Member Success Stories

Published Wednesday, 28 March, 2012

Last week I meet with Sarah, my MV Nutritionist Guru, to further plan my new food program and discuss calories. During that meeting she taught me how to use the food tracking tool on the MV Nutrition Eating Free website. We practiced entering information so I could utilize the tool fully.  It was awesome –…

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Published Thursday, 15 March, 2012

A bowl of rich, cheesy, bubbling French onion soup is perfect on a chilly day.  But just one cup of this soup at a restaurant can pack 465 calories and a whopping 30 grams of fat!  Thankfully, you’re not out of luck this winter!  By using less oil and cheese, this reduced fat version of…

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Published Thursday, 15 March, 2012

2 tsp olive oil 4 cups thinly vertically sliced Walla Walla or other sweet onion 4 cups thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup dry white wine 8 cups less-sodium beef broth 1/4 tsp chopped fresh thyme 8 slices French bread, cut into…

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Published Friday, 3 February, 2012

(1) You mentioned in a recent blog that you have lost over 90 pounds and you still eat the majority of your meals at restaurants.  What are you eating when you eat out? Three weeks ago I wrote in this blog, “I eat out a lot, and simply make better choices off the menu than…

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Published Tuesday, 10 January, 2012

Chicken is a great lean meat, but sometimes it can be bland and boring. Try making a batch of our Roasted Chicken over the weekend and eat it throughout the week. Why cook when you can assemble your meals? Here are some great meal ideas! 1)      Mexican night: Pour salsa verde on meat, add cilantro…

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Published Thursday, 5 January, 2012

6 Pork tenderloin, thinly sliced 2 tbsp Sugar 1 Garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Ginger, grated 1 tsp Sesame oil 1 to 2 Chili peppers, crushed Pre heat oven to broil (450 degrees). Combine sugar, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and chili in a plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin and marinate for…

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Published Tuesday, 20 December, 2011

Before you say yes to dessert, chew on this: a small 2.5 x 3 inch piece of tiramisu can have 430 calories and 31 grams of fat!  How could something so light and airy be so high in fat and calories?  Blame the whole milk, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese (an Italian cream cheese).  Here…

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Published Monday, 3 October, 2011

Eating your food versus drinking it is the preferred choice. When you eat food, you take more time to chew, swallow, and digest. When we drink our food, we can consume a greater number of calories in a shorter amount of time. Also, when we eat our food, we take more time to get it…

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Published Wednesday, 21 September, 2011

You have to try this butternut squash and barley pilaf. I made it for a dinner party the other night and it was a huge hit. So flavorful and hearty. My guests were amazed at my culinary skills because the dish seems so gourmet, yet it is very simple. 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1…

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Published Friday, 16 September, 2011

Feeling like you’re in the whole grain doldrums? Tired of brown rice, whole wheat, and oatmeal? Whatever you do, don’t give up on the grains! We’d like to introduce you to a nutty alternative – Barley.  Super high in fiber – in fact 20% more than oatmeal, barley helps regulate glucose and insulin levels, maintain…

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