Diet and Weight Loss Programs

Garlic Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
1 cup of , rinsed and drained 2 onions, finely diced 2 garliccloves, crushed 1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 ? teaspoon dried oregano 7 cups Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
Place all ingredients except the salt and pepper into […]

Using an Exercise Ball
By now, you’ve probably seen an exercise ball. They’re those things that look like giant playground balls that you see people rolling and stretching on at the gym. If you’re like me, you’re probably hesitant about using one of these balls. You may be worried about looking silly or can’t actually figure […]

Winter Vegetable Soup
Note: This is a chunky vegetable soup and you can omit or add vegetables to suit your taste. You can replace the potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter tasting soup. Leeks and winter cabbage also work well.
Ingredients:
1 medium cut into quarters 2 tablespoons olive oil […]

Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil
High-dose pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is as close to a medical miracle as we will see in the 21st century. Dr. Barry Sears
Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking around the world with his 1995 landmark #1 New York Times best seller The Zone. With The Zone, and his subsequent bestselling Zone books, Dr. […]

Banana and Raisin Tea Cake
This is a sweet bread that can also be called a tea cake. It?s delicious spread with a little butter and all fruit jam.
3 oz melted unsaturated margarine 8 oz whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 oz brown sugar 3 very ripe bananas, mashed […]

Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
3 lbs of sun ripened tomatoes 1 2/3 cups of 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar [omit sugar completely or use an artificial substitute if desired] Fresh chopped basil leaves (about a handful) Salt and black pepper to taste
[…]

Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body
Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body
If you’re like me, you’re probably not a really big fan of sit ups and crunches. They’re awkward, show mediocre results, and if your don’t do them properly, they can cause severe strain to your neck and back. But […]

Tangy Watermelon Juice
1/4 of a small sized watermelon Juice of one lemon
Tip: Always use organic vegetables and fruit when juicing. Non-organic vegetables contain large amounts of pesticides and other chemicals which are harmful to your body.
Juice according to juice instructions and enjoy!
Fruit & Veggie Facts:
Lemons are […]

Get Rid of Cellulite
Tips for Getting Rid of Cellulite
While not dangerous, cellulite is an annoying and unsightly problem for many women. Cellulite is bumpy skin usually found on the butt and thighs. While there are many theories on what causes it, it?s usually considered to be fat cells bulging out through tight, […]

Sweet Starter Juice
4 carrots, peeled 10 strawberries 1 apple, cored
Tip: This is a great starter juice as it?s pretty sweet and easy to drink. Always try to choose organic fruit and veg when possible as they don?t contain the harmful pesticides and chemicals found in non-organic food.
Juice […]

Pineapple Banana Mama
Half a pineapple, peeled and chopped 2 small bananas, peeled and chopped 1 peach, stoned and cut into quarters
Tip: It is really up to you whether or not you peel the fruit. If you?re using organic fruits then it?s a good idea to leave the peel on as it […]

Vitamin B12 Benefits and Weight Loss
Vitamin B12 Benefits and Weight Loss
You may have heard claims of B12 shots producing significant weight loss in no time. You also may have heard scientists say that there?s no proof B12 helps you lose weight (but it has been proven to keep you from gaining […]

Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap
For the Hummus:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons Greek natural yogurt Juice of one lemon Pinch of paprika Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Place the chickpeas, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice and paprika in the blender or food processor and mix on […]

Sugar Bad News for Your Health
Sugar Bad News for Your Health
Sugar ? Bad News for Your Health
Sugar, who doesn?t like the taste of it? Many foods nowadays are loaded with sugar, sometimes you can?t even taste the sugar but it?s still in there. As delicious as sugar-laden foods may taste, the […]

Day 71 - Food Log

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/20/07 Tuesday
 
 
 
 

 
potatoes
 
200
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
brussel sprouts
225
 
 

 
ham
 
120
54
 

 
2oz turkey sausage
180
100
3

 
2oz turkey sausage
180
100
3

 
broccoli bites
180
90
4

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
 
 
1205
394
14

Mango Melon Yum
1 mango, peeled, stoned and choppedHalf a cantaloupe, peeled and chopped
Blend the mango and cantaloupe until smooth and serve. Turn it into a super smoothie by adding a little wheatgrass powder, available at your local health food store.
Fruit Facts:
Mangoes are great immune boosters since they provide lots of Vitamin C. […]

Exercise and Fitness for Your Child
Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem in many countries. Some situations are so bad that children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be isolated to older, overweight adults. As parents, it is our responsibility to help keep your child’s nutrition, weight, […]

Fruity Fun
3 peaches, stoned and cut into quarters 3 plums, stoned and cut in half 3 ripe pears, cored and roughly chopped 1 handful blueberries
Tip: It is really up to you whether or not you peel the fruit. If you?re using organic fruits then it?s a good idea to leave the peel […]

Day 70 - Food Log
Can’t remember everything I ate today. I have no clue what mb is. First thing that comes to mind is milobars, but that’s for hurricanes.

3/19/07 Monday

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
2 sl bread
 
220
30
6

 
turkey 6oz
120
15
 

 
3 tsp olive oil
90
90
 

 
3c Lettuce
45
 
 

 
balsamic vinegar
 
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
broccoli bites
180
90
4

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
mb
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
835
300
16

The Hoodia Cactus Diet
If you’re like me, you’re wary of taking any supplement that hasn’t been verified by independent research to be safe and effective. But the urge to take pills becomes much stronger when you see commercials on TV and in other media showing people who have lost so much weight by taking herbal […]

Day 69 - Food Log

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/18/07 Sunday
 
 
 
 

Breakfast
Oatmeal (steel cut)
200
18
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
veg patties
200
60
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
cabbage soup
200
18
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 

 
mushrooms and onions
200
 
 

 
broccoli bites
180
90
4

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
 
 
1350
286
12

Apple Carrot Zinger Juice
This is the perfect first time juice as it?s relatively easy to get used to the taste.
4 carrots, peeled 2 apples, cored and chopped Sprinkle of ginger
Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall health. At first it takes a little time to get used to the taste, […]

Day 68 - Food Log

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/17/07 Saturday
 
 
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
pizza burgers
240
100
4

 
2 sl bread
 
220
30
6

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 

Lunch
turkey 6oz
120
15
 

 
3 tsp olive oil
90
90
 

 
3c Lettuce
45
 
 

 
balsamic vinegar
 
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
veg patties
200
60
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 

 
cabbage soup
200
18
 

 
ww pasta
 
300
30
3

 
 
 
1555
388
16

Weight loss and sleep
Have you been struggling to lose weight? Have you tried diet, exercise, and even weight loss pills, but nothing seems to be doing the trick? The trouble may not be with the things you’re doing while you’re awake, but rather the simple fact that you are awake. Studies have shown that getting […]

Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
2 cups of cooked and sliced turkey (you can use Rotisserie deli turkey) 1 large avocado sliced 2 red apples, cored and sliced Bunch of mixed leaves
Dressing:
3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons 1 teaspoon clear honey 1 teaspoon 2 oz […]

Day 67 - Food Log

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/16/07 Friday
 
 
 
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2
2

 
ww pasta
 
300
30
3
6

 
cabbage soup
200
18
 
 

 
turkey 6oz
120
15
 
 

 
2 sl bread
 
220
30
6
6

 
cabbage soup
200
18
 
 

 
peanuts
 
200
160
 
 

 
 
 
1360
321
 
 

Day 66 - Food Log
I really do know what day it is. I’m just behind. Again. Good thing I keep track of the stuff locally.

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/15/07 Thursday
 
 
 
 
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2
 

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 
2

 
ww pasta
 
300
30
3
6

 
2oz turkey sausage
180
100
3
 

 
turkey 6oz
120
15
 
 

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 
2

 
banana
 
105
 
 
3

 
pizza burgers
240
100
4
6

 
 
 
1265
270
12
19

Benefits of Regular Exercise
Everyone has heard about the physical benefits of regular exercise: weight loss, improved stamina, increased lifespan, and much more. But did you know that it can have as much benefit to your mental health as well? Not only does regular exercise make your body work better, it makes you feel better too. […]

Choose the Right Calcium Supplement
You’ve probably heard how important calcium is for your bones. What you may not know is that calcium plays a roll in producing a regular heart beat, conducting nerve impulses, stimulating hormone secretions, and clotting blood. We all know we need a lot of calcium to maintain good health, […]

Day 65 - Food Log

Food
Calories
Fat
Sugar

3/11/07 Wednesday
 
 
 
 

Breakfast
Oatmeal (steel cut)
200
18
 

 
1/2 cup milk
130
45
11

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 

Lunch
turkey 6oz
120
15
 

 
3 tsp olive oil
90
90
 

 
3c Lettuce
45
 
 

 
balsamic vinegar
 
 
 

 
dried cranberries
130
 
 

 
2 chix (morningstar)
190
60
1

 
ww pasta
 
300
30
3

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
veg burgers
200
60
 

 
Yogurt
 
60
25
2

 
 
 
1655
368
19