“Eating and Drinking” Night Out with the Girls
Here is the familiar sceniero of a night out the girls: Meet at the bar for pre-dinner martinis. Sit down at the dinner table. Bread baskets with amazing spreads are placed in front of you. Multiple bottles of wine appear. “Let’s share appetizers”.… Read More »
Lunch on the Run Survival Guide (updated version): Download for Free!
Do you know which wraps and sandwiches have over 700 calories? Which salads can contain 1200 calories? You may be eating these foods everyday … no wonder the scale isn’t budging. Or perhaps you are bored with the same old lunches and… Read More »
NYC Lunches for $5 or Less
Are you tired of paying close to $10 for lunch? I am! My midtown NYC lunches usually cost between $8 – $10 (and they aren’t even that good!). Why pay $8 for a chicken wrap? I think most city girls and guys… Read More »
Passing the Pizza Shop on the Way Home…
It’s late and you are heading home from work or the gym. You aren’t really sure what to do about dinner. You forgot to thaw the chicken and haven’t been grocery shopping in ages. You are almost home, but trouble is looming ahead. All of… Read More »
Socializing, Drinking, Dieting … and Esther
For all of you city girls and guys who are trying to watch your weight AND have a social life, you know how difficult it can be! Socializing often involves meeting for drinks or having dinner with drinks. The calories can… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey: The Party is Over!
All of you city girls know how difficult it can be to follow a weight loss diet AND have a social life. Well, Esther has been having a bit too much of a social life. It is difficult to lose… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey: Progress Report #9 & 10
“The key to losing weight is to cut yourself out from the outside world”. This is Esther’s quote of the week. She is entering into the 10th week of her weight loss journey and is a little disheartened with the slow down… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey:Progress Report #7
As I had predicted, Esther did not lose any weight this week. This just goes to show that your weight doesn’t always correlate with how you did on your eating plan. For example, 2 weeks ago, she didn’t have one… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey Progress Report #5
Esther made it through a trip to the Hampton’s and a Greek brunch this week… and still lost 3 pounds! Current weight is 139 pounds – for a total loss of 8 pounds. Esther said she had a more difficult time… Read More »
Esther’s Weight Loss Journey: Progress Report #4
Week 4 has come to an end and Esther has lost another 2 pounds! Her weight is now 142. She even made it through her family’s Greek BBQ with flying colors. She was carefully watched by her family who is aware of… Read More »