Kelli needs help! She has a dress that she needs to wear this weekend that needs to be hemmed. Her alterations place quoted $65 to do it. She doesn't sew...she's considering duct tape! Any suggestions?

 Kelli is totally grossed out today. She just discovered that she's been accidentally using her 12-year old son's toothbrush for 2 days! Aaack! Ever had anything like that happen to you?

THE SAD SIDE OF LOW CARB DIETS

Recently a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine stated that people who stuck to a low fat moderate carbohydrate diet for a year not only lost as much weight (30 pounds) as those on a low carb plan, but they also felt happier.  The reason: “Too much fat and protein may reduce your levels of mood boosting serotonin, leaving people feeling depressed,” says lead study author Grant D. Brinkworth, Ph.D.

The Skinny: 

If you are feeling down for no apparent reason you should monitor your carbohydrate intake and do not dip below 130 grams per day.  Ideally, weight loss expert Christine Avanti recommends a minimum of 200 grams per day and says that her clients continue to lose weight at that range. 

Hungry for a quick and delicious lunch? 

Try Christine’s 5 MINUTE MINI PIZZAS

At only 382 calories for 2 pizzas they are amazing!! Get the recipe here!