Tracy Guida
Tracy Guida is a San Francisco Bay Area native living in Tampa, Florida. Growing up, she was exposed to the restaurant industry at a very young age since her father was in the business and was passionate about cooking.
Feeling Good is Addictive
Well, it has been two and a half weeks since I began the Take Shape For Life Program and I must say, I am ecstatic with the results thus far. Since I began this program on January 7th, I have lost 14 lbs and several inches. My energy level is higher than it has been in ages and I feel amazing. My mind is focused on the end goal and my willpower has really surprised me. As someone who is …
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Kicking A$$ and Losing Weight
Well, it is Friday night and all my friends are out sipping on cocktails and eating sinful food. I am home blogging and sipping on ice water. Jealous? You know you are. Well, I wanted to give you all an update on last night’s evening of temptation at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. I survived the night without cheating or taking even a sip of vino. I was surrounded by bread, wine, creamy sauces and a decadent piece of carrot cake. None …
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My First Diet Challenge: A Media Food Tasting
Just in time for my fourth day of Take Shape For Life, tonight I am going to be challenged with a media food tasting at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. As I sit with fellow food writers, I will be presented with luscious steaks and delicious wine. Can I survive the night without cheating? It is going to be tough but I am determined not to stray from my diet while attending this tasting at one of my favorite restaurants in …
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Dieting Sucks, I Want Bacon
Day three has come and gone and I have been faithful to my diet. As of today I am down 2 lbs and am starting to have a lot more energy. I have cravings for bacon and wine but I am ignoring them. One of my favorite things to do after a long day of work is to have a glass of wine while I blog or browse Pinterest. As I type this I am drinking sparkling mandarin water in …
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Day Two of Eating, Drinking and Trying to Get Skinny
Well, I survived day one of my new diet program and it wasn’t so bad, thanks in part to still being full from my previous evening of indulgence. For my first day of Take Shape for Life, I consumed five Medifast meals before dinner: a banana shake, a lemon meringue bar, mac n’ cheese, honey mustard pretzel sticks and a cranberry-mango drink. The meals were ok and will take some getting used to, especially the mac n’ cheese. On its own, it …
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