Author Archives: Joshua Sloan

Sarah’s Favorite Roasted Chicken

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

There’s nothing I love more than a flavorful, juicy chicken with crunchy skin. This chicken gives me all that and then some, and it couldn’t be easier. Ingredients: 4-6lb whole chicken 4 cloves garlic 1 small onion 1 lemon 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/26/11)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Yesterday was another one of those days where I just didn’t manage to get my food in. I’m fairly certain that I’m pretty anemic right now. I feel GREAT, but I’m just so overwhelmingly tired. (I always struggle with anemia. … Continue reading →

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A One-Month Long-Term Food Supply from a Low-Carb Perspective

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

This is something that I’ve been stewing on for quite a while now. Since I first heard about the folks that were storing a month’s worth of food or more, I started thinking, “How can I do this without breaking … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Coleslaw

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Every so often, I get in the mood for some really good coleslaw. The dressing in this recipe reminds me of a store-bought dressing that Mom used to use when I was a kid. Not only did it make great … Continue reading →

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Teach by Example: Turning Friends and Family into Preppers

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

My husband and I have a couple of dear friends who live in the next county. For ages, Hubby and I have been dropping subtle little hints about our prepping strategies. Usually, we’ve gotten comments from them like, “Well, we … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/21/11)

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Yesterday’s menu was pretty boring, aside from the fact that eating out did NOT agree with me. It was frustrating too because I picked foods that were unbreaded and unsauced. No more eating out for me, I guess. Not for … Continue reading →

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 08/22/11

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

I’ve made so much progress toward my goal in this past week. I’m almost overwhelmed by it, actually. I really do feel so blessed though. First off, I weighed in at 268.4lb this morning. That’s a 10.4lb drop since 7/25/11. … Continue reading →

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Microwave Cheesecake for 2

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

Start your day with this sweet, filling treat, or enjoy it for dessert at the end of a long day. It’s done in minutes rather than hours, and it’s pretty darned good for “cheesecake” from the microwave. Ingredients: 1 8 … Continue reading →

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/16/11)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Joshua Sloan

I definitely need to eat my veggies. No excuses there. I’m guessing that nutrient issues are the primary reason that I’m feeling so unbelievably tired. I’m down another .6lb though — getting amazingly close to seeing the 260s again. Breakfast: … Continue reading →

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