnight. After several hours in the freezer, this will work, but if the watermelon isn't completely frozen, the sorbet will be more slushy or watery… rather than a solid sorbet.  Take out one bag of frozen watermelon.                           Place your chunks of frozen watermelon into a food processor, and add some lime juice. I used 2-3 cups of watermelon with half a lime, Don't add too much lime juice in the beginning or it will fly out of the friggin food processor. I know…..I have experience! Continue to process the watermelon and lime juice in the food processor until you get a sorbet-like texture.  If you want a sweeter sorbet, add in a little raw, unfiltered honey.       Eat and Enjoy your Watermelon Sorbet!        Here's the 2nd Watermelon Recipe.       No Food Processor Needed!   Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Salad    Servings as a Snack - 4 Servings as a Meal - 2    INGREDIENTS   1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 3 cups cubed cut, seedless watermelon 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1 cup  crumbled feta 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup. Fresh chopped mint leaves     DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt.  In a large bowl, put the watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, and mint. Pour the dressing over the watermelon & veggies. Toss is all together to mix good. if you want to make it look more fancy….Garnish with more mint leaves and sea salt.   Nutritional Information   Watermelons are about 92 percent water….which makes them awesome to have in the hot summer to avoid dehydration. Watermelon is FILLED with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and lots of lycopene. Remember….I told you on previous episodes….that Lycopene is what gives fruits and vegetables their “RED” color.  People eat foods containing lycopene for preventing heart disease, like  "hardening of the arteries" the medical term is  (atherosclerosis);  Lycopene helps battle cancer by acting like a powerful Anti-oxidant. That makes Watermelon part of our Pac Man Family….Eat Watermelon and other “Red” colored fruits & veggies to help your Immune system fight  prostate cancer, breast cancer, and cancer of the lungs, bladder, ovaries, colon, and the pancreas. Anti-Oxidants rule in your body Nation!  Lycopene is also used for treating the human papi lloma virus (HPV) which is a major cause of uterine cancer.  You should divide This salad into 4 Servings as a snack or…..divide it into 2 servings if this is a meal.   Snack Details   Each Snack Serving will have about   255 Calories 5 gms Carbs 20gms Fat (from your Olive Oil) 5.75gms Protein 21gms Sugar (Natural Sugar from the Watermelon) 305 mgs Sodium And 4 gms of Fiber   If you have this as a MEAL…….Each serving will have about   511 calories 10gms Carbs 40 gms of Fat 11.5 gms of Protein 42gms of Sugar 610mgs Sodium AND 8 gms of Fiber   This SUMMER Salad will fill you with Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron and Thiamine.   Make BOTH of these great WATERMELON SNACKS right now …….while Watermelon is in PEAK Season!   Want more info on Weight Loss Nation? Go to our website…. The Weight Loss Nation check out our community and join me on this wonderful long-term Healthy Lifestyle Today!   www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. 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This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.    

Hey Weight Loss Nation!  www.TheWeightLossNation.com   It’s a 5 minute snack day!   I’ve been receiving emails asking me to talk about a “healthy” dipping sauce for vegetables.   I found this spicy one, that I think will go real good with celery, cucumbers, carrots, artichokes and even radishes!   With awesome spices like Tumeric, garlic and pepper, you’ll have a spicy, salty type of snack….that all your family & friends will like! Bring this awesome dipping sauce to your next BBQ or Family outing on a veggie tray! You'll be the hit of the party AND you now have a HEALTHY option that YOU can eat at ANY party!   Ingredients   1 ½ Cups of low sodium Chicken Broth  -  I prefer to use Kitchen Basics Low Sodium Chicken Broth!  Kitchen Basics Chicken Broth 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice (fresh lemons if you have them)   2 teaspoons of mustard (yellow or spicy brown)   1 teaspoon of garlic powder   1 teaspoon of black pepper   2 Tablespoons of cornstarch OR.....I PREFER.... 4 Tablespoons of White Rice Flour (Bob’s Red Mill Brand)  Bob's Red Mill Website   ¼ Cup of cool water   Directions   Pour broth and lemon juice into a saucepan on med-high heat. Stir in mustard, garlic powder, black pepper. Bring to boil. In a small bowl, stir rice flour & water together until mixed well. Add to saucepan and take off heat. Stir until mixture thickens. Eat Hot, Room Temperature or place sauce in refrigerator if you prefer Cold.  ENJOY!   Serving Size - 2 1 Serving is less than 100 calories! Each serving has about 100mg sodium, 2gms protein, 12 carbs. Such a Healthier Option over Ranch Dressing or Onion Soup Mix!   ENJOY!     Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today, I have another restaurant review from my visit to the Florida Keys. If you LIVE in the Florida Keys or you are on Vacation in the Florida Keys, I have a great restaurant for you to visit. I visited the FL Keys Steak & Lobster House, which is located at 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050    Here's the link to their website                            www.FlKeysSteakAndLobster.com   The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands……and they  stretch about 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. There are literally over a THOUSAND islands in the Keys. This was my 1st visit to the Keys, so…… I am NOT an authority by any means, on the Florida Keys! What I am good at……is finding you Restaurants with Healthy Options during YOUR trip to the Keys! Thankfully…….The “Keys” are divided up into 3 Major Sections: The “Upper Keys” The “Middle Keys”……. And …….The “Lower Keys” To give you a perspective……..Key Largo is located in the “Upper Keys,” which is the Northern part of The Keys, and is located South of Miami. Key West is located in the “Lower Keys”…….the Southern most part of the Keys.   Today, I am going to tell you about a fantastic restaurant on the island of “Marathon,” which is located in the “middle keys.”   I mentioned to you last week…..that I was visiting My Friends……. Christy Haussler & Allison Millwood, owners of “Team Podcast.”  Team Podcast offers “Full Service podcast production, which includes…..podcast editing , show notes, and social media marketing distribution. If you need help with podcast production…..don’t hesitate to contact Team Podcast at www.teampodcast.com   Christy & Allison know I’m LIVING a Healthy Lifestyle, so they took me to….. the “FL Keys Steak & Lobster House,” which is located at 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050.  Again……Marathon is located in the “Middle Keys”   The atmosphere inside the restaurant is cozy & clean,  with fresh, white linen tablecloths & scenes of stained glass fish on the walls.   I love that the tables are not squished up against each other too! I had plenty of room to eat and I was able to have a conversation with my guests…..without SCREAMING!   I HATE sitting at a table in a restaurant & I can’t even have a conversation with my guests without screaming at the top of my lungs!   Nice atmosphere at FL Keys Steak & Lobster House!   Our WAITER was named Jason, and Jason was an excellent waiter. The kind of waiter, when you tell him ONCE what you are drinking and he comes back with another glass at exactly the right time! Jason was also great at recommending items from the menu based on my “LIVING a Healthy Lifestyle” criteria. Thank you Jason for obviously liking your job and taking care of me and my guests that night!   Now…..let’s take a look at the menu   MENU   They have a full-line list of adult beverages with beer, wine and specialty drinks.   I found the Gluten-Free "Redbridge Beer" interesting, and they have non-alcoholic O’Douls Beer as well. They serve unsweetened ice tea as well as bottled & sparkling water.   The appetizers are abundant and tempting. You have to ALWAYS remember you are eating healthy, which means eating REAL Food……the Weight Loss Nation motto is….   “If it grows out of the ground, hangs from a tree, roams the Earth, flies in the sky or swims in the ocean…..EAT it™”   Don’t think hard about this and definitely don’t try and manipulate what the motto means.   The motto does NOT mean eating Fried Food. Shrimp that has a bread batter and then deep fried in vegetable oil….is NOT…..Healthy Eating or Eating Real Food.   Healthy Eating an option from the menu like this  …….Chunks of fresh lobster marinated with lemon juice, oranges, cilantro, onions and cucumber…..This Healthy Eating option is called Lobster Ceviche. For $15.95, you get FRESH and I mean FRESH.... Lobster with healthy fruits and veggies, that come together beautifully!   Also on the Appetizer list…… is my NEW FAVORITE SHRIMP!   Which is PINK, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cocktail!   For $15.95, you’ll get FOUR HUGE....SWEET....      Pink Gulf Shrimp, with a side of cocktail sauce. The Shrimp is soo sweet…..all you really need is a squeeze of lemon on each shrimp….Delicious!   There is an absolute Delicious list of healthy salads you could choose from. I would suggest since you’re in the Florida Keys, where fresh fish and shellfish are brought to the FL Keys Steak & Lobster House Daily, that you try not to EAT a SALAD….although delicious….for your main meal!   Listen to some of these AWESOME Entrees! First …… All of the seafood is bought fresh DAILY to the Fl Keys Steak & Lobster House Restaurant and prepared to order. All dinners are served with your choice of two sides. You can get the fresh vegetable of the day and a small house salad as your sides. AND…..Unlimited soup and salad bar can be added to any entrée for just $6.95  The first Delicious Healthy Menu Option is..... The Broiled Seafood Platter on the menu for $32.95 You get…..Fresh Mahi…shrimp….scallops and….. a crab cake broiled to perfection! I was very tempted to get this entrée….and next time I visit….I will get it…..but I saw Coconut-Macadamian Nut Crusted Snapper on the menu and I flipped!   The Coconut Macadamian Crusted Snapper is Pan Fried in olive oil, and a Mango Sauce and then topped with Red Peppers in a butter sauce onto your plate! No hesitation for me…..That’s what I ordered!   When I go somewhere that has fresh fish and can properly cook and prepare fish…..I order it!   The Snapper filet was white, flaky and the blend of coconut macadamian nut with mango sauce was BEAUTIFUL!   The Snapper also comes with 2 sides, which I ordered the grilled vegetables and a small house salad. The Snapper Entree costs $32.95, but I’ll tell you what…….It was the BEST DAMN Snapper I have EVER had!      There are other fantastic seafood entrees on the menu too!   IF you feel like steak, chops or ribs…..they have wonderful entrees on the menu for you too. They pretty much cater to everyone at FL Keys Steak & Lobster Restaurant. They even have a kid’s menu! They also have Free Raised Veal & Poultry entrees and they have Vegetarian entrees too! They have a  Spicy Grilled Tofu Salad for $16.95 Which is Served with mixed greens, walnuts & raisins covered with a spicy dressing.   The Healthy options on this menu is ABUNDANT Nation!   Review of FL Keys Steak & Lobster House   For Great Ambiance, Great Service by the wait staff     GREAT Food…..FL KEYS STEAK & LOBSTER RESTAURANT gets………  a HUGE 3 WLN Avocado’s!   That’s right….Great ambiance, wait staff…..AND food! Well done FL Keys Steak & Lobster Restaurant!   I will DEFINITELY BE BACK!   The Restaurant is open 7 Days a Week   from 11:30am till 10:00pm. The Phone Number is (305) 743-5516 Check out their website which is   www.FlKeysSteakAndLobster.com   Thank you to Owner…..Maria Ely…….for putting forth such a passionate love for FOOD & the RESIDENTS of the FLORIDA KEYS! If you are visiting the Florida KEYS…..you will be PISSED….if you don’t visit FL Keys Steak & Lobster House Restaurant   So…..don’t miss out on this RESTAURANT! One of MY Absolute Favorite Restaurants in FLORIDA!     WLN REVIEW of the WEEK!   Go to Apple Podcasts….formerly known as iTUnes and leave a rating & review for WLN…..for a chance to win weekly prizes.    Weight Loss Nation Podcast Review   You can also go to the WLN Website     Weight Loss Nation Website Review   leave your review on the “Speak Pipe” app or …….. Just write a short review on the contact page form.   Each Friday, I’ll pick a review from all reviews received that week and I’ll announce the most unique review of the week.   That person will be given a “Thank You” gift for leaving such a wonderful WLN REVIEW!   Make sure to leave me your email address or phone number so we can send you your Thank you gift!   “Subscribe to our Email List” You will receive Weekly “For YOUR Eyes Only”         Snip its….delivered to Email subscribers ONLY……each week. We have Healthy Recipes, “FB Live” Classes, Diane’s Recommended Food Coupons and MORE…..     Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com/ThankYou     to get in on Secret Sauce!   NOW…..it’s time for the WLN Review of the WEEK!    This week I want to Thank Tracy G for her Review ……Tracy says….. "OMG…. Diane is soo funny! She’s really makes healthy living fun AND easy to do. Thank you for adding the Healthy Snack Episodes"   Thank YOU Tracy for your review of WLN. I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to write the review! I have a copy of Sara Joy Marsh’s Book – Hunger, Hope and Healing…..just as a Thank You for posting your WLN review!   Write a Unique Review of WLN and…. you may hear your name next Tuesday on WLN!   Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com/ThankYou     Want to Learn MORE about WLN? go to the website….   Www.TheWeightLossNation.com to learn more about ME, the WLN community and how to start living a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle!   www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site, or the www.TheWeightLossNation.com website. Information is offered as an opinion and information may not be accurate. Due your own due diligence and make your own conscious decisions.      

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today is a 5 Minute Snack Day! I have a very healthy snack for you! It's Banana, Dark Chocolate Cookies! That's Right! Another delicious, healthy snack. Let's make them! BANANA DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIES Should Make About 8 Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted.  I used Bob Red Mill Organic Coconut – in most supermarkets. 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium ones) 1/4 cup almond butter (use whatever nut butter you want)* As I’ve said in prior episodes, I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter. One of the least processed and healthiest almond butter. Go to http://www.artisanaorganics.com to purchase almond butter or you can find Artisana almond butter in your nearest Health Food Store, Whole Foods, Sprouts etc. 1/4 cup raw, unfiltered honey (Buy LOCAL Raw, Unfiltered Honey. That’s the best for you. If you live near Savannah, GA you wouldn’t want to buy Raw, Unfiltered Honey from Oregon, because the honey from Oregon contains local pollen & nutrients from that area. If you live in Oregon, check out Raw Oregon Honey at www.raworegonhoney.com If you live near Savannah, GA  you want raw, local honey that contains the local pollen & nutrients from your neighborhood. check out HL Franklin Honey at www.FranklinFoodsLLC.com 1.5 oz Dark Chocolate  - I use Taza “Wicked Dark” Chocolate bar. Taza has one of the least processed Dark Chocolate in the friggin world. With the “Wicked Dark,” containing 95% Dark Chocolate, SWEET is NO longer in the equation. We’re talking HEALTHY HERE! You’ll use ½ of the “Wicked Dark” Chocolate Bar for this recipe. Go to www.tazachocolate.com to purchase “Wicked Dark” Chocolate Bars. Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cooking sheet with baking paper and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour and banana and mix well. The batter should be very crumbly. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt the almond butter and pour into the dry mixture. Add the honey. Mix until a thick batter is formed. Break up the Dark Chocolate into small pieces & add to the batter. Form into balls and transfer "8" balls  to the lined cookie sheet. Press firmly into a flat, cookie shape and bake for 12-15 minutes. Stick a knife in the cookie to see if it's done. If the knife comes out dry....the cookies are done! If the knife is still wet, put it back into the oven for a minute or two. Remove and allow to sit for 10 minutes until they firm up slightly. These cookies can be kept at room temperature covered for up to 3 days. These are delicious refrigerated and can also be frozen too. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Serving Size  -   ONE Cookie Calories –  130 Fat – 4gms Carbs – 20gms Fiber – 4gms Protein – 3.5 gms Sugar – 8gms Primarily from the honey! So you’re talking about organic, natural sugar. NOT Processed Sugars. We’re talking Glucose & Fructose in honey. WANT MORE INFO ON WLN? GO TO THE WEBSITE    www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence. 

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today is 5 Minute Snack Day!  I have an Awesome, Healthy Snack for you! Today, I am making Sunflower Lentil Spread.  Each serving is just 240 calories and the recipe will give you four servings. One each day for four days. let's get to the recipe:   Sunflower Lentil Spread Lentils are a good source of iron AND  Lentils Boost your Metabolism. This is a “savory recipe” and makes four 240-calorie servings, which is perfect for a satisfying & filling snack. You get 10 grams each of protein and fiber, it's satisfying enough to keep you energized until your next meal. Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained (I prefer cooking my lentils….this is faster) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeeze a fresh lemon) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 scallion, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 Slice of Dave’s Killer 21 Whole Grain & Seed Bread   Everyone Knows I LOVE Dave’s Killer Bread….. Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced 21 Whole Grains and Seeds With lots of great taste and texture, this slice is one of the healthiest slices you can buy. Per Slice: 60 calories, 1g fat (0 g sat fat), 12g carbs, 3g sugar, 3g fiber, 3g protein   Instructions Combine lentils, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until it looks smooth.             Put Mixture into a bowl. Stir in sunflower seeds, celery, scallions, and parsley. Toast 1 slice of Dave’s Killer Bread. Add ¼ of the Lentil spread. Eat & Enjoy!   Nutritional Information   240 Calories per serving, 3 gms Fat per serving 10gms Protein per serving 29gms Carbohydrate per serving 10gms Fiber per serving NO Cholesterol 430mgs Sodium per serving   That’s it! Another Awesome, Delicious, Healthy Snack Right here on WLN! Till next time Nation…..Have a Happy, Peaceful & Healthy Week! Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence. 

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation It's time for a 5 Minute Snack! Today, I have an All-Time Favorite, when prepared this way, will make it Healthy, Tasty and a Filling Snack! Who doesn't LOVE Popcorn! Especially at the Movie Theatre. The problem with Movie Theatre Popcorn, is that it's filled with Tran Fats and too much Salt! It has excessive calories and.....to put it bluntly..... Is bad for your heart & arteries! If You change the way the popcorn is prepared....... you can transform this All-Time Favorite into a Healthier, Tasty option. Let's take a look at how we do this! First you need..........Popcorn! I like to use "Amish Country" popping corn. You can purchase Amish Country popcorn here: Amish Country Popcorn You can buy the popcorn in a 1 lb bag, 2 lb bag, 6 lbs.... up to a 50 lb bag of popcorn kernals! I buy the 2lb bag at $3.89 or the 6 lb bag at  Next.....You'll need an "Air Popper." That's Right...... an "Air Popper." I bought mine on Amazon. They range from around $19.99 to $35.00. There is a Hamilton Beach and Presto Brand Air Popper that are highly rated and reasonably priced. Next......you need an Olive Oil Dispenser. There's an EVO olive oil spray bottle for about $16.50 on Amazon, which is made of plastic. I bought the Ideal Olive Oil Mister Sprayer, which is currently at $29.99 on Amazon, because it was a glass bottle with a stainless steel dispenser. If you don't care if it is plastic or glass, buy the EVO spray bottle.....it's cheaper! Next.....you need Olive Oil. Extra Virgin Oil is best! What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? The Oil comes from fresh olives that were picked and pressed within 24hrs.  Next, the oil is extracted by mechanical means, not from heat or chemicals. The olives are not  treated chemically in any way! Extra virgin olive oil is..........Fresh Olive Juice! Here are some really goods brands you can buy, that are "authentic" extra virgin olive oil. 1. Trader Joe's California Ranch Olive Oil 2. Ellora Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3.  Kassandrings Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4. Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil                (Costco brand) 5.  Whole Foods California 365 Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Now.....you need Salt! I prefer to use "Sea Salt" over Table Salt, since Sea Salt has less processing. Seal Salt is processed by "evaporating" the water from the salt. This leaves the most trace minerals and nutrients intact. Table Salt on the other hand, is heavily processed, to make the salt "fine" and preservatives are added to prevent the salt from "clumping."  This process also takes away most of the trace minerals and nutrients. Companies tend to add "Iodine" to table salt, since they take out most of the natural minerals during processing. Read your labels and find a "Sea Salt" where the ingredient label reads ......just...."Sea Salt." Now that you have your ingredients.....let's make some healthy popcorn! Healthy Air-Popped Popcorn   Serving Size -  3 Tablespoons popcorn kernals Instructions:   Place 3 Tablespoons of Amish Country popcorn kernals into the air popper. Turn popper on. Place a "Large" bowl under the air popper chute to catch air-popped popcorn. Spray olive oil onto popcorn to taste (1 TBLS) Sprinkle Sea Salt onto popcorn to taste (about 1 tsp) Mix popcorn well. Add more olive oil or salt if needed. EAT! Nutritritional Value 232 - Calories 27 gms Carbs 7 gms Fiber 4 gms Protein 15 gms Fat 4% Daily Source of Iron 2,325 mg Sodium! Compare our healthy popcorn to "Movie Theatre" Popcorn: According to the daily meal: A large AMC popcorn, without butter, contains 1,030 calories and 41 grams of fat. Regal Cinemas have a couple of different calorie counts for a small, unbuttered popcorn, but they range from 325 calories and 27 grams of fat     to 670 calories and 34 grams of fat. Wow! What a difference!  Our Healthy Air-Popped Popcorn Snack is the BOMB! Start Air-Popping your Popcorn and enjoy your Healthy Popcorn! Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT   Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence. 

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation The topic of Medical Marijuana is BOOMING! I had to bring back Dr. Rachna Patel to update us on what's going on in the Medical Marijuana Community. Currently, there are 9 States, plus the District of Columbia (DC), that have "Legalized" the "Recreational" use of Marijuana. The 9 States are: 1. Alaska 2. California 3. Colorado 4. D.C. 5. Massachusetts 6. Nevada 7. Oregon 8. Vermont 9. Washington Twenty-Nine (29) States, have Legalized Medical Marijuana usage. The 29 States are: 1. Alaska 2. Arizona 3. Arkansas 4. California 5. Colorado 6. Connecticut 7. Delaware 8. Florida 9. Hawaii 10. Illinois 11. Maine 12. Maryland 13. Massachusetts 14. Michigan 15. Minnesota 16. Montana 17. Nevada 18. New Hampshire 19. New Jersey 20. New Mexico 21. New York 22. North Dakota 23. Ohio 24. Oregon 25. Pennsylvania 26. Rhode Island 27. Vermont 28. Washington 29. Washington D.C. 30. West Virginia   Dr. Patel commonly treats patient with the following conditions for Medical Marijuana: 1.  Chronic Pain - especially patients with Fibromyalgia, Arthrittis, Back Pain, Migraines, Neuropothy 2. Anxiety 3. Insomnia Dr. Patel is consulting with patients across the U.S. to help guide patients step-by-step on the usage of Medical Marijuana. You can reach Dr. Patel by going to her website, www.drrachnapatel.com You can also go to her Facebook page, Facebook.com/DoctorRachnaPatel Here's her YouTube Channel with GREAT videos! The Medical Marijuana Expert - Dr. Rachna Patel   Thanks for listening to Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence.       

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation Today is 5 Minute Snack Day! There are soooo many Chocoholics out there! You asked for it.....and I am delivering! I've got a healthy, "chocolate" snack for you today. Remember Nation......a "healthy" brownie is NOT going to taste like a "Duncan Hines" brownie or your Mom's favorite brownie recipe. WHY?? Because Brownies that taste DELICIOUS are full of Sugar and chemicals! They are NOT good for you! If you want to LIVE HEALTHY and have a Healthy Mind and Body for the rest of your life......... YOU have to start making healthier food choices. The adage......"You are what you eat," is 100% true! Lets look at this from another angle........ Do you LOVE your car or motorcycle? I'm sure you do. Would you put sugar or oil into your gas tank? I didn't think so. Why? Because your engine will not work properly. Your car engine needs "gasoline" to work efficiently. YOUR Body works very similar. YOUR body needs "Glucose" to work efficiently. Each cell in your body requires "Glucose" to produce the energy your body needs to function optimally.  YOU give your cells "Glucose" when you eat FRUITS and VEGETABLES. YOU should be eating FRUITS and VEGETABLES that "Grow out of the ground or Hang from a Tree." That's part of the Weight Loss Nation motto. Remember......The weight Loss Nation Motto is .....  "If it grows out of the ground, hangs from a tree, roams the Earth, flies in the sky or swims in the ocean.......Eat it! You didn't hear me say....."open a box" did you? If you eat something out of a box, it is going to have added chemicals and preservatives in it.  Those added chemicals and preservatives are NOT good for the cells in YOUR body. Every time you "open a box" of Brownies or add sugar to a recipe, you are "FEEDING" your cells crap! Today's 5 minute snack is a HEALTHY Brownie snack. It has 3 Ingredients. That's right! THREE! It only takes 20-30 minutes to make. You know I need easy things to make. Will these brownies taste like your Mom's brownies? NO. Will these brownies taste like Duncan Hine's or Betty Crocker brownies? NO. Today's "No Flour Brownies" will satisfy your "Chocolate" craving and they will have the "GLUCOSE" YOUR cells need to get your body working efficiently. Give them a try......... You have nothing to lose.....except some weight!   ***** WARNING Will Robinson! ****** If you take Beta-Blockers or other HEART Medication Please consult with your Doctor before eating Bananas. This SNACK has a large amount of Potassium in it! Potassium and Beta-Blockers don't play well!   NO FLOUR BROWNIES  INGREDIENTS 1. 3 Medium "Ripe" Organic Bananas 2. 1/2 Cup of Raw Organic Almond Butter                        (I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter) 3. 1/4 Cup of Cacao Powder                                              (I use Navitas Organic Cacao Powder)   INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Grease a small bake pan (to cut into 6-9 pieces) with "butter." (not margarine, not Pam.....BUTTER!) 3. Mix the Bananas, almond butter and cacao powder. Use a mixer, a spoon, your hands or a blender. Just make sure the stuff is mixed good! 4. Pour the mixture into your pan. Spread it out evenly with a large spoon or spatula. 5. Place the pan in your oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Everyone's oven is different. Start checking the brownies at 20 minutes.      Stick a knife in the center of the pan. If the knife comes out "clean," the brownies are done. If there is "stuff" on the knife, put it back in the oven and check it again in five minutes.     Once the Brownies are done, place them on top of the stove to cool.     After they cool, cut the brownies into 6 or 9 pieces.      Put the whole pan in the fridge until you want a "snack," or.........place each brownie in a plastic bag separately, until you want a "snack."   NUTRITIONAL VALUE Serving Size - 1 Brownie Square Calories - 195 Carbs     - 22gms Fiber      - 5.8gms Protein  - 6.5gms Fat         - 11gms Sugar    - 7.6 gms  "Natural" sugar! Calcium - 16.6mg Vit B6 -    .25mg Vit C   -    4.5mg Potassium- 322mg (Whoa!!) Iron    -   5.9% Niacin -   .5mg Magnesium - 51mg   Want more information on Weight Loss Nation? www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to make the committment to lose weight and keep it off forever, then "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos and "Experts." Weight Loss Nation Members also participate in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutrition Disclaimer These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence.   

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today.........I have a "5 Minute" Snack for all of you that NEED or are CRAVING "Sweet." This is HEALTHY Sweet Snack......It is NOT a "Meal Replacement."  There is LOTS of Sugar in this Snack Nation......but.....it's as healthy as you can get when eating something "sweet." You are going to make "Apple Pie Squares." Nothing Like a Snack that Tastes like Apple Pie! Here are your ingredients 1. 1/2 Cup of Organic Unsweetened Applesauce 2. 1/2 Cup Organic Almond Butter 3. 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour 4.  2-3 Tbls. of Organic RAW Honey 5.  1-2 Tbls. of Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon,            cardamom, nutmeg) Instructions: 1. Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees 2. Spray Olive Oil or use REAL Butter to "grease" a square baking pan. Use whatever size you want. This recipe is for 4-6 squares, so use a baking pan that will cut 4-6 squares. 3. In a Large mixing bowl, Mix all the ingredients very well until you have a very thick batter. Use a Mixer, your hands whatever..... 4. Put the batter and spread evenly in your baking pan. 5. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is "golden brown." 6. Take out and let cool completely. 7. Eat one now.....or.....put it in the fridge for later! Depending on the brand of coconut flour you are using, you may want to experiment with adding an extra Tablespoon next time to make the batter more firm or less firm. Also, you may want to add or reduce the Honey, depending on how "sweet" you want the snack to be. Nutritional Information Serving Size -  One Square Calories per Serving - 128 Fat -   7gms Carbs - 16 gms. Fiber - 3.5 gms. Protein - 3 gms. Sugar - 28 gms. There is also Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron and B vitamins in this Snack. Remember........This is a SNACK!  NOT a Meal Replacement! You should be eating this if you are "Transitioning" to a long-term healthy lifestyle or .........you are having a "Severe" Craving for something "Sweet."   Want to Learn More About Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com If you are ready to "finally" lose weight and keep it off forever, you need to "join Weight Loss Nation." You know the adage....."It takes a village to raise a child." The concept is the same with weight loss! Would you rather continue "yo-yo dieting" by yourself and not be able to go out to a restaurant with friends, since you know you will "struggle" with food choices? Are you happy with losing weight only to gain it back again? Do you have too much "stress" in your life? I've said all of those things and I've had every excuse in the book on why I couldn't keep weight off. Or....... Would you like to be part of a "Village" of people, who are just like you and will be there to support you every single day in a private community? Weight loss Nation has a collaboration of experts in the fields of Nutrition, Mindset, Movement, Weight Loss, Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Emotional Eating and Post Traumatic Stress! When you become a member of Weight Loss Nation, you have access to these experts to answer your questions! Weight Loss Nation Members* have access to recipes, cooking videos and exercise videos. Weight Loss Nation participates in “Meet Ups” in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Our Private Facebook Forum is a "no judgement zone," where you can feel safe and comfortable in sharing your comments and feelings. So.....what are you waiting for? Go to www.TheWeightLossNation.com and take the life-long journey with me and finally lose the weight forever! Members* are Weight Loss Nation Pro Support and/or Lifetime Members https://goo.gl/aJrpZT    Nutritional Disclosure These show notes are written and produced for informational purposes only. Statements within this site have neither been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration nor a health practitioner. This site is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. The reader assumes full responsibility for consulting a qualified health professional regarding health conditions or concerns, and before starting a new diet or health program. The writer(s) and publisher(s) of this site are not responsible for adverse reactions, effects, or consequences resulting from the use of any recipes or suggestions herein or procedures undertaken hereafter. This website, www.TheWeightLossNation.com, occasionally offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as MyFitnessPal.com, CalorieCount.com, Nutrifox.com, as well as from other sites.  Although TheWeightLossNation.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.   Different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Furthermore, I am neither a chef nor a cook and I don't pretend to be. I'm also not great in Math! Under no circumstances will Weight Loss Nation LLC. be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information, or any other information from this site. Information is offered as an opinion. Due your own due diligence.