Monthly Archives: February 2011

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

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11. Exercise with Their Sweetie

Today is Valentine’s Day! If you’re like many Americans, you’re looking forward to spending time with your significant other, maybe having some wine with dinner and dessert, and then heading home for a night cap.

What about going for a run or hitting the gym together too!? Continue reading

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10. Avoid Weight Loss Hazards

Encouragement to consume high calorie goodies is all around us.  We’re presented with commercials on TV,  radio, billboards on the streets, and more.  Oh, and don’t forget, all the websites dedicated to good eatin’! 😉 For Skinny People and the … Continue reading

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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

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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

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