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Friday, March 30, 2007 Fueling Up For Exercise

You may notice that your appetite is suppressed after a workout. As you exert yourself, your core temperature rises, suppressing your hunger signals. Most people don’t feel hungry again until their core temperature returns to normal, but for some exercisers, post-workout hunger can be so overwhelming that they may end up overeating and undoing the good they did at the gym.

If you find that your hunger levels are elevated after exercising, there’s a good chance that you’re not eating enough before your workout. To prevent an uncontrollable snack attack, eat a carbohydrate-rich snack that provides between 100-250 calories an hour or two before your workout. Make sure that this snack has a little bit of protein or fat to help stabilize blood sugars. And no, that doesn’t mean you can eat a Twinkie.

Reach for a healthy snack like an apple with peanut butter or Triscuits with cheese. These healthy foods will sustain your energy levels, helping you to exercise longer, harder and smarter. Immediately after your workout, eat a small snack to curb any hunger that may be sneaking up on you. If you follow these fueling guidelines, you’ll nip post-workout overeating in the bud and reap all the benefits of your great workout.

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Tips For Exercise Success

Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a healthier heart.

Here are some tips for exercise success:

  • Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting. Add variety to mix it up everyday. That way, exercise will never seem boring or routine.
  • Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
  • Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way.
  • Use music to keep you entertained.
  • Surround yourself with supportive people. Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Ask about your progress?
  • Don't overdo it. Do low- to moderate-level activities, especially at first. You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit. Over time, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.
  • Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at special milestones. Nothing motivates like success!

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Low-fat Crockpot Cooking

When it comes to a slow cooker or a crockpot there just isn't any easier way to cook. It is all about simplifying your life and with everyone's busy schedule this is a great way to do it. These are meals that don't require that last minute scrambling after work to get dinner ready, or worse yet, meals that involve boxes and a microwave!

The slow cooker should be your constant companion, especially during fall and winter, but can really be used anytime you need a meal ready and waiting for you when you get home. The crockpot has also turned out to be a great appliance in which to cook low-fat meals: a quick spray of the ceramic insert with nonstick cooking spray is all I’ve needed. Ground meats need to be browned and drained, but most other meats can be placed raw.

Hours of slow cooking allow flavors to meld and develop, yielding rich and satisfying low-fat meals. Flavor doesn’t have to come from fat. Wines, broths, and tomatoes make great bases in which to cook lean meats that become incredibly tender, vegetables and grains.

To cut back on fat even more, use can use even less meat, and add protein, fiber, and texture with beans and whole grains. Herbs and spices provide complexity, heat, or subtle sweetness. Anyone who says eating low fat is bland and unsatisfying has never eaten a low-fat slow cooker meal.

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Recipe Of The Day

We all know how important breakfast is as part of a healthy weight loss plan. Here is a great breakfast that is full of nutrients and will give you energy to get through your morning.

This recipe calls for the use of strawberries and bananas with the yogurt and low fat granola, but you can use any fruit that takes you like, and embellish it with a tablespoon of heart-healthy sliced almonds or chopped walnuts, or a sprinkling of wheatgerm.

Yogurt Parfait

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 large sliced banana
2 cups low fat vanilla or strawberry yogurt
2 cups low fat granola

PREPARATION:
In four glasses or goblets, alternately layer strawberries, yogurt, granola, and banana, finishing with a light sprinkling of granola on top, with a few slivers of strawberry for garnish. Chill or eat immediately.

Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 400, Calories from Fat 46, Total Fat 5.1g (sat 1.6g), Cholesterol 6mg, Sodium 217mg, Carbohydrate 77, Fiber 5.4g, Protein 11.4g

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Thursday, March 29, 2007 The 3 Biggest Diet Mistakes

There are many reasons that dieters fail in their quest to lose the weight that has plagued them. You might already know the reasons, but you might not know what to do about it.

Diet Mistake 1 - Most dieters don't eat enough
This can be a huge mistake for anyone who wants to lose weight. If you don't eat enough then eventually you will give up and just binge on anything that is in front of you because you are so hungry. The right way to diet is to lower your calories and fat intake, but not starve yourself. Instead of eating 3 huge meals, you should eat 5 to 6 smaller ones. It helps to give you a fuller feeling so that when you do eat you won't eat such large portions. You should never drop below 1200 calories a day, 1500 if you exercise a lot.

Diet Mistake 2 - Most dieters want to lose weight too quickly
Everyone is living their day looking for a quick fix. Weight loss can never be a quick fix because it won't last. It takes time and effort to lose the weight. The average amount of healthy weight loss should be 1 to 2 pounds a week. Granted, that doesn't sound like a lot but in under 2 months you can lose almost a whole pant size! That is a lot for such a little amount of time, but you have to have patience. You will have a chance of keeping it off so much longer.

Diet Mistake 3 - Most dieters don't understand what fat is
The result of this is simply that you are eating the wrong types of food. We've all heard about the fats - unsaturated, saturated, and trans fat. The only "good" kind of fat for you is unsaturated but that doesn't mean you have to give up all fat in your diet. First, it is virtually impossible to eliminate fat completely from your diet. You should eliminate trans fat completely from your diet because it is shown that it causes heart disease, but again, you need some sort of fat in your diet. You should eat your "healthy fats" to really maximize the benefits of your weight loss.

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Diet Tips For Men

Most of the weight loss sights I have found are dedicated to women. They talk about problems women have with losing weight, how to deal with the kids and time to exercise, and what special areas need the most work on women. But what about the men? Well here are some diet tips just for men!!

There are 4 main reasons men become overweight. Along with these 4 reasons, are tips to help motivate you into losing the weight. Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death among men. Granted, women have heart attacks soon, but not as quickly, and not as seriously. So, take this advice to heart men, so you can live a happy and healthy life (and to keep up with the women in your life!)

  • Drinking too much alcohol - Men drink 3 times as more alcohol as women! You don't have to give it up totally but you don't need 2 beers every night after work to "wind down". You don't need to go for a drink after a great game of golf, and lastly you don't need to drink to have fun. Controlling the alcohol will help you control the weight.
  • Men don't exercise - Okay, not ALL men are this way but a good portion of you don't exercise. Bowling, albeit very fun, is not enough exercise. You have to get out there and power walk with your dog, play tennis with more people then just your 8 year old son, and go back to your high school days and play some hoops. It doesn't have to all be work!
  • Men eat too much red meat - You've heard the saying "steak and potatoes guy"... This isn't just a myth. Men, you love your red meat and that's great, but try to lower the amount you eat of it. It doesn't have to be 4 times a week, once will be just fine. Instead of going to a steak house on the weekend, why don't you try a seafood restaurant (just make sure the fish is broiled or steamed and not fried.
  • Single men eat too much fast food - This is so true, especially in the case of single men. Most men are raised with the intention that the woman will cook, and if there is not a woman in your life, you may be tempted to hit the pizza joint a couple of times a week, and the Chinese restaurant that delivers the other few nights. There are many easy to read and easy to follow cookbooks that can help you make healthy and low-fat recipes. Also, there are healthy frozen foods now if you just can't bring yourself to open the cookbook.




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Emotional Eaters

Emotional eating is the worse thing you can do for your diet. We've already gone through the tips on how to know if you are an emotional eater, but what happens if you already know you are? What do you do instead of eating?

Do you stand at your refrigerator after you have just had a big fight with someone at home or work? Well instead of inspecting the food that you know you really don't want you should try taking a power walk. Walk as fast and as intensely as you can to get the anger out. Don't just stroll, but really move those arms as if the person you are angry at is standing right in front of you and you are trying to push by them.

Are you sad about something that has happened in your life? Well write it down. HungerAway has a great dietary journal that not only can you enter in the calories and meals you ate, but also your feelings. Just as writing in a diary when you were a teenager made you feel better, so will this. It doesn't have to be complete sentences, it doesn't even have to be long, it just has to include your actual feelings. Keep writing until you feel that the sadness has left you and you can actually feel happy again. Just getting the feelings out will keep you from going to the refrigerator to get that gallon of ice cream.

There are a lot of ways to overcome your emotional eating. The best way is to get a punching bag. Seriously, a punching bag. Put on those gloves and start swinging. Not only will you get your anger out, but you will also get a great workout. While you're punching make sure to keep those abdominal muscles in and your arms firm and straight. That way you can get a little strength training in as well!

Don't be an emotional eater, be a smart dieter!

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Recipes Of The Day

I forgot to do a recipe of the day yesterday, so lucky you get 2! Here is a favorite that I think everyone can enjoy - especially if you need something quick that you can make the night before and simply throw in the oven.

TACO CASSEROLE

1 lb ground skinless chicken breast
1/2 c onions, chopped
1/2 c bell peppers, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
8 ozs taco sauce
1 c fat-free sour cream
1 c fat-free cottage cheese
1 c low-fat tortilla chips, crushed
1 c low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat oven to 400. Spray cooking spray on bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. In a skillet, cook chicken, onion, peppers, and garlic clove until tender. Add seasoning mix and taco sauce; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and cottage cheese; set aside. Place half the crushed chips in the bottom of casserole dish. Add meat mixture to cover the chips, then cover the meat with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining crushed chips. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cheese has melted.

8 servings; 287 Calories; 4g Fat (13% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 43mg Cholesterol; 1002mg Sodium



Recipe 2

This is also easy and perfect for a hot summer day!

ORANGE CREAMSICLE PIE

1 8 oz. package fat free cream cheese
1 8 oz. container fat free orange yogurt
5 packets Equal
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small package sugar free orange gelatin
1 cup fat free cool whip
l low fat graham cracker piecrust

1. Beat cream cheese and yogurt until creamy.
2. Add equal and vanilla extract, continue mixing.
3. Stir in orange gelatin, beat to blend.
4. Fold in Cool Whip.
5. Pour into piecrust and chill for least 2 hours.

Serves 8. Per serving: Calories 226, Fiber 0.2g, Total fat 7.7g, Protein 12.8g, Saturated fat 3.9g, Sodium 501mg, WW points 5, Carbohydrates 24.4g

Optional: Add Cool Whip to the edges of the pie and garnish with slivers of lime for color

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Tips For Eating Out The Healthy Way

If you haven't already had a chance to check out the HungerAway Nutritional Database then it is time you do so. There are over 90,000 foods listed, complete with calories, fat grams, carbs, protein, and anything else that you need to know about what is going into your mouth.

Eating out especially can be difficult for anyone who is trying to lose weight. With all the choices out there - how can you possibly know what is good for you or how many calories it has? Well, the nutritional database does. It has such a comprehensive listings of restaurants and what they serve that even the most avid diner will be surprised.

Just type in a restaurant or a meal and go from there. It will list everything in that restaurant, along with all the serving information. Honestly, it is truly amazing what you didn't realize you were eating. What may look healthy when it comes on the plate is completely unhealthy and full of calories when you look at the actual nutrition label. Just try it - look up your favorite meal and see what you're really eating. Then, look up the same restaurant and check out what you should be eating!

Eating out can be a great source of comfort as well as convenience. If you're on a diet then it can be a great source of fear as well, but it just doesn't have to be though. Before you go out, check out the nutritional database so that when you get to the restaurant you won't be tempted by all the other delicious food on the menu. You'll feel great about yourself for sticking to it, and you'll healthy and satisfied after a great meal.

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Mind Over Matter

The way your brain works can sabotage your waistline. Outwit it with these three techniques:

Don't even have a bite.
Tasting foods you crave affects your brain the same way that thinking about cocaine affects an addict's brain, found researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Brain scans done on 12 people while they sampled their favorite foods--such as cinnamon buns and lasagna--showed that brain activity jumped by 24 percent, mostly in the same areas activated when addicts think about drugs. The risk: a calorie overdose.

Limit variety.
Call it the smorgasbord effect. If you're offered too many choices, you're more likely to overeat, says research that was conducted at the universities of Pennsylvania and Illinois. Subjects ate 75 percent more jelly beans when 6 colors were mixed together than when separated by hue; they also ate 77 percent more candy when it came in 10 rather than 7 different colors.

Treat your other senses.
Fatty foods cause cravings because they stimulate your brain's pleasure centers, University of Oxford researchers found. By putting 12 people in a brain scanner and feeding them different foods by tube, they discovered that the brain reacts to the feel of fat in the mouth the same way that the nose and skin react to pleasant stimulation.

Try mind-over-mouth tricks.
  • Avoid binge triggers: snack aisles, food TV, vending machines.
  • Limit different foods on your plate to two at a time.
  • Try a sensual caress or a spritz of your favorite cologne instead of Godiva.

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Foods That Sabotage Your Diet

There are always going to be certain foods that will essentially end your diet, or make you feel more hungry after you eat them - leading to diet failure. These are called "appetite stimulating foods". These foods that include any food that has been stripped of the essential fiber that your body is crying out for. These foods turn to sugar quickly in the body and are more than likely loaded with sugar, starch, and fat.

Most people think they can eat these foods "once in a while" but for most of us, if we eat just one we'll get that craving back for them. Only the very dedicated and the very committed can eat just a small amount of this food and then go back to your diet. That doesn't mean that you have to give them up forever - if you can eat just one every once in a while then go for it and splurge. But, if you can't just eat one, then you shouldn't be eating any!!

Here are some of the most popular foods that can sabotage your diet:

  • White bread
  • White pasta
  • White potatoes
  • Pastries
  • Doughnuts
  • Cookies
  • Cakes, pies, and other sugary baked goods
  • Candy and candy bars
  • Potato chips and other packaged and fried snacks

The more fiber is removed from these foods, the harder and more rapidly they hit your bloodstream. The sugar and refined starch they contain causes your blood sugar to soar sky high. In response to that sugar surge, your body churns out insulin, so much that it drives your blood sugar below where it was before you ate anything. When blood sugar is that low, you feel tired and hungry, and in need of another quick pickup.

These ups and downs, coupled with the wrong food choices, can wreak havoc on your attempts to manage your weight. When a food contains both fat and sugar, as many of the foods listed above do, it can be downright addictive since many of us crave the taste of fat and sugar. Make a habit of reaching for natural, wholesome, high-fiber foods and snacks instead. These whole foods are digested more slowly, causing fewer spikes in your blood sugar.


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Making A Pledge

As everyone probably agrees, Oprah is the queen of weight loss. She has done it every way possible and has finally found the key to weight loss success. How did she get started though you might ask? Well, it was with a simple pledge. A pledge to lose weight, a pledge to put herself first, and a pledge to stay true to her weight loss program. It sounds so simple really.

When you first start a diet you probably are already making a commitment, but when you write it down on paper, and sign it, it actually becomes more official to you. Like most people, you want those changes to be permanent and the only way to do that is to recognize the adversity you'll face on this journey. When you acknowledge the difficult times and your intentions on facing these times you are already one step ahead.

Below is a pledge that you can write out on some of your most beautiful stationary and sign, as you would any other binding contract.


I, ______________________ , commit to starting my weight loss program on ___________ (date). I believe that I can accept and complete my challenge to the best of my ability.

I realize this is work and accept the self-care price I must pay to achieve my mental and physical transformation.

I commit to keeping a daily journal that tracks my progress and forgives my slip ups.

I will practice these 10 principles to help myself stay the course.

I will expect and adapt to adversity and see tough times as learning opportunities.

I will strive to take action and not to ruminate, bitch, moan, or whine.

I will be self-assertive and fight for the right to take care of myself.

I will acknowledge and reward myself for my achievements along the way.

You will do battle with your inner demons that try to pull you back into your familiar, self-destructive ways. But in the end, you'll win. Every time you embrace this challenge, you're one step closer to the best person you can be.

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Fiber, Fiber, Fiber

We talk a great deal about fiber, because it is just so important to any weight loss program. It gives you a satisfied feeling, a fuller feeling, a feeling that you don't want to eat anymore. Isn't that what weight loss is about? There are proven studies that show that the more fiber you eat, the less you tend to way.

Fiber moves through your digestive system more slowly than highly processed foods, which incidentally probably have more calories and fat grams. Because it moves so slow you feel fuller faster and stay satisfied longer than heavier, fat heavy foods. Most of us don't even come close to the recommended 25 grams per day which in the long term would cut probably close to 200 calories per day from what you normally eat.

Here are some sure fiber choices, some surprises you may not know about, and some definite scams. These are what you can eat because you enjoy, but they don't contain nearly as much fiber as you were led to believe.


Sure things:


Black beans: 15 grams per cup
Cooked broccoli: 5 grams per cup
Cooked oatmeal: 4 grams per cup
Chickpeas: 10.6 grams per cup Dried plums: 12.4 grams per cup

Surprises: who knew they’re so fiber-packed?

Large Asian pear: 10 grams per pear, about double a regular pear
Frozen green peas: 8.8 grams per cup
Canned pumpkin: 7 grams per cup
Avocado: 11.6 grams per avocado
Artichoke: 9 grams per cup

Scams:

Summer squash: 2.5 grams per cup
Watermelon: 0.6 grams per cup Soft raisin granola bar: 1.2 grams per bar
Brown rice cake: 0.4 grams per cake Romaine lettuce: 1 gram per cup

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International Healthy Foods

Thanks to growing interest in international cuisines, it’s never been easier to locate the ingredients you need to prepare foods of other cultures in your own kitchen. Not only are they easy, but they have great health benefits as well. They are easy to add to any meal and most can be found in your local grocery store.

Spain: Olive Oil
Antioxidant-rich olive oil protects against heart disease.

Japan: Soy
Protein-packed soy is linked to the prevention of cancer and osteoporosis.

Greece: Yogurt
Among yogurt's benefits: enhanced immunity, improved lactose intolerance, and stronger bones.

India: Lentils
Lentils give you protein, cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, and lots of iron.

Korea: Kimchi
Loaded with key vitamins, kimchi contains healthy bacteria that aids digestion

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Recipe Of The Day

Here is wonderful soup for the last cold days before the wonderful warm air of summer is upon us. This is perfect for your heart and your weight.

Zesty Minestrone

1/2 c onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
20 ozs chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 c water
6 ozs tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
15 ozs mixed vegetables, canned and drained
1/2 c elbow macaroni, uncooked

1. Put onions and garlic in a medium pot and cook until tender.
2. Add broth, water, tomato paste, seasoning, and black pepper to the onions and garlic. Stir and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook for ten minutes.
4. Add mixed vegetables and macaroni. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and cook ten minutes, or until macaroni is done.

6 servings; (With chicken broth) 99 Calories, 2g Fat, 4g Protein, 18g Carbohydrate, 1mg Cholesterol, 1060mg Sodium

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Top 5 Superfoods For Women

There is never a wrong time to add these 5 superfoods to your diet. Not only do they have the ability to help you with your weight loss, they each have their own benefits for a long lasting life.

1. Cranberries - Many women have problems with urinary tract infections throughout their life. Well, you may know that cranberry juice helps when you actually have the UTI but to prevent it you should drink at least 10 ounces per day. Not only will you prevent uncomfortable UTI's, it also helps to fight off colds, stomach bugs, gum disease, and lately it has been shown to help fight off certain types of cancer. You can add it to a smoothie if you don't like the taste or add actual berries into your cereal or low-fat muffin mix.

2. Walnuts - Nuts are good for protein but walnus add the extra benefit of being rich in omega-3s and increases your good cholesterol. It may even help with depression and reduce the risk of both Parkinson Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease. You can put them on your salad or add to your pesto.

3. Beans
- They are wonderful to help prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of colon cancer. Beans are packed with magnesium, potassium, folate, and fiber which is so important when losing weight.

4. Fish - Eating seafood rich in omega-3s can reduce the risk of heart disease and is key to weight loss because of the protein and low calories if it is broiled or baked. Do not fry the fish or use batter to enjoy the maximum benefits. Albacore tuna should be limited to 6oz per week.

5. Tomatoes - Both raw and cooked tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants that help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer and it can also help to lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol.

It is very easy to add any of these 5 foods to your daily meals, and not only can it help in your weight loss but as you can see, they really can add years to your life.

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Monday, March 26, 2007 A low-fat daily recipe

NUTTY APPLE COOKIES

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup apple juice
2-1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 medium tart apple, peeled, cored, and shredded
3/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. water
1-3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Skim milk
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat shortening and 1 1/4 cups brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
3. Add egg and beat 1 minute. Add apple juice and beat at low speed until blended.
4. In another bowl stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
5. Add egg mixture to the flour mixture, beating at low speed until combined. Fold in apple and raisins.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet.
8. Remove to wire racks and cool.
9. Heat margarine, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and water over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Stir in sifted powdered sugar. If frosting begins to harden, stir in small amount of milk to make of spreading consistency.
12. Spread cookies with Caramel Frosting and sprinkle with walnuts.

Makes about 72. Per serving: 63 calories, 2 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 32 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein, 1% calcium, .5 diabetic exchange starch, .5 diabetic exchange fat.

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5 Small Changes You Can Make Today

If you are slow to get started with losing weight then there are some small changes you can make today to make a huge difference in your weight. You don't have to go full force when you first decide to lose weight. There is nothing wrong with making just a few changes for now and then as you see the weight coming off you will most likely feel more motivation to make more changes.

1. Get rid of the juice - Although juice is more nutritious than soda, it still has the same amount of calories and sugar. Eat your fruit instead of drinking it.

2. Omit the oil
- Yes, Olive Oil is healthier for you than other oils but it doesn't mean that you should go crazy with it. Instead of dumping it on your salad in large quantities you can use 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix it with 1/4 cup of balsalmic vinegar for a bit of a sweeter taste with healthier results. It will save you 240 calories by using only 2 tablespoons as opposed to 4.

3. Skip the mayo - Every tablespoon of mayo has 110 calories. If you look at how mnay tablespoons you actually put on your sandwich you can elimate probably 220 to 330 just by using the low-calorie mayo or instead of mayo, use mustard which is lower in calories. Better yet - skip it all together!

4. Boost your fiber - Eat raw, crunchy veggies for a healthy snack instead of junk food. Veggies and beans have less than 40 calories for a cup full and are high in fiber and are very filling!

5. Lose the fried food - Fried chicken can be almost 150 calories more than a nice piece of broiled chicken. Skinless chicken gives you more of a chance of eating the meat, which means more protein, then fried chicken because not only is less healthy for you, it also fills you up more.

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The 5 Myth's of Weight Loss

MYTH 1 - The healthiest way to find out if you are losing weight is to weight yourself on a scale

FACT - The healthiest way to gauge your progress is to make sure you are increasing your strength levels and endurance through the length and level of the exercise routine you are doing. Another way is to simply look in the mirror and wear clothes. People put too much emphasis on the scale and not enough emphasis on how their clothes are fitting and how they are feeling

MYTH 2 - It is more beneficial to work out 2 to 3 hours a day instead of just one.

FACT - Long workouts can be counterproductive. More than one hour of intense exercise can actually increase cortisol levels which can assist in destroying muscles. The body is designed for quick but intense workouts so anything more than 45 minutes of weight training, and 40 minutes of cardio will counteract what you may have already done. Not that you won't lose weight, but after a certain point everything you are doing no longer has any effect on your body.

MYTH 3 - Women will look like bodybuilders if they weight train

FACT - A woman has only 1/3 of the testosterone that a man does so it is physically impossible to look like a man. The women who are body builders look big because they may take steroids or growth hormones. At first you may look a little bigger when you weight train because you are carrying excess fat below the muscles, but eventually when you lose the weight you will see only lean and defined muscles, not bodybuilder type muscles.

MYTH 4 - You must work out 7 days a week to see results

FACT - The amount of days you work out does not constitute a higher level of fitness. Consistency and the intensity of your workout is more important than how many days you do it. The more you workout the less energetic you feel about it because you are tired and don't feel like putting forth more effort. It is better to work out 3 or 4 days at a higher intensity.

MYTH 5
- To get flat abs or midsection you must perform a lot of abdominal exercises often

FACT - To get a flat stomach or a "six-pack" your body fat levels must be reduced. This is achieved through lower calories and fat combined with exercise. For most people having visible abdominal muscles is almost impossible because of genetics. If you gain only 2 or 3 pounds, even in water weight, they will probably disappear so it is best to get it as flat as you can but doing ab exercises everyday for an hour will not get them that way unless you are losing weight as well.

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Exercise Your Body and Your Mind

Losing weight isn't just about exercising your body, it is also about exercising your mind. If you are in the right mind-set when you are going through your weight loss journey then you have a better chance of not only getting the weight off, but keeping it off. Here are three activities that combine more than one type of exercise to strengthen your body and muscles, and they are relaxing and refreshing. They have very different techniques but they all emphasize the body and mind connection towards losing weight and improving your health, flexibility, strength, and balance.

Yoga - Yoga uses a system of breathing and postures (poses) that can be as gentle or as vigorous as you choose. People of all ages and weights can use Yoga as a way to build muscle that will eventually help to burn calories. The gentle breathing exercises combined with slow movements really help you to relax and become one with your body.

Pilates - This is a low-impact exercise that is designed to build your core muscles which are your lower back, hips, abdomen, and buttocks. It also improves flexibility and posture. They are controlled stretches focusing on each muscle group in a way that uses both your mind and the muscles.

Tai Chi - An ancient form of martial arts, it involves gentle, circular movements that is combined with deep breathing to put you in a meditative state while working all your muscles. The poses are performed gracefully and slowly so that you aren't forcing the workout, it just starts to come naturally. It builds your muscles as well as reduces the stresses that can stop you from losing weight.

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Sunday, March 25, 2007 A Summer Fruit Salad

With summer fast approaching, you need to get your health and body in shape. With all the barbecue food coming about you need to bring something to the picnic that can be healthy as well as delicious. Here is a perfect summer fruit salad that even the die hard hamburger and steak guy will love. It is refreshing, delicious, and mouth watering.

WATERMELON SURPRISE

6 cups watermelon; cubed, seeded, peeled
1/2 small red onion; cut in thin half moon slices
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2-3 tablespoons mint leaves; chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Chill melon before preparing, especially if it is very ripe. Combine all ingredients gently.

Yield: 6 servings
Per Serving: Calories 57; Fat 0.7 gm; Saturated Fat 0.1 gm; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 4 mg; Carbohydrate 13 gm; Dietary fiber 1 gm; Sugars 15 gm; Protein 1 gm; Vitamin A 60 RE; Vitamin C 16 mg; Calcium 18 mg; Iron 0.5 mg.

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Common Exercise Mistakes

There is no question that exercise is great for your body and your mind. It helps you to lose weight and tone up so that you can get rid of the flab that constantly plagues some people. There are mistakes that can be made while exercising that is taking away from your routine. It can cause injury to your body as well as hinder your weight loss progress. If you are going to exercise then you might as well make the most of it, so that you can see maximum results.

Here are some of the most common mistakes that people make when they exercise:

  • Starting a fitness program without knowing what you need to do or what exercises you actually should do. You should research what exercises will work best for the part of the body you want to tone and strengthen.
  • Concentrating on one area too much. It can ruin your posture, injure your spine, or cause your body to be misshapen.
  • Using poor form. It can not only cause immediate injury or damage to your body but in the long run it can cause serious pain that will last a lifetime.
  • Doing back strengthening exercises over a certain age. Specifically if you are over the age of 55 you should not be doing back strengthening exercises because as you age you develop a smaller space between the vertebrae in your back. Doing these exercises could pinch the nerve and cause long lasting, and painful exercise.
  • Twisting too much during exercise to your obliques. Twisting too much or the wrong way can pull muscles and cause injury.
  • Focusing on quantity, not quality. People often do this because they think that they more they do the better off they are, but it is all in the way you do it, not how many. The more quality, the quicker your body will tone up.
  • Holding your breath. This should never be done during exercise but some people do it automatically. You should breathe steadily and slowly, working your lungs and your muscles.


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Soup and Salad Anyone?

What may start as attempt to eat healthy can actually turn into one of your highest calorie and fat meals in a long time! Do you actually know what is in your soup and salad bar? When you hear the word salad, you automatically think it will be healthy for you, but there are more than a few items there that you should stay far away from. In fact, depending on what type of salad you actually eat, you may be better off eating off of the menu. Things like the croutons, cheese, olives, eggs, and meats are better left on the salad bar then on your plate.

Soups especially seem very tempting for the comfort foods they are, and most people are under the impression that they are very healthy for you, but again, it depends on which ones you put into your mouth. Soups do nourish the body and are a very filling way to control calories for the most part but when you start eating foods high in cream, or cheese then you are really just adding extra calories.

We have compiled the 5 best and worst of both the salad bar and the soup bar so that the next time you go, you really can eat as healthy as you intend to.

5 Healthy Salad Bar Choices:

  • Broccoli - High in Vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants
  • Carrots - High in Vitamin A, fiber, and beta-carotene
  • Tofu - High in protein, calcium, iron, and isoflavones found in soy
  • Tomatoes - High in Vitamin A and C, and potassium
  • Tuna - High in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and niacin

5 Unhealthy Salad Bar Choices:

  • Ranch Dressing
  • Bleu Cheese Dressing
  • Thousand Island Dressing
  • Meats - unless they specifically say lean or low-fat
  • Croutons and Bacon Bits

5 Healthy Soup Choices:

  • Consomme
  • Gazpacho
  • Miso
  • Vegetable - non cream varieties
  • Bean soup

5 Unhealthy Soup Choices:

  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Broccoli cheddar
  • Cream based vegetable soup
  • Sausage and vegetable
  • French Onion



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Temptation

Temptation is all around us, but never more than when you are on a diet. It can make or break your weight loss, because most people just don't have enough willpower to turn away from a temptation that is staring them in the face.

How many times do you buy "junk food" for your spouse or kids and swear you won't go near it? You may even put it up on the highest shelf so it is out of sight. How often is it out of your mind though? You still know it is there, taunting you, practically begging you to just have one taste.

That is the problem with even having that kind of food in your house. If you don't get rid of it, the strong cravings for these foods will overcome your desire to lose weight. What might start out as just one bite might turn into a diet ending disaster.

So, get rid of the junk food. Get rid of everything you don't feel is on your diet plan. Get rid of the chips, the ice cream, the cookies, the candy, the sodas, and anything else that you know you just can't have in sight for fear that you might eat all of it. Not only are you saving your diet, but you might just have a chance at making the rest of the family healthy as well!

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Friday, March 23, 2007 Are You An Apple Or A Pear?

Most women fall into one of two categories when it comes to body shape, either an apple or a pear. Each of these have significant implications for both health and weight loss. It is generally thought that there are more health risks for the women who have a decidedly apple shaped appearance to their body.

A woman with an apple shape carries most of her fat in the abdominal or belly region. Usually she will have narrow hips, large breasts, and a relatively large waist. They have what is called visceral fat, which is the bad fat that surrounds their internal organs. This is what decreases insulin sensitivity, raises blood pressure and decreases levels of HDL (the good) cholesterol. The more weight you have around your abdoment the higher you are risk for heart disease and diabetes.

A pear shaped woman carries most of her weight around her hips, thights, and buttocks. Generally she will have a smaller upper body and breasts, and a much lower heavier body. The risks are quite different - there is more risk of cellulite and varicose veins, as well as they are prone to eating disorders. A pear-shaped woman does not carry the same health problems as far as heart disease risk that an apple shaped woman does.

There is a recommended diet plan for both the apple shaped and pear shaped woman. For an apple shape the low-carbohydrate diet is the best for weight loss. For a pear shape low-fat diets work the best.

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Nuts and Seeds

A great way to add healthy fats to your diet as well as protein is to eat nuts and seeds. These should include:

  • Walnuts
  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Peanuts
  • Pecans
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Flax Seeds

They are a great addition to your diet, but as with anything they can quickly pack on the calories especially if they are roasted in oil. It is hard to stop eating them even when you are full, so you need to be careful. There are several ways to add nuts and seeds into your diet without overdoing it though. You can sprinkle them into your salad and with your fruits. Nuts are great over fruit deserts such as yogurt parfait. You can also put them on your cereal in the morning to give your system a little boost. If you would rather eat them on their own then get some smaller snack bags and separate the nuts and seeds from the large container they usually come in so that you eat fewer nuts and save on the calories.


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Starting Small

Weight loss doesn't have to be an overnight project. In fact, if you start out too strong you are more likely to fizzle out quickly. There are a few small things you can do before you even make a total commitment to losing weight. That is sometimes the hardest part - you know you want to lose the weight but you either don't know how to begin, or you are scared of making such drastic changes in your life. Both can be understood by the millions of people who are going through exactly what you are.

It doesn't have to be that way though. Starting small can give you the confidence you need to move forward with your weight loss as well as the basic fundamentals.

  • Throw out the scale (for now) - Don't be so obsessed with your weight, the more you are obsessed the more you are likely to not be able to move past the numbers as opposed to the feelings you are experience such as more energy and more confidence.
  • Increase your activity level - This doesn't mean that you have to go out and run a marathon. By starting small you can take a short walk to the store, or even the corner if you don't feel like going any further. It just means that you have to get out there, even if it is just to play hopscotch with your children.
  • Stop eating at least 2 hours before bedtime - When you go to bed right after eating, those calories and fat grams are literally sitting there on your body not going anywhere. You burn less calories when you sleep so it stands to reason if you haven't eaten anything directly before going to bed then you already a step ahead of the game.
  • Eat 3 meals and at least 1 snack - You cannot lose weight if you are not eating. You need calories to speed up your metabolism and by starving yourself you are actually slowing down your metabolism.
  • Drink your water - Water helps to keep your body working efficiently and it has the added bonus of giving you a "fuller" feeling if you drink it before eating a meal. Drink at least 8 - 8oz glass of water per day.
  • Consider a diet supplement such as Hoodia - This is optional of course but it does give your metabolism a boost as well as it helps to fill you up so you are not as hungry and don't eat as large of portions as you may normally do.

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What Determines Body Weight

Here are 7 factors that influence how much you weigh. These are just some of the factors that you will have to overcome on your weight loss journey:

  1. Genetics - Biology is somewhat of a destiny, but don't forget that this also includes your parent's lifestyle habits are also considered in their weight, as well as yours. In other words just because they are heavy doesn't necessarily mean that you are destined to be, it could just be the way they eat.
  2. Food - Obviously what you eat and your calorie intake is how you gain weight. It takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound.
  3. Medications - There are many medications that have side effects of weight gain such as antidepressants, birth control, as well as many everyday drugs for insomnia, or bipolar.
  4. Smoking - Quitting smoking is a common reason that people gain weight as nicotine actually allows your body to stay at a lower weight then it would normally be.
  5. Involuntary activity - Everything you do, even involuntary efforts such as blinking, breathing, and blood pumping helps to determine your metabolic rate.
  6. Basic activity - This is what can be considered your nervous energy. Things like pacing, jumping up to answer a phone, and even gesturing when you talk can add up when burning calories.
  7. Extra activity - This is more commonly known as exercise! Anything you do beyond the basic everyday activity is what actually burns the calories.

All of the above determines how much you weigh, but only you can determine if that is the weight in which you are happy with.


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Thursday, March 22, 2007 Working Out Together

Weight loss can be a lonely process if you don't have someone to share it with. It is hard when one part of a couple is overweight and the other one is thin - they really can't understand what it is like for you and you can't figure out why they don't want to walk 2 miles with you everyday.

That is why you need to look outside of your home to find someone to exercise with. It is great if both you and your significant other need to lose a few pounds, but sometimes that just doesn't happen. That is why you need to find a friend, or even a stranger so that you can help to motivate each other. Without motivation you might find yourself wavering in your endeavor to lose weight.

The question then is - where do you find someone? It is actually easier than you think! If you are part of a group weight loss such as Weight Watchers then find someone at your meeting that you live close to. Ask them if they want to meet you a couple of times a week to work out. If you are a parent, find your child's parent and ask them. You don't have to be intrusive, just casually bring up the subject of walking or going to a yoga class and see if they would be interested. Chances are they have been thinking of the same thing but didn't know where to find a friend to join them.

If you really have no one to workout with then consider going on a weight loss forum. Just by searching the Internet you can easily find a workout buddy. Craigslist.org has postings specifically for this type of thing, as does Meetup.com. At Meetup.com you can find a slew of activities that they set up specific meetings for so that you don't have to search for anyone in particular, but yet you have a whole group of people that want to work out.

When you work out together you can give motivation to each other, and you just might make a great friend in the process.

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Easy Tips To Not Overeat in Restaurants

You can see it everytime you go to your local restaurant - the oversized portions. They aren't just oversized, they are portions that are large enough to feed 4, but yet we're eating the whole plate of food!

With everything super-sized, biggie-sized, king-sized, and grande we no longer have any idea of what the right portion to eat is. Portions are much much smaller then you think they are, especially when you are going to an Italian restaurant. They are the most known for oversized portions simply because that is what people expect. Pasta has some of the highest amounts of carbohydrates, especially when you add in the eggplant, lasagna, manicotti, stuffed shells, and the garlic bread that inevitably come with the meal. Here are some tips to follow so that you eat within your portion size and not overeat simply because it is there:

  • Order half portions - There is no shame in saying you only want a half portion. With more and more people eating healthy they are more than happy to do it for you.
  • Order 2 meals for 4 people and share them
  • Use bread or salad plates to put your food on - If you have a smaller plate and then fill it with food then you are fooling your brain into thinking you are eating everything on your plate.
  • Get a "to-go" box when your meal arrives - Simply take half the food and put it in the box right away so that not only can you eat a smaller portion but you also have it to heat up the next day!
  • Ask for your wine or alcohol with your food - That way you won't be tipsy and eat more than you think you should. You also won't eat as fast.



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How To Lose Weight Like A Guy

There is no question that men are big losers - in weight loss that is. For every 5 pounds they can lose, on average a woman only loses 1 to 2. It isn't fair, but it is life. Here are some ways to lose weight like a guy:

  • Eat protein - To curb cravings and to balance your meals eat protein with every meal such as low-fat cheese, a low-fat piece of turkey, or some fat-free cottage cheese
  • Eat protein-packed chocolate - To eliminate your sweet cravings eat a chocolate coated energy bar for breakfast which only contains 210 calories.
  • Don't strive to be perfect - Men take dieting less seriously, they don't just go from 0 to 100 in 1 day. They take their time and don't become obsessed if they fail one day, they just get back on track the next day.
  • Go for the strength training - The difference with men is that they have more muscle to burn off the calories. Take a tip from them and add weight training immediately into your diet plan.
  • Drop the "barbie" weights - Use real iron weights, ones that actually weight more than 1 pound. You are stronger than you think!
  • Work out in life - Don't always get your husband to bring in the groceries or life heavy objects, you can do it too! If it is possible for him to do it, then you can do it too.
  • Don't use food as a therapist - Women are always doing this, whereas men just see food as a way to fill their hunger. Take their advice, don't eat because you are sad, upset, angry, or had a bad day.
  • Get physical with anger - We see the men do it all the time - they get angry and they go play basketball or punch a few walls (well don't do that, but you get the idea). When you get angry instead of getting some ice cream, head to the gym or go for a long walk to curb the anger and use it for good.








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The Basics Of A Diabetic Diet

Thousands of people are diagnosed with Diabetes 2 every year. This in itself is becoming an epidemic because of the obesity in our society. Although most people do see a nutritionist and become aware of the "diabetic diet", there are some that refuse to change their eating habits. This could be dangerous and possibly life threatening for those who do not take it seriously.

Here are some of the basics when not only trying to lose weight, but when dealing with Diabetes. First, as a diabetic you should know that lowering your carbohydrates will essentially lower your blood sugar levels, but you don't want to lower them too much. You actually need to balance them with protein so that your body digests the food slower as to not raise your blood sugar levels.

For each meal you should eat 3-4 carb equivalents and 1 protein. For every 15 carbohydrates in a food item you are eating 1 carb equivalent. For example if you have a bagel in the morning that has 30 carbs, you are eating 2 carb equivelents. Which means that you can have your bagel and a banana which is 1 carb equivelent. You have now eaten your 3 carb equivelent which will keep your blood sugar down. When you add your 1oz of cheese for protein you have had a balanced meal. You must always eat protein with every meal to balance the carbs, whether that be peanut butter on your bagel or another form of high protein.

This simply means that in any given meal you cannot eat more than 60 carbs altogether and that includes your salad dressings, sides, main meals, and whatever else you eat on or on the side of your meal. It may seem confusing at first but it is the right way to balance your meals as well as lose weight.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Walking For Weight Loss

There are hundreds and maybe even thousands of different kinds of exercise routines. Almost any type of exercise is great for your body - anything that makes you have fun and gets your body moving is a good thing. But there is always going be an exercise that will the best and that is walking.

Lots of people underestimate how good walking really is for weight loss. It does look very simple, but it helps tremendously in burning calories and maintaining a healthy heart. Its obvious that all types of exercises burn calories, but not all of them use fat as the primary source of those calories. Walking triggers directly your fat.

Walking is something that you can do pretty much anywhere you want. Its recommended you purchase a good pedometer to keep track of your pace and duration.
And one more thing - never walk with bad shoes.

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A low-fat, High taste recipe

Almost everyone loves a great guacamole dip. It taste great, but when we go on diets, we tend to not eat this because we think its unhealthy or has to much calories, here is a recipe for guacamole dip that has low calories and doesn’t effect your diet.

For this recipe you are going to need the following ingredients:

3 avocados
3 garlic, minced
1/4 sweet red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 red chile’s
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne, for garnish


After you have bought all the necessary ingredients, you are going to do these four easy steps:

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove all of the seeds
Put the meat into a small-size bowl and mash with a fork or spoon. (Do not process in a blender.)
Stir in the garlic, red onions, pepper, red chile’s, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and lime juice. Add pepper and salt to your taste.
Transfer to a regular serving bowl, if necessary
Drizzle the remainder of the olive oil over the Guacamole and sprinkle with cayenne for a nice presentation. Serve immediately.

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Do You Need Supplements?

When people look for ways to lose weight, many of the suggestions are to take supplements. They could be weight loss supplements or vitamins that add to your diet. Everything from Vitamin B to Green Tea is mentioned in a way to lose weight. Walking into a health-food store can be overwhelming with all the products making claims that they are the ones that can help you lose the weight you have always wanted.

Products that "guarantee" that you can pack on muscles or reduce body fat are most times not what they may seem. There are very few supplements that can actually help do this. Hoodia is only one of a handful that have scientific studies and years of research behind it that can actually guarantee this, if it is used in the correct way. Many just have tons of caffeine or other fillers in their products that make you feel so jittery that you can't sit still. Yes, you may feel like you have more energy, but more than likely you will just feel anxiety and heart palpitations. You need to go with a supplement that you can trust.

This is why HungerAway sells their own Hoodia, because they know what it can actually do. It is certified by CITES which is the only way to prove that it is real Hoodia, made from the cactus plant located in Africa. Other Hoodia products contain little to no Hoodia at all, whereas HoodiaPharm is made up of 100% pure Hoodia.

With all the of the exotic supplements on the market that you can pay big money for, why don't you go with a company and a product that you can trust.

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Curbing Your Cravings

Cravings are the main reason that people give up on their weight loss journey. They seem to be irresistible even to the strongest of wills. By understanding why and when you get these cravings you can learn to curb them and stay on track to losing weight.

Here are some tips that you can follow to help you:

Keep A Journal - Cravings often start from emotions, and not actual hunger. Be aware of what connection you have to those cravings. By using The Dietary Journal on HungerAway you can write down the feelings you have while you are craving the foods. That way you can figure out when they may hit you.

Follow Your Eating Plan - It doesn't matter which weight loss diet you follow, all that matters is that you actually follow it by eating when you should and not skipping meals. When you are hungry it is natural to crave foods that you normally wouldn't allow yourself.

Come Up With Nutritious Substitutions - If you look hard enough there are solutions to all your cravings. If you want something sweet then you can try yogurt, fruit, or low-fat pudding or jello. If you are looking for something crunchy then turn to low-fat popcorn, celery, carrots, or other veggies that will give you the crunch you crave. If you are craving ice cream then simply go for the low-fat frozen yogurt or a carb smart or low-fat ice cream bar.

Know When To Give In - Cravings fade within 15 minutes usually but if they don't then it might be more beneficial to you to eat a very small amount of what you crave. That way you don't eat a larger portion of it later. You will feel satisfied without overindulging.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007 10 Easy Ways To Burn 100 Calories

No matter how little calories you eat during the day (not less than 1200 though), you still need to burn more calories then what you take in to actually lose weight. Besides your regular exercise routine you can still manage to burn calories other ways. Here are 10 easy ways to burn calories just by doing things you can do everyday that might actually be fun!

  1. Play outdoors with the kids - Kids love to play games and will be more than happy to show you how to play hopscotch, tag, red light green light, as well as many of the other games that involve running, jumping, and laughing.
  2. Eat at home - Instead of stopping by to pick up take-out create a low-fat, low-calorie meal together that you have never made. You'll easily save 100 calories by not eating out.
  3. Take your dog for a walk - You don't even have to think of it as exercise. Just take fluffy around the block a few times and 20 minutes later you will have burned 100 calories.
  4. Get romantic - Slow dance with your significant other for 30 minutes and not only will you have burned calories you will have gotten just a little closer to that person.
  5. Leisure activities - Go bowling, play Frisbee, golf, or Horseshoes to burn at least 100 calories, but probably even more if you have a lot of fun for a longer period of time!
  6. Type your way to calorie loss - Honestly if you type emails for 1 hour you will burn 100 calories!
  7. Gardening - Planting, mulching, and weeding is just what you need as the weather warms up. It is quite the workout!
  8. Wash the car - By hand that is. Skip the car wash and scrub down your vehicle by yourself. It will also help to tone the muscles as you stretch to wash the car.
  9. Shopping - Yes, you can shop and burn calories too, just plan on taking a brisk walk around the mall when you first get there. That way you can get some exercise and see all the sales before you hit the stores.
  10. Take the stairs - This is so cliche but it is so true. Every chance you get take the stairs and just 20 minutes over the course of the day will burn those calories.

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Healthy Cereals

Let's face it, not matter how hard we try we just might not be the kind of people that actually get out of bed and cook a healthy breakfast, even it only takes a few minutes. Some people are just naturally drawn to cereal. It is simple, quick, and can even be healthy.

Lately, the cereal aisle looks very similar to a candy aisle with tons of boxes screaming out to you. Forget about the front of the box, you need to flip it over. Look at the ingredients and decide if it is something that you should be eating. For weight loss you should primarily be eating whole grain or whole wheat cereal that is low in calories and fat. That doesn't sound very tasty though does it?

It really can be! You just have to be a little creative with your cereal. You can either buy many of the healthy pre-packaged cereals and eat them plain, or you can add a little no calorie sweetener to it, or better yet, top it with your favorite berries and fruit.

Look for 0 trans fat cereals, as well as an ingredient list that is short and to the point. If it has many tiny words that you don't understand that will probably mean that it is full of fat and sugar. Here are a list of healthy and very tasty cereals that you and your family can enjoy:

  • Kashi Go Lean
  • Kashi 7 Whole Grains Flakes Cereal (perfect for berry toppings)
  • Cheerios - Regular and MultiGrain (and what child doesn't love Cheerios!)
  • Shredded Mini Wheats (not frosted)
  • Complete Oat and Wheat Bran Flakes
  • Total original
  • Wheaties

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6 Healthy Quick Breakfast alternatives

It is always been hard for people to fit breakfast into their already busy day, but it really is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy to get through it, and it gives you the calories and protein to stop you from eating other unhealthy foods as the day progresses.

The recommended amount of calories to consume for breakfast is 300 calories for women, and 500 for men. For fat grams, it should be kept under 5 for women, and under 10 for men. This is much easier than you think. No, you probably can't have a big bowl of sugary cereal but you can have other meals that are equally as delicious.

Here are 6 quick and healthy breakfast meals that can really give you a ton of energy, as well as the weight loss you desire:

  1. Banana and Peanut Butter Toast - Take 2 slices of whole wheat bread and spread on one tablespoon peanut butter. Top with a half of banana each and you have a very high in protein, low in fat breakfast.
  2. An Apple a Day - Eat one crisp and juicy apple, along with 1 oz of mozarella or low-fat cheddar cheese, and 4 whole wheat crackers for a quick pick me up.
  3. The Laughing Cow - Eat one small pear, 1 oz of laughing cow cheese, and 1 cup mixed dry Chex cereal so that you can have the last laugh on weight loss.
  4. The English Apple - One small apple, and 1 whole wheat bagel along with 1 oz of mozarella cheese will take you a long way during the day.
  5. Grape Sandwich - For the non-traditional breakfast eater try something different. Take one piece of lean meat, with 1 oz of low-fat cheese, and place it on low-cal whole wheat bread with a handful (about 1 cup) of grapes on the side.
  6. Orange Omelet - Blend 1 egg substitute with 1/4 cup cottage cheese and saute. Add one piece of whole wheat toast, and an orange and you have the ultimate in protein.

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Healthy Breakfasts Lead To Weight Loss

It has been said for quite some time that if you eat a healthy breakfast then you will lose more weight than if you skip it. The reasons are simple actually. You will:

  • Take in more vitamins and minerals but consumer less cholesterol and fat
  • Have more energy through the day to burn more calories
  • Snack less and have lighter lunches and dinners

It is just that easy. If you skip breakfast then you tend to snack heavier in the late morning or eat a larger lunch. Often times you are so famished that you will eat anything by the time lunch rolls around. This leads to more calories consumed on the whole.

You have to make time for breakfast, whether it be waking up 10 minutes earlier or making it for the car ride to work. A healthy breakfast consists of at least one item from each of the following:

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables or 100% fruit juice without added sugar
  • Grains - whole grain bagel, or english muffin, hot or cold whole grain cereal, low-fat bran muffins, melba toast, or crackers
  • Dairy - skim milk, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat yogurt, or low-fat cheeses
  • Protein - peanut butter, hard boiled eggs, lean slice of meat, or fish

All the items offer a small amount of fat, with a high amount of complex carbs that will keep the hunger at a minimum and your energy to a maximum.



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Monday, March 19, 2007 3 Great Dinners For Dieters

People often fail at weight loss because they get to the point that they are bored with their bland and sometimes mundane diet food. It doesn't have to be this way. Diet foods do not have to mean deprivation.

With all the new cookbooks out there that deal strictly with low fat or low carb foods you can have your pick of delicious and tasty foods without sacrificing anything. Here are 5 dinners that you can take and make your own without adding fat or calories.

  1. Meat and Potatoes - Many people think this is something you have to give up while on a diet, but quite the contrary. It is about portion size, not about skimping. Have a lean steak, chicken, turkey breast, or a fish steak. Cook it in olive oil instead of butter and use many of the low fat marinades that are available. Instead of mashed potatoes you can simply make a baked potato and sprinkle with Mrs. Dash or other low fat toppings such as no-fat sour cream and chives. Serve with veggies and you'll be full in no time.
  2. Salad and Salmon - For a quicker prep time you can use pre-washed, pre-bagged salad with greens and spinach. Add the tomatoes, onions, artichoke hearts, and anything else you want to add for taste. Use a low-cal dressing or olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Serve with a small piece of salmon and toasted whole wheat pita bread.
  3. Baked children, beans, and rice - Bake the chicken in a pan coated with a cooking spray. Use orange juice mixed with honey, 1/8 teaspoon of Cayenne pepper and some dried thyme and oregano. Serve with the instant brown rice and microwaved green beans. It is quick easy, and extremely tasty.

Take each of these basics and make it your own. You don't have to add fat and calories to enjoy the meal, it just takes a little practice.


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7 Time Saving Tips For Fitness

Let's face it, not many of us the recommended 60 minutes per day to exercise, especially 5 to 6 days per week. That doesn't mean that you should give up the notion of exercise completely, it just means that you need to make a few allowances for the days you are running short of time. Here are some tips to fit your exercise routine into 30 minutes for those days that you have too much to do:

  1. Circuit Training - Perform one exercise for each muscle group with a break in between. For instance you could one chest exercise for 12 reps, followed by abs, calves, legs, triceps, biceps, shoulders, and back. If you rest for 60 seconds you can repeat 2 to 3 more cycles all within the 20 to 30 minute time limit. It burns fat and gives you a more intense workout in a shorter time period.
  2. Split your routine - You don't always have to workout every muscle group in each workout, you could work on your upper body for 20 minutes and then do 10 minutes of intense walking or running. The next workout you could do another 10 minutes of intense cardio and finish with 20 minutes on your lower body.
  3. Perform cardio and weights on separate days - You don't always have to do both if you don't have time. Do a more vigorous cardio workout on one day for 30 minutes and then strength training for 30 minutes the next day.
  4. Split the video tape workout - Most workouts last for 60 minutes but you can simply just do the first 30 minutes with more intensity and then finish the last 30 minutes the next day.
  5. Do a weight and cardio mix for shorter periods of time - Perform one weight training exercise followed by 3 minutes of cardio and then go back to weight training, followed by 3 more minutes of a different cardio exercise. Keep repeating until the 30 minutes is up.
  6. Walk at work - Most people have 1 hour for lunch but it only takes them 20 minutes to eat so why not spend 30 minutes walking. You can walk the halls if you have a long building or go outside for a trip around the parking lot. Anywhere that you can elevate your heart rate and get a brisk walk in can help you reach your weight loss goal.
  7. Split the workout into separate times - There is nothing that says you have to do all 30 minutes at once. You can walk for 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes after work. It is just as effect as one 30 minute session and helps to keep your metabolism working well.



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Overtraining During Exercise

When you first start your workout you may feel like you could never overtrain because you may be at a beginner level, but it really isn't true. Granted, most of the overtraining you hear about is from competitive athletes and some recreational athletes that may take it too far, but it is possible to overtrain because you are not experienced enough to know when to stop.

Overtraining is when you are at a point in exercise where you are training or exercising so hard that normal recovery from the exercise does not occur with normal periods of rest. This can happen if you decide that you want to lose weight quickly and continually exercise each day without giving your body a day off to rest here and there. Experts recommend a maximum of 2 hours per day 5 to 6 days a week. Most say that 60 minutes is perfect for most people.

Some people think that more exercise is better, but it really could cause some serious side effects. Fatigue is one of the earliest symptoms of overtraining, one which is overlooked because people think if they are tired they need to exercise more. This is simply not the case, because it could lead to other things such as:
  • Tension
  • Irritability
  • Decreased appetite
  • Restless sleep
  • Loss of sexual desire
  • All day aches and pains
  • Declining athletic performance
  • Depression
  • Menstrual irregularities

Normally people are aware of this extreme state of overtraining before it happens, but if you aren't then you should look at these symptoms and decide if you are overtraining. You can usually stop any effects with a couple of days rest and not exercising so much in one period of time.




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Dehydration During Exercise

If you are physically active, and if you are trying to lose weight you should be, then you need to look at how much water you are drinking, and how much you are sweating. Sweating is a way to keep your body cool during hot weather or physical activity. To sweat you need to stay hydrated to prevent any damage to your cardiovascular system, and yes, you actually want to sweat.

When you do sweat you need to replace the fluids that you are losing. Even in as little as 20 to 30 minutes you can reach dehydration that can affect how your perform during exercise. This is even when you start out hydrated. Dehydration can be serious. If you get to a 3% drop in your body's fluid level you can have heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke if you continue to lose more water.

This is why you need to rehydrate while you are exercising so that you can keep going to peak performance. Almost all the amount of fluid you lose through either sweat or urine should be replaced by the same amount of liquids. Plain water is the best way to rehydrate, not sodas or even sports drinks will be as effective. The best way to find out if you are drinking enough water during exercise is to weight yourself both before and after you workout. If you are the same weight then you have drank enough to replenish what you lost, but if you weigh less then you need to hit the bottle, the water bottle.

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Sunday, March 18, 2007 Eating Healthy On A Budget

There is no question that eating healthy costs more money, at least that is what most people think. It doesn't have to be that way though. There are affordable ways to eat healthy so that it doesn't break your budget. Here are some tips to do so:
  • Flexibility - If your diet recommends that you buy fresh veggies that are more expensive and you see a sale on frozen vegetables, don't be afraid to change the recipe a bit. Frozen veggies are just as low fat then fresh ones so don't feel you are stuck with only what they recommend.
  • Cut coupons and look for sales - Always keep an eye out for the sales and specials that can help to stretch your already tight budget. Cutting coupons can also help you to buy healthy food that you might otherwise not be able to enjoy. Check all the circulars of your local grocery stores and see where you can get the best deals on the food you actually eat.
  • Buy dried peas and beans - They are just as nutritious as fresh or canned varieties. They may take a little longer to prepare but you get a great amount of them to make at a later time.
  • Compare prices - It might sound like common sense but some people insist on the same brand name every single time. Store named brands are just as tasty and often cost much less. You can also find sales on different brand names each week so don't be afraid to experiment.
  • Buy in bulk - Although you may spend more on your first trip to a large wholesale store the savings can be seen when you don't have to buy the product for a long time. This works well if you have a large pantry or freezer to store the excess. You'll also find that you don't have to stop at the store as often, or have to go out to eat because you don't have enough food at home.
    Buy fruits and veggies in season - Fruits and vegetables go down in price during the season in which they are grown, so buy them then. During other seasons, try to spice up your food palette with new and unique fruits and vegetables that you don't usually try. If you don't feel like experimenting then you can always choose the frozen or canned variety's during the off-season of your favorite item.
    It may take some time to master the healthy food budget, but it can be affordable. You'll learn when your favorite health foods go on sale, and what season is perfect for your favorite fruit. Just be patient and don't give up, practice really does make perfect.

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Losing The Last 10 Pounds

If you are one of those hard working committed to weight loss people and you have gone and done what most people find impossible which is losing weight, then give yourself a big pat on the back. Well done! You may also be one of those people that has lost "most" of your weight but finding yourself just needing to lose the last 10 pounds. Shedding those pounds can be more difficult then the 50, 80, or 100 before them.

This often happens because nature only intends us to be so thin and then your genetics and body frame play a large role in essentially stopping your body from losing any more. That could mean that you simply don't need to lose what you think are the last 10 pounds or you have to extra work to get them off. Here are some ways to get the stubborn pounds off and keep them off, because those pounds will be the most likely to come back.
  • Change your eating habits - Just tweaking your meal schedule can have a huge effect on the last 10 pounds. Instead of eating a medium sized breakfast, medium sized lunch, and medium sized dinner, try eating a large breakfast, medium lunch, and small dinner. It will give you the opportunity to put most of your calories in the early part of the day and give you even more time to burn them off.
  • Lower the calories - As your weight loss continues you become smaller and therefore need less calories then when you started on your journey. Many people however stay at exactly the same amount of calories that helped kick start the weight loss to begin with, not taking into consideration you are smaller. So, cut back on the calories to about 250 less then what you eat now. The only way you shouldn't do this is if you are at 1200 calories, as no one should go below that because it could cause health issues.
  • Increase the intensity but not the length of your workout - Make your workout make you burn more calories. If you are walking on a treadmill at a 4.0 mph level then up it to 4.5 or even 5.0 mph. You can also increase the incline to make it just that much harder. Add more intensity at every workout for maximum benefits.
  • Cut out the last of the calories - You may have given up sweets, chocolate, ice cream and everything bad for you, but have you cut out the 1 soda you drink per day? What about the extra roll at dinner that you add into your calories per day. There is always one more thing that you can eliminate from your diet to give you the boost you need to lose the final 10 pounds.

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Pilates For Weight Loss

Studies have gone back and forth talking about the exercise known as Pilates, and whether or not it actually contributes to weight loss. Most can say that if someone commits to a Pilates workout at least 5 times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes it will create a trimmer appearance and most can lose significant weight. This is all dependent upon the level in which you work out with Pilates though.

Exercise of any kind will burn calories, but how many you burn will be in direct correlation with the exercise you do. Pilates does increase weight loss when doing it at a more advanced level. Not that you have to start with this. Just starting at the beginner level will help you to learn the exercises and strengthen your muscles to start creating lean muscle mass. It increases your calorie burning potential when you do move up in levels and time spent doing Pilates.

It also promotes better posture which in turn helps your abdominal muscles get more of a workout even while walking or sitting. It helps to give you efficient respiration which is essential for burning calories while you are doing another type of aerobic exercise. It also helps your mind and can lead to better self esteem which leads to heightened lifestyle consciousness which is always associated with more weight loss.

Pilates is an enlivening exercise that you will give you an overall feeling of health that will lead to weight loss, if done on a regular basis. To give you the maximum benefits it should be done in combination with aerobic exercise such as swimming, walking, or bike riding, but it is an excellent place to start.

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How Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. This is due in large part to the amount of weight we as a whole country have put on. However, it has been proven that in as little as a month most people can reverse the serious heart disease risk factors they face by making significant lifestyle changes. That means that it is not too late to make changes that can potentially stop you from dying from obesity.

Researchers have shown that after only 3 weeks of a high fiber, low fat diet and up to 60 minutes of daily walking you can reverse your type 2 diabetes and unhealthy risk factors called the metabolic syndrome. That is quite the change from the previous notions that we have had that it takes a long time to see significant improvements in our health. It is true that you won't lose that much weight in those weeks, but as long as you are striving towards it the effects can be felt immediately.

It takes as little as 10 pounds to make a difference in your blood sugar, blood pressure, and overall well being. It doesn't matter if you are 20 pounds overweight, or 120 pounds overweight. It just matters that you are taking the time to put your health first.

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Weight Loss Medications

There are many ways to lose weight through many diet plans that contain low fat foods, low carb foods, high carb foods, or many of the thousands of plans that people have come up with. Each of these plans have their own benefits and for a lot of people they work. For those who have tried numerous diet plans and failed there is another option.

There are many weight loss medications on the market, either over the counter or through your doctor, that are very effective in helping obese people lose weight. There are guidelines for people to find out if they qualify for weight loss medications. If you have a BMI of 30 or more and no risk factors for additional conditions, or if you have a BMI of 27 or more but less than 30 with one or more obesity related conditions.

If you feel that you may qualify under these guidelines the you should speak to your doctor. If you feel more comfortable with over the counter dietary supplements then you you should consider Hoodia Gordonii. With some over the counter supplements containing the harmful agent of Ephedra or caffeine you are better off with a natural supplement. While Ephedra and caffeine do help the short-term weight loss, their safety is questionable. They cause:
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Anxiety and mood changes
  • Hyperactivity
  • Heart palpitations

Whereas a natural product such as Hoodia Gordonii has no adverse side effects and works just as well, if not better than many of the stimulant produced supplements. Consider all your options before deciding on just one and make sure you do the research on whatever product you choose.


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Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body Mass Index or BMI is something that Americans have become more familiar with, but still aren't taking as seriously as they should. It is this measurement that gives you an idea of what you may be at risk for, whether it is high blood pressure, heart disease, or strokes.

Your BMI is based on your heart and weight and is considered to be a better measure of the health risk then what you actually weigh in pounds. The medical terms overweight, obese, and morbidly obese are based on the BMI values. If you have a BMI that is between 25 and 30 you are considered overweight. Anything above 30 is considered obese and then at the higher ends of the scale you are considered morbidly obese. The higher your BMI the greater risk you have of developing a weight related illness that could include Diabetes or heart disease.

Most likely when you have gone to the doctors you will hear them talking about taking your "vital signs". This usually includes your blood pressure, breathing rate, pulse rate, and body temperature. The AAFP Panel on Overweight and Obesity now feels that the BMI should also become a vital sign to be taken every time you walk into the doctor's office. It is because, just like high blood pressure, a high BMI reading that is too high should be treated as well.

To calculate your BMI you can do a simple search of the Internet for a BMI Calculator or you can go ask your doctor to do it the next time you see them.

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Trans Fat Confusion

Many people simply don't get the whole trans fat aspect of food. You're not alone though, they make it very confusing for people to really understand it. Trans fats are linked with cancer and heart disease and are best to be avoided completely. The are found in almost everything from crackers and cookies, to dips, frozen foods, and many snack foods.

Fast food especially is loaded down with trans fat from the chicken nuggets to french fries. Commercially made fried food in general are huge contributors to the trans fat society we live in because of the shortening and oil in which they are cooked in.

Even the packaged foods that say they are trans-fat free may have trans fat in them. This is the part that is most confusing for some people. If a product is made with partially hydrogenated oil then it contains trans fat. The FDA allows it to be called trans fat free if one serving of the offending food contains only a half of gram of trans fat or less. So, that is fine if you only eat one serving, but for some who eat more than one serving you are often eating more than 1 gram of trans fat in each sitting.

It shouldn't matter if it does have less than a half gram, you are still getting some form of trans fat. Luckily there are many laws in committee right now to ban trans fat completely. Even McDonald's has made the effort to cook their fries in non hydrogenated oil to make them a bit healthier. So, to keep away from the trans fat completely you should stay away from fried foods or check the packaging to make sure they weren't cooked in even partially hydrogenated oil even if it does say trans fat free or 0 trans fat.

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Raising A Healthy Child

Adults are not the only people in America that are obese. The obesity rate in children is on the rise dramatically, and there seems to be no end in sight. If your child is heavy then you first need to recognize it. Many parents are in denial because they think the "baby fat" looks cute on them. It does, up until they are about 4 years old. After that then it is simply fat. Not only do we want to keep ourselves healthy but we want to keep our children healthy as well, and here are 6 steps to do it:
  1. Make sure they eat breakfast - This is still the most important meal of the day and a meal in which many children are still skipping. It gives your child more energy and the ability to concentrate better in school.
  2. Put your children in motion - Exercise has as much affect on a child that it does on an adult. It should be at least 1 hour a day and can be as simple as unstructured playing. That means they can go out in the backyard and play tag with you, or shoot some hoops. Whatever you do with your child make sure they are working up a good sweat.
  3. Limit screen time - With televisions and computers kids don't seem to want to get up off the couch. Don't let them sit there like a sack of potatoes though. Limit screen time to only 2 hours per day.
  4. Eat more fiber - Children do not get nearly enough fiber by today's standards, so it is wise to add at least 5 to 10 grams of fiber per day to their diet.
  5. Change white to wheat - Throw out the white bread, and the white pasta and replace it with whole wheat. The wheat products are so delicious nowadays that they probably won't even notice the difference.
  6. Get rid of the soda - Soda is one of the biggest contributors to children's obesity. It adds extra calories, sugar, as well as caffeine. Replace it with water, milk, and only 100% fruit juice.

The earlier the children learn good eating habits, the easier it will be for them to maintain them as they grow older.


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10 Foods To Help Diabetes

If you are pre-diabetes or have Diabetes 2 then you already understand the importance of eating healthy. You should see a nutritionist so together you can learn what you should and should not eat. Balancing your blood sugar is an all day process so here are some foods that can help in fighting the war with Diabetes:

Apples - This is one fruit that is not forbidden when it comes to Diabetes. There are many different types of varieties so that you can eat them anytime of the year.

Asparagus - This is an excellent source of glutathione, a compound that helps to keep your blood sugar stable.

Beans - These members of the legume family are good for your heart as well and they contain different phytonutrients that helps to manage Diabetes. Dry beans are the healthiest choice but you need to soak them for several hours before cooking.

Broccoli - An excellent source of quercetin and contains no sugar so eat up!

Carrots - Helps to balance your insulin levels and protect your heart. An all around good vegetable for both meals and as a snack.

Fish - Most fish has omega-3 fatty acids that help to balance the glucose level and the different varieties will keep you eating it.

Nuts - One of nature's richest foods, packed with minerals and healthy fats.

Oranges - With a low rating on the Glycemic Index they are a source of many phtonutrients that help you fight Diabetes

Soybeans - They are not only a complete source of protein but they provide isoflavones, phytoestrogens, and saponins that help with blood sugar.

Tea - This isn't really thought about as something a Diabetic would add to help control blood sugar but many studies have shown that at least 1 cup of tea a day can help to control your sugar levels.

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10 Tips To Get You Started With Strength Training

When you are planning out your exercise routine it should always contain strength training. If you are unsure of where to begin when it comes to strength training, here are 10 great tips to get you started.
  1. Always warm up before training. It gives you a chance to warm the muscles and lubricate your joints to make it easier to lift more weights without strain.
  2. Stretch thoroughly. Your warm up should include stretching to increase the flexibility of the muscles.
  3. Keep it light in the beginning. Work on your movement techniques as opposed to just trying to get the most weight in. It is important that you know the mechanics of strength training before you go for the heavy exercises.
  4. Go through a complete range of motion. Move slowly and learn how to breathe and control your movements. Never sacrifice on the technique to get more repetitions in.
  5. Vary the intensity. Knowing your goals and activity level is extremely important to knowing how intense your routine should be. Resting between sets is important, as well as the overall weight lifted. It should vary depending on how often you do strength training each week.
  6. Listen to your body. This isn't cardio so feeling for your heart rate does not determine the intensity. If you feel exerted or weak in any way you should stop or lower your level of weights.
  7. Know the recommendations. Depending on your level of activity and your goal, the minimum amount of strength training that is recommended is 8 to 12 repetitions of at least 8 to 10 exercises at least 2 days a week. If your goal is weight loss then you should consider at least a moderate intensity 3 times a week. Unless you are planning on bodybuilding you should not do strength training more than 4 times a week at this level.
  8. Keep it relatively short. Each session should last at least 30 minutes but less than 1 hour.
  9. Each muscle needs rest. You should rest at least 1 to 2 days before strength training again with that particular muscle group. A rule of thumb is to do your upper body on Sunday, lower body on Tuesday, upper body on Thursday, and your lower body on Saturday. That gives you enough time between each session.
  10. Don't believe in the statement "No pain, no gain". This is dangerously false. You should feel the muscles working but it should not cause serious pain. If it does, then you need to lower your weight, not the sets.

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Knowing Your Fats

Fats are sometimes helpful, and sometimes harmful depending on what kind of fats you are eating. The good side of fat is that it provides flavor and makes you feel full, as well as providing energy and essential fatty acids. This gives you healthier skin, and helps your body to absorb Vitamins A,D,E, and K which are important to your overall health.

However, fat also has nine calories per gram as opposed to carbohydrates and protein which only contain 4 calories per gram. If you are eating too much fat everyday then you are getting more calories then your body actually needs. That of course contributes to weight gain which is what you are probably trying to avoid.

By now you have heard about saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and how they are bad for you. This is an absolute fact. It increases the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. You need to lower all three, not just one or the other. Saturated fat is found in foods from animals such as cheese, beef, and milk. Trans fat is found in foods that have added hydrogen or vegetable oil to increase the shelf life of the food, as well as the flavor. Such foods like vegetable shortening, margarine, cookies, crackers, chips, and other snack foods have a great deal of trans fats and these foods should be avoided at all cost. Cholesterol is found in food sources that come from animals such as meat, egg yolks, milk, milk products, and poultry.

Your fats should come from the healthier sources such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. This can be found in soybean, corn, fish, nuts, canola oil, and olive oil. This fat does not raise our risk of heart disease and when consumed in moderation it can actually be beneficial to your diet.

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Using The Nutritional Facts Label

When choosing ingredients and meals for your weight loss journey it is extremely important to compare foods to each other to find out the best choice for your new healthy lifestyle. To make the smartest food choices easily and quickly it is wise to compare the Nutrition Facts on the label on each product. You should first look at the Daily Value percentage column. If the label says that it is under 5% that is considered low, and if it is 20% or more then it is considered too high. Somewhere in the middle is considered the proper amount to eat.

The nutritional facts that you want to keep on the low side are saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium, while you want to keep fiber, iron, potassium, calcium and Vitamins A and C as high as you can. The larger the number for those, the better it will be for you. Remember that the serving size has a lot to do with the numbers so make sure they are comparative.

The %DV or Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so you do have to take this into consideration when looking at the nutritional facts if you eat less than 2,000 calories. On the whole though, it does make it much easier to compare and gives you a general frame of reference when planning out your daily meals. Just make sure the serving sizes are similar in each product.

An easy way to find the nutritional facts on labels is to look at the HungerAway Nutritional Database. It holds the facts to more than 90,000 foods that makes it easy to compare each item.

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Say No To Nibbling

Most people trying to lose weight pay close attention to what they eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but they don't pay attention to what they are putting in their mouth at other times of the day. In some cases people are frustrated with not losing as much weight as they think they should be but they aren't sure of the reason. It could be that they are nibblers. They could figure that if they just take one bite of the food that they aren't quite ready to give up on that it won't make a difference. In fact, it makes all the difference in the world.

Chronic nibblers eat a lot more than they realize and are often in denial about how many calories that they are actually putting in their body. The consume execessive calories before they even get to lunchtime. This happens a great deal when you are making lunch or dinner. Do you find yourself just "sampling" a bit here and there? Do you find that you are almost full by the time you sit down for dinner but still eat whatever is on the plate? Then you are someone who needs to recognize that you have a nibbling problem.

If you take just 5 m&m's as you pass someones desk at work then you have consumed 40 calories. If you take one bit of the chicken wing that you are cooking for dinner, you have eaten another 50 calories. One square of cheese before you put it on your sandwich can add up to another 100 calories. That one bite of ice cream? Almost 60 calories. So, if you add up just what those 4 nibbles cost you, it is almost 250 calories extra!

Instead of nibbling on high fat or "bad" foods, try keeping a stash of carrots, or apples nearby. They are much lower in calories and you can eat more of them and have a fuller feeling rather than just spending the day sampling many different foods. Snack times should be looked at as importantly as meal times so that you can safely walk by these foods and not give it another thought.

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The History Of Hoodia

The history of Hoodia dates thousands of years ago. The Bushmen or the San as they are often called have been using the Hoodia plants as a natural appetite suppressant. How it happened to get out to the rest of the world was completely by accident.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was doing a study of indigenous foods in 1996. The study started as a way to test toxic effects for any plants eaten by the Bushmen. They tested primarily on animals and when they tested Hoodia Gordonii, they found not only was it non-toxic to animals, they also lost weight.

By 1997 the CSIR was able to isolate the bioactive compound that helped with appetite suppression and obtained the patent that made it able to be sold. They named this particular molecule P57 because it was the 57th product that they spent money on.

At first the Bushmen were told that the Hoodia Gordonii plant had died out so there were no royalties due, but soon they realized that the company with the patent stood to make millions of dollars on this unique and powerful plant. In a landmark case the Bushmen tried to take back what was rightfully theres or get some of the profits from it. As it stands now the company that isolated the P57 molecule will probably never be able to release the powerful molecule on its own but many companies joined in the fight to make supplements that contained the powerful agent.

So for now if companies want to use the P57 agent then they have to go directly through Phytopharm but for those looking to make supplements containing the plant itself they can work on their own.

As you can see Hoodia is a controversial product but nonetheless extremely useful in the weight loss of millions of people.

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Walking For Fitness

Walking is considered the easiest way to start up an exercise routine. It is free, you can do it anywhere, and you already know how to do it. Walking is great for your cardiovascular system as well as your weight loss because it gets your heart pumping and your blood flowing.

The key to effective weight loss through walking is to do it regularly. When starting an exercise program you should figure out what level you are at. If you start to get fatigued shortly into the walk then you may need to slow down or go a shorter distance. Each person starts out at a different level when walking. So, whether you are a few pounds overweight, or a hundred pounds overweight you need to acknowledge that you may be at a different level then your walking buddy.

Don't push it. Do as much as you can to start and then work you way up gradually. If your legs start to hurt more than you are running out of breath then consider doing a few stretching exercises before you begin. It is quite possible that you just need more muscles in your legs so you may want to do some weight training at the same time.

First determine your goal. That could be you wanting to lose pounds, toning up, or maybe you just want to maintain your weight. Whatever the reason is you should focus on the overall health aspect of walking. Then, pick a time of day that works for you on a regular basis. Morning is a great time to exercise because it helps to speed up your metabolism all day long, but anytime of the day will give you the results you are looking for. Finally, choose a spot to walk. You could simply walk out your front door and down the sidewalk or you could choose a beautiful park, a running track nearby, a treadmill, or the mall for when there is inclement weather.

The most important aspect of walking is that you actually do it.

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Ways Exercise Can Benefit You

We all know that exercise is good for us, but do we really know why? Here are some of the numerous ways the exercise helps our bodies, and our minds.
  • It lowers heart rate by pumping blood more efficiently
  • Reduces the risk of heart disease
  • Reduces the risk of stoke
  • Lowers your blood pressure which is the cause of many diseases
  • Reduces the risk of colon cancer by regulating the digestive system
  • Promotes strong bones by increasing circulation and the flow of essential nutrients
  • Causes strong lungs and circulatory system
  • Gives you better skin tone and helps it become more elastic
  • Helps to cause and maintain weight loss
  • Controls blood sugar for those who are risk for diabetes
  • Controls cholesterol and increases the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol
  • Helps pain tolerance by increasing endorphins
  • Reduces emotional and physical stress as well as anxiety and depression
  • Improves intelligence by helping you clear your head in order to concentrate more
  • Improves flexibility and helps to elongate muscles
  • Reduces backaches especially with stretching exercises
  • Promotes a healthier and younger body and slows the aging process
  • Strengthens immune systems
  • Improves your sleep since your muscles are less tense.
  • Improves your overall energy level
  • Gives you a sense of well being and happiness

As you can see, there is no good reason not to exercise, so now is the time to get moving.


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Cholesterol Lowering Foods

When you are overweight there is a good chance that your cholesterol is also on the high side. This can cause serious consequences, and you need to lower it as soon as possible. You may not know where to start, so here is a cholesterol lowering diet that will let you know what is bad for you, and what is good.

The most important place to start is with exercise. You should try to do at least 30 minutes per day, but if you can only start with 10 or 20 that is fine too. Whatever level you are at in the beginning is only a start and you can certainly move up as you get into better shape.

Moving onto foods, you don't have to memorize every food that you can and cannot eat, but you should know the basics. Avoid a lot of sugar and saturated fats and gradually increase your fiber intake everyday.

Here are some suggestions for eating to help your cholesterol:
  • Eggs - Eat egg whites or substitutions
  • Fruits - Eat 3 half-cup servings at least per day. Citrus fruits are the best for you.
  • Meats - Eat lean means that are baked and broiled.
  • Vegetables - Concentrate on celery, cauliflower, broccoli, and potato skins that have high fiber.
  • Dairy products - Use 1% or skim milk, as well as low-fat or fat-free cheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese.
  • Breads - Eat whole-grain breads like oat or whole wheat. Avoid pastries!
  • Nuts - It should be eaten sparingly. Substitute seeds such as sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin.
  • Beans - Most beans are okay, but avoid baked beans
  • Cereals - Opt for whole grain cereals and avoid the sugary cereals. Oatmeal is a great choice.
  • Sweets - You can eat sugar free or deserts made with skim milk and egg whites. Nothing friend, chocolaty, or sugary
  • Drinks - Fresh fruit juices that contain 100% juice are okay, along with black coffee, tea, and sugarless soft drinks.

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10 Steps To A Healthier Body

A positive self-image is extremely important to how you feel about yourself as well as how you relate to others. It is also in direct correlation to losing weight. So, here are some tips to help you improve your body image and lose those extra pounds:
  1. Stop weighing yourself - Do not let the scale dictate how you feel about yourself. If you are happy with your body then it shouldn't matter what the scale says.
  2. Stop talking about your weight - If you focus on your weight instead of improving your health your weight will continue to go up instead of down.
  3. Feel positive about yourself - Change those negative thoughts to positive ones. Don't be so self-critical and use affirmations to make yourself feel happier and more motivated.
  4. Stop worrying about what others think of you - Ask yourself how you feel about yourself instead of what others think about you. YOU are the only one that matters.
  5. Check in regularly with your body, mind, and spirit - Take the time to ask yourself how you are feeling, why you are eating, and if there is a reason. The more you understand why you eat, the less you will actually eat.
  6. Find the source of your hunger - Are you actually hungry or do you need companionship, laughter, a stress reliever, or something else? Find your other hungers and fill up with them instead of with food.
  7. Get physical - Find a variety of activities that you enjoy and do them. It takes a small amount of effort to get moving but once you do you will feel so much better about yourself.
  8. Laugh - Start smiling and laughing. It is a natural pick-me-up.
  9. Decide what your own definition of beauty is - Stop looking at the television, and beauty magazines to be your guide. Only you can decide what beautiful is, and if you look in the mirror you will realize that YOU are beautiful.
  10. Don't judge yourself - If you don't exercise one day, or if you eat more than you should, don't be so judgmental. Everyone makes mistakes and you will too, just turn those mistakes around as soon as you realize it. It is just food, not the entire definition of who you are.

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Obesity As A Disease

Obesity is no longer considered a battle of wills, a failure to lose weight, or just being lazy. It is considered a disease. It is a make up of your genetic, psychological, and environmental factors that leads to this disease.

Yet some people do not treat it as such. They don't take seriously what can happen if you have this disease. Yes, obesity does occur when energy intake exceeds the amount of energy, and yes you can most certainly do something about it. However, that does not mean that it doesn't hold serious consequences for people that are obese.

It leads to premature illness or even death. Just losing a few pounds will help you to:

  • Lower your blood pressure and therefore lower your risk of stroke or heart attack
  • Reduce abnormally high levels of blood glucose associated with diabetes
  • Bring down levels of cholesterol and triglycerides associated with cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce sleep apnea
  • Reduce the risk of osteoarthritis
  • Decrease depression
  • Increase self-esteem

These reasons alone should be enough to get you motivated to lose that weight and get rid of this unhealthy disease.


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Water For Weight Loss

For years we have all been told to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Is this a myth or a fact? Honestly it is a fact! Most people do not drink enough water each day. You have probably long since wondered why you actually need to drink water to lose weight. Here are just a few of the reasons:

For your metabolism - The liver converts stored fat to energy which is called metabolism, as well as helps your kidneys function. For the kidneys to work properly you need water. If you don't drink enough water then the liver is busy helping your kidneys and not spending its time converting the fat to energy. Hence, if you drink more water your liver can spend more time speeding up the metabolism process.

To flush out your body - Most people try to drink a lot of water, and actually spend more time running to the bathroom. This is only for the first few days though but most people don't continue it because they are probably annoyed with the whole process. This is just the water flushing out your system. It does take a few days to a few weeks but after a while the water gives your body what it needs. Drinking more water actually gets rid of the water in your ankles, hips, and thighs at the same time. It is essentially trusting you that more water is coming, therefore it doesn't store as much water making you look thinner.

For Beauty and Muscles - Water does wonders for your looks. It flushes out impurities and leaves you with a clear and glowing complexion. It makes your skin look younger and improves muscle tone. Muscles that have the water they need contract more easily, making it easier to work out and therefore giving you more enjoyment.

To feel full - When you drink all that water you will notice a considerable appetite drop. You won't feel as hungry and therefore you won't eat as much. If you don't eat as much, you will lose weight.

Drinking water is a win-win situation for sure!

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What Is The Right Weight For You?

As you are going through your weight loss journey you are probably going to wonder what weight you should be before you stop losing more weight. There is no easy answer to that question actually. Your genetic makeup and what makes you feel comfortable is going to be the reason you stop losing weight, not because you have reached a certain number.

Many people try those body weight calculators that tell you if you are 5'6" you should weight 135. Does this make sense to you? Does every 5'6" woman have exactly the same body type? No of course not! Genes predominately make us all very different, so don't lump yourself in with all women your size. You might have a larger bone structure than some women or you may have more muscle.

Only you know when you are reached your ideal weight. For you that could be 170, or 140, or even 110 if you feel comfortable with that (and if it is safe). The day you are at your idea weight is the day you go out in your favorite outfit and say to the world "I feel good". It is when you feel confident about how you look. It is when you can say "I love myself exactly the way I am now".

It doesn't matter what the scale says, it matters how you feel.

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A Healthy Lifestyle Is Not Just For The Young

When it comes to weight loss, it doesn't matter if you are young or old, everyone needs to be healthy. You may have come to an age that you feel like it doesn't really matter, but it does! You can still be in the prime of your life whether you are 30 or 80.

Most people reach a point in their life that they just don't feel like it would matter. You may have been heavy since you were a kid but now you have come to accept that it is just part of your life. Maybe you and your husband have been married for 40 years and if he doesn't care, neither should you, right? WRONG!

You are not losing weight for anyone else but yourself. You are losing weight to get the most out of the years you have left, and you are losing weight to give you even more great years. Over the age of 50 women become more at risk for heart attack and stroke as well as diabetes. You don't want to be part of that statistic. You can significantly lower your risk by losing as many as 20 pounds.

Change is hard at any time, but especially when you reach a certain age. You are settled in your ways, and you have a certain routine right? Well change it up! Get out there and start walking. Stop using retirement as a reason to go out to lunch everyday. You have your life to live, why not live that life today by getting yourself healthy and happy. Your children and grandchildren want you around for many more years to come.

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Track Your Hunger

Think about how hungry you are right now. If you had to give it a scale of 1 to 10 what number would you be? Chances are if you are overweight your number would be wrong. That is because as overweight people we really don't understand what it is like to be really hungry. You may experience it once in a while, but not often enough to really understand what it means. The same can be said for being really full.

If you are so starving that you feel like you are going to pass out then that would be considered a 1. It is not a feeling that you want very often because it often leads to eating more. How often do you just eat and eat because you truly don't know that you are full? Then you are left with the feeling that you are going to explode if you eat another bite. That would be a 10. It usually happens after you to to a buffet, or a Holiday dinner.

In general you should never experience either a 1 or a 10. You should be at a 5 for most of the time, but there are times you should dip to a comfortable 3. At a 5 you are probably pretty comfortable, not really that hungry and not that full. At a 4 you can feel yourself getting a little gnawing feeling in your belly, and at a 3 you should consider eating right away. A 6 simply means that next time you should stop eating just a bit sooner.

You should use this scale on a daily basis to really figure out if you are eating because you are bored, or upset, or because you are really hungry. Hopefully you'll get to the point you are eating only when hungry. That is when you start losing weight, and you feel better about yourself. Take the time to enter it into your Dietary Journal. When you entering your food for the day, try and remember how you felt, and give yourself a score. You'll soon realize at what point you start eating, and that is the first step to losing weight.

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Danger! Step Away From The Scale

The title might seem a little extreme, but the scale can become a dangerous appliance. How you ask? Well that is simple actually. The more you weigh yourself, the more you let the scale tell you how you feel. Don't get me wrong, it is extremely important to weigh yourself - but once a week should suffice.

The scale is unaware of the difference between muscle and fat and as we should all know by now, muscle gives you strength, and also weighs more than fat. Most of us never think of that when we step on the scale, we simply see the numbers. Well, the numbers can be very misleading.

There are going to be days that you put on your jeans and feel great about yourself. They may be a bit looser or you may look just a little bit better in them then you did the week before. However, the scale might say that you haven' t lost any weight. Well you haven't! BUT, you gained muscle which is trimming up your belly and waist, maybe even your thighs. So, which would you rather have? The jeans looking great on you, or that pesky little scale giving you numbers that don't really mean anything. Take the jeans!

It doesn't mean you shouldn't keep track. It gives motivation when it needs to and it gives you a good idea of how much you have to lose. Just don't become a slave to it. When you use the HungerAway Dietary Journal there is a spot to enter your weight as well as what you ate that day. Don't think you have to fill it in everyday, because you don't. Pick a day, in the morning, and hop on, but only once a week. That will give you a much better idea of what you really are losing and will give you much more motivation then if you are on it everyday.

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10 Ways To Sneak Fruits and Veggies Into Your Family's Diet

We all know by now that we should be eating at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day. Knowing it and doing it seem to be two different things though. It just isn't as easy getting them all in there every day, so here are some tips to help you stay away from convenience food and get you eating healthy.
  1. Eat a breakfast smoothie instead of a bagel. Throw in some fruits, low-fat yogurt, and ice and blend. Add a scoop of protein powder for good measure, and voilà! You have the perfect breakfast to go.
  2. Pack a bag of dried fruit to take to work or school for the kids. Add in some raisins or keep some trail mix handy. You can also add dried fruit to your oatmeal in the morning for an extra serving.
  3. Add vegetables to the sandwiches you make everyday. Top your turkey with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or anything else you will eat, and then add a side of banana, sliced apples or strawberries to complete the meal.
  4. Have a salad bar for dinner, even in your own home. Put out some chopped veggies, cheese, crutons and choices of low-fat dressings to top it all off.
  5. Drink your fruits and vegetables each day by keeping an assortment of drinks in the fridge. V-8 juice contains 2 servings of vegetables in each 8oz glass!
  6. For a snack at night, top your frozen yogurt with lots of fresh or frozen fruit.
  7. Cut apples into slices and put a little peanut butter on it as a daily snack.
  8. Serve some cheese cubes with grapes or take some veggies, cut them up and serve them with ranch dressing for an after school snack.
  9. Try some new fruits and vegetables. Each week pick a country and choose an exotic fruit or vegetable from that country. Their curiosity will out weight their apprehension to trying something new.
  10. Make a vegetable soup or stew for dinner. It is a great comfort food during the winter!
    Start a "veggie day". Each member of the family picks one vegetable each day of the week.

Even just incorporating a few of these ideas each day will have everyone getting the right amount of servings and filling up on the healthy stuff instead of the bad food.


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Don't Quit!

You know the saying "Quitters never win and winners never quit!" but sometimes it is hard to stay on your weight loss journey when it doesn't seem the light at the end of the tunnel is bright enough. Weight loss is not a quick fix, it never will be. That doesn't mean you should quit when the going gets rough.

I've you find yourself wavering in your latest endeavor then just ask yourself these following questions before you give up completely. By answering them honestly you may just find yourself with a bit more motivation and understanding of what is going on in your life that you are willing to throw in the towel. It will get you back on track and may even give you some renewed enthusiasm.

Why do I want to lose weight?
How will I feel if I quit completely?
How will I feel if I succeed?
Do I always quit before I hit my weight loss goal?
Why do I think this is so hard?
What does work for me?
What do I need to change so it works for me?
What do I need to learn about weight loss?
What strategies could I use to become motivated again?
How do I get more support for the ultimate weight loss?
What will I achieve by quitting in the middle of my quest?
What will I do then?

Chances are you will find that you don't actually want to quit. You may just be getting bored with your exercise routine, or you may be getting down on yourself for not losing as much as you had hoped up to this point. Don't quit though! Look for more options, more exercise routines that excite you, and maybe join a support group for people trying to lose weight. You can do this!

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Fast Food For Weight Loss

It sounds like an oxymoron of sorts... Fast food for fast weight loss? It can't be possible right? Well it is! We all know how Jarrod ate Subway everyday 3 times a day and lost a ton of weight, but we may look at that and think it is a myth. It really isn't. Fast food can still be healthy for you. Take a look at the nutritional database that HungerAway offers. Pick out your favorite fast food restaurant and see if you can find foods that are low in calories but would still taste delicious and fill you up. Can't do it? Well let me start you off right by showing you what we found in HungerAway's nutritional database.

Breakfast - Pop into McDonald's, but instead of choosing the hotcakes, sausage, and hash browns you can eat an Egg McMuffin, sliced apples (without the dipping sauce), and a cup of coffee for the low amount of less than 400 calories!

Lunch - Feel like Burger King? Don't be afraid, according to the nutritional database you can eat a Whopper Junior, a side salad, and a diet soda for only a total of 380 calories!

Dinner - 3 fast foods in one day - Can it actually be done? YES! Take Jarrod's advice and head over to Subway for their turkey sub, a side salad, and a diet soda which together only adds up to 375 calories.

In total you have only eaten 1155 calories which still leaves you plenty for healthy snacks during the day. Not to mention, you haven't sacrificed anything in the way of taste. You still are eating great fast food without worrying about all of the calories and weight you can put on. So, check out HungerAway's nutritional database and see what you can find to eat at the fast food restaurant of your choice!

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The 5 Riskiest Times To Gain Weight

For almost all of us, managing our weight is always going to be a life-long commitment. There are going to be changes such as marriage, new parenthood, and job changes that can make us vulnerable to weight gain. Here 3 most common pitfalls and how to avoid them in your weight loss journey:

New Job Stress
Starting a new job can be highly stressful and it is easy to turn to the "comfort" foods to make you feel better. All it will succeed in doing is adding on extra pounds. Anticipating the stress of a new job can help you overcome the weight gain. Eat a nutritious breakfast and keep healthy snacks on hand at your desk so that you can avoid an all out hunger craving at lunchtime. Don't forget to make exercise a regular routine after work to help you wind down from a stressful day.

The Newlywed Times
Studies have shown that recently married woman gain an average of five pounds and as many as 28 in the first year of marriage. This may be because you avoid exercise in order to spend time with your new husband, or you simply don't try as hard because you have finally gotten married. Find time to exercise together that way you can still be close but keep healthy together.

Postpartum Blues
Most pregnant women gain 25 pounds during their pregnancy but seemingly forget that they are not eating for 2 after the baby is born. You may be stressed from having a new life to take care of and use food as a way to escape the pressure. Keep bags of carrots and celery, as well as healthy nuts and low-fat energy bars in your diaper bag as you travel through your day. Also, there is many exercise routines such as walking and stroller aerobics that you can with your baby.

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Hoodia Weight Loss Success Stories

As is true with almost any new, publicized diet program that seems to work for many, you must take great care to avoid Hoodia weight loss scam artists. Hoodia Gordonii only grows in the deserts of South Africa, making it easier for manufacturers to pass off their products containing fillers as 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii supplements. The following paragraphs will discuss Hoodia Gordonii success stories, as well as provide some useful tips to use when you buy Hoodia products online.

Jennifer worked long hours in a busy hospital, and did not have much extra time for diet and exercise. She heard about Hoodia weight loss success in the Los Angeles Times, and decided to buy Hoodia supplements, and try them for herself. While Jennifer had no set times when she would regularly eat her meals, after starting her Hoodia weight loss program, she found herself eating smaller portions of food when she did eat, and her daily calorie intake was significantly reduced.

Tamara had recently given birth to her first baby, and was a true skeptic when it came to Hoodia weight loss. She had seen the plant mentioned on several television news programs including:

60 Minutes
The Today Show
The Oprah Show

Although on each of these news programs Hoodia Gordonii was praises, Tamara still had her doubts. However, she wanted desperately to lose a few extra pounds, and decided to buy Hoodia supplements. Right away she noticed she was no longer hungry all the time, and her calorie intake has decreased. Tamara lost 5 pounds during the first week of her diet plan. She now swears by Hoodia weight loss products like HungerAway by HoodiaPharm, and is no longer a skeptic when it comes to Hoodia Gordonii. Like many others, Tamara sees it as the key to her weight loss success.

To create such a weight loss success story of your own, the first thing you must do is buy Hoodia supplements like HungerAway by HoodiaPharm. It is important to be cautious when you buy Hoodia products, and ensure that you are getting 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii plant. Do not buy Hoodia products from the first online retailer you come across. Doing so could very well result in purchasing a product that is not authentic Hoodia Gordonii plant. When you buy Hoodia products always consider the following:

Pure products will contain no fillers.
Pure products will contain no additives.
Pure products will contain no preservatives.

Places like www.hungeraway.com will even offer their 100% pure product packed in 100% vegetarian capsules. These all natural diet supplements reap great benefits, without the bothersome side effects some diet pills can cause. However, if you do not buy Hoodia products that are pure and authentic, you may not achieve any results.

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Increased Water Consumption with Hoodia Diet

Any effective diet plan includes dedication and motivation, including the Hoodia diet. In addition to maintaining motivation, as well as dieting dedication, adding to your daily water consumption can also assist in helping you to reach your weight loss goals. The following paragraphs will discuss how Hoodia Gordonii products, being used in conjunction with increasing your daily water intake, can assist you in achieving healthy weight loss.

As with any healthy diet, the Hoodia diet should never totally exclude any of your regular three daily meals. Since Hoodia diet pills successfully act as a natural appetite suppressant when they are made from 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii plant, it can be easy to skip meals. Most generally, if we are not hungry, we do not think about eating. For a Hoodia diet to be successful, it is important to continue to have each of your planned meals when you regularly have them. This is necessary in order to help maintain good blood sugar levels in your body, as well as to help maintain appropriate metabolism levels. However, you will likely find the portions you eat during meal times will be smaller, thus your daily calorie intake less.

Just as Hoodia Gordonii products, such as HungerAway by HoodiaPharm, naturally suppress your appetite, they also ward off thirst. This is just one of the reasons it is so important to remember to increase your daily water intake while on a Hoodia diet. Other reasons include:

1. water consumption increases metabolism rates
2. water consumption helps rid the body of harmful toxins
3. water consumption helps eliminate excess fluid stored in body tissue

As with any diet, drinking plenty of water can be crucial to the success of a Hoodia diet, as well.

Can you imagine trying to follow an exercise plan with low metabolism levels? It can be done, but it is not an easy task. By drinking plenty of water we can actually help raise our metabolism levels. This can not only help us excel with our exercise programs, but it can also help increase the amount of weight we actually lose when done in conjunction with eating healthy, and taking 100% pure Hoodia Gordonii supplements.

Increasing your daily water intake can also help rid your body of toxins, as well as any excess fluids that may be stored in your tissue. When taking Hoodia Gordonii supplements in addition to your regular diet, you may notice that you lose a great deal of weight during your first week. This is actually the water, as well as the Hoodia Gordonii, together doing their job. This rapid weight loss is often the result of the decrease in water retention. While rapid weight loss the first week of your Hoodia diet is common, you should not expect it to continue at that rate. Setting realistic weight loss goals, such as two pounds per week, will aid in your dieting success.

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Yoga For Weight Loss

Many yoga enthusiasts have recently touted yoga as the ultimate weight-loss exercise but does it really work? The answer to that is a yes and a no. Yoga burns 244 calories an hour which is about the same number of calories burned by walking briskly, but walking also burns significant fat as opposed to just burning calories.

However, just because it doesn't pack a major calorie burning punch it doesn't mean that it can't help in some ways. Yoga improves flexibility, posture, and strength which are 3 factors that are extremely important to walking for weight loss. The more flexibility and strength you have and the more upright your posture is, the better of a walker you are, and the more calories you burn.

Also, your metabolism will also get the boost that it needs to help you continue to burn calories through the day because yoga builds muscle. The more muscle you have the easier it is to burn calories, even when you are sleeping.

Yoga is also extremely beneficial when it comes to the emotional state of eating. It helps you feel less stressed, and more at ease with your emotions so that you don't overeat simply because you have had a bad day. It teaches you how to calm your nerves, reduce feelings of depression, and show you relaxation techniques that you can do instead of eating.

So, no, yoga alone won't help you to lose all the weight you need to, but it will allow you to overcome your emotional eating while strengthening your muscles to burn more calories when you do other aerobic exercise.

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7 Habits of Unsuccessful Dieters

If you are going to lose weight then you need to break certain habits. There are some that are very obvious such as not eating a huge bag of chocolate before going to sleep, but there are some others that you may not have considered. Here are some habits that will make dieting very unsuccessful:
  • Eating meals that come out a carton, a bag, or over the deli counter.
  • You eat with the TV on, while you are on the Internet, talking on the phone, or reading your favorite magazine.
  • You are constantly finding yourself eating free samples at the supermarket, even when you are not hungry.
  • You find yourself eating dinner at the all-you-can-eat buffets as a way to get variety in your meals.
  • You spend more time regretting what you ate then actually preparing it.
  • You eat when you're hungry but you also eat when you're mad, hurt, sad, annoyed, or even to celebrate.

If you find yourself doing any of these things on a regular basis, then you have fallen prey to a unhealthy eating habit. This can really get in the way of your weight loss. Destructive eating habits are easy to spot but hard to change. You have to make a point of recognizing these habits in your life and make a strong effort to change them. It will be hard but you need to write them down and then simply not do them. Look for other more healthy replacement for these habits.


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Health Risks Of Being Overweight

Everyone knows that there are health risks associate with being overweight, but did you realize that it only takes a few pounds to greatly increase that risk? Studies have proven that women who lose just 10 pounds can cut the risk of developing diabetes in half.

For men, losing weight cuts the risk of developing heart problems significantly. It may seem that it is isn't possible if you are 100 pounds overweight. You may think you have no hope of cutting your risks, but even 20 pounds considerably changes the overall outlook of your life. Granted, you will have the best health future if you lose the entire amount, but part of a weight loss journey is taking it step by step.

Over time our bodies react to how we live our lives and by losing weight it becomes easier to grow old gracefully without having so many troubles with illnesses and disease. You may think you are young enough to not worry about it, but before you know it time flies by and you are simply much closer to the age where heart disease, stroke, as well as many other diseases can sneak up on you.

If you are even 20 pounds over the weight you were as an 18 year old then you have already increased your health risk. Women especially increased their risk 7 times more of dying of cardiac arrest and 2 times more of dying of cancer. These are scary numbers. Take the time to exercise and eat healthy to possibly save your life.

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Your Weight Loss Journal

Many people think of a weight loss journal strictly as a way to write down how many calories they ate or how long they exercised. Weight loss itself is so much more than that, it is an emotional journey that you should also keep track of. Most people do not eat just based on the fact that they are hungry. They eat because they need comfort.

Food is an addiction for some people and they use food as a way to make themselves happier. The next time you find yourself writing down more calories then on a normal day ask yourself why you ate more that day. Did you have a bad day at work? Are the kids getting to you? Did you have a fight with your spouse? Are you just lonely or bored?

These are just a few of the many reasons people eat. They are essentially doing it to fill some kind of void. So, instead of keeping track of just your calories and fat grams, consider keeping track of your emotions as well. Using the HungerAway diet journal you can keep notes on your day in addition to the basics. Everyday you should write down how you feel. You'll soon notice a correlation between being sad or depressed about something and eating more.

That way the next time you head to the refrigerator you can ask yourself "Am I actually eating because I am hungry?" This question is huge as you travel through your weight loss journey.

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Portion Sizes

Many of us routinely overestimate how large a portion size should actually be. When we go to restaurants we know that they give us huge plates of food that could easily serve 3 grown adults, but yet we have a tendency to think it should be all for us. It is simply not the case.

Restaurants are notorious for their super-sized portions and their larger than life meals, but we need to learn as a society what an actual portion size should be
The easiest way to decide the proper portion is to relate it to everyday items so you have an idea of how large (or small) it should be.

Here are some examples of the correct portion sizes :

1. Fruits and veggies – the size of a baseball or woman’s fist
2. A piece of fruit or raw veggies for a snack – a rounded handful
3. Serving of meat, fish, or poultry – A deck of cards
4. Nuts – the size of a golf ball or large egg
5. Ice cream – the size of a tennis ball
6. Pancake or waffle – the size of compact disc
7. Peanut butter – the size of your thumb tip
8. Serving of cheese – the size of 6 dice stacked up
9. Fish – the size of your checkbook

The best suggestion for starting is to get a measuring cup set, and a food scale so that you can really see how large a serving is

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A Healthy Grocery List

When losing weight you might know that you should eat healthy but do you know exactly what that means? What do you put on your list when you go grocery shopping? Here are some basic foods that everyone should have on their healthy grocery list:

Fresh veggies – lettuce, asparagus, green beans, cauliflower, potatoes, zucchini, onions, broccoli, corn, cucumbers, radishes, green onions, peas, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, celery, and squash

Fresh fruit – bananas, apples, oranges, pears, peaches, nectarines, grapefruit, and berries

Frozen foods – green beans, peas, mixed veggies, carrots, chicken breasts, fruit juice bars, blueberries, corn, fish filets, vegetarian burgers, and shrimp

Canned foods – black beans, tomatoes, marinara sauce, tuna, salmon, pinto beans, white beans, and pineapples

Meats – lean hamburger, pork chops, steaks, fish, shell fish, chicken, turkey, and ham

Grains and cereals – whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, whole grain cereal, and oatmeal

Beverages – 100% fruit juice, sparkling water, tomato juice, and herb tea

Dairy and eggs – Low fat sour cream, low fat milk, cheddar cheese, butter, low fat cream cheese, Colby cheese, mozzarella cheese, and yogurt

Miscellaneous Items – herbs and spices, sesame oil, low fat dressings, mustard, low fat mayonnaise, honey, low sodium soy sauce, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, mixed nuts, walnuts, pecans, flax seeds, olive oil, walnut oil, and garlic

As you can see these are everyday items that you can work into any meal. They are all high in protein, low in fat, and excellent for your weight loss.

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Fruits and Vegetables as Part of Your Diet

There is no question that fruits and vegetables should be the basis of your diet. They are low in calories, high in vitamins and minerals, and contain the fiber that your body so desperately needs. Experts say that you should eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

This may seem like a huge amount for you because of busy schedules and eating on the run, but there are ways you can fit them in your daily routine. You should start by keeping apples, pears, bananas, oranges, and cherry tomatoes in plain sight on your counter so that you see them and eat them as you pass by on the way to the refrigerator. They are easy to eat as a quick snack during the day and should be readily available.

For quick dinners you can use frozen vegetables. Usually they can be heated up in the microwave and there is so much variety that you won’t get bored with the same old peas and carrots. They have some delicious seasoned blends that work well with almost any meal.
You can also use pre-cut or pre-washed salads in a bag for a quick meal. Just make sure that you give it a good rinse before you put it in a bowl. They have so many salad choices nowadays that you are sure to find a blend that you enjoy and that are healthy for you without taking much effort at all.

Making fruits and vegetables convenient for you at work and home can really help you take the weight off while eating delicious foods.

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Finding An Activity To Help With Weight Loss

Considering exercise is such an imperative part of your weight loss, it might as well be something you enjoy. There is nothing worse then exercising 5 days a week doing something you dread or get bored with. Before choosing a routine or activity to bring into your exercise routine you should ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you prefer to exercise alone or with a partner?
2. Do you enjoy individual or team sprots?
3. Are you a competitive person or do you prefer a less aggressive enviroment?
4. Do you enjoy a gym atmosphere or would you rather be outside?
5. What are your finances like and what kind of equipment or training can you afford?
6. Do you find class settings motivating or restricting?

Consider doing a variety of exercises. You don’t just have to walk on the treadmill everyday. You can work out on an elliptical trainer, a cross country trainer, or any other of the many aerobic products on the market. Maybe you’re an outside exerciser. Instead of just walking consider taking a hike on a designated pathway, or a bike ride up a hill.

Maybe you want to do something completely different that can really spice up your life as well. Sign up for a Salsa or Ballroom Dancing class! Join a Karate or Yoga class, just to mix it up a bit. If your exercise routine is boring then you will give up, so choose to do something a bit different everyday to keep you motivated and interested.

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Exercise Routine For Weight Loss

There is no question that you need to incorporate an exercise routine for effective and long lasting weight loss. Many people just don’t know where to begin though, or find themselves getting bored after doing the same routine over and over again. Weight loss depends on burning more energy then you take in. To lose body fat you need to expend more calories then you put in your mouth, and the only way to do this is through exercise

There are three important parts to an exercise routine:
1. Aerobic component
2. Strenght training
3. Exercise that you enjoy

Aerobic exercise includes activities that train your heart by using your larger muscle groups and will help to burn off the calories that you take in through the day. Aerobic exercise should be done at least 5 days per week for maximum results. It should be done within your fitness level and it should increase as time progresses depending on your goals. Strength training not only helps to maintain bone density, but it also increases lean body mass. This increases how fast your metabolism is and will help to burn the calories at a much quicker rate than aerobic exercise alone. You should work on each muscle group at least twice per week.

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Guidelines To Buying Real Hoodia

With so many fake Hoodia products on the market, this is a good opportunity for you to know the guidelines on buying real Hoodia. There are certain things you can look for and avoid in order to get a real product with real results:

1. The Hoodia product must be verified by a current Independent Lab Report, most likely performed by Alkemists Pharmaceuticals. It verifies the origin and quality of the Hoodia that is in the product. The report with contain a lot number that corresponds with the lot number on the label.

2. The Hoodia product must display a C.I.T.E.S. certificate showing that the Hoodia came from South Africa.

3. Avoid any Hoodia product that shows that it has fillers, additives, bulking agents, or any active ingredients other than pure Hoodia. It should say 100% Hoodia on the label.

4. Avoid any Hoodia products that say that they have large amounts of Hoodia. These are usually diluted with fillers since most people would get sick if they consumed more than 800mgs of real Hoodia.

5. Avoid Hoodia type products such as Hoodia patches, tea, coffee, gum, and shakes. They are just gimmicks.

6. Avoid the free trials of Hoodia being solicited through email campaigns. In most free trials the Hoodia was found to be just a scam so that the company can keep charging your credit card for more bottles of the fake Hoodia.

7. When choosing your Hoodia product, you should choose an established company with verifiable credentials.

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Beware of Fake Hoodia

Every year many products come on the market that tell you that they can help you lose weight. Hoodia was just one of those many products, but this one was different, at first. There is no question that Hoodia actually works as shown on many different news programs and talk shows. With all the media hype surrounding Hoodia though, the product took off. Everyone wanted Hoodia and suddenly instead of just one or two different manufacturers there were hundreds. The bottles were hitting the shelves with amazing speed. This was a problem due to the fact that there is a very limited quantity of real Hoodia Gordonii available in South Africa, where it comes from naturally. This means that many of the products on the market are fakes.

Real Hoodia is rare, and it is controlled. That is what makes it so impossible to have that many Hoodia products on the market, because it simply is too limited to manufacture this much of a supply. A study has shown that many Hoodia products contain only about 50% of real Hoodia, and there are actually some products that contain 0%! They are simply taking your money by selling you a product with the name on it. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real Hoodia products on the market, you just have to be a bit more selective. On HungerAway we sell a real Hoodia product, packed with 400mg of Hoodia Gordonii in a 100% vegetarian capsule. A real product that gives you real solutions…it can’t get any better than that.

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Starting A Weight Loss Program

Do you want ready made meals or do you want to eat what you want in moderation? Are you more apt to skip meetings and weigh-ins because you are embarrassed to join a group? Do you feel like you could lose motivation if you are only using an online program? You need to look at yourself and decide what you feel most comfortable with so it is something you will continue with.

If you do join a specific weight loss program, there are certain questions you should ask before you join: The first step in starting a weight loss program is to decide what type of program you are interested in.

Do you feel more comfortable doing it alone or with a group?

What are the costs?

Does it include weight control once you reach your desired weight?

Do they have proof of success and not just praise from other people?

Do they give a clear and truthful statement as to what they can do for you?

Do they teach you how to eat healthy or just offer you a quick fix?

After having your initial consultation don’t be swayed into paying for anything that day. Do a little research about what might suit you the best by visiting many programs before signing anything. If you feel that they are forcing you into something then leave immediately. No one can tell you to lose weight; you have to want to do it for yourself in your own way

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When Your Weight Loss Stalls

There are going to be many plateaus in your quest to be thin. It may seem like you are exercising and dieting just as much as you were before but you are not losing any weight. It happens to everyone at some point in time. It just means that you are ready to go to the next level so to speak. Your body has essentially adapted to eating healthy and exercise so it needs just a bit of a push to get it going again. Here are some tips to get that scale moving again:

  • Add strength training to your exercise routine. Cardio is wonderful for weight loss, but adding weights to your schedule will help your muscles get stronger and burn off more calories then cardio alone.
  • Sleep! I know it sounds like it would have absolutely nothing to do with weight loss, but many people find that with weight loss they lose sleep as well because they are getting up earlier to exercise. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep per day will help you have more energy to exercise more vigorously.
  • Drink more water. As the dieting progresses people tend to forget about their 8 glass a day rule, so keep it going to make you feel more full and refreshed
  • Lessen your calories by 250 per day. It isn’t that much, just one less piece of bread, choosing fat-free salad dressing over regular, or drinking 2 glasses of skim milk instead of 2%. You’ll hardly notice the difference, but your waist line will.

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Bad Fats and Carbs

Losing weight means giving up some of the “bad” foods in your diet. It isn’t fruit and vegetables that are making you fat, it is the candy, cookies, chips, cake, ice cream, and everything else that have saturated fats. There is no way around it; you need to remove these foods from your diet. It doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge once in a while; it just means that you have to do it in smaller amounts less frequently. You shouldn’t be eating 0 grams of fat each day because that simply isn’t healthy either, but you need to get your fat grams from the right places. You should be eating lean meats, chicken, and foods that contain “healthy” types of fat such as fish, nuts, and olive oil.

Bad carbs are just as unhealthy for you. If you think it is only the fat that is making you fat then you are never going to lose the amount of weight you want. Certain carbs can be just as bad as fat. Bad carbs consist of sugar, white bread, rice, pasta, potatoes and anything else that are high in simple carbohydrates. Again, this doesn’t mean that you have to give them up completely but instead of eating spaghetti, garlic bread, with a side of fried eggplant you can try wheat pasta with a side of vegetables and a salad with low-fat dressing. Therefore you are limiting your intake of carbs while still enjoying the foods you love.

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Friday, March 16, 2007 Tips To Lose Weight The Right Way

Losing weight is never going to be easy, nor is it going to be quick, but it can be long lasting if you do it the right way. There are advertisements everywhere telling you to do this or that, but most of them are just myths or ways to get you to spend your hard earned money. Here are 5 tips that actually work and are very realistic.

1. Counting calories every day. This makes sure that you stay within the proper amount for your height and weight. Using the HungerAway dietary journal is an excellent and quick way to do this without much effort at all. It takes about 10 minutes a day and can really be a helpful tool.

2. After one week of writing down all your calories each day, eat 500 less calories the next week.

3. Eat 5 to 6 smaller meals a day instead of 3 large ones. This consists of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 2 to 3 snacks. It will speed up your metabolism and make you feel less hungry.

4. Add cardio to your day. It doesn’t have to be much, just walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Just 20 minutes a day will speed up your metabolism and trim that fat.

5. Weigh yourself only once a week. You may be tempted to weigh yourself everyday to see if you are losing those pounds, but you are only setting yourself up for disappointment. You will feel much better when you see a larger amount of weight loss every week.


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The Dietary Journal

For anyone who has ever kept a diet journal then you know the work that has to be put into it. You need to keep a count of all your calories, fat grams, ingredients, portions, snacks, beverages, and a myriad of other facts about your day. It seems like you spend more time writing then you do eating. With the dietary journal feature on HungerAway you don’t have to spend hours writing down every morsel of food you put into your mouth.

The journal offers a quick and easy way to add all the information you think is important to your weight loss goal. You enter the date, your weight on that date, the amount of minutes and what type of exercise you did, and how many calories you consumed into a short and straightforward form. It takes this important information and stores it on your easy-to-use calendar so that you can how you are progressing from week to week.

Another great feature is that if you look in the nutritional database and find the foods that you like to eat, you can just click on the “add it to your diary” link and it automatically appears in your diary entry for that day. It takes the work out of manually typing out all of the information, and saves you time. It is also a way of holding yourself responsible for what you eat, and it will motivate you to make your life change a lifelong success

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HungerAway Tools

There is never going to be a quick fix for losing weight. Losing weight takes time, and effort. It is not just about dieting; it is about making a life change that will keep you healthy over a long period of time. There are many diets out there that claim you can lose 10 pounds in a week, but realistically you are only losing water weight, or worse yet, muscle.

To shed the pounds that you don’t want you need to eat foods that are low in calories and fat, as well as adding a daily routine of exercise. Knowing what you are eating is critical in how much weight you can lose. HungerAway offers many tools to help you through this quest to change your life. Not only do they offer the extensive nutritional facts on over 90,000 foods, they offer you a place to list your favorite foods so that you always have those facts at the click of a mouse. Another wonderful tool is the dietary journal. It is a breakdown of your day and what you ate. You can keep track of how many calories or fat grams you ate, as well as how long you exercised. It is a way of acknowledging what steps you are taking to becoming healthy. When you save your favorite foods you can quickly add them to your diary to make it that much quicker. Putting these tools to use is your first step to taking control of your life.

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Eating Out While Staying Healthy

We can all agree that it is hard to plan a meal at a restaurant when you know you are trying to watch your weight. Although many of the most popular chain restaurants are listing some nutritional facts for the most healthy of their foods, it doesn’t list everything on the menu. This is where HungerAway comes in. This website has a wonderful resource dedicated to letting you know exactly how many calories, fat grams, or carbohydrates are in your most favorite foods.

It is extremely user friendly and so quick. You spend just a few seconds registering for the site, and then log in. Once you click on the link to search the database you will have over 90,000 foods at your fingertips to choose from. You just simply type in the food or the restaurant that you want to check on and it will list everything you need to know. For example, if you want to go to Chili’s restaurant but don’t know what would be healthy, you can type in chili and you will find dinners that are offered at Chili’s Bar & Grill. If you want just a specific type of meal, such as fish, you can type that in and 573 choices will come up of where you can find it. Then just click on the meal that you are interested in and on the right side of the screen all of the nutritional facts will be available to you. It is that easy!

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Nutritional Facts You Need To Know

If you are like so many people today, then you have probably tried a diet once or twice. It may be more like 10 or 15 times, but who’s counting? Dieting is a word that many people don’t like to use because it reminds them that they are giving up food that they love to lose weight. It doesn’t have to be that way though! That doesn’t mean that you can eat Big Macs and cheese fries all of the time, it just means that diet doesn’t have to be a four letter word.

Dieting means knowing what you eat and how much of it. The fact is you don’t have to diet at all. Being informed about what you eat is just as important as limiting what you put into your mouth. HungerAway is a website that can help you through this process. It has a database that lists nutritional facts on over 90,000 food items! You can get an in-depth breakdown of what is in all the most popular foods that you eat. The nutrition facts include:

  • Calories
  • Fat
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium
  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein

That means that there is no second guessing with what you eat. They even list foods for restaurants when you don’t feel like cooking one night. So whether it is sausage pizza, a ham and cheese hot pocket, or a large bowl of Breyer’s frozen yogurt that you are craving you won’t have to look any further than HungerAway.

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