Author Archives: Nicole
Get Beach Ready Like Skinny People
The Independence Day celebrations have ended and the summer as been officially kicked off. Are you ready? Let’s do as skinny people do and get our beach tote ready for some summer fun!
Here are some tips and suggestions to help you find the right swimsuit for your body, sunscreeen for your skin, and sunglasses for your lovely eyes. Continue reading
25th Annual JazzReggae Festival
This past Memorial Day I had the pleasure of accompanying Michael, of southbayfoodies.com at the 25th Annual JazzReggae Festival. The JazzReggae Festival is a two day event that focuses on Jazz on the Sunday before Memorial Day and Raggae on Memorial Day. Continue reading
Want to lose wieght? There’s an App for that!
Right now is the perfect time to refocus and recommit! And the key to this may lie in your pocket. No, I’m not talking about the gym membership card on your key chain; I’m talking about your smart phone! Continue reading
Heart Health and Our Flexitarian Dinner Challenge
In honor of Women’s Heart Health Month, I would like to share with you the heart health benefits of a flexitarian diet. A flexitarian — or flexible vegetarian — is someone who eats mostly plant-based foods but occasionally eats meat, poultry and fish.
In this two part post I will give some background information and the guidelines for a flexitarian dinner that Michael and I will host in our home. Continue reading
Daily Progress Report 2/2
Okay so Day 2 wasn’t the best. I reached my goal for calories burned, thanks to my power walk during lunch. Michael and I are going to Weight Watchers today so I know I will start to improve soon! Wednesday, … Continue reading
Daily Progress Report
Michael — The main contributor at South Bay Foodies — and I have challenged each other to lose some weight. I am hoping that as a couple will be able to motivate each other to victory. There is $100 up … Continue reading
9. Drink smoothies
Outside of water, Skinny People love smoothies. Lucky for those of us that are late to join the craze, there is no need to run out to your local retailer and buy a fancy juicer. The food and beverage industry … Continue reading
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Shallots
This is a family friendly recipe that’s easy to prepare and cook. Works well with thighs and drumsticks too if you have those on hand. Serve with rice and roasted vegetables for a complete meal! Makes 4 servings 8 Shallots … Continue reading
8. Excerise for Free!
After a quick review of your check book balance you remember your pockets have yet to recover from your holiday spending. And even with the administration fees waived and no long term contract to sign, a gym membership is out of your financial reach.
Don’t worry. I have a solution and it’s absolutely free! Continue reading
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter – 6 pts!
My family and I really enjoyed this dish. This ingredients for the recipe were cheap and the results were yummy. On top of that, it was low in calories!
It made plenty for dinner and leftovers; the almond flavor was even better the 2nd day. This recipe is a winner in my book but don’t take my word for it, try it out! Continue reading