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Why You Should Be Keeping Track of Your Inches

Measuring your inches lost is visual proof that you are shrinking. If you aren’t measuring your waist with a measuring tape each week, START NOW!! Most people judge their weight loss progress on how many pounds they have lost but the truth is, the scale is not the most accurate representation of your progress. The weight of a person or object is the gravitational force between the object or person and the Earth at that point in time. There are many things that affect our weight on the daily and are the reason why scales are not always the most accurate tool to track progress. Wat...
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Jennifer Brooks
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GOLO-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinner

Treat your loved one(s) to a healthy, delicious GOLO dinner! Main Course- Salmon and Asparagus with Strawberry Salsa Side Dish- Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese Dessert- Quick Chocolate Mousse Have a great Valentine's Day! GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelong journey of health and wellness. It’s time to become #YourBestYou. Visit GOLO.com to access all the weight loss tools GOLO has to offer! 1-800-730-GOLO(4656) support@golo.com GOLO is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any illness or disea...
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Cecelia Tacconelli
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Superbowl Sunday Chicken Wings

What food do you associate with Superbowl Sunday? Wings! Luckily, we have a GOLO-friendly wing recipe for you to try! Serving Size: 4 wings Ingredients • 16 Small Chicken Wings • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil • 1 Tsp Coconut Palm Sugar • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder • 2 Tsp Chili Powder • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika • 1 Tsp Onion Powder • Sea Salt and Pepper to taste For the Red Pepper Cream Sauce: • ¼ Cup Roasted Red Pepper, chopped • 1 oz. Goat Cheese • 1 Tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt • 1/8 Tsp Sea Salt Directions 1) Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat oven to 425° F 2) Combine Roas...
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Cecelia Tacconelli
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Butternut Squash Pudding

We’re back with a healthy winter dessert recipe! *makes 6 servings* Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (should yield 5-6 cups peeled, seeded, and cubed) Olive oil for drizzling ½ cup coconut cream 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. ginger 1/8 tsp. salt 2 to 6 tablespoons almond milk, if necessary, to blend Directions Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Set the squash cubes on the baking sheet and toss with a little bit of olive oil. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Tr...
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Eden Covington
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What is Propylene Glycol?

If you have ever purchased packaged foods, then you have probably seen the words “Propylene Glycol” on the label. It is commonly found in drink mixes, salad dressings, soups, cake mix, icing, soft drinks, popcorn, food coloring, fast foods, bread, ice cream and some other dairy products. So, it’s in a lot of things – but what is it? Propylene glycol is a synthetic chemical. It is also the main ingredient in antifreeze. It is derived from petroleum and is colorless, odorless and has a sweet taste. It is used for its ability to keep a substance moist, maintain certain textures and in foods...
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Jennifer Brooks
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Easy Broth Recipes

Depending on where you look, it can sometimes be hard to find packaged stocks that don’t have added ingredients. Did you know it is super easy to make your own? Try out one of the recipes below. It takes no time at all and you are left with a ton of broth that can be stored in the fridge or even frozen for future use. Not only is it healthier for you, but you will save a ton of money too! Vegetable broth- Save your vegetable ends throughout the week and throw them into a slow cooker (or a large pot on the stove) with some water and cook for 4 - 6 hours on low heat. (Store the vegetable e...
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Eden Covington
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Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Want a treat? Give this easy 5-ingredient Avocado Chocolate Mousse a try! *Makes 4 servings* Ingredients 1 avocado, pitted ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 oz. milk (unsweetened almond milk or whole milk) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract Directions Scoop flesh from the avocado and place into a blender or food processor Add remaining ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth Chill for at least 30 minutes Divide into 4 equal servings Enjoy! GOLO® is committed to providing you with the helpful tips and resources needed for personal success on a lifelon...
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Eden Covington
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Make Your Own Pickles

We get a lot of questions about pickles- what’s the verdict? The answer really depends on what the ingredients are. If they contain artificial ingredients such as dyes, then you would want to pass on those. But there are some with relatively clean ingredients. If you are an extreme pickle lover, there is also the option to make your own, so that you know exactly what is going into them! Ingredients: 6-7 fresh pickling cucumbers 2 garlic cloves, peeled 6 chili peppers, fresh or dried 3-4 sprigs fresh dill 2 Tbsp. dill seeds 1 Tbsp. pickling spice 3 cups bottled or boiled water, at ro...
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Cecelia Tacconelli
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