• Once Upon Time in August 2009 There Was This Diet………..

    Last month Gloria suggested that I write a post about how Peanut Butter and Whine started. So, grab a cuppa, put your feet up, ’cause here comes a long post. Peanut Butter and Whine has evolved many, many times. In August of 2009, Channel 10 ran a contest ‘Half Year resolution’ to help 4 people lose weight.  You had to write an essay about why you should win. Pfftttt write? I LOVE to write. I won a spot. A trip to the news studio to learn how to blog and we were given our instructions. The contest ran for 6 months. Each of us had a different opportunity. One had…

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    Sugar Cookie Dreams! #nakednutrition

    Since this blog has been in existence I’ve been on the never ending quest to lose weight.  I have GOT TO start hiding myself better after I do manage to lose a few pounds because they always find me!! I know one of The Peanuts suggested I stop saying lose because losing means eventually FINDING. So ditch ’em? Anywayyyyyyyyyyy………. squirrel Christmas time is my downfall.  There are so many tasty treats everywhere I go. Yes, in my own kitchen as well. With sugar cookies at the top of that temptation list. Does anything taste better than a warm fresh from the oven sugar cookie? Naked Nutrition to the rescue The…

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    Naked Shake #1 Fan! Pumpkin Spice! #nakednutrition

    Hello my little Peanuts, it’s officially Fall. Which means I can officially decorate without anyone raising an eyebrow! (Baaawaahhhhaaaa like #1 that would stop me and #2 that I actually waited!!) This years theme? Pumpkin! Pumpkin Spice!! Pumpkin EVERYTHING!! From the color to Protein powder! Pumpkin everyTHING! Decorations I’ve added a few new decorations like this trio of Pumpkins from leftover beams from our deck. (I knew those would come in handy someday!) I am wrapped up in my pumpkin colored afghan, with my new pumpkin Spice candle burning. Side Note Idaho got cold and rainy this past week. I am freezing inside my house!! It didn’t help that some…

  • Obesity: What next?

    Overweight and obesity are global trends affecting millions of people worldwide. Almost half the population of the United States has a bit of extra weight, while each third American has obesity. Many people believe obesity is just an aesthetic problem and do not realize its health complications. However, having trouble finding brands that fit your body is not a problem at all compared to the damage it does to your internal organs.  What is obesity? Obesity is commonly defined as having an excess of body fat. The commonly accepted way to tell if you are obese or not is by measuring your Body Mass Index, or BMI. If you are…

  • How to Lose the “Quarantine 15”

    The world is a topsy-turvy place right now. COVID-19 has changed a lot about the way we live our lives. Many of those changes have led to something known as the “Quarantine 15.” Like the Freshman 15, the Quarantine 15 is weight gain brought on by a sudden life change. In this case, it’s the way we’re all sheltering safely at home. And while it’s good to follow the stay-at-home orders and social distancing recommendations—they can even be life-saving—it’s leading to weight gain for many people. Luckily, there are several simple ways that we can all adjust our habits and lose the Quarantine 15. Focus on Water Sheltering at home—or…

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    Ordering Meal Plans to Lose Weight Successfully

    Health experts say that overeating may be the main cause of obesity, so its important to carefully watch what you put in your mouth if you want to drop unwanted kilos. Unfortunately, eating to lose weight is easier said than done. But the good news is that it is possible to order meal plans for weight reduction online to make it easier for you to lose weight. With the convenience of online food ordering, a meal that’s perfect for attaining your weight loss goal is already on its way to your doorstep. This approach is a far cry from preparing your own meals which usually calls for lots of guessing and effort. Weight loss…

  • Diet Diet DIET……..

    I hate to diet.  It’s so hard to lose weight and it really seems harder to lose the older I get. Yes, I know the basic rules eat less, move more.  But, I’m weak and lazy. I’m always looking for help! (I’m also trying to find any store that doesn’t have a Girl Scout in front of it!! I’m a sucker for those Tag-a-longs. Girl Scout cookie time does me in!!) As I was saying I need help to loose weight. So I started searching the blogs and bulletin boards for hints and tips from other dieters. I found a site that had great things to say about calcium pyruvate. What I…