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Diet: Weight Loss and Metabolism. The last time it happened, it was the girl who cuts my hair.

Diet: Weight Loss and Metabolism

"So, what kind of diet are you on? " she asked. Since I'm a nutritional biochemist, it's a question I'm used to. My instinct was to skip the scientific details, spit out a four-word answer, and hope she'd move on to the neck shaving. There are plenty of experts who claim that all that matters is the number of calories you eat: If you want to lose weight, eat fewer calories than you burn. Case in point: carbohydrates. But here's what's surprising: High-sugar carbohydrates aren't always bad. Lose weight around the clock with The 8-Hour Diet! Time Zone 1: Right after You Wake In a study of 2,831 people, researchers at Harvard University found that those who ate breakfast every day were 44 percent less likely to be overweight and 41 percent less likely to suffer from insulin resistance—a precursor to diabetes—than those who had no a.m. meal.

Time Zone 2: Every 3 Hours after Breakfast Time Zone 3: After Your Workout 1. 2. Desserts That Are Almost Too Cute To Eat « Pretty Please Us Blog: Your guide to fashion, beauty, style & everything else in between. Hi, my name is Himani and I’m a sugar addict.

Desserts That Are Almost Too Cute To Eat « Pretty Please Us Blog: Your guide to fashion, beauty, style & everything else in between.

But the only thing that holds me back from devouring a sinful concoction is if it looks super cute. You know… because cute desserts deserve to live longer than the ugly ones (I’m going to some sort of sugar-y hell for that one). Check out some of the cute desserts that you will think twice before you put them in your belly: Football themed Chocolate Covered Strawberries (purchase) or (make your own). Go 49ers! Pink Ombré Cake (how to) Bride & Groom Cookies (purchase) Glittering Sandwich Cookies (how to) Snowman Shots. Rudolf Cake Pops (how to) Lastly, Tiffany’s inspired cake pops! Here are some lunchbox creations you’ll feel guilty about chomping down! Want some more delicious recipes? Check out our healthy pizza recipe now! Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe.

My avocado obsession continues, this time with Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese!

Avocado Mac and Cheese Recipe

If you like our Creamy Avocado Pasta, you will love this decadent macaroni and cheese. It is basically the same delicious pasta, but kicked up a notch. Josh thought I was a little looney when I told him what we were having for dinner, but after one bite, he was in mac and cheese heaven. If you are an avocado lover, you will go crazy for this macaroni and cheese! This avocado macaroni and cheese is so easy to make.

The creamy avocado sauce coats the pasta nicely with a hint of garlic, cilantro, and lime. How to Store Vegetables & Fruit Without Plastic.