Category Archives: Food

Spending $50 a Week on Groceries (per person)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I love food. I can’t help it. Of course everyone loves food, but I like to cook when I get a chance and I want great flavors and great taste. I didn’t do a fantastic job of breaking down how … Continue reading →

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All About Metabolism

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Throughout the week, I have been struggling with a little bit of hunger after walking. My situation might be a little unusual. I walk to school and walk back. I live two miles away from school. I have to carry … Continue reading →

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The Science Behind Nutrisystem

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

There is a simple reason why Nutrisystem works. Nutrisystem’s program allows for a controled carb intake. Your selections of carbs are limited to the items they have produced, and very small outside options (if you follow it correctly). Along with … Continue reading →

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Do Not Scorch Egg Beaters

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

And then try to salvage it by eating the dark parts. Just don’t. Don’t ask.

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Video Blog? Me?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Ok, so, video blogging. Let’s talk about that one. Being asked to video blog is kind of weird to me. I tried it before. Failed at it. Never know what to say. I mean, I can write. I’m a writer. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Every Day – For Real

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I know I shouldn’t, but this is too easy. And I say that now because I’m at the beginning. OK. So far I’ve lost 3 pounds. 27 more to go. But I bet that’s mostly water loss and a smidgen … Continue reading →

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Nutrisystem – Better Than Ever

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Where was I? I’m getting kind of lost doing yesterday’s meals. So for the 14th of September on the Nutrisystem plan and I’m already looking at a loss of 2 pounds on the scale. Might be from the water I … Continue reading →

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I Would Walk… 1.5 Miles

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

The good thing about living a mile and a half away from a university is that you’re too close to really drive and you’re too far to still be ‘cool and comfortable’ when you walk in the door. I walk … Continue reading →

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Ugly Banana

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

Yes, I know my breakfast bananas are U-glee. But that’s one Nutrisystem chocolate muffin, banana and an 8 oz. cup of milk. Lunch was Nutrisystem vegetable beef soup, with two fried eggs and a container of applesauce. This is where … Continue reading →

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Dating Makes You Fat

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Calissa Leigh

I’ve about 30 lbs. that I’ve been working on gaining (not working very hard!) since I started dating the Cajun. He’s gained some weight, too. Just a little. You know how guys gain just a couple of pound in the … Continue reading →

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