Eat Out, Lose Weight!
A woman sits at a restaurant studying the menu with furrowed brow. She has begun an exercise routine and knows that her frequent meals out could slow her weight loss results if she wasn’t careful. When the waiter comes she is still deep in thought over what to order. “What can I get for you?” he asks with a smile. She looks up and frowns, no closer to arriving at a decision. On a whim she blurts out, “I’m trying to eat healthy...
Beware of The Healthy Calorie Trap
I see it happen all the time, but that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking… Well-meaning folks, like yourself, lose the battle of the bulge to a bunch of excess healthy calories. I’ve got to level with you: When it comes to gaining and maintaining fat, ANY extra calorie does damage. No matter if it’s whole grain or processed, sugar-free or sugar-filled. Pay attention to your total calorie intake. It really does matter. I’d love to...
Top 10 Low Calorie Foods
Sadly, there aren’t actually foods that burn more calories than they contain. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your eyes open for foods that offer very low amounts of calories that will do your diet good. Ready to hunt down some of the best low-calorie foods available? Here are 10 of them. #1: Black Rice Everyone loves rice. Most folks are gaga for the white stuff, but many are turning to brown rice. If you want to trim more...
The 7 Worst Items in Your Kitchen
Sure, you consider yourself to be a healthy person, but do you really have healthy food in your kitchen? You’d be surprised how many fattening foods you’re still buying and eating. Keep reading to learn the 7 Worst Items inside your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. 1. Breakfast Cereal It’s delicious, it’s easy to prepare, and sometimes it even gives you enough energy to get to lunchtime. Unfortunately, breakfast cereal is often...
Here’s How To Eat Less Sugar
If you want to quickly pack on a few pounds then eat lots of refined sugar. Oh, wait, why would you want to do that? Let’s eat less sugar, instead, and watch the pounds effortlessly slide off… We’ve been eating more and more sugar over the past 200 years, which has led to rising obesity numbers. Back in 1822 the average person ate only 6.3 lbs of sugar per year, compared to 130 lbs of sugar in 2012. That’s more than 20 times as much...
Is Your Smoothie Sabotaging Your Results?
Smoothies are refreshing and delicious, especially during the heat of summer. But, unfortunately, most smoothies are made to be ultra fattening, and could be slowing down or even reversing your fitness results. If the thought of having a smoothie derail your health train is upsetting, read on to find out whether your smoothie is working against instead of for you. Does It Have Fruit Juice? If your smoothie relies on fruit juices to...
Shop Your Way Thin
Here’s your grocery shopping cheat-sheet. Take this with you as a reminder of what to buy and what not to buy. Don’t buy food items that: Are filled with sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Are highly processed and contain unidentifiable ingredients. Are full of fat. Do buy: Whole, fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole grains. Lean proteins.
Do You Eat These Anti-Aging Foods?
Wish you looked a few years younger? Look no further than your dinner plate. The foods that you regularly eat noticeably contribute to how you look and feel. Read on for the anti-aging foods that really make a difference… More Meat, Please Like getting your protein fix from meats? If you’re in the market for young-looking skin that doesn’t disclose your age, you’ll be pleased to know that eating meat can help you do just that. Just be...
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