Tales from the ScalesTales from the ScalesA blog for those trying to lose weight filled with recipe ideas, activity tips and new product reviews. A place for enouragement, accountability and motivation. Articles
Could it be? Healthy holiday recipes
2007-11-11 00:00:00 Recipe #1 - Fresh Cranberry Sauce 1 16 oz package of fresh cranberries 1/2 cup of DOLE Pineapple, orange,banna juice( can use plain orange juice) 1/3 cup water 1 package (4 serving size) dry sugar free cranberry JELL-O 2 slices... More About: Recipes , Holiday , Healthy , Reci , Heal
Happy Friday!
2007-11-10 00:00:00 Hi Losers! I'm sorry, once again no Loser of the Week feature this week, but alas, I have one lined up for next week, so maybe, MAYBE I'll become one week ahead. We'll see. In the meantime - I have... More About: Happy , Friday
Thea Thursdays - From the Archives
2007-11-08 00:00:00 "Ambidextrous means being clumsy with both hands." Howdy, folks! In case you haven't heard (and if you haven't, why aren't you reading my blog?), I was diagnosed with tendonitis in my wrist yesterday. Because of that, I am trying to... More About: Archives , Hives , Thea , Hive
Boxes, Moving and Halloween Candy
2007-11-07 00:00:00 Sarah recently started a weight loss regime that Dr. Oz frequently speaks about on Oprah. The general idea behind this lifestyle (also known as The Dr. Oz Diet) is that you are only consuming healthy foods, avoiding trans fat and... More About: Moving , Candy , Halloween , Allo
Weekly Weigh-in
2007-11-07 00:00:00 I'm really hoping Halloween had no effect on your weight this week. Did it? Did you just say no to the chocolate? Tell us how you did! More About: Weekly , Weigh
Recipes from Around the Word
2007-11-06 00:00:00 Has your Halloween candy been "disposed" of yet? Are you getting used to writing "November" when you write the date? Have you noted that three weeks from now Thanksgiving weekend will be OVER? Things are finally feeling fall-ish here, as... More About: Recipes , Word , Reci
Setting mini goals
2007-11-06 00:00:00 We all have a very large and important goal for this weight loss challenge: Lose x amount of weight before the middle of January. But in order to make sure you reach that goal, it's important to set many mini... More About: Goals , Mini
Step away from the Reese's Cup
2007-11-02 00:00:00 Hi everyone, I'm sorry to say that I wasn't able to get a Loser of the Week post up this week, not because there weren't some VERY deserving losers, just because I wasn't able to make "rounds" this week, which... More About: Step , Rees
Weekly Weigh-in!
2007-11-01 00:00:00 How's it going for you? Are you feeling strong and ready for the holidays to begin? Have you been "accidentally" eating too much Halloween candy? Tell us how your week went! More About: Weekly , Weigh
Need motivation?
2007-11-01 00:00:00 Check out Jan. Jan hit an incredible milestone today - she has lost 100 pounds! ONE HUNDRED! Check her out and send her a HUGE congratulations, she most certainly deserves it! More About: Motivation
Thea Thursdays - Reframing
2007-11-01 00:00:00 ?There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.? ? William Shakespeare This week?s Tool for Living is using called Reframing. Reframing helps you stop unwanted behaviors. It?s not unusual for people to eat when they feel... More About: Thea
A Healthy Giveaway for you!
2007-10-29 00:00:00 Did you hear about all of the giveaways over at Rocks in My Dryer? Well, here at Tales from the Scales, we are participating, too! We are giving away one subscription to Cooking Light Magazine, that's right eleven delicious issues... More About: Healthy , Heal
The scary side of Halloween.
2007-10-29 00:00:00 How many of you are glad that our weigh-in day falls on the morning of Halloween and not the day after? I am. Halloween can be very scary for those of us who are trying to lose weight, I found... More About: Scary , Side , Allo
Inside Michelle's Kitchen -- Veggies, Veggies, Everywhere!
2007-10-29 00:00:00 Tonight I made the first meatloaf of the season. Meatloaf season basically runs from around Halloween until the spring thaw. This year, however, my meatloaf recipe needed remaking because of my toddler?s food allergies. My most favorite meatloaf recipe involves... More About: Kitchen , Inside
Loser of the Week
2007-10-28 01:00:00 I was not always fat. Growing up I was a skinny girl and I never gave a care as to what size I wore or what I ate. However, in college I had my first rush of freedom and did... More About: Week , Loser
Thea Thursdays - Motivating Strategy
2007-10-26 00:00:00 ?Imagination is more important than knowledge, for whilst knowledge points to all there is, imagination points to all there could be.? ? Albert Einstein This week?s Tool for Living is using a Motivating Strategy to spur you on. Motivation is... More About: Thea
Weekly Weigh-In
2007-10-24 00:00:00 My, you are looking thinner this week! How is your weight? Tell us all about it! Oh and in the comments sections, answer me this: If you could choose ONE food to have all of the same health benefits as... More About: Weekly , Weigh
Sarah's Health & Wellness - The Check-Up
2007-10-23 00:00:00 I so adore going to the doctor. Between getting on the scale & talking about blood pressure, it's always a barrel of laughs. But my last appointment? My last appointment had a much different feel to it. Going in, I... More About: Health , Check , Wellness , Well , Heal
Did you know?
2007-10-23 00:00:00 Sometimes, eating on the run is just a part of life. So, here are some point values that may help you make a wiser decision the next time you are on the go. McDonald's Snack Wrap with Ranch -- 8...
Inside Michelle's Kitchen - Planning Ahead
2007-10-21 00:00:00 As anyone who has ever attempted to reach a goal, planning ahead is the key to success. Need to manage your budget? Plan how you will spend you money. Need to finish a home improvement project? Chart a schedule for... More About: Kitchen , Planning , Inside , Ahead
Take time to recognize
2007-10-20 00:00:00 It's important to take a good hard look at your weight loss habits. In the past, I would often blame my body for not losing the weight. I always thought I was retaining water and blamed my metabolism for almost... More About: Time , Recognize
Loser of the Week
2007-10-20 00:00:00 This week's Loser of the Week is Lisa Kay from Ellijay at Heart. Lisa has exhibited the importance of healthy habits and a great attitude in her blog, all of her hard work has certainly paid off. Read more about...
Jan's Journey
2007-10-18 00:00:00 If you are new to Tales from the Scales, then you are new to Jan. Jan began her journey just six months ago and has lost over EIGHTY pounds. Jan, a determined woman, who will always leave a positive comment... More About: Journey
Sarah's Health & Wellness - Candy Bowls
2007-10-18 00:00:00 Sarah just recently started a weight loss regime that Dr. Oz frequently speaks about on Oprah. The general idea behind this lifestyle (also known as The Dr. Oz Diet) is that you are only consuming healthy foods, avoiding trans fat... More About: Health , Candy , Wellness , Well , Bowl
Thea Thursdays - Mental Rehearsing
2007-10-18 00:00:00 ?You are today where the thoughts of yesterday have brought you and you will be tomorrow where the thoughts of today take you.? ? Blaise Pascal This week?s Tool for Living is Mental Rehearsing. Mental Rehearsing is practice in your... More About: Thea
Loser of the Week
2007-10-12 00:00:00 Believe it or not, I have deliberately not chosen a loser for the Loser of the Week post for the past two weeks, but next week --- IT'S ON! Just a reminder, sometimes, I go to pick a loser and...
It's Weigh-In Time!
2007-10-11 00:00:00 Aren't you excited? YOU ARE? Excellent. Do tell us how you did. More About: Time , Weigh
Thea Thursdays - Story Boarding
2007-10-11 00:00:00 ?All good work is done the way that ants do things: little by little.? ? Lafcadio Hearn This week?s Tool for Living is called Story boarding. A storyboard is a plan that uses rough drawings to show action changes in a... More About: Thea
Sarah's Health & Wellness - Week Five
More articles from this author:2007-10-09 00:00:00 Sarah just recently started a weight loss regime that Dr. Oz frequently speaks about on Oprah. The general idea behind this lifestyle (also known as The Dr. Oz Diet) is that you are only consuming healthy foods, avoiding trans fat... More About: Health , Week , Wellness , Well , Heal 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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