No doubt you have seen at least one ad for a weight loss pill today. They come in all forms and make all sorts of promises. But is there really any point in taking a pill to help you with weight loss? Are there really any advantages to getting on a program with these types of pills?
When it comes to any type of oral support for weight loss, one of the main components is invariably caffeine. Part of the reason is to give you an extra boost of energy so you will be able to replace the quick energy you usually get from snacking on sweets and other items that may now be forbidden on your diet. While this may work fine for some people, the extra caffeine only serves to invoke an outbreak of nerves. All of a sudden every little sound irritates you. That may be fine if you can lock yourself in your home all alone, but most of us are not able to achieve that level of withdrawal when embarking on a diet. If you have sensitivity to any type of pill that contains a good jolt of caffeine, then you should pass on oral supplements for weight loss.
Another aspect to consider is the weight suppression properties of most of the oral supplements on the market today. While they may use various combinations to achieve this curtailed desire for something to eat, many of them do have some minor side effects. You may experience cramping, nausea, or a headache as a result of taking a weight loss diet pill. Should you try one of these pills and find that your side effects are more severe than a minor and temporary condition, you will need to stop using the pills and think about some other support mechanism for controlling your appetite.
Of course, the smartest thing to do before you begin to take any type of supplement for helping with your diet is to consult your physician. No one understands the state of your health like your doctor. From that perspective, you can get professional advice about what over the counter weight loss products would be less likely to create any type of discomfort or problems for you. Your doctor can also give you advice as to whether or not you need to be using any of these products in the first place. When it comes to the state of your health, and especially with something like weight loss, the input of your primary care physician is absolutely invaluable.
There is something to be said for the use of oral weight loss products. They can help some people curb their desire for food, as well as provide you with some energy as your body adjusts to the change in caloric intake. Just make sure the weight loss diet pill you choose has the blessing of your physician and creates only minor side effects, and you will be fine.
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Weight Loss Diet
Since you were in grade school, the same things were drilled in to your head about the proper weight loss diet. You need to eat the proper amounts of fruits and vegetables in relation to the rest of the food you eat, and you need to get plenty of exercise each and every day for at least ten or twenty minutes. Unfortunately for most people, something about that seemingly simple message was lost in the years after you graduated from grade school. Maybe you ate too many sweets, maybe you found yourself in a job that did not give you enough time to make it to the gym, or maybe you just got lazy with your health. Whatever the reason – now is as good of a time as any to pick yourself back up and lose some weight through diet and exercise.
Remember that food pyramid that you had to learn about when you were younger? You don’t? Well then, it’s time for a bit of a refresher course because you will need to know what it recommends if you want to diet properly. What’s that? You want to try out one of those fad diets that “everyone” is doing? Be my guest. But when you are really serious about losing weight about dieting, be sure that you come back here to learn the proper way to get fit and healthy.
So where were we? Ah yes, the food pyramid. While you do not have to follow it exactly, you should keep in mind what it has to say. Basically, if you want to stay healthy and diet properly, you need to cut down on the fatty, high calorie foods that you have been consuming and switch to healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Being able to eat the proper foods is the first step to engaging in a proper weight loss diet.
Now, at some point or another, you may have been inclined to try one of those gimmicky diet plans. Whether it was pills, a liquid diet or something else that was advertised by a low paid “celebrity”, you may have found that each and every one of these diets simply did not work as advertised. Sure, they may have taken the weight off for awhile – but what happened after that? The weight just came right back.
But why did the weight come back so quickly once you were done with your previous diet? Because that diet never actually taught you how to eat properly – and when you were at your desired weight, you simply cut out the diet and went back to your old lifestyle. Therefore, if you ever want to successfully cut the weight off of you for good with any weight loss diet, you need to be sure that you learn how to properly portion your meals and say no to foods that are high in fat, sugars and carbohydrates.
Remember that food pyramid that you had to learn about when you were younger? You don’t? Well then, it’s time for a bit of a refresher course because you will need to know what it recommends if you want to diet properly. What’s that? You want to try out one of those fad diets that “everyone” is doing? Be my guest. But when you are really serious about losing weight about dieting, be sure that you come back here to learn the proper way to get fit and healthy.
So where were we? Ah yes, the food pyramid. While you do not have to follow it exactly, you should keep in mind what it has to say. Basically, if you want to stay healthy and diet properly, you need to cut down on the fatty, high calorie foods that you have been consuming and switch to healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Being able to eat the proper foods is the first step to engaging in a proper weight loss diet.
Now, at some point or another, you may have been inclined to try one of those gimmicky diet plans. Whether it was pills, a liquid diet or something else that was advertised by a low paid “celebrity”, you may have found that each and every one of these diets simply did not work as advertised. Sure, they may have taken the weight off for awhile – but what happened after that? The weight just came right back.
But why did the weight come back so quickly once you were done with your previous diet? Because that diet never actually taught you how to eat properly – and when you were at your desired weight, you simply cut out the diet and went back to your old lifestyle. Therefore, if you ever want to successfully cut the weight off of you for good with any weight loss diet, you need to be sure that you learn how to properly portion your meals and say no to foods that are high in fat, sugars and carbohydrates.
Monday, 31 May 2010
YUMMY RECIPES - 3
Dinners
Many people feel that dinner is the most important meal of the day. And many of them are right. Dinner is a time for families to connect, talk about their days, and bond together as a unit.
Just because you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste at dinner time. In fact, we’re willing to be that some of these recipes will be big hits with your family and they won’t even know that they fit into your diet!
Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 ½ lb. lean ground turkey
2 egg whites
½ c dry breadcrumbs
¼ water
½ finely chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ c parsley
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 c low-fat marinara pasta sauce
12 oz. spaghetti
¼ c reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven broiler
2. In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg white, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into 1 ½” diameter meatballs
3. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 10-12 minutes turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides
4. In a large saucepan, combine sauce and meatballs. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
5. While the sauce is simmering, prepare spaghetti according to package directions.
6. Plate and top with Parmesan cheese
6 servings
Homestyle Meat Loaf
1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey
1 chopped onion
4 egg whites
1 c salsa
¾ oats, uncooked
1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ c ketchup
6 portions red potatoes
2 lbs. green beans
¾ c skim milk
2 tbsp Butter Buds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, onion, egg whites, salsa, oats, soup mix, and pepper. Press mixture into 9” x 5” loaf pan and spread ketchup over top. Bake in oven until no longer pink in the center – about 60 minutes
3. About 25 minutes after putting the meatloaf in the oven, cut potatoes into 1” chunks. Place in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender – about 20 minutes
4. Cut stems off green beans and place in a large saucepan with 1” of water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain
5. Remove meatloaf from oven and let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Drain potatoes and return to pan. Mash while adding skim milk a little at a time. Add butter buds and mash vigorously until light and fluffy.
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced scallions
1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 cup broccoli spears
1 cup julienne carrots
1/2 pound green beans, chopped
1/2 cup julienne red pepper
1 cup quartered button mushrooms
3 heads baby bok choy, chopped
Low sodium teriyaki sauce
1. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken. Sauté until the edges are brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the wok. Cook approximately 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables begin to become tender.
5. Add the red pepper, mushrooms, bok choy, and teriyaki sauce to the wok, cook approximately 5 to 8 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are done to your likeness.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
Chicken Fried Rice With Veggies
2 cups of cooked brown rice
1 16oz bag of mixed veggies (any kind)
1 pack of chicken breast cut up
3 table spoons soy sauce
2 eggs (1 whole, 1 egg white beaten)
Cooking spray
1. Cook brown rice according to package and set aside.
2. Cook cut up chicken breast until done and set aside.
3. Cook beaten eggs (scrambled style) and set aside.
4. Cook mixed veggies according to package.
5. Spray large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken,
eggs, and veggies. Stir and cook until heated through
well.
6. Add the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce (or according to
taste) to mixture in skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes
to make sure it is heated through.
Beef Stroganoff
1+ pounds of top bottom roast (or sirloin)
1 8oz container of fat free sour cream
1-2 tbsp(s) of beef granules or powder
1 tbsp of flour
Whole wheat pasta
Veggies are optional. Recommended: Mushrooms, broccoli
1. Cut your beef into cubes or strips (if you use the round bottom roast, it is best to tenderize it).
2. Place the beef into a pan that is sprayed with cooking spray. Cook until the beef is slightly brown (10-15 mins).
3. While your beef is browning, combine 8oz of sour cream, a tbsp of flour and 1-2 tbsp(s) of beef granules or powder. Mix them together (will look light brown)
4. After beef is slightly brown, pour the sour cream mix over it. Stir and let it cook for about 8-10 mins.
5. While this is cooking, boil water and cook pasta.
6. When finished place one serving of pasta on a plate and cover with meat and sauce.
Jambalaya
1/2 cup chopped Celery
1/2 cup diced Onion
1/2 cup diced Green Pepper
1.5 cups of diced Fat-Free Ham
1.5 cups of diced cooked boneless/skinless Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 14 oz can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained) or 2 medium
fresh diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Hot Sauce
1-2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1-2 tsp Dried Jalapeño Pepper
1/2 cup Brown Rice (uncooked)
1. In a non-stick pot, or one sprayed with cooking spray, sauté Celery, Onion, and Green Pepper until Onion is tender.
2. Add Broth, Tomatoes, meat, and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Add rice and simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently until rice is cooked and consistency is as desired.
Chicken Noodle Soup
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 carrots peeled and chopped
4 chopped celery stalks
4 bay leaves
½ tsp ground black pepper
12 c fat-free chicken broth
2 c water
2 lb. chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb. whole wheat or no yolk noodles
2 tbsp chopped dill
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 4 min.
2. Add carrots, celery, bay leaves, black pepper, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat
3. Add chicken and bring back to coil
4. Add noodles and simmer until tender – about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low
5. Remove bay leaves and stir in parsley and dill
8 servings
Chicken Enchiladas
1 lb. cooked and shredded chicken breast
4 sliced green onions
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 minced jalapeno
3 cans green enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas
1 c reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
½ c salsa
½ c light sour cream
1 diced tomato
¼ c sliced black olives
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Sauté for 2 min. Add chicken and 1 can of enchilada sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally until heated through – about 5 minutes
3. Pour the other 2 cans of enchilada sauce in a medium bowl and microwave until warm – about 2 minutes. Dip each tortilla in the heated sauce and fill with 1/8 of the chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish
4. Pour remaining heated sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted – about 15 minutes.
5. Divide lettuce onto four plates and place a portion of enchiladas on top. Top with a spoonful of salsa and a dollop of sour cream, tomatoes, and olives.
4 servings
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Many people feel that dinner is the most important meal of the day. And many of them are right. Dinner is a time for families to connect, talk about their days, and bond together as a unit.
Just because you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste at dinner time. In fact, we’re willing to be that some of these recipes will be big hits with your family and they won’t even know that they fit into your diet!
Spaghetti and Meatballs
1 ½ lb. lean ground turkey
2 egg whites
½ c dry breadcrumbs
¼ water
½ finely chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ c parsley
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 c low-fat marinara pasta sauce
12 oz. spaghetti
¼ c reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven broiler
2. In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg white, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into 1 ½” diameter meatballs
3. Arrange meatballs on a baking sheet and place under broiler for 10-12 minutes turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides
4. In a large saucepan, combine sauce and meatballs. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
5. While the sauce is simmering, prepare spaghetti according to package directions.
6. Plate and top with Parmesan cheese
6 servings
Homestyle Meat Loaf
1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey
1 chopped onion
4 egg whites
1 c salsa
¾ oats, uncooked
1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ c ketchup
6 portions red potatoes
2 lbs. green beans
¾ c skim milk
2 tbsp Butter Buds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, onion, egg whites, salsa, oats, soup mix, and pepper. Press mixture into 9” x 5” loaf pan and spread ketchup over top. Bake in oven until no longer pink in the center – about 60 minutes
3. About 25 minutes after putting the meatloaf in the oven, cut potatoes into 1” chunks. Place in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender – about 20 minutes
4. Cut stems off green beans and place in a large saucepan with 1” of water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 6-8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain
5. Remove meatloaf from oven and let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Drain potatoes and return to pan. Mash while adding skim milk a little at a time. Add butter buds and mash vigorously until light and fluffy.
Chicken Veggie Stir Fry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced scallions
1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 cup broccoli spears
1 cup julienne carrots
1/2 pound green beans, chopped
1/2 cup julienne red pepper
1 cup quartered button mushrooms
3 heads baby bok choy, chopped
Low sodium teriyaki sauce
1. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken. Sauté until the edges are brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the wok. Cook approximately 5 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables begin to become tender.
5. Add the red pepper, mushrooms, bok choy, and teriyaki sauce to the wok, cook approximately 5 to 8 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are done to your likeness.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
Chicken Fried Rice With Veggies
2 cups of cooked brown rice
1 16oz bag of mixed veggies (any kind)
1 pack of chicken breast cut up
3 table spoons soy sauce
2 eggs (1 whole, 1 egg white beaten)
Cooking spray
1. Cook brown rice according to package and set aside.
2. Cook cut up chicken breast until done and set aside.
3. Cook beaten eggs (scrambled style) and set aside.
4. Cook mixed veggies according to package.
5. Spray large skillet with cooking spray, add chicken,
eggs, and veggies. Stir and cook until heated through
well.
6. Add the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce (or according to
taste) to mixture in skillet. Cook for about 10 minutes
to make sure it is heated through.
Beef Stroganoff
1+ pounds of top bottom roast (or sirloin)
1 8oz container of fat free sour cream
1-2 tbsp(s) of beef granules or powder
1 tbsp of flour
Whole wheat pasta
Veggies are optional. Recommended: Mushrooms, broccoli
1. Cut your beef into cubes or strips (if you use the round bottom roast, it is best to tenderize it).
2. Place the beef into a pan that is sprayed with cooking spray. Cook until the beef is slightly brown (10-15 mins).
3. While your beef is browning, combine 8oz of sour cream, a tbsp of flour and 1-2 tbsp(s) of beef granules or powder. Mix them together (will look light brown)
4. After beef is slightly brown, pour the sour cream mix over it. Stir and let it cook for about 8-10 mins.
5. While this is cooking, boil water and cook pasta.
6. When finished place one serving of pasta on a plate and cover with meat and sauce.
Jambalaya
1/2 cup chopped Celery
1/2 cup diced Onion
1/2 cup diced Green Pepper
1.5 cups of diced Fat-Free Ham
1.5 cups of diced cooked boneless/skinless Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
1 14 oz can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained) or 2 medium
fresh diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Hot Sauce
1-2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
1-2 tsp Dried Jalapeño Pepper
1/2 cup Brown Rice (uncooked)
1. In a non-stick pot, or one sprayed with cooking spray, sauté Celery, Onion, and Green Pepper until Onion is tender.
2. Add Broth, Tomatoes, meat, and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
4. Add rice and simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently until rice is cooked and consistency is as desired.
Chicken Noodle Soup
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 chopped onion
4 carrots peeled and chopped
4 chopped celery stalks
4 bay leaves
½ tsp ground black pepper
12 c fat-free chicken broth
2 c water
2 lb. chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb. whole wheat or no yolk noodles
2 tbsp chopped dill
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 4 min.
2. Add carrots, celery, bay leaves, black pepper, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat
3. Add chicken and bring back to coil
4. Add noodles and simmer until tender – about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low
5. Remove bay leaves and stir in parsley and dill
8 servings
Chicken Enchiladas
1 lb. cooked and shredded chicken breast
4 sliced green onions
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 minced jalapeno
3 cans green enchilada sauce
8 corn tortillas
1 c reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
½ c salsa
½ c light sour cream
1 diced tomato
¼ c sliced black olives
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray
2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over a medium-high heat. Add green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Sauté for 2 min. Add chicken and 1 can of enchilada sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally until heated through – about 5 minutes
3. Pour the other 2 cans of enchilada sauce in a medium bowl and microwave until warm – about 2 minutes. Dip each tortilla in the heated sauce and fill with 1/8 of the chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish
4. Pour remaining heated sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted – about 15 minutes.
5. Divide lettuce onto four plates and place a portion of enchiladas on top. Top with a spoonful of salsa and a dollop of sour cream, tomatoes, and olives.
4 servings
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
FORBIDDEN FOODS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
We can’t possibly cover all of the foods that are acceptable to eat when you are trying to lose weight. Common sense can tell you that French fries are a no-no and an apple is great.
What we’ve decided to do is concentrate on those foods that you SHOULDN’T eat. Of course, this could be a long list as well, so we’re going to touch on the worst and give you some possible substitutions.
Beverages
Stay away from anything with caffeine in it - don't forget that many sodas have caffeine. Caffeine has the same insulin-stimulating, weight-loss-inhibiting effect as aspartame. Unfortunately, this includes coffee. Stick to decaffeinated sodas, teas, and coffees.
Along the same lines, cut out any beverage that contains aspartame (Nutra Sweet), high fructose corn syrup, or refined sugar. Since you need to drink a lot of water in order to lose weight, try water with a slice of lemon or lime in it. It can be very refreshing and very satisfying!
Alcohol is a no-no in any weight loss plan. It’s OK to have a glass of wine with dinner, just don’t drink the whole bottle. There’s no better way to pack on the pounds than to drink excessive amounts of alcohol – even the ones that claim they have fewer calories. Moderation is the key with alcoholic beverages!
Boxed Pre-Packaged Foods
In general, you should stay away from a lot of these products. If the ingredients are not pronounceable, you should avoid them. In other words, anything with a lot of chemicals on the ingredient list are not going to be good for your diet.
White rice, while very filling, contains starches that can inhibit your weight loss. Stick to brown rice instead.
Pasta mixes are usually also not good because of the starches they contain. Stick to whole grain pastas instead. They taste just as good and are much better for you!
Breads
For the same reasons as pasta and white rice, white breads should also be avoided. Whole grain breads provide you with the carbohydrates you need and are less processed than the white breads. Be sure the bread you choose is made with whole wheat flour instead of just wheat flour. Believe me, it makes a difference.
If you love Mexican food, stick to whole wheat flour tortillas or corn tortillas when you choose your burritos, enchiladas, or soft tacos.
Canned and Jar Foods
Again, anything that is canned or jarred needs to be free of excessive chemicals. If the label contains ingredients with more than four syllables or are hyphenated, it won’t be good for your diet.
Chicken broth can be very fatty, so stay away. So are many soup mixes. The good news is that there are plenty of light or low fat choices out there. These are the ones you should choose.
Commercially-made tomato sauces or tomato based sauces contain ridiculously huge amounts of sugar and salt. A better choice is to make these sauces yourself where you can control what goes into it. We’ll have a recipe later in the book for you to do just that!
Do not eat canned fruit or canned vegetables. If it’s been canned, it’s been cooked thus it loses some of it’s most beneficial nutrients. They can also contain processed or refined sugars, so stick to fresh fruits and veggies instead.
If you have to have a little oil to cook your foods in, choose extra virgin olive oil over the vegetable or corn based oils.
Meats
Choose only lean meats to get your protein intake. It’s commonly known that you should try to stay away from red meats like beef. Of course, if you’re like me and love your steak, choose a lean cut and don’t make the portion any larger than your clenched fist.
Choose fresh fish instead of canned and be sure it’s of the lower fat variety. This includes salmon, tilapia, and cod. Don’t bread your fish either, broil it or grill it to get rid of any residual fat that might remain.
White meat chicken breasts are better than dark meat because the darker meat contains more fat. The same applies to turkey.
Tuna is always a good choice – even if it’s canned. Just be sure to get the tuna canned in water – not oil!
Dairy
Skim milk should be your first choice over whole milk or two percent. Avoid drinking too much milk, however, because it naturally contains some fats that can turn into unnecessary fat on you!
Unfortunately, cheese on a diet is also a big no-no. However, you can find low-fat or fat-free cheese in most grocery stores, so always pick these first. But use it sparingly!
Eggs are all right on your diet, but you’re better off to use only the whites instead of including the yolks. Egg substitutes are a great way to get your egg fix, so look for these in the store as well.
Fat-free sour cream is alright in moderation, but try to substitute with plain yogurt instead.
Vegetables and Fruits
Almost all fresh vegetables are good for you. It’s a generally accepted belief that you can eat all the vegetables you want and still lose weight. That’s pretty much true – as long as they’re prepared the correct way. It’s always best to steam veggies. You can also drizzle them with a little olive oil and bake them in the oven or – even better – roast them on the grill! Yummy!
Be careful of eating too many fruits that contain a lot of natural sugars like oranges and peaches. Because the sugar is naturally there, it’s not horribly bad for you, but you don’t want to overload on sugars because it can be converted to fat.
One big thing you must do when you decide that you want to lose weight is to immediately clean the cupboards and refrigerator getting rid of all the foods that can inhibit your diet. That means get rid of the chips, processed sugar, canned fruits, etc.
Don’t throw them away – give them to a local food bank. Believe me, they’ll be happy to get whatever you have to offer – diet friendly or not!
Once you do that, you get to go shopping! Don’t dread it! Just shop smart!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
What we’ve decided to do is concentrate on those foods that you SHOULDN’T eat. Of course, this could be a long list as well, so we’re going to touch on the worst and give you some possible substitutions.
Beverages
Stay away from anything with caffeine in it - don't forget that many sodas have caffeine. Caffeine has the same insulin-stimulating, weight-loss-inhibiting effect as aspartame. Unfortunately, this includes coffee. Stick to decaffeinated sodas, teas, and coffees.
Along the same lines, cut out any beverage that contains aspartame (Nutra Sweet), high fructose corn syrup, or refined sugar. Since you need to drink a lot of water in order to lose weight, try water with a slice of lemon or lime in it. It can be very refreshing and very satisfying!
Alcohol is a no-no in any weight loss plan. It’s OK to have a glass of wine with dinner, just don’t drink the whole bottle. There’s no better way to pack on the pounds than to drink excessive amounts of alcohol – even the ones that claim they have fewer calories. Moderation is the key with alcoholic beverages!
Boxed Pre-Packaged Foods
In general, you should stay away from a lot of these products. If the ingredients are not pronounceable, you should avoid them. In other words, anything with a lot of chemicals on the ingredient list are not going to be good for your diet.
White rice, while very filling, contains starches that can inhibit your weight loss. Stick to brown rice instead.
Pasta mixes are usually also not good because of the starches they contain. Stick to whole grain pastas instead. They taste just as good and are much better for you!
Breads
For the same reasons as pasta and white rice, white breads should also be avoided. Whole grain breads provide you with the carbohydrates you need and are less processed than the white breads. Be sure the bread you choose is made with whole wheat flour instead of just wheat flour. Believe me, it makes a difference.
If you love Mexican food, stick to whole wheat flour tortillas or corn tortillas when you choose your burritos, enchiladas, or soft tacos.
Canned and Jar Foods
Again, anything that is canned or jarred needs to be free of excessive chemicals. If the label contains ingredients with more than four syllables or are hyphenated, it won’t be good for your diet.
Chicken broth can be very fatty, so stay away. So are many soup mixes. The good news is that there are plenty of light or low fat choices out there. These are the ones you should choose.
Commercially-made tomato sauces or tomato based sauces contain ridiculously huge amounts of sugar and salt. A better choice is to make these sauces yourself where you can control what goes into it. We’ll have a recipe later in the book for you to do just that!
Do not eat canned fruit or canned vegetables. If it’s been canned, it’s been cooked thus it loses some of it’s most beneficial nutrients. They can also contain processed or refined sugars, so stick to fresh fruits and veggies instead.
If you have to have a little oil to cook your foods in, choose extra virgin olive oil over the vegetable or corn based oils.
Meats
Choose only lean meats to get your protein intake. It’s commonly known that you should try to stay away from red meats like beef. Of course, if you’re like me and love your steak, choose a lean cut and don’t make the portion any larger than your clenched fist.
Choose fresh fish instead of canned and be sure it’s of the lower fat variety. This includes salmon, tilapia, and cod. Don’t bread your fish either, broil it or grill it to get rid of any residual fat that might remain.
White meat chicken breasts are better than dark meat because the darker meat contains more fat. The same applies to turkey.
Tuna is always a good choice – even if it’s canned. Just be sure to get the tuna canned in water – not oil!
Dairy
Skim milk should be your first choice over whole milk or two percent. Avoid drinking too much milk, however, because it naturally contains some fats that can turn into unnecessary fat on you!
Unfortunately, cheese on a diet is also a big no-no. However, you can find low-fat or fat-free cheese in most grocery stores, so always pick these first. But use it sparingly!
Eggs are all right on your diet, but you’re better off to use only the whites instead of including the yolks. Egg substitutes are a great way to get your egg fix, so look for these in the store as well.
Fat-free sour cream is alright in moderation, but try to substitute with plain yogurt instead.
Vegetables and Fruits
Almost all fresh vegetables are good for you. It’s a generally accepted belief that you can eat all the vegetables you want and still lose weight. That’s pretty much true – as long as they’re prepared the correct way. It’s always best to steam veggies. You can also drizzle them with a little olive oil and bake them in the oven or – even better – roast them on the grill! Yummy!
Be careful of eating too many fruits that contain a lot of natural sugars like oranges and peaches. Because the sugar is naturally there, it’s not horribly bad for you, but you don’t want to overload on sugars because it can be converted to fat.
One big thing you must do when you decide that you want to lose weight is to immediately clean the cupboards and refrigerator getting rid of all the foods that can inhibit your diet. That means get rid of the chips, processed sugar, canned fruits, etc.
Don’t throw them away – give them to a local food bank. Believe me, they’ll be happy to get whatever you have to offer – diet friendly or not!
Once you do that, you get to go shopping! Don’t dread it! Just shop smart!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Sunday, 21 March 2010
GETTING INTO THE RIGHT MIND SET WHEN YOU'RE TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT
Believe it or not, there is a psychological factor that comes into play when you’re trying to lose weight. We like to compare it to the “rah rah” factor that you sometimes need to succeed in sports.
Look at your weight loss as your own personal sporting event. Just as you need to know the rules of the game as well as the basics of performing that game in sports, you also need the right information in your diet to make it effective.
When you have all the tools you need, you can become an excellent performer in almost anything you try in life. One of these tools is the right frame of mind. The right frame of mind will give you motivation, commitment, and the skills you need to overcome the obstacles that you might face along with temptations and distractions.
Think this sounds a little too “new age” for you? Think again! When you have the right psychology during your weight loss journey, you will make your weight loss fun, easier, more exciting, and be able to develop changes towards a healthier lifestyle that will stay with you forever.
Your mindset controls your behavior, actions, and thoughts. As people grow, they develop habits and associations that govern their life. Most of these habits are controlled by our sub-conscious and we are generally unaware of them. However, your subconscious could also sabotage your efforts – also while you unaware of them. This can be detrimental to your weight loss attempts.
The right mindset entails using various techniques and strategies to control your behavior by monitoring your thoughts and actions. When you obtain this mindset, you will be better equipped to replace the old habits and associations that formed your thinking in the first place with new and more positive habits that will enable you to lost weight and be happier while you do so!
Developing the correct mindset doesn’t occur overnight. It take a little bit of effort, but in the end, it is well worth the time you’ll spend doing so. You will have to regularly monitor your progress and behavior. Sometimes it will be easy – at other times, it won’t. The good news is that there are some easy ways to begin to put yourself into the right mindset.
1. Write your goals down – tell yourself what weight you want to get to. While you’re at it, write down any other personal goals you might have as far as your life in general. Since you’re undertaking something as huge as losing your extra weight, you may as well also focus your efforts on improving other aspects of your life while you have the motivation and drive.
2. Be specific about what those goals are. When you generalize your goals, you are trivializing them. Your goals ARE IMPORTANT. Make them important!
3. Assign yourself a deadline. You want to lose weight. You want to do it by Christmas, or your wedding, or the next class reunion. When you assign a deadline, you give yourself a goal to work for, and like we said, your goals ARE IMPORTANT!
4. Make those goals measurable and achievable. Don’t think TOO big or try to undertake more than what you are capable of. If you need to lose 100 pounds, don’t expect to do it in a few weeks. Give yourself enough time to do so in a healthy manner. You could also try to break the goals down into easier increments. Tell yourself that you will lose 10 pounds over the next month. Then tell yourself the same thing the next month. Eventually, you’ll reach that goal and feel the satisfaction of being lighter than you were before.
5. Focus on those goals everyday. Post them on your refrigerator. Write them in your date book. Put a reminder on the visor of your car. When you focus on your goals, you will keep them in mind all the time and when they are first and foremost in your mind, you will be well on the way toward achieving them.
6. Be committed to those goals – at all costs. There’s a reason why you want to achieve those goals. When you are committed, those goals become the focus of your mind and they will be much easier to realize.
The battle with our metabolism as we age can’t be denied. Our metabolism, which transforms our food into energy, slows down with each passing year. If we don’t adjust our eating habits and our exercise to compensate, we slowly add additional pounds. We may feel betrayed, but the reality is we’re going to have to change some habits in order to maintain our weight.
If you take things one step at a time, there are basic steps that can be adopted. Stop telling yourself, “I just can’t do it.” You can coax yourself into a new habit of healthy eating.
Developing a psychology towards weight loss will help you achieve you goals and realize success. Aim high, push yourself to become the type of person you want to be and live the life that you want and deserve. We are not given the power of dreams without the power and ability to achieve those dreams. It’s time to start – RIGHT NOW!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Look at your weight loss as your own personal sporting event. Just as you need to know the rules of the game as well as the basics of performing that game in sports, you also need the right information in your diet to make it effective.
When you have all the tools you need, you can become an excellent performer in almost anything you try in life. One of these tools is the right frame of mind. The right frame of mind will give you motivation, commitment, and the skills you need to overcome the obstacles that you might face along with temptations and distractions.
Think this sounds a little too “new age” for you? Think again! When you have the right psychology during your weight loss journey, you will make your weight loss fun, easier, more exciting, and be able to develop changes towards a healthier lifestyle that will stay with you forever.
Your mindset controls your behavior, actions, and thoughts. As people grow, they develop habits and associations that govern their life. Most of these habits are controlled by our sub-conscious and we are generally unaware of them. However, your subconscious could also sabotage your efforts – also while you unaware of them. This can be detrimental to your weight loss attempts.
The right mindset entails using various techniques and strategies to control your behavior by monitoring your thoughts and actions. When you obtain this mindset, you will be better equipped to replace the old habits and associations that formed your thinking in the first place with new and more positive habits that will enable you to lost weight and be happier while you do so!
Developing the correct mindset doesn’t occur overnight. It take a little bit of effort, but in the end, it is well worth the time you’ll spend doing so. You will have to regularly monitor your progress and behavior. Sometimes it will be easy – at other times, it won’t. The good news is that there are some easy ways to begin to put yourself into the right mindset.
1. Write your goals down – tell yourself what weight you want to get to. While you’re at it, write down any other personal goals you might have as far as your life in general. Since you’re undertaking something as huge as losing your extra weight, you may as well also focus your efforts on improving other aspects of your life while you have the motivation and drive.
2. Be specific about what those goals are. When you generalize your goals, you are trivializing them. Your goals ARE IMPORTANT. Make them important!
3. Assign yourself a deadline. You want to lose weight. You want to do it by Christmas, or your wedding, or the next class reunion. When you assign a deadline, you give yourself a goal to work for, and like we said, your goals ARE IMPORTANT!
4. Make those goals measurable and achievable. Don’t think TOO big or try to undertake more than what you are capable of. If you need to lose 100 pounds, don’t expect to do it in a few weeks. Give yourself enough time to do so in a healthy manner. You could also try to break the goals down into easier increments. Tell yourself that you will lose 10 pounds over the next month. Then tell yourself the same thing the next month. Eventually, you’ll reach that goal and feel the satisfaction of being lighter than you were before.
5. Focus on those goals everyday. Post them on your refrigerator. Write them in your date book. Put a reminder on the visor of your car. When you focus on your goals, you will keep them in mind all the time and when they are first and foremost in your mind, you will be well on the way toward achieving them.
6. Be committed to those goals – at all costs. There’s a reason why you want to achieve those goals. When you are committed, those goals become the focus of your mind and they will be much easier to realize.
The battle with our metabolism as we age can’t be denied. Our metabolism, which transforms our food into energy, slows down with each passing year. If we don’t adjust our eating habits and our exercise to compensate, we slowly add additional pounds. We may feel betrayed, but the reality is we’re going to have to change some habits in order to maintain our weight.
If you take things one step at a time, there are basic steps that can be adopted. Stop telling yourself, “I just can’t do it.” You can coax yourself into a new habit of healthy eating.
Developing a psychology towards weight loss will help you achieve you goals and realize success. Aim high, push yourself to become the type of person you want to be and live the life that you want and deserve. We are not given the power of dreams without the power and ability to achieve those dreams. It’s time to start – RIGHT NOW!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Monday, 15 March 2010
METABOLISM AND YOUR WEIGHT
You likely know your metabolism is linked to your weight. But do you know how?
Common belief holds that a slim person's metabolism is high and an overweight person's metabolism is low. But this isn't usually the case. Metabolism alone doesn't determine your weight.
Rather, weight is dependent on the balance of calories consumed versus calories burned. Take in more calories than your body needs, and you gain weight. Take in less and you lose weight. Metabolism, then, is the engine that burns these calories and is the scale that regulates your energy needs.
Stated simply, metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. During this biochemical process, calories — from carbohydrates, fats and proteins — are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
The number of calories your body burns each day is called your total energy expenditure. The following three factors make up your total energy expenditure:
• Basic needs. Even when your body is at rest, it requires energy for the basics, such as fuel for organs, breathing, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, plus growing and repairing cells. Calories expended to cover these basic functions are your basal metabolic rate.
Typically, a person's basal metabolic rate is the largest portion of energy use, representing two-thirds to three-quarters of the calories used each day. Energy needs for these basic functions stay fairly consistent and aren't easily changed.
• Food processing. Digesting, absorbing, transporting and storing the food you consume also takes calories. This accounts for about 10 percent of the calories used each day. For the most part, your body's energy requirement to process food stays relatively steady and isn't easily changed.
• Physical activity. Physical activity — such as playing tennis, walking to the store, chasing after the dog and any other movement — accounts for the remainder of calories used. You control the number of calories burned depending on the frequency, duration and intensity of your activities.
It may seem logical to think that significant weight gain or being overweight is related to a low metabolism or possibly even a condition such as under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). In reality, it's very uncommon for excess weight to be related to a low metabolism. And most people who are overweight don't have an underlying condition, such as hypothyroidism. However, a medical evaluation can determine whether a medical condition could be influencing your weight.
Weight gain is more likely due to an energy imbalance — consuming more calories than your body burns. To lose weight, then, you need to create an energy deficit by eating fewer calories, increasing the number of calories you burn through physical activity, or preferably both.
If you and everyone else were physically and functionally identical, it would be easy to determine the standard energy needs. But many factors influence calorie requirements, including body size and composition, age, and sex.
To function properly, a bigger body mass requires more energy (more calories) than does a smaller body mass. Also, muscle burns more calories than fat does. So the more muscle you have in relation to fat, the higher your basal metabolic rate.
As you get older, the amount of muscle tends to decrease and fat accounts for more of your weight. Metabolism also slows naturally with age. Together these changes reduce your calorie needs.
Men usually have less body fat and more muscle than do women of the same age and weight. This is why men generally have a higher basal metabolic rate and burn more calories than women do.
Your ability to change your basal metabolism is limited. However, you can increase daily exercise and activity to build muscle tissue and burn more calories.
Your metabolism influences your energy needs, but it's your food intake and physical activity that ultimately determine your weight.
Losing weight, like any task you undertake, requires that you have dedication and motivation to succeed. This means you need to get your head in the right place.
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Common belief holds that a slim person's metabolism is high and an overweight person's metabolism is low. But this isn't usually the case. Metabolism alone doesn't determine your weight.
Rather, weight is dependent on the balance of calories consumed versus calories burned. Take in more calories than your body needs, and you gain weight. Take in less and you lose weight. Metabolism, then, is the engine that burns these calories and is the scale that regulates your energy needs.
Stated simply, metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. During this biochemical process, calories — from carbohydrates, fats and proteins — are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
The number of calories your body burns each day is called your total energy expenditure. The following three factors make up your total energy expenditure:
• Basic needs. Even when your body is at rest, it requires energy for the basics, such as fuel for organs, breathing, circulating blood, adjusting hormone levels, plus growing and repairing cells. Calories expended to cover these basic functions are your basal metabolic rate.
Typically, a person's basal metabolic rate is the largest portion of energy use, representing two-thirds to three-quarters of the calories used each day. Energy needs for these basic functions stay fairly consistent and aren't easily changed.
• Food processing. Digesting, absorbing, transporting and storing the food you consume also takes calories. This accounts for about 10 percent of the calories used each day. For the most part, your body's energy requirement to process food stays relatively steady and isn't easily changed.
• Physical activity. Physical activity — such as playing tennis, walking to the store, chasing after the dog and any other movement — accounts for the remainder of calories used. You control the number of calories burned depending on the frequency, duration and intensity of your activities.
It may seem logical to think that significant weight gain or being overweight is related to a low metabolism or possibly even a condition such as under-active thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). In reality, it's very uncommon for excess weight to be related to a low metabolism. And most people who are overweight don't have an underlying condition, such as hypothyroidism. However, a medical evaluation can determine whether a medical condition could be influencing your weight.
Weight gain is more likely due to an energy imbalance — consuming more calories than your body burns. To lose weight, then, you need to create an energy deficit by eating fewer calories, increasing the number of calories you burn through physical activity, or preferably both.
If you and everyone else were physically and functionally identical, it would be easy to determine the standard energy needs. But many factors influence calorie requirements, including body size and composition, age, and sex.
To function properly, a bigger body mass requires more energy (more calories) than does a smaller body mass. Also, muscle burns more calories than fat does. So the more muscle you have in relation to fat, the higher your basal metabolic rate.
As you get older, the amount of muscle tends to decrease and fat accounts for more of your weight. Metabolism also slows naturally with age. Together these changes reduce your calorie needs.
Men usually have less body fat and more muscle than do women of the same age and weight. This is why men generally have a higher basal metabolic rate and burn more calories than women do.
Your ability to change your basal metabolism is limited. However, you can increase daily exercise and activity to build muscle tissue and burn more calories.
Your metabolism influences your energy needs, but it's your food intake and physical activity that ultimately determine your weight.
Losing weight, like any task you undertake, requires that you have dedication and motivation to succeed. This means you need to get your head in the right place.
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Thursday, 11 March 2010
What Is The Weight Problem And How To Rid Of It?
Are you carrying a little extra weight around the middle? Maybe you’ve got more than just a little weight problem – maybe it’s a rather large one and you need to get rid of the fat for health reasons. Rest assured that you’re not alone!
Obesity in America is at an all-time high. One of out of every three Americans is obese – a number that has doubled in just ten years. This epidemic is growing out of control in other countries as well as fast food franchises open in China, Japan, Germany, and other industrialized nations.
When you are overweight, it’s a serious issue. Carrying extra weight can make you more susceptible to heart problems, diabetes, stroke, and various types of cancer. It can also affect your body image as well thus causing problems with your self-esteem.
You deserve to be healthier and take off some of that weight that is making you unhealthy. But what if you’re like me and love food so you hate the idea of having to eat rice cakes and alfalfa sprouts or starving yourself just to help the weight come off.
We have good news for you! You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight!
Many people associate weight loss with being hungry all the time. They're afraid to start a weight loss plan because they want to avoid the frustrations of hunger.
And yes, a lot of times for many people they think it's better to be overweight than to starve. I'm no exception. I really like to eat, so there's no way I would be constantly hungry for the sake being thin. What kind of life is it if you're always feeling hungry?
Our natural instinct tells us to eat when we are hungry. Hunger is a signal telling the body that it needs to eat. It is also a signal to the body that it is in danger, that it needs food now. Our self-preservation instinct makes us scarf down everything in sight in response to feelings of starvation.
Our body doesn't care that we live in the modern world where food is plentiful. It acts the same as it would if we were living in a wild, having to hunt for our food. And it is not wise to go against the instinct that is designed to protect us from starvation death.
So, get ready for a surprise: you do not have to be hungry in order to lose weight. On the contrary, eating regular meals and keeping yourself full is what will actually help you stick to your healthy eating plan and reach your goals. Keeping your hunger in check will help you avoid overeating. It will also prevent you from feeling miserable, frustrated and out of control.
Diet and weight loss is big business these days. It seems you’re always seeing and hearing ads for weight loss products that promise amazing results. Some of them have their own meal plans, some are just small little pills that purport to burn fat, and others ask you to cut certain foods out of your diet in order to adjust the body’s metabolism.
There are many, many people out there who have amazing success using these programs. Kirstie Alley’s looking great these days with Jenny Craig, and there’s no denying that Anna Nicole Smith has regained her image as a sex symbol with Trim Spa.
The downside to these companies and diet plans is that they can often be expensive. The pills you take for weight loss can contain dangerous chemicals or have a large amount of caffeine that make you jittery and feel out of control. The positives are that they are easy to follow and provide you with support when you have questions or just need a positive uplift on the way to your goal weight.
If you want to join these programs, that’s wonderful! But know that everything they offer you can be done all on your own. You can prepare the meals that Jenny Craig offers, you can gain the same effect that those fat burning pills give, you can be in control of your own weight loss program – and you don’t have to starve to do it!
Inside the pages of this book, we’ll give you all kinds of tips and tricks toward successful weight loss. We’ll examine some common weight loss myths and even give you some great recipes to try while you are on this journey.
It won’t be easy and you’ll have to maintain your willpower to be successful, but losing weight without starving yourself is a goal YOU CAN achieve!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Obesity in America is at an all-time high. One of out of every three Americans is obese – a number that has doubled in just ten years. This epidemic is growing out of control in other countries as well as fast food franchises open in China, Japan, Germany, and other industrialized nations.
When you are overweight, it’s a serious issue. Carrying extra weight can make you more susceptible to heart problems, diabetes, stroke, and various types of cancer. It can also affect your body image as well thus causing problems with your self-esteem.
You deserve to be healthier and take off some of that weight that is making you unhealthy. But what if you’re like me and love food so you hate the idea of having to eat rice cakes and alfalfa sprouts or starving yourself just to help the weight come off.
We have good news for you! You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight!
Many people associate weight loss with being hungry all the time. They're afraid to start a weight loss plan because they want to avoid the frustrations of hunger.
And yes, a lot of times for many people they think it's better to be overweight than to starve. I'm no exception. I really like to eat, so there's no way I would be constantly hungry for the sake being thin. What kind of life is it if you're always feeling hungry?
Our natural instinct tells us to eat when we are hungry. Hunger is a signal telling the body that it needs to eat. It is also a signal to the body that it is in danger, that it needs food now. Our self-preservation instinct makes us scarf down everything in sight in response to feelings of starvation.
Our body doesn't care that we live in the modern world where food is plentiful. It acts the same as it would if we were living in a wild, having to hunt for our food. And it is not wise to go against the instinct that is designed to protect us from starvation death.
So, get ready for a surprise: you do not have to be hungry in order to lose weight. On the contrary, eating regular meals and keeping yourself full is what will actually help you stick to your healthy eating plan and reach your goals. Keeping your hunger in check will help you avoid overeating. It will also prevent you from feeling miserable, frustrated and out of control.
Diet and weight loss is big business these days. It seems you’re always seeing and hearing ads for weight loss products that promise amazing results. Some of them have their own meal plans, some are just small little pills that purport to burn fat, and others ask you to cut certain foods out of your diet in order to adjust the body’s metabolism.
There are many, many people out there who have amazing success using these programs. Kirstie Alley’s looking great these days with Jenny Craig, and there’s no denying that Anna Nicole Smith has regained her image as a sex symbol with Trim Spa.
The downside to these companies and diet plans is that they can often be expensive. The pills you take for weight loss can contain dangerous chemicals or have a large amount of caffeine that make you jittery and feel out of control. The positives are that they are easy to follow and provide you with support when you have questions or just need a positive uplift on the way to your goal weight.
If you want to join these programs, that’s wonderful! But know that everything they offer you can be done all on your own. You can prepare the meals that Jenny Craig offers, you can gain the same effect that those fat burning pills give, you can be in control of your own weight loss program – and you don’t have to starve to do it!
Inside the pages of this book, we’ll give you all kinds of tips and tricks toward successful weight loss. We’ll examine some common weight loss myths and even give you some great recipes to try while you are on this journey.
It won’t be easy and you’ll have to maintain your willpower to be successful, but losing weight without starving yourself is a goal YOU CAN achieve!
Phillips, Bill; Eating For Life;
Thursday, 4 February 2010
How to follow balanced diet
When you’re choosing diet for losing weight it is quite difficult to find the right one.
Food has become an essential part of your every day routine, so it is important that you remember to make right choice. The best way to follow it is to prefer healthy food choices: eat more of the fruits and vegetables instead of the cooked meet during the day and very important part is to drink pure water, at least 2 litres a day.
Another important thing is to watch yourself how much you eat. The best way to control you is to eat smaller than average meal 3-4 times a day and, of course, to drink water between them.
There are plenty of diets and diet tips you can find in the Internet today. Try to use some of them and keep yourself healthy and fit.
I would suggest you to take the ideas of the best weight loss diets in the Web and fit them in to your lifestyle. Just remember, to be healthy is a lifestyle and should be experienced all year round.
Food has become an essential part of your every day routine, so it is important that you remember to make right choice. The best way to follow it is to prefer healthy food choices: eat more of the fruits and vegetables instead of the cooked meet during the day and very important part is to drink pure water, at least 2 litres a day.
Another important thing is to watch yourself how much you eat. The best way to control you is to eat smaller than average meal 3-4 times a day and, of course, to drink water between them.
There are plenty of diets and diet tips you can find in the Internet today. Try to use some of them and keep yourself healthy and fit.
I would suggest you to take the ideas of the best weight loss diets in the Web and fit them in to your lifestyle. Just remember, to be healthy is a lifestyle and should be experienced all year round.
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