Bread = Sugar = Dessert

I have to tell you I am reluctant to have this discussion. In the four years I’ve worked to develop Plan Z I have never brought…

Best Food for Kids, Before and After School

What I am going to do here is give you ideas for breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks. Your kids deserve tasty, healthy food.

Three Months In

I’ve lived in Chattanooga, TN for three months now. I thought I’d chronicle some of my observations.   

Small Town 4th of July

I can distinctly remember a couple of years when my mom took me and Paul to the fireworks; just us. My mom must have really loved…

Happy Birthday Tattoo

Our kitty Tattoo turned 19 this month. This has been a tumultuous time for her.

Moving South

Please pardon any awkwardness during our transition. The moving truck shows up April 24 and we hope to be open in our new offices…

Plan Z 2nd Tuesday, February 12th, 2019

Why counting calories is useless How to really eat french fries An interview with Dieter Danette, how she overcame her skepticism…

Plan Z 2nd Tuesday, January 9th, 2019

Holidays are behind us. Did you join a gym this year? Dieter Daryl Mundo

Plan Z 2nd Tuesday, December 11th, 2018

Holiday Success Secrets Interview with Josh "Biggie" Ellinger Pecan Pie!

The Promise of Pecan Pie

After a few tries, I got it close enough to the original that I think you could fool friends and family into thinking they are…

Tattoo Visits the Vet

Save your pet a lot of suffering, and save yourself a fortune in vet bills, by learning the truth about your cat/dog's diet. Here…

2nd Tuesday Call – November 13th 2018

Straightforward Turkey Raspberry "ice cream" Pets are "People" Too Dieter Sam from Bellefountain, OH

THESE TIMELESS KITCHEN HACKS WILL MAKE YOU THE BOSS

“Hack” is a new slang word for trick. So what we are going to talk about today is kitchen hacks that make your life easier, and…

2nd Tuesday Call – October 9th 2018

October. My favorite month. New fall recipe. Wine! Chris interviews Darryl.

Glug, Glug

There are questions about how much water to drink, when to drink it, and if it really has to be water. I’m going to clear up some…

2nd Tuesday Call – September 11th 2018

Back to school treats for kids The importance of hydration Dieter Dave from Eureka, CA The Dangers of processed foods and fast…

2nd Tuesday Call – August 14th 2018

One of the most important 2nd Tuesday calls in YEARS! Listen in! Beer. Dieter Nancy.

How to Eat Italian Food & Not Gain Weight

The Italian grandmas in the video above have been asked to rate Olive Garden’s food. What lessons can we take away that will help…

But What About My Beer?

I tell dieters when they are finished losing the weight and are solidly into the maintenance phase of Plan Z they can get their…

Do artificial sweeteners make you fat?

Researchers have known for decades that artificial sweeteners are not good. And now they are observing that your body won’t…