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Tough Times For Salads
Hooboy, the news is grim for salads these days.
I went to Whole Foods to buy a head or two of organic lettuce but found them looking too forlorn to take home. I guess no one wants to take a chance these days.
That's a shame because those heads offer a safer option for those unwilling to forgo a ...
Aug 01, 2026
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The Healthy Eating Lesson Hiding in my Closet.
55 is a great time to reevaluate.
If you don't know this about me, I like clothes. Always have.
I have photos of myself in every decade posing in some outfit I thought was the bee's knees.
Here's me at 13. I'll let you guess what decade this is in 😄
This snap features my Dad's jacket, a beloved...
Jul 17, 2026
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Weight Mastery on the Road
A reader wants to know how to eat healthfully while traveling. I have answers.
In the 15 years since my 55-pound loss, I've learned so much about how to be out in the world and have fun without going off the rails.
Hey Amanda, great question.
First, it might surprise you to know that I'm not a ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Dissecting The Perfect Dinner
I make this chicken dish on repeat and never worry about the calories or the impact on my weight.
My food system is what gives me the confidence to make this dish and eat it attuned to my hunger. I can easily stop when I've had enough, confident that if I get hungry again, I can eat more.
This...
Jun 12, 2026
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