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Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation It’s Tampa Bay Tuesday, and today I’m Reviewing the Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steak House ……located at 1108 S. Dale Mabry Hwy (between W. Jetton Ave & W. Watrous Ave in South Tampa, FL They also have a 2nd Terra Gaucha location in Jacksonville, which is located at 4483 Southside Blvd….. in Jacksonville, FL. Terra Gaucha has “Chur-ra-Scaria” Style dining…….”Churrasco” means Brazilian BBQ……which is a timeless tradition from the Southern Hills of Brazil. “Gaucho” means Cowboy in Brazilian. These “Gaucho’s” would work taking care of cattle in the open land…..and they would eat their meal by preparing a “Churrasco.” The Gaucho’s would season & roast “skewered” meat over open fire pits, cooking over natural wood fires & use Rock Salt to prepare & season the meat that they would BBQ. This Brazilian BBQ has traveled thousands of miles for you to experience this Authentic Southern Brazilian culture.   When you enter Terra Gaucha, your eyes are immediately dra

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation Today is 5 Minute Snack Day! With Football Season in full swing, Baseball post-season coming, as well as Hockey, it's a Sports        FAN-atic Season! This 5 Minute Snack is going to be the HIT of the Party! I know it will. I got this idea from a Party I recently went to!  So let's get started   Ingredients: 1. Cherry Tomatoes (1 Cup) 2. Mozzarella Cheese (2 oz) 3. Fresh Basil Leaves (2) 4. Sea Salt 5.  8-10 Toothpicks   Instructions: 1. Wash the Cherry Tomatoes and cut them in half. 2. Take half a Cherry Tomato & stick it on a toothpick. 3. Add a cut piece of Mozzarella Cheese to the same toothpick on top of the tomato. 4. Add a piece of Basil Leaf on top of the Mozzarella. 5. Add the other half of the Cherry Tomato to the toothpick, (round end facing the edge of toothpick)  6. Sprinkle some Sea Salt on top of the Caprese Sandwich. 7. Stick the entire toothpick in your mouth and pull off the Caprese Sandwich.  8. Chew well & Enjoy!   Cherry Tomatoes &

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation How many of you suffer from Back Pain? Did you know 90% of Back Pain comes from Poor Posture? Today, I am speaking with our Pain specialist, AND Weight Loss Nation Mentor, Allison Hollister. Allison is a Licensed Massage Therapist, licensed in the State of Florida, who specializes in Structural Energetic Therapy. Weight Loss Nation is having it's first LOCAL Event! Come and Meet your Host Diane Daniels and Weight Loss Nation Mentor - Allison Hollister Learn how to start LIVING a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle and How to eliminate Pain so you can MOVE YOUR BODY! DATE -  Friday, September 28, 2018 TIME -  6:30 - 8:00pm LOCATION - 3626 Madaka Lane, Tampa, FL              (off of Ehrlich Rd & Bearss Avenue) RSVP at Support@TheWeightLossNation.com  or ...... call Allison at 813-417-3628 Allison's mission is to get to "The Root of Your Problem." When you go to a conventional "massage therapist," they will work on the areas of your body that you tell them is bothering

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation It's 5 Minute Snack Day! Boy.....Do I have an AWESOME Snack for you today! I made Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime, and they are Fantastic! It's Football Season, and ........it's getting close to the Post Season for Baseball. That means, I'll be socializing more on the weekends and....it means.....being surrounded by "Trigger" Foods.  I LOVE Burgers and Fries. Since I've been Living a Healthier LIfestyle, French Fries are not something I normally eat. As a matter of fact, I do not ever have fries out.  I do eat Burgers, but they have to be Grass-Fed, Organic Beef Burgers.  There is nothing wrong with eating Grass-Fed Burgers Nation! So.....how did I come up with a solution for eating Burgers & Fries together? I decided to find a "Fries" recipe that uses "Sweet Potatoes," instead of "White" Potatoes, and I wanted to Bake them instead of frying them. Voila! I am thrilled to present to you ....... Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime! An awesome, healthier s

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com How many of you experience "Emotional Eating?"  I have experienced emotional eating for the majority of my life. I didn't understand that I was using food to deal with the emotions I was feeling. Today, I am speaking with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ana Aluisy. Ana is the Author of "Reinvent Your Relationship" "A Therapist's Insight into Having the Relationship You've Always Wanted." Ana understands "emotional eating," and why many of us use food to "feel better." Ana also understands "Anxiety," and how anxiety affects many of us in our daily lives. Remember Nation.....Weight Loss Nation is focused on 3 major categories, which affects our ability to LIVE a healthy lifestyle - 1. EAT REAL Food 2. Do Physical Activities that you ENJOY Doing 2. Develop a Positive Mindset, and Learn to LOVE YOURSELF. Ana is here to address the category.....Developing a Positive Mindset and learning to Love YOURSELF. Ana Aluisy is Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and a

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com It's a 5 Minute Snack Day and I have a great alternative to "Chicken."  Today's Snack is called....... "Take Out" Turkey Kabobs! When you're ready to run out of the house & need to bring a lite lunch or Snack with you......This will suffice! Grab a “Take Out” Turkey Kabob with you! Ingredients 12 - 16 oz of organic grass fed, pasture raised or ranch raised ground turkey   (93% Lean 7% Fat)   Whole Foods 365 Brand, Murray’s in the North, Bell & Evans, Publix Green Wise…these are examples of companies who are practicing high animal welfare standards.                                         ¼ Cup Rolled Oats (not instant too much processing)                                                                                                                 1-1/2 tsp  Chili Powder  (I like Simply Organic Brand)   Ingredients - ORGANIC CHILI POWDER, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC OREGANO, ORGANIC CORIANDER, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC RICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC ALLSPICE, O

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation I have a GREAT FEAR of FLYING, Specifically...Being in SMALL PLANES!  Fear of FLYING in Aircraft is called -   AvioPhobia  while the Fear of Flying on “Air” is called AeroPhobia.  I have both! If you REALLY want to Lose Weight…..AND Keep it off FOREVER, You MUST Live a Long-Term Healthy Lifestyle. That includes – 1.     Eating Real Food 2.     Doing Physical Activity You ENJOY Doing 3.     Having a POSITIVE Mindset……which Includes….Loving          YOURSELF AND Your BODY…….Saying Positive          Affirmations……Hanging around POSITIVE people….Getting rid of the Noise & Crap in your Head……AND Conquering Your FEARS! Today.....I am concentrating on "Mindset." I decided to "conquer" my FEAR of Flying and being on a small plane...by SKYDIVING! I researched Sky Diving Companies in Florida, and I found that Jump Florida Skydiving had a "top notch" safety record! Safety is MY #1 Priority. I called Jump Florida Skydiving and scheduled my Jump! When you arrive at

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation It's a 5 Minute Snack Day!  Today, I've got a Snack for when you're STARVING! You didn't have time to eat lunch, you worked all day long, kids drove you crazy and you just want to EAT! When I feel like that....I come home....pee....then head straight for the refrigerator and open it up! I want a Snack that's READY to EAT! That's why we're making Baked, Tender Chicken Thighs....to eat as a SNACK! This is an Easy, Peasy recipe that will give you food when you want it. READY to EAT!   Thanks to our Sponsor  Office Evolution Tampa  The Alternative to "Home Offices" Aren't you tired of driving to see clients? What about all those "Distractions" at home? Social Media.....TV....Pets....Kids.....Spouses!   Bring your Clients to a Professional, Affordable Office! Office Evolution Tampa offers Month-to-Month or Long Term Agreements. Mention Weight Loss Nation and receive our "Listener Only" Discount! Call John Przedpelski at 813-591-4500  to schedule your FREE TOUR of Offi

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation Why is it one week Eggs are "good for you".... and six months later....Eggs cause high cholesterol! One day coffee gives you heart disease and a year later, coffee is good for you! How do we know what foods are actually good for you? Dr. David Friedman is a #1 bestselling author, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Chiropractic Neurologist. He is a Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner, Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and a registered Naturopathic Diplomate. He received a post-doctorate certification from Harvard Medical School, is a former teacher of neurology and author of the college textbook, Understanding the Nervous System. Dr. Friedman is a contributing writer for many leading magazines including U.S News & World Report, Newsweek, Readers Digest, Healthy Living, AARP Magazine, and Woman’s Day. He’s been a guest on over a hundred syndicated radio and television shows. Friedman’s list of clients have included many top cel

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation   Thanks to our Sponsor Office Evolution Tampa Florida The Alternative to "Home Offices" Aren't you tired of driving to see clients? What about all those "Distractions" at home? Social Media.....TV....Pets....Kids.....Spouses! Bring your Clients to a Professional, Affordable Office! office evolution tampa offers Month-to-Month or Long Term Agreements. Mention Weight Loss Nation and receive One Month Free on a 12 month agreement! Call John Przedpelski at 813-591-4500  to schedule your FREE TOUR of Office Evolution Tampa   Watermelon season is at it's peak! From now through September, you can get some juicy, delicious Watermelon. I've got two awesome Watermelon Recipes for you to try.  One Recipe requires a food processor. The other doesnot. I had to borrow a food processor from a neighbor. If you don't have one, borrow one from a friend or neighbor. Let's make some Watermelon Sorbet! Watermelon Sorbet Ingredients 2cups watermelon Cubed 1/2 Lime  Directions: Cut

Hey Weight Loss Nation!  www.TheWeightLossNation.com   It’s a 5 minute snack day!   I’ve been receiving emails asking me to talk about a “healthy” dipping sauce for vegetables.   I found this spicy one, that I think will go real good with celery, cucumbers, carrots, artichokes and even radishes!   With awesome spices like Tumeric, garlic and pepper, you’ll have a spicy, salty type of snack….that all your family & friends will like! Bring this awesome dipping sauce to your next BBQ or Family outing on a veggie tray! You'll be the hit of the party AND you now have a HEALTHY option that YOU can eat at ANY party!   Ingredients   1 ½ Cups of low sodium Chicken Broth  -  I prefer to use Kitchen Basics Low Sodium Chicken Broth!  Kitchen Basics Chicken Broth 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice (fresh lemons if you have them)   2 teaspoons of mustard (yellow or spicy brown)   1 teaspoon of garlic powder   1 teaspoon of black pepper   2 Tablespoons of cornstarch OR.....I PREFER.... 4 Tablespoons of White Rice Flour (Bob’s

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today, I have another restaurant review from my visit to the Florida Keys. If you LIVE in the Florida Keys or you are on Vacation in the Florida Keys, I have a great restaurant for you to visit. I visited the FL Keys Steak & Lobster House, which is located at 3660 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050    Here's the link to their website                            www.FlKeysSteakAndLobster.com   The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands……and they  stretch about 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. There are literally over a THOUSAND islands in the Keys. This was my 1st visit to the Keys, so…… I am NOT an authority by any means, on the Florida Keys! What I am good at……is finding you Restaurants with Healthy Options during YOUR trip to the Keys! Thankfully…….The “Keys” are divided up into 3 Major Sections: The “Upper Keys” The “Middle Keys”……. And …….The “Lower Keys” To give you a perspective……..Key Largo is located in the “Upper

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today is a 5 Minute Snack Day! I have a very healthy snack for you! It's Banana, Dark Chocolate Cookies! That's Right! Another delicious, healthy snack. Let's make them! BANANA DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIES Should Make About 8 Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted.  I used Bob Red Mill Organic Coconut – in most supermarkets. 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium ones) 1/4 cup almond butter (use whatever nut butter you want)* As I’ve said in prior episodes, I use Artisana Raw Organic Almond Butter. One of the least processed and healthiest almond butter. Go to http://www.artisanaorganics.com to purchase almond butter or you can find Artisana almond butter in your nearest Health Food Store, Whole Foods, Sprouts etc. 1/4 cup raw, unfiltered honey (Buy LOCAL Raw, Unfiltered Honey. That’s the best for you. If you live near Savannah, GA you wouldn’t want to buy Raw, Unfiltered Honey from Oregon, because the honey from Oregon contains local pollen & nutrients from that area. If you l

Hey Weight Loss Nation! www.TheWeightLossNation.com I recently visited "Key West" with my Friends Christy Haussler & Allison Willwood of Team Podcast. Team Podcast They took me all over "The Keys."  I went to some great restaurants and did some great activities. I'll be telling you about them in upcoming episodes. Today, I'm going to tell you about the Famous "Sloppy Joe's" in Key West. Sloppy Joe’s – Key West 201 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040                             corner of Greene St since 1939                                         (305) 294-5717  Hours Daily 9:00 – 4:00am Sunday 12:00 – 4:00am   History Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine that the United States went through a period of time, when Alcohol was “prohibited” and illegal. That period of time, from January 16, 1920 (when the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquor went into effect) until the ratification of the 21st Amendment (The Gov’t had to write another amendment to repeal th

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Today is 5 Minute Snack Day!  I have an Awesome, Healthy Snack for you! Today, I am making Sunflower Lentil Spread.  Each serving is just 240 calories and the recipe will give you four servings. One each day for four days. let's get to the recipe:   Sunflower Lentil Spread Lentils are a good source of iron AND  Lentils Boost your Metabolism. This is a “savory recipe” and makes four 240-calorie servings, which is perfect for a satisfying & filling snack. You get 10 grams each of protein and fiber, it's satisfying enough to keep you energized until your next meal. Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can lentils, rinsed and drained (I prefer cooking my lentils….this is faster) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeeze a fresh lemon) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1 scallion, finely diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 Slice of Dave’s Killer 21 Whole Grain & Seed Bread   Everyone Knows I LOVE Dave’s Killer Bread….. Dave's Kille

Noble Crust Restaurant Review  Hey Weight Loss Nation!  Weight Loss Nation It’s Tuesday, and it’s a Tampa Bay Tuesday, and that means I have a Tampa Bay Area Restaurant Review for you! If you live in the Tampa Bay area……or…..you’re visiting Tampa Bay, you’ll want to check out this unique restaurant during your stay.  Today…..I’m reviewing Noble Crust Restaurant, which has …… 3 locations. You can dine in St. Petersburg and in 2 Tampa locations ……….one is in the Carrollwood neighborhood, which is in the Northern part of Tampa, and the 2nd one is in Wesley Chapel, which is in the North – Eastern part of Tampa.  For today’s episode……I visited the Carrollwood location. The restaurant is located at 11618 N. Dale Mabry Hwy – Tampa, FL 33618. That’s between Hudson Lane & Colby Rd on the West side of N. Dale Mabry Hwy.   There’s a real nice outdoor patio, and the “Noble Crust” sign is tactful & visible.   Inside…..Noble Crust is nicely decorated. You’ll immediately feel clean, crisp and trendy!   I walked over

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation It's time for a 5 Minute Snack! Today, I have an All-Time Favorite, when prepared this way, will make it Healthy, Tasty and a Filling Snack! Who doesn't LOVE Popcorn! Especially at the Movie Theatre. The problem with Movie Theatre Popcorn, is that it's filled with Tran Fats and too much Salt! It has excessive calories and.....to put it bluntly..... Is bad for your heart & arteries! If You change the way the popcorn is prepared....... you can transform this All-Time Favorite into a Healthier, Tasty option. Let's take a look at how we do this! First you need..........Popcorn! I like to use "Amish Country" popping corn. You can purchase Amish Country popcorn here: Amish Country Popcorn You can buy the popcorn in a 1 lb bag, 2 lb bag, 6 lbs.... up to a 50 lb bag of popcorn kernals! I buy the 2lb bag at $3.89 or the 6 lb bag at  Next.....You'll need an "Air Popper." That's Right...... an "Air Popper." I bought mine on Amazon. They range from around $19.99 to $35.00. T

Hey Weight Loss Nation! Weight Loss Nation The topic of Medical Marijuana is BOOMING! I had to bring back Dr. Rachna Patel to update us on what's going on in the Medical Marijuana Community. Currently, there are 9 States, plus the District of Columbia (DC), that have "Legalized" the "Recreational" use of Marijuana. The 9 States are: 1. Alaska 2. California 3. Colorado 4. D.C. 5. Massachusetts 6. Nevada 7. Oregon 8. Vermont 9. Washington Twenty-Nine (29) States, have Legalized Medical Marijuana usage. The 29 States are: 1. Alaska 2. Arizona 3. Arkansas 4. California 5. Colorado 6. Connecticut 7. Delaware 8. Florida 9. Hawaii 10. Illinois 11. Maine 12. Maryland 13. Massachusetts 14. Michigan 15. Minnesota 16. Montana 17. Nevada 18. New Hampshire 19. New Jersey 20. New Mexico 21. New York 22. North Dakota 23. Ohio 24. Oregon 25. Pennsylvania 26. Rhode Island 27. Vermont 28. Washington 29. Washington D.C. 30. West Virginia   Dr. Patel commonly treats patient with the following conditions for Medical Marijuana: 1.

Black Eyed Peas Fill You UP Weight Loss Soup This fat-free vegan recipe will leave your mouth watering, with flavor and antioxidants, with protein-rich black-eyed peas (which are loaded with folic acid) add swagger to this easy slow-cooker dish. YOU'LL NEED 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots diced or sliced (However you like them) 3 celery stalks, diced 1 large pepper, cut in diced. I used red, because Green gives me “Agita” but you can use any color you want 1 sweet potato, diced or small chunks 3 cups black eyed peas (if using frozen, like I did, you can just throw them in.                                                                                                                            If using dried, use 1 cup dried peas and soak overnight in water or at least 8 hours, then drain and rinse) 1 cup crushed tomatoes 1 TBLS dried, crumbled sage 2 tsp ground cumin 1 TBLS chili powder 1 tsp of Cayenne Pepper 4 cups  LOW SODIUM vegetable stock (Kitchen Basics Brand is very reasonably priced Salt to

Hey Weight Loss Nation! The Weight Loss Nation It's a Monday......and it's a MINDSET Monday! Mindset is an intrical part of Weight Loss Nation. To LIVE a Healthy Lifestyle, you have to have a focused, and Positive Mindset. We all use unique methods to help us stay calm and keep living healthy. Some of you may meditate. Others listen to music. Some pray. Others write in a journal.  Today......I have another method to assist you with a healthy mindset. Escape Room Games! Go to Americas Escape Game Tampa I visited America's Escape Game in Tampa, FL to sharpen my MINDSET skills. I met with Jo Grieco, co-owner of America's Escape Game, and we discussed Escape Games. An Escape Game is a "hands on" activity for groups of people. As little as two people can "escape" as well as groups up to eight people. Children, 10 yrs. and older can participate. Jo has "escape artists," who will stay with the kids and help them with the challenges. Escape Games are a great activity for families, friends and co-workers. The one thin