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Pistachio Gelato-Style Low-Carb Ice Cream
If there’s one flavor that instantly reminds me of warm Mediterranean evenings, it’s pistachio. There’s something about the delicate nuttiness, the creamy richness, and that soft, subtle sweetness that just feels luxurious — yet simple and earthy.
Maria Calvo
Nov 163 min read
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Self Discipline vs. Will Power to Achieve Wellness and Weight Loss
After spending most of my life yo-yo dieting and relying on willpower to stay within my points, allotted calories, and exercise routines,...
Maria Calvo
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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One year later…
It’s been a year since Mary Welch and I connected to chat about weight loss. To date, I have released 53 pounds (ca. 24 kg) and Laith 30...
Maria Calvo
Jun 12, 20222 min read
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Ketogenic Mediterranean for the Whole Family
I grew up with my mom, cooking delicious meals nearly every night. Dinner was a time for our family to be together, talk, and catch up on...
Maria Calvo
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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Processed Food Is Not Real Food
In the early 1900s, processed food was introduced into the American diet. By the 1950s, fast-food restaurants and highly processed foods...
Maria Calvo
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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Intermittent Fasting: What It Is and What It Is Not!
The first time I heard the words "intermittent fasting" come out of Laith's mouth, I literally looked at him and said, no way! I couldn't...
Maria Calvo
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Meal Planning for Weight Loss
I'm an exceptional planner. However, when it came to planning our meals, I was hesitant to be too rigid when it came to our food. I liked...
Maria Calvo
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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Getting Started: The Basics (Small Steps)
What I'm doing different today is I ditched the "diet" mentality and changed my lifestyle instead.
Maria Calvo
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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