Tag Archives: weight loss

Food Addiction 911!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by celestedimilla

My health-coach friend Katherine is doing a 28-day online food addiction class. If you’re struggling with an addiction to sugar, fat, caffeine or are tired of feeling like food is controlling you, then check out Food Addiction 911! Photo courtesy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged binging, diet, food addiction, healthy eating, sugar addiction, weight loss | 7 Comments

Chicago’s Mayor Champions the Engine 2 Diet!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by celestedimilla

I was excited when one of my readers (thanks Deborah!) sent me a link about how Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel, asked his city’s residents to consider a vegan diet to improve their health. What’s more, he specifically endorsed The Engine … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Movies, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged cancer, diabetes, disease prevention, eat to live, Engine 2 Diet, health, healthy eating, heart disease, plant-based diet, plant-strong, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss | 6 Comments

7 Simple Steps to Superior Health

Posted on April 11, 2013 by celestedimilla

Want to lose weight? Dramatically reduce your risk for cancer heart disease and a host of other diseases? Enjoy superior health? Live a long, healthy life? You can find answers to all these questions in Joel Fuhrman’s Eat to Live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged cancer, disease prevention, eat to live, Forks Over Knives, health, heart disease, Joel Fuhrman, plant-based diet, plant-strong, raw food, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss, whole foods | 9 Comments

Intro to Plant Based Lifestyle and Dessert Class

Posted on March 31, 2013 by celestedimilla

I’m hosting an Intro to Plant Based Lifestyle and Dessert class given by certified Holistic Health Coach, Katherine Nilbrink next Sunday. Katherine has been a great help to me in my plant-based transition, and I’m happy to help her spread … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chocolate, diet, disease prevention, healthy eating, plant-strong, weight loss | 7 Comments

Pineapple-Banana Green Smoothie

Posted on March 22, 2013 by celestedimilla

My sister-in-law, Jeanne, is visiting from Boston this week, and we’re going to have a fab time touring SoCal and eating vegan. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pushing my diet on her. Jeanne wants to go plant-based to lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged eat to live, Engine 2 Diet, green smoothies, health, healthy eating, healthy smothie, plant-strong diet, vegan, vegetarian, weight loss | 6 Comments

Dairy-Free Orange Chocolate Pudding

Posted on March 22, 2013 by celestedimilla

When I first started following a Plant-Strong Diet, I thought I was doomed to a life of denial. So many of my beloved foods like bacon, ice cream, cheese and anything with sugar were off-limits. How could I possibly live … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged chocolate, dairy free chocolate pudding, dessert, health, healthy eating, plant-strong, pudding, sugar-free desserts, suggar free chocolate pudding, vegan chocolate desserts, vegan desserts, weight loss | 30 Comments

An Overlooked Key to Dieting Success!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by celestedimilla

I’ve been following the Engine 2 Diet for a year and am now the thinnest and healthiest that I’ve ever been. When I first started this diet, however; I wasn’t successful. In fact, I didn’t think I’d ever succeed because … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged diet, Engine 2 Diet, how to lose weight, how to succeed on a diet, self acceptance, self compassion, weight loss, weight loss secrets | 2 Comments

I Binged Last Night!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by celestedimilla

My husband and I had a casual get-together last night. After our guests went home, Paul took our dog for a potty walk while I cleaned up. The first thing I did was to wrap up the goodies so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Life | Tagged binging, diet, overeating, vegan, weight loss | 11 Comments

10-Tips for Going Plant-Based

Posted on March 14, 2013 by celestedimilla

I don’t always tell people about my plant-based diet because I don’t want to come across as preachy. But when my best girlfriend shared how down she was about her weight and ailing health, I had to open my mouth. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Plant-Based Diet | Tagged diet motivation, healthy eating, plant-based diet, vegan, weight loss | 6 Comments

Peaches and Greens Smoothie

Posted on March 9, 2013 by celestedimilla

I’m on a continuing quest to create great-tasting green smoothies to get my sister-in-law hooked on them. Today I whipped up this sweet peach smoothie that I have no doubt she’ll love. Here’s the recipe: Peaches and Greens Smoothie Ingredients … Continue reading →