The Perfect Scoop is Perfection

The reason I adore Weight Watchers so is because it really acts as a decoder ring for me to figure out exactly how much I can eat of what I really love. And something that I really love is ice cream. To be sure, there are some really delightful flavors of “1/2 the fat” varieties of Edy’s ice cream and I have found that a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich really hits... Read More

Pop Physique: Squeeze Your Cheeks and See Results

For the first time in a long time, I’m really enjoying exercise. After a long day of work, I’m finding an hour-long workout class that really challenges my muscles to do things they almost never do is helping me to sleep better and maintain my shrinkage, if you will. Recently, I wrote a post about how Chandra and I were “studio hopping” around town, using... Read More

Wine Tracking

If you like to drink wine like me, then you know that this elixir of the grape gods can be the bane of any diet. Wine = EMPTY CALORIES, even though it comes from 0 points grape land. So unfair. Incorporating alcohol into any diet is rough. Most of the time, the rule is to eliminate drinks all together. For me, that’s ended in accidentally polishing off a bottle when I intended... Read More

Cardio (crack) Barre

Tondue, plié, grand plié, relevé, first position, second position. Lift! Lift! Lift! Lift! And don’t forget those tiny little 1-pound baby weights. They seem harmless, right? Welcome to Cardio Barre – the latest among many LA fitness crazes. Lisa and I have been attempting to get to a class for several months now. With a light, LIGHT, running schedule in effect until training... Read More

Review of The Everything Cast-Iron Cookbook

What perfect timing! I was just raving the other day about my set of 3 cast iron skillets when I stumbled across this gem of a cookbook at the Borders in Hollywood. Granted, I was heavily influenced by the giant red and yellow signs screaming “40% off!” but a day later,  I’m still convinced this was a great find. Cinnamon Cooper shares my affection for the tradition... Read More