Blueberries
Apples and Cinnamon
Clementines
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Little tips that have helped me lose weight
Hey Guys,
I just figured I would share a few insights as to a few things that have helped me lose weight.
1) If you're going to have oatmeal, try steel cut oats. Your body has to work harder to break it down in your body and therefore burns more calories
2) If you're going to eat at night, avoid simple carbohydrates. Protein is best if you're going to have anything. Whether it be cottage cheese and yogurt, some lean chicken, eggs. If you have the urge for a midnight snack, try a fruity tea with two splenda. A good way to get a sugar fix with zero calories.
3) Try out a new exercise class to keep you from getting bored. Yoga? Spin class? Pilates? Swimming? The possibilities are endless.
4) Hanging out with friends: You don't always HAVE to go out for dinner. Try going for a walk instead.
5) When you go to a restuarant: Have the waiter pack half your dinner before hand, so you eat only half the portion at dinner. You'll not only cut half the calories, but you'll have left overs for the next day.
6) If you know you're going out, look at nutritional information if possible before hand to figure out the healthiest choices.
7) If you're on weightwatchers, subscribe to etools, which provides you with tens of thousands of healthy recipes and modifications to make your favorite snack lower in calories.
8) If you HAVE to have a frappuccino... Trya frappuccino light. The mocha light frappuccino is only three points!
9) Find someone who keeps you motivated.. Whether it be a friend or otherwise. My inspiration was watching youtube videos of people going through the same journy. Here are a few:
www.youtube.com/chubbytati
www.youtube.com/faintstarlite
www.youtube.com/trulyjess
www.youtube.com/antishay
www.youtube.com/elasticwaist
10) Remember that even if you have a bad week, you can always get back on track. Weightloss is about the journy, not the destination. It's never too late to change your eating habits.
I just figured I would share a few insights as to a few things that have helped me lose weight.
1) If you're going to have oatmeal, try steel cut oats. Your body has to work harder to break it down in your body and therefore burns more calories
2) If you're going to eat at night, avoid simple carbohydrates. Protein is best if you're going to have anything. Whether it be cottage cheese and yogurt, some lean chicken, eggs. If you have the urge for a midnight snack, try a fruity tea with two splenda. A good way to get a sugar fix with zero calories.
3) Try out a new exercise class to keep you from getting bored. Yoga? Spin class? Pilates? Swimming? The possibilities are endless.
4) Hanging out with friends: You don't always HAVE to go out for dinner. Try going for a walk instead.
5) When you go to a restuarant: Have the waiter pack half your dinner before hand, so you eat only half the portion at dinner. You'll not only cut half the calories, but you'll have left overs for the next day.
6) If you know you're going out, look at nutritional information if possible before hand to figure out the healthiest choices.
7) If you're on weightwatchers, subscribe to etools, which provides you with tens of thousands of healthy recipes and modifications to make your favorite snack lower in calories.
8) If you HAVE to have a frappuccino... Trya frappuccino light. The mocha light frappuccino is only three points!
9) Find someone who keeps you motivated.. Whether it be a friend or otherwise. My inspiration was watching youtube videos of people going through the same journy. Here are a few:
www.youtube.com/chubbytati
www.youtube.com/faintstarlite
www.youtube.com/trulyjess
www.youtube.com/antishay
www.youtube.com/elasticwaist
10) Remember that even if you have a bad week, you can always get back on track. Weightloss is about the journy, not the destination. It's never too late to change your eating habits.
Chilled Apple Dessert
1 box of graham crackers
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 1/2 cups of low fat whipped cream
Layer the bottom of dish with graham crackers
Mix apple sauce and yogurt and pour half over the first layer of crackers
Make another layer of crackers and use the other half of apple sauce mixture
Create a third layer of graham crackers
Top with low fat whipped cream
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Chill for 60 mins and serve cold.
Points Value: 4
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Balsamic Chicken
Hey guys,
As promised (but a little late) the new recipe I tried this week.
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms and let me tell you it was amazing!
Here's the recipe for any curious minds! This
Ingredients:
2 tsp vegetable oil
3tbsp of balsamic vinegar
2 tsp of dijon mustard
4 4oz chicken breast
2 cups of mushrooms
1 large garlic clove
1/3 cup of chicken broth
1) In a non stick skillet, heat 2 tbsp of oil
2) In a medium bowl mix 2 tbsp of vinegar, the mustard and garlic. Turn chicken to coat
3)Transfer chicken and marinade to skillet and cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side until the chicken is fully cooked. Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm.
4) Heat remaining oil in skillet, and sautee mushrooms in remaining broth
5) Add to chicken.
Enjoy with a side of veggies, potatoe or whatever tickles your fancy.
Points value: 3
As promised (but a little late) the new recipe I tried this week.
Balsamic Chicken and Mushrooms and let me tell you it was amazing!
Here's the recipe for any curious minds! This
Ingredients:
2 tsp vegetable oil
3tbsp of balsamic vinegar
2 tsp of dijon mustard
4 4oz chicken breast
2 cups of mushrooms
1 large garlic clove
1/3 cup of chicken broth
1) In a non stick skillet, heat 2 tbsp of oil
2) In a medium bowl mix 2 tbsp of vinegar, the mustard and garlic. Turn chicken to coat
3)Transfer chicken and marinade to skillet and cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side until the chicken is fully cooked. Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm.
4) Heat remaining oil in skillet, and sautee mushrooms in remaining broth
5) Add to chicken.
Enjoy with a side of veggies, potatoe or whatever tickles your fancy.
Points value: 3
Friday, July 3, 2009
Half Marathon Training...Starting.....NOW!
Hey guys,
So if you check out my account on 43things.com you'll notice that I have a goal to run a half marathon. So, as of today I've decided I'm going to start my training next week to be able to run the Victoria half marathon in October. Wish me luck!
If you want to check out the training program I'm doing go to: www.marathonrookie.com
It's got some great tips about how to train for 5k, 10k, half marathons, full marathons etc.
The nutritional information is also really important. If you're looking to run a half marathon, 65% of your diet should be intaking carbs, since your body needs that as an immediate fuel source.
It's also good to do some strength exercising for your joints such as your needs, ankles, hips...etc.
So if you check out my account on 43things.com you'll notice that I have a goal to run a half marathon. So, as of today I've decided I'm going to start my training next week to be able to run the Victoria half marathon in October. Wish me luck!
If you want to check out the training program I'm doing go to: www.marathonrookie.com
It's got some great tips about how to train for 5k, 10k, half marathons, full marathons etc.
The nutritional information is also really important. If you're looking to run a half marathon, 65% of your diet should be intaking carbs, since your body needs that as an immediate fuel source.
It's also good to do some strength exercising for your joints such as your needs, ankles, hips...etc.
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