Author Archives: Vanessa Wood

How to Lose a Pound a Week

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Vanessa Wood

A friend called me today, very distraught that she had gained ten pounds in the past year. We discussed her eating habits. Overall, she is a fairly healthy eater, who occasionally tends to “emotionally eat” during times of anxiety or … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Vanessa Wood

1 roasting chicken salt and pepper, to taste 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 orange, 1 lemon, slice into segments and insert into carcass 1 bunch rosemary- coat the chicken handful sage leaves to coat the chicken carrots celery onion … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss is Like Riding a Surfboard: Balance is the Key!

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Vanessa Wood

Another excerpt I wrote today: I was inspired by a conversation I had yesterday about learning to surf- it’s all about improving and maintaining balance! So is weight loss and adopting a healthier lifestyle! Being overweight or obese, and overeating … Continue reading →

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Fred Bollaci Featured on Huffington Post Healthy Eating

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Vanessa Wood

Did you spot Fred Bollaci on Huffington Post? Read how Fred Conquered Emotional Eating and Lost 150 Pounds

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San Fratello Salad

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Vanessa Wood

(Serves 4) 2 cups arugula 1 head radicchio, core and chop 2 cups red leaf lettuce 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 red onion 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 2 avocados (remove pit and dice) crumbled blue cheese … Continue reading →