a Poisonous Ingredient for me

Jennifer wrote Jul 27, 2008 : It was like I needed a test to make me loose my sanity and that I had when I decided to eat a common ingredient in many processed foods - Tartrazine (yellow #5). The junk - Kraft Dinner (Sharp Cheddar) which also contains MSG and phosphates *sigh*. ... more »
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A slow and rainy weekend

Jennifer wrote Jun 08, 2008 : I watched the French Open today (7AM) and I absolutely love Rafael Nadal (won in 3 straight sets), but also I really think Roger Federer is one of a kind and a terrific human being. Nadal is so hot! Anyways sometimes winning when there is not much ... more »
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Motivation

Jennifer wrote Jun 03, 2008 : So, I have had one excellent day. In all ways things have gone well and I feel accomplished. But then it is after supper and I feel a little like I could have that little something to munch on even though I am not hungry. The feeling is just there... more »
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Wordy and Wonderful

Jennifer wrote May 30, 2008 : So the batteries are reading low on the scale and there are no 9 volt batteries to be found at this early morning. Ha! Great. I do have my tape measure. The first number is the number recored today. Neck: 12.75 - 13, chest: 35 - 35.5, upper l... more »
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Be careful what you wish for...

Jennifer wrote Mar 22, 2008 : Please read if you have read my blogs lately. Thank you. :) Well, after only about 3 days with this diet I was feel so amazing and I kind of knew I would, but this diet which is so clean and for me NO EGGS and NO DAIRY and nothing processed just... more »
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I am never on a "diet"

Jennifer wrote Mar 17, 2008 : A specific one anyways....   It is true, I have never followed a diet before. I adhere to portions and have recorded, but have never restricted foods (not for long anyways), but for a little while I will be using food combining rules for go... more »
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I used.... But it is not the end of the world

Jennifer wrote Mar 16, 2008 : 7. Honor Your Feelings Without Using Food..... Of the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating. Well there is no chastising here! I just had a day with my family (Mom and stepfather) and it was fine. Did some shopping for my Mom and played Settlers w... more »
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A New Me

Jennifer wrote Mar 01, 2008 : I am reading the best book. Truly these kinds of books are good for me and this quality is so hard to find. When light comes into my world, no matter what form or thought it takes, I feel alive and I know there are possibilities beyond even what I ... more »
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mid month evaluation

Jennifer wrote Feb 15, 2008 : Well it is the beginning of the month and I see so many things that are different about myself. I love how I am so much more calm with out the scale. I mean at times my clothes have been tighter and mostly this is salt and one to many steamed milks... more »
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Realization. (venting)

Jennifer wrote Feb 06, 2008 : And these are my realization that iare actually worth writing about...... I have been completely vain and preoccupied with the wrong things. The only thing that matters is HEALTH (physical and mental of course)! And somehow I have managed to for... more »
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