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How to handle Summer Cookouts and weight loss

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Seems like every weekend is a party that revolves around FOOD!!  So what is one to do when you are trying to get healthy and everyone else wants to PARTAY?? Through the years I have learned that with a little planning you can join in on the fun without stretching your waistline. Here are 3 tips to help you in reach your goals and join in on the fun!! 1.  Eat a small healthy snack before you go so your not as tempted to overeat. 2   Take a healthy lightened up dish. 3.   Eat off of a plate, don't graze at the table. Check out a few of my favorite healthy dishes to make and take to your next cookout. Spicy Sweet Slaw -- from the Health site. Loved this dish.  I always liked cole slaw but not the fat laden mayo that it generally contains. The recipe contains heart healthy apple cider vinegar and honey and antioxident rich red peppers.  Did you know that red peppers contain more than 200 percent of your daily vitamin C intake? Really what is a gathering without D

Chocolate Cheescake Mousse

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Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse I don't know about you but I have always had a serious sweet tooth but I like going into my closet and picking out an outfit to wear more.  This little dish is oh so easy to make and it is delicious!! Ingredients: 1 scoop chocolate shakeology 8 oz chobani yogurt  Directions: Mix ingredients until combined and add almond milk to desired consistency. Enjoy!!