Author Archives: Joshua Sloan

Sarah’s “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Salad

It takes a long time for me to make this salad, but in my view, it is SO worth it! Feel free to adjust veggies to your liking.  I dress it with “Mom’s” dressing just because that’s the way I … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s Menu (08/11/11)

If you’d asked me last night how I felt about my menu, I would’ve said, “While it wasn’t a particularly nutritious day, I ate what I’d planned to eat and I didn’t eat any off-plan foods.” This morning though, I’m … Continue reading

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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

These little beauties are a lot of work, but they are so worth it! I suppose you could stuff other types of hot peppers too, but large jalapenos give a really great result. Ingredients: 16 large jalapeno peppers 8 oz … Continue reading

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What’s on the Menu for 08/10/11?

I thought some folks might be interested in my menu.  For some accountability, I’m happy to share.  Shockingly enough, even though I had some processed meat yesterday (with a lot of salt), I still managed to shed 1.2lb overnight. Breakfast: … Continue reading

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Microwave Chocolate “Cake”

This recipe is my take on a Peanut Butter & Chocolate Brownie Treat recipe which can be found at one of my favorite low-carb recipe sites, http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/index.html. Ingredients: 1 T almond butter 1 T butter 4 T (2 oz) cream … Continue reading

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Coconut Flax Spice “Muffin”

This recipe is my adaptation of the “Muffin In a Minute” recipe at Atkins.com.  This quick, low-carb, gluten-free, Paleo treat can’t be beat! Ingredients: 3 T Bob’s Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal 1 T Bob’s Red Mill Organic Coconut … Continue reading

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Homemade Cleaning Products: Much More Than a Clean Home

In my experience, most folks don’t give a lot of thought to the chemicals that they use inside their homes.  They tend to go to the store and buy the glass cleaner, the tub and tile cleaner, the toilet bowl … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 08/08/11

Just as a caterpillar needs time to metamorphose into a butterfly, I need time to make big changes in my life.  It seems though that time can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, I feel like … Continue reading

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Sarah’s Salsa Chicken

Try this juicy, flavorful chicken sometime.  Even my kids love it! Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts taco seasoning mix (I use the Seasoning for Tacos found at Linda’s Low-Carb Menus and Recipes.) 8 oz cream cheese 3/4 c salsa … Continue reading

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Creamy Salsa Dip

This dip is always a hit at get-togethers.  Enjoy it with chips, pork rinds, or even fresh, crisp veggies.  It’s delicious! Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 c salsa (we use hot salsa that’s thick and chunky) 2 c sharp … Continue reading

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