A Healthy Breakfast for Weight-Loss Success....
Whether you prefer eggs, yogurt, or oatmeal, getting a healthy breakfast under your belt sets the tone for a day of weight control and fewer calories overall. In fact, research shows that people who start their day with breakfast make healthier choices and have a lower body mass index in general. The breakfast effect is even stronger for women than men. ....
If we skip breakfast, we'll make unhealthier choices at lunch. People who skip breakfast eat more during the day, this is partly due to a thought process in which people believe — incorrectly — that if they don't eat breakfast, they can eat more at lunch or dinner. ....
Here's the reality. On a physiological level, your breakfast choices — or lack of them — can set off a cycle of cravings and blood sugar spikes that spells doom for weight control. Better to start the day with stable blood sugar and ultimately fewer calories, courtesy of breakfast, says Banes. ....
Breakfast Calories: What to Eat ....
You may have to find your perfect breakfast food through a trial and error process. Think outside the breakfast box. It's fine if you prefer a small turkey sandwich or a hard-boiled egg to traditional breakfast foods, ....
Here are other ideas: ....
Consider whole grains. Whole grains are a good choice because they keep you feeling full, according to a dietary study that compared feelings of satisfaction between people who ate a hot whole-grain cereal for breakfast and those who ate refined wheat bread. Those who ate the whole-grain breakfast reported feeling less hungry over the following eight hours than the comparison group. ....
Opt for eggs. A study of people between the ages of 25 and 60 who were trying to lose weight found that those who ate two eggs for breakfast lost 65 percent more weight than those who ate bagels, and they also reported having higher energy levels throughout the day. Although this study showed no effect of egg consumption on cholesterol levels, this may not be the right choice if you already have high cholesterol. Ask your doctor about egg substitute alternatives. ....
Avoid high-sugar choices. Eating doughnuts, breakfast pastries, and sugary cereals may begin that cycle of cravings and blood sugar lows that can undermine your efforts. ....
Breakfast Calories: Ideas for Slow Starters....
Not everyone leaps out of bed ravenously hungry. ....
When you first wake up in the morning, if you are not a breakfast person, but you can eat two hours later, that's fine. Have a little yogurt with cereal in it, a little bit of peanut butter on some crackers, or a granola bar with a little bit of protein in it. It doesn't have to be traditional breakfast foods. ....
Once you find the breakfast options that suit your diet and your taste buds, plan ahead so that these foods are on hand when you want them — and you can solidify a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. ....
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ways to stay on track by Weight Watchers
Drink up.
You might think hunger is drawing you into that deli, but in reality, water may be the only refreshment you need, says Delman. Carry a water bottle during the day and drink from it often—especially if it's hot or humid.
Shop for your hotel.
Before you book your lodging, ask if the location has a fitness center or even better, scheduled group classes. If you're traveling with a friend or family member, invite them to join you for a workout.
Be a teetotaler.
A single fruity drink poolside can add 600-plus calories to your daily intake, says Zehetner. If you must have an alcoholic beverage, avoid anything that has more than one or two ingredients. Smart choices include wine spritzers, light beers and rum and diet cola.
Do a walk-by.
Buffet tables are wonderful but not always if you're trying to watch what you eat. Delman suggests assessing the entire table before you get in line so you can select items that you really want. And don't be afraid to serve yourself. Chefs are trained to pile it on. Can't wrestle the spoon away? Ask for smaller portions.
Get an exercise wake-up call.
Sure it's tempting to sleep in, but carving out 30 minutes in the morning for the treadmill or lifting weights will boost your calorie burn for the whole day.
Be a dinner detective.
Don't be embarrassed. Ask your server about portions and ingredients. For example, inquire about how many eggs the chef uses in her omelets, says Zehetner, and whether or not a sauce is made with cream or butter.
Share and share alike.
A single restaurant dessert is designed for between two and four people, says Zehetner. "And they're really rich—loaded with calories. Don't eat an entire serving of cake by yourself," he says. Instead, get one or two servings for the entire table. "Fill up on veggies and protein at dinner and make dessert what it is: a treat."
Drink up.
You might think hunger is drawing you into that deli, but in reality, water may be the only refreshment you need, says Delman. Carry a water bottle during the day and drink from it often—especially if it's hot or humid.
Shop for your hotel.
Before you book your lodging, ask if the location has a fitness center or even better, scheduled group classes. If you're traveling with a friend or family member, invite them to join you for a workout.
Be a teetotaler.
A single fruity drink poolside can add 600-plus calories to your daily intake, says Zehetner. If you must have an alcoholic beverage, avoid anything that has more than one or two ingredients. Smart choices include wine spritzers, light beers and rum and diet cola.
Do a walk-by.
Buffet tables are wonderful but not always if you're trying to watch what you eat. Delman suggests assessing the entire table before you get in line so you can select items that you really want. And don't be afraid to serve yourself. Chefs are trained to pile it on. Can't wrestle the spoon away? Ask for smaller portions.
Get an exercise wake-up call.
Sure it's tempting to sleep in, but carving out 30 minutes in the morning for the treadmill or lifting weights will boost your calorie burn for the whole day.
Be a dinner detective.
Don't be embarrassed. Ask your server about portions and ingredients. For example, inquire about how many eggs the chef uses in her omelets, says Zehetner, and whether or not a sauce is made with cream or butter.
Share and share alike.
A single restaurant dessert is designed for between two and four people, says Zehetner. "And they're really rich—loaded with calories. Don't eat an entire serving of cake by yourself," he says. Instead, get one or two servings for the entire table. "Fill up on veggies and protein at dinner and make dessert what it is: a treat."
goals
Developing SMARTER Goals....
Be clear and specific about what you want out of a weight-loss program, and you will find many ways — large and small — to get it.....
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Be assured: A goal doesn't have to be something extraordinary or life changing. It can be as simple as wanting to lose ten pounds by your birthday; ridding yourself of blood-pressure medication once and for all; or having enough energy to keep up with your kids. Don't be intimidated into thinking you must have a goal that is perceived by others as dynamic or extraordinary — like losing 100 pounds in a year or climbing ....Mt... ..Everest.........
What makes a goal good? An easy way to ensure success in reaching your objective is to make your goal SMARTER: ....
Specific and clearly defined
Motivating and stimulating
Achievable
Rewarding
Tactical (have tactics, strategy, and discipline)
Evaluated
Revisable ....
An effective goal is specific and clearly defined. Goals should be specific, so there can be no doubt about your intentions and direction. If you set a goal to be as fit and tough as Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, you have not given yourself a clear-enough target at which to aim. Your efforts will lack focus and an effective means of measuring success. A better-defined and clearer goal is: "I'm going to make a commitment to myself for the next three months to get into shape so I can join my company's corporate challenge walkathon." Most studies show that clear and specific goals with a well-defined target are more effective than general "do your best" or "do better" goals. Specific goals also enable people to use and deal with negative and positive feedback intelligently. When your goal is clear and specific, you can answer questions about your objectives and manage criticism from yourself and others. ....
An effective goal is motivating. Although not every goal is going to be huge and thrilling, it should be energizing. Tailor your objectives in a way that fires up your enthusiasm and eagerness to get started. The most helpful approach for creating motivation is to come up with a clearly defined (see above) and challenging (but not impossible) goal that really gets you hopping. For example, let's say you've been wanting for months to carve out some quality time with your partner and you've always been curious about ballroom dancing. Well, sign yourselves up for a class one night a week (with your partner's blessing, of course), so you can do something physically active and spend a fun evening out. This will fuel your motivation in the short-term (you have this activity to look forward to every week) and fits in well with your plan for getting into better shape — a longer-term goal. ....
An effective goal is achievable. One of the most common self-defeating behaviors is setting unrealistic goals — overreaching in order to prove something to ourselves immediately — and then failing to follow through. Set goals that you know in your heart you can and truly want to achieve. You have to know and be honest about your own capabilities and limitations. ....
While your goals should get you excited, they also need to be balanced: Use your knowledge of yourself, taking into account your strengths and weaknesses, plan ahead, and set a realistic time frame. For example, let's say that today you've decided you are ready to start losing weight, and you want to completely overhaul the contents of your kitchen, including the fridge, pantry, cupboards, and utensil drawer, so you can cook all your meals from scratch starting this weekend. This scenario sounds pretty challenging. So challenging, in fact, that you might feel your motivation deflate as you recognize the enormousness and impossibility of the task under such a tight deadline. ....
You can prevent squashing your enthusiasm by breaking this objective down to smaller, more-reasonable tasks that can be accomplished over a longer time period: Maybe this weekend you can clean out the fridge, throw away some of the junk food hanging around your kitchen, and cook one healthy meal for yourself. That's a good short-term goal that will power up your motivation and convince you that your weight-loss program is doable and not overwhelming. Then next week, you can handle the pantry and cupboards, and try another new recipe or two. The week after, you can invest in some new kitchen utensils to bring out your inner chef — further fueling your motivation and helping you to master a more long-term goal. Set reasonable deadlines for yourself, so that you can succeed. ....
An effective goal is rewarding. A target that's too easily reached barely qualifies as a goal in the first place. Try not to underestimate yourself and what you can do. Signing up at a gym and consistently going is a worthy accomplishment, but don't forget to challenge yourself while you're there. Try a class you've never experienced before — like beginners' kickboxing or a spinning class. If you set a goal that's too easy to reach, you stand the chance of losing interest in pursuing it. ....
An effective goal is tactical, strategic, and disciplined. Here's where it's okay to borrow from Angelina Jolie — much like the discipline it takes to train for an action movie, your tactics and strategies are fundamental to the mechanics of reaching a goal. They help you to be flexible under changing or unexpected circumstances while keep your eye on your main objective. If, for example, you were expecting to eat at home tonight, but it turns out you need to go out for a business dinner, then you can draw from you list of tactics and strategies on how to deal with an unplanned-for situation. The good news is that when you routinely marshal your tactics and strategies, you remain committed to a goal and it eventually becomes an automatic response. ....
An effective goal can be evaluated. Goals should be quantifiable and measurable in some way, meaning you should know if you're on the road to success, and when you're going to arrive. The more specific your goals are, the easier it is to evaluate your progress and determine if you're on track. For example, weighing yourself once a week will let you "see at a glance" if you're heading in the right direction. And keeping a food diary would be another good way to keep track of your "energy balance" (calories consumed versus calories burned.). When you're evaluating your progress, however, you need to be sure your methods are objective and accurate. Keep in mind that your weight may fluctuate depending on the time of day. Monitoring your weight-loss progress can be a lot like monitoring the return on an investment in the stock market. While it's important to look at yearly returns, checking on your investment every day could be less realistic than taking the longer view. ....
Reasonably spaced quantitative feedback lets you know where you stand in relation to a goal — whether you need to redouble your efforts, or whether it would be a good idea to come up with a whole new game plan. And, when you're evaluating your progress, you should assess and reflect on your emotions as well, examining how you feel about the changes you're making in your life. Self-assessment and reflection are an important part of evaluation. ....
An effective goal is revisable. Goals need to be updated as circumstances change. For example, if you take on a new position that involves extensive travel, well, your goal to cook most meals at home will no longer be achievable and will need to be revised. You could get pregnant, divorced, married, promoted, demoted, suffer an injury — any number of circumstances could require revising your goals. Making any type of change does involve adjustment. It's just like buying a new pair of shoes. At first you're excited, so you might grin and bear the pain of "breaking them in." If they're a good fit, you'll get through it and wear them time and again. But if they're too big or too small or just plain too uncomfortable, after a while you'll begin to question whether or not they're worth the pain and trouble. The main point is that sometimes your goals need revising because they weren't the right goals to begin with and sometimes they need revising because circumstances have changed. ....
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Be clear and specific about what you want out of a weight-loss program, and you will find many ways — large and small — to get it.....
.. ..
Be assured: A goal doesn't have to be something extraordinary or life changing. It can be as simple as wanting to lose ten pounds by your birthday; ridding yourself of blood-pressure medication once and for all; or having enough energy to keep up with your kids. Don't be intimidated into thinking you must have a goal that is perceived by others as dynamic or extraordinary — like losing 100 pounds in a year or climbing ....Mt... ..Everest.........
What makes a goal good? An easy way to ensure success in reaching your objective is to make your goal SMARTER: ....
Specific and clearly defined
Motivating and stimulating
Achievable
Rewarding
Tactical (have tactics, strategy, and discipline)
Evaluated
Revisable ....
An effective goal is specific and clearly defined. Goals should be specific, so there can be no doubt about your intentions and direction. If you set a goal to be as fit and tough as Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, you have not given yourself a clear-enough target at which to aim. Your efforts will lack focus and an effective means of measuring success. A better-defined and clearer goal is: "I'm going to make a commitment to myself for the next three months to get into shape so I can join my company's corporate challenge walkathon." Most studies show that clear and specific goals with a well-defined target are more effective than general "do your best" or "do better" goals. Specific goals also enable people to use and deal with negative and positive feedback intelligently. When your goal is clear and specific, you can answer questions about your objectives and manage criticism from yourself and others. ....
An effective goal is motivating. Although not every goal is going to be huge and thrilling, it should be energizing. Tailor your objectives in a way that fires up your enthusiasm and eagerness to get started. The most helpful approach for creating motivation is to come up with a clearly defined (see above) and challenging (but not impossible) goal that really gets you hopping. For example, let's say you've been wanting for months to carve out some quality time with your partner and you've always been curious about ballroom dancing. Well, sign yourselves up for a class one night a week (with your partner's blessing, of course), so you can do something physically active and spend a fun evening out. This will fuel your motivation in the short-term (you have this activity to look forward to every week) and fits in well with your plan for getting into better shape — a longer-term goal. ....
An effective goal is achievable. One of the most common self-defeating behaviors is setting unrealistic goals — overreaching in order to prove something to ourselves immediately — and then failing to follow through. Set goals that you know in your heart you can and truly want to achieve. You have to know and be honest about your own capabilities and limitations. ....
While your goals should get you excited, they also need to be balanced: Use your knowledge of yourself, taking into account your strengths and weaknesses, plan ahead, and set a realistic time frame. For example, let's say that today you've decided you are ready to start losing weight, and you want to completely overhaul the contents of your kitchen, including the fridge, pantry, cupboards, and utensil drawer, so you can cook all your meals from scratch starting this weekend. This scenario sounds pretty challenging. So challenging, in fact, that you might feel your motivation deflate as you recognize the enormousness and impossibility of the task under such a tight deadline. ....
You can prevent squashing your enthusiasm by breaking this objective down to smaller, more-reasonable tasks that can be accomplished over a longer time period: Maybe this weekend you can clean out the fridge, throw away some of the junk food hanging around your kitchen, and cook one healthy meal for yourself. That's a good short-term goal that will power up your motivation and convince you that your weight-loss program is doable and not overwhelming. Then next week, you can handle the pantry and cupboards, and try another new recipe or two. The week after, you can invest in some new kitchen utensils to bring out your inner chef — further fueling your motivation and helping you to master a more long-term goal. Set reasonable deadlines for yourself, so that you can succeed. ....
An effective goal is rewarding. A target that's too easily reached barely qualifies as a goal in the first place. Try not to underestimate yourself and what you can do. Signing up at a gym and consistently going is a worthy accomplishment, but don't forget to challenge yourself while you're there. Try a class you've never experienced before — like beginners' kickboxing or a spinning class. If you set a goal that's too easy to reach, you stand the chance of losing interest in pursuing it. ....
An effective goal is tactical, strategic, and disciplined. Here's where it's okay to borrow from Angelina Jolie — much like the discipline it takes to train for an action movie, your tactics and strategies are fundamental to the mechanics of reaching a goal. They help you to be flexible under changing or unexpected circumstances while keep your eye on your main objective. If, for example, you were expecting to eat at home tonight, but it turns out you need to go out for a business dinner, then you can draw from you list of tactics and strategies on how to deal with an unplanned-for situation. The good news is that when you routinely marshal your tactics and strategies, you remain committed to a goal and it eventually becomes an automatic response. ....
An effective goal can be evaluated. Goals should be quantifiable and measurable in some way, meaning you should know if you're on the road to success, and when you're going to arrive. The more specific your goals are, the easier it is to evaluate your progress and determine if you're on track. For example, weighing yourself once a week will let you "see at a glance" if you're heading in the right direction. And keeping a food diary would be another good way to keep track of your "energy balance" (calories consumed versus calories burned.). When you're evaluating your progress, however, you need to be sure your methods are objective and accurate. Keep in mind that your weight may fluctuate depending on the time of day. Monitoring your weight-loss progress can be a lot like monitoring the return on an investment in the stock market. While it's important to look at yearly returns, checking on your investment every day could be less realistic than taking the longer view. ....
Reasonably spaced quantitative feedback lets you know where you stand in relation to a goal — whether you need to redouble your efforts, or whether it would be a good idea to come up with a whole new game plan. And, when you're evaluating your progress, you should assess and reflect on your emotions as well, examining how you feel about the changes you're making in your life. Self-assessment and reflection are an important part of evaluation. ....
An effective goal is revisable. Goals need to be updated as circumstances change. For example, if you take on a new position that involves extensive travel, well, your goal to cook most meals at home will no longer be achievable and will need to be revised. You could get pregnant, divorced, married, promoted, demoted, suffer an injury — any number of circumstances could require revising your goals. Making any type of change does involve adjustment. It's just like buying a new pair of shoes. At first you're excited, so you might grin and bear the pain of "breaking them in." If they're a good fit, you'll get through it and wear them time and again. But if they're too big or too small or just plain too uncomfortable, after a while you'll begin to question whether or not they're worth the pain and trouble. The main point is that sometimes your goals need revising because they weren't the right goals to begin with and sometimes they need revising because circumstances have changed. ....
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steering
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Wes looked at the sign on the refrigerator door: God is watching! What a thought! Everything he did was under God's watchful eye. A slight groan escaped his lips as he thought of the times he'd cheated through the week. He hoped it was worth it. Actually, Wes kind of liked the sign. It made him think, and once he got to thinking, his diet wasn't so bad. God had helped him avoid a lot of unnecessary snacks. There were worse things to have happen to you than to have God watching every move you made. Wes felt pretty confident. With God's help, he was really going to make it through this thing!
Today's thought: God's steering me clear of the fat traps!
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Wes looked at the sign on the refrigerator door: God is watching! What a thought! Everything he did was under God's watchful eye. A slight groan escaped his lips as he thought of the times he'd cheated through the week. He hoped it was worth it. Actually, Wes kind of liked the sign. It made him think, and once he got to thinking, his diet wasn't so bad. God had helped him avoid a lot of unnecessary snacks. There were worse things to have happen to you than to have God watching every move you made. Wes felt pretty confident. With God's help, he was really going to make it through this thing!
Today's thought: God's steering me clear of the fat traps!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Standing firm
1 Corinthians 10:12,13: So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
Just because you have resisted the temptation not to eat potato chips, beware just when you think you have overcome them and you'll never be tempted to indulge again, you may just find yourself in a situation where you are surrounded by bowls and bags of potato chips all your favorite flavor too! Be on guard, stay alert. 1 Peter 5:4 tells us - Be self controlled and alert the devil, your enemy is prowling around looking for someone to devour. If you are not careful and forewarned, they will trip you up. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials - now beware of the undercurrent. Keep your memory sharp before God. Unguarded strength is actually a doubled weakness, because that is where the least likely temptations will be effective in sapping strength.
1 Peter 1:5 ..."kept by the power of God " ...... that is your only safety net.
Just because you have resisted the temptation not to eat potato chips, beware just when you think you have overcome them and you'll never be tempted to indulge again, you may just find yourself in a situation where you are surrounded by bowls and bags of potato chips all your favorite flavor too! Be on guard, stay alert. 1 Peter 5:4 tells us - Be self controlled and alert the devil, your enemy is prowling around looking for someone to devour. If you are not careful and forewarned, they will trip you up. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials - now beware of the undercurrent. Keep your memory sharp before God. Unguarded strength is actually a doubled weakness, because that is where the least likely temptations will be effective in sapping strength.
1 Peter 1:5 ..."kept by the power of God " ...... that is your only safety net.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Weak
Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Mary blew it. She had been doing so well, then she gave in completely. In a week she gained back what had taken her a month to lose. Depressed, she called her mother for comfort. Mom was always good at that. If anyone could get her back on the right track, it was her mother. She could always trust her mother to give her sound, loving advice. God is like that. We can trust that He will guide us along good paths. When we need someone to comfort us without condemnation, God is always there for us. He will gather us to Himself and make us ready to go on.
Today's thought: I may be weak, but I'm strong enough to call on God's help!
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Mary blew it. She had been doing so well, then she gave in completely. In a week she gained back what had taken her a month to lose. Depressed, she called her mother for comfort. Mom was always good at that. If anyone could get her back on the right track, it was her mother. She could always trust her mother to give her sound, loving advice. God is like that. We can trust that He will guide us along good paths. When we need someone to comfort us without condemnation, God is always there for us. He will gather us to Himself and make us ready to go on.
Today's thought: I may be weak, but I'm strong enough to call on God's help!
"A" Is for Apple — and Antioxidants...
"A" Is for Apple — and Antioxidants....
When it comes to fruit, apples are among the best of the best. They offer great taste with fewer calories than many other fruits, they give you the biggest nutritional dose per gram, they have incredible antioxidant power, and they're portable — so you can eat them anytime, anywhere. ....
Apples are a good source of vitamin C, though they don't have many other vitamins. However, they make up for that with their strong disease-fighting ability, thanks to their high concentration of antioxidants. In this regard, they're comparable to blueberries, which are often touted as having the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits. ....
Among these disease blockers are flavonoids (found in the flesh as well as the skin of apples), which help keep blood vessels healthy, reduce inflammation throughout the body, prevent DNA damage that can lead to cancer, and slow cancer cell growth and reproduction. The fiber in apples inhibits cancer cell growth as well, and lowers "bad" cholesterol. Research from ....Cornell.. ..University.... has recently suggested that apples may even help guard against Alzheimer's disease. ....
With all its benefits, this low-cal fruit (a medium apple has 80 calories) really does make a great daily snack. Apples come in hundreds of varieties, too, so your taste buds will never get bored. Many are ideal for baking, making it easy for you to include apples in dozens of sweet or savory recipes. Try dusting one with cinnamon and Splenda and popping it in the oven. ....
Apples are available year-round, but they're in their prime during the fall. Choose apples with smooth, clean, shiny skin. Avoid apples with dull skin, bruises, and punctures. To keep them fresh, store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. ....
So before you leave the house for the day, get in the habit of throwing an apple in your bag. And whenever you get a hankering for something crunchy, grab an apple instead of that bag of chips. ....
When it comes to fruit, apples are among the best of the best. They offer great taste with fewer calories than many other fruits, they give you the biggest nutritional dose per gram, they have incredible antioxidant power, and they're portable — so you can eat them anytime, anywhere. ....
Apples are a good source of vitamin C, though they don't have many other vitamins. However, they make up for that with their strong disease-fighting ability, thanks to their high concentration of antioxidants. In this regard, they're comparable to blueberries, which are often touted as having the highest antioxidant levels of all fruits. ....
Among these disease blockers are flavonoids (found in the flesh as well as the skin of apples), which help keep blood vessels healthy, reduce inflammation throughout the body, prevent DNA damage that can lead to cancer, and slow cancer cell growth and reproduction. The fiber in apples inhibits cancer cell growth as well, and lowers "bad" cholesterol. Research from ....Cornell.. ..University.... has recently suggested that apples may even help guard against Alzheimer's disease. ....
With all its benefits, this low-cal fruit (a medium apple has 80 calories) really does make a great daily snack. Apples come in hundreds of varieties, too, so your taste buds will never get bored. Many are ideal for baking, making it easy for you to include apples in dozens of sweet or savory recipes. Try dusting one with cinnamon and Splenda and popping it in the oven. ....
Apples are available year-round, but they're in their prime during the fall. Choose apples with smooth, clean, shiny skin. Avoid apples with dull skin, bruises, and punctures. To keep them fresh, store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. ....
So before you leave the house for the day, get in the habit of throwing an apple in your bag. And whenever you get a hankering for something crunchy, grab an apple instead of that bag of chips. ....
Saturday, August 1, 2009
No More Dieting
No More Dieting
Does anybody know when the word diet went from a noun to a verb?
Noun: Food and drink regularly consumed
Verb: An allowance of food prescribed for a special reason (as to lose weight)
I'm going on a diet. Getting or going on something means at some point you'll need to get off. Nobody loses weight to regain it! We really need to look at weight loss more as a new lifestyle and not a diet. (verb) It is critical that we lose weight in a way that we can live it.
Are you making changes in your diet (noun) that are too extreme? Or can you see the changes fitting into your lifestyle for the long run? WW and the Momentum plan really are set up to be satisfying and sustainable.
Some changes you may have seen as far as Eating Wisely:
You prefer to eat more fruits and veggies.
You are drinking plenty of water and see the health benefits.
You are choosing foods from the filling food list as you can tell they keep you satisfied.
Knowing when to add some protein and keep hunger at bay.
You are only eating a small piece of pie for dessert instead of 1/2 pie.
You realize 1 oz of chips is really enough.
What have you noticed about Moving More?
Are you beginning to enjoy it?
Do you take notice of how you feel when you forget to exercise?
Are you Thinking First more often?
I hope you are thinking about the choices you have. Hmmmm, an apple or some chips? It's a choice and it's your choice. Are you beginning to reach for the healthy foods first?
Have you taken note of how your clothes feel?
Are you feeling healthier?
Does anybody know when the word diet went from a noun to a verb?
Noun: Food and drink regularly consumed
Verb: An allowance of food prescribed for a special reason (as to lose weight)
I'm going on a diet. Getting or going on something means at some point you'll need to get off. Nobody loses weight to regain it! We really need to look at weight loss more as a new lifestyle and not a diet. (verb) It is critical that we lose weight in a way that we can live it.
Are you making changes in your diet (noun) that are too extreme? Or can you see the changes fitting into your lifestyle for the long run? WW and the Momentum plan really are set up to be satisfying and sustainable.
Some changes you may have seen as far as Eating Wisely:
You prefer to eat more fruits and veggies.
You are drinking plenty of water and see the health benefits.
You are choosing foods from the filling food list as you can tell they keep you satisfied.
Knowing when to add some protein and keep hunger at bay.
You are only eating a small piece of pie for dessert instead of 1/2 pie.
You realize 1 oz of chips is really enough.
What have you noticed about Moving More?
Are you beginning to enjoy it?
Do you take notice of how you feel when you forget to exercise?
Are you Thinking First more often?
I hope you are thinking about the choices you have. Hmmmm, an apple or some chips? It's a choice and it's your choice. Are you beginning to reach for the healthy foods first?
Have you taken note of how your clothes feel?
Are you feeling healthier?
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