• 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…

  • 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…

  • California King Salmon!! Review and Recipe!!

    I made the BEST California King Salmon tonight!!!!!!!  Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!  Juice & Zest from 1 lemon2Tablespoons soy sauce2Tablespoons honey2teaspoons Magic Salmon Seasoning2Tablespoons olive oil.Mix all ingredients together pour over 2 pounds of salmon. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.  Then under the broiler for an additional 10 minutes.  Not only does it taste fantastic!  It was so easy to make!!  The salmon was moist and flaky. YUMMMMM!!  Seriously?  Doesn’t that look so good???   Did you know that California Wild-Caught King Salmon is high in Omega 3-Fatty acids.  (several major health factors for Omega 3’s include regulate metabolism, aids your body…