Tag Archives: Portion control

Restaurant attack

Posted on December 5, 2012 by @jamieweil

It started with the monster shake. I’m a Red Robin loyalty customer, you see, so they wanted to reward me. A quick glance through my ordering history (post 85 pound weight loss that is) would tell the RR I only … Continue reading →

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Movie Day

Posted on November 26, 2012 by @jamieweil

My son, Abe, helped me make this clip to enter into a contest. We didn’t win the contest, but we had lots of fun making it! (He did most of the work and I just talked about how I needed a “stand-in.”) … Continue reading →

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Meat-tasting meatless recipe

Posted on November 23, 2012 by @jamieweil

I’m not a vegetarian, but I play one 50% of the time. With the number of meaty meatless options that crop up every day, it’s become easier and easier to prepare speedy, plant-based meals that taste delicious. This one takes about … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Eating: Own It!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by @jamieweil

Managing your weight and eating out frequently can be difficult to navigate if you treat every outing as a celebration. If eating out is part of your lifestyle, you need to treat it simply like a meal. The risk of … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Why?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by @jamieweil

Why do you want what you want? That seems like such a simple question, but it’s one that really requires some attention. And often, you need to keep pushing to find the answer. For example… Q: Why do you want … Continue reading →

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Happy Hallow-lean!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by @jamieweil

It’s that time again. Eight pound bags of mini-snickers fill the Sunday ads. I used to think I needed to buy that candy early so it would be fresher. Of course, it was usually gone by the big day. Aww, … Continue reading →

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Quick, healthy no-cook dinner!

Posted on October 30, 2012 by @jamieweil

On Take Shape for Life, we refer to the lean & green which is the main meal you eat and prepare. I am always playing with quick, healthy, lean & greens that can be pulled together in 3-5 mins. This … Continue reading →

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What’s the right amount?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by @jamieweil

Remember when one serving was the first bucket of popcorn (with butter) before the refill? That’s how we got to where we got. Portion sizes can get distorted quickly. While you’re on the 5 & 1 Plan, you don’t need … Continue reading →

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