Diet and Weight Loss Programs

Halloween Temptation Looms
The temptation of Halloween candy looms just beyond the perimeter of thinking.
I can smell the candy. It’s not in the house, yet, but I can smell it still.
Will I be able to withstand the temptation? After everybody is sleeping, will the candy call to me before it leaves the house with the other […]

Doctors Cancer and Shingles
This post is not really related to weight loss.
It’s related to shingles, cancer and doctors. And Moms.
Let me preface this with the small fact that my mom has lung cancer. She’s had radiation, and has been doing well for a year. She has never experienced any problems as a result of the […]

Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
For 6 servings
6 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved (about 2 lbs)
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used not quite a teaspoon)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking spray
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and trim off about 1/4 inch from stems. […]

Spaghetti Sauce
I made spaghetti sauce yesterday. I’ve been craving it for at least a week. As a rule, I make a pretty good pot of sauce. A little onion, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaf. Tomatoes. All simmered for a few hours.
It came out tasting very - odd. Not necessarily bad, just odd. We like […]

Endurance Exercise And Kids
Endurance exercises for kids generally include dancing – for hours – running races and a variety of sports games. Endurance exercises are those that involve any aerobic activity where extra oxygen is transported to every organ in the body and which elevates the heart rate.
Activities like a kid’s baseball team, […]

Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Makes 12 Muffins
1 1/2 cups bran cereal
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup cooked Purple Sweetie sweet potatoes
1/2 cup honey
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Grated rind from 2 large oranges
3/4 cup raisins, soaked and well drained
1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
Directions:
In a large […]

Dr. Phil’s Weight Loss
Dr. Phils weight loss plan is a diet created by Dr. Phil McGraw. This diet program uses objectives for weight loss that are the foundation of your ability to map out a course of action that is encouraged by your need/desire to lose weight. This plan also includes philosophical methods so […]

Gum Chewing
The Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society did a study and found that chewing gum before snacking helps reduce hunger.
Aside from the fact that I look like a cow chewing it’s cud when I chew gum, so I don’t touch the stuff, but I used to chew gum. And it never, and I […]

ProForm StrideSelect 825 Elliptical
The ProForm StrideSelect 825 Elliptical trainer features a 2 position adjustable stride. This allows you to create more definition because it works your muscles in a different way. It’s low impact exercise, and will build the lean and long muscle we all crave. You will also burn surplus calories. Find the […]

Diet On Larry King Tonight
Larry King is one of my favorite shows, depending on who he has on, and tonight they’re talking about Diet.
These people will be on:
Joy Behar, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Oz (You on a Diet) and a Biggest Loser trainer, and the author of Good Calories Bad Calories.
Should prove to be a […]

Tomato-Chipotle Gazpacho
3 ripe large red tomatoes (you can use other colors if you want. I just prefer red).
2 red bell peppers cut in large chunks, seeds and stem removed
2 cucumbers cut in large chunks
1 small sweet onion like Vidalia or Walla Walla
4 cloves of garlic minced (or 4 tsp of jar garlic will do)
1 […]

Soup Tips
Whether I’m trying to lose weight or not, I love soup. I could live on soup - or soup like substances.
Here are some tips to use when you are making soup.
Never boil soup. It should only be simmered. The same goes for stew.
Before eating soup, after its done cooking, refrigerate overnight.
This will allow […]

Play An Hour A Day
The NFL and Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Ad Council are launching a series of public service ads that are intended to fight child hood obesity, by urging families to play an hour a day. The ads will start running this week.
http://www.smallstep.gov
http://www.NFLRUSH.com
child hood obesity, department of […]

Five Exercises You Might Like
One of the hardest things about fitness and exercise is establishing a routine and sticking to it. Part of the problem is because people simply don’t like the exercise program they’ve selected. While exercising should present a challenge, it should also be fun.
Below, I list 5 exercises that can be […]

Saffron Chicken
3-4 chicken breasts
1 medium onion
3 teaspoons liquid saffron
Salt and pepper
Slice the onion finely. In a pan, add the onion, salt, pepper and three or four tablespoons of water. Lay the chicken breasts on top,
cover and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat until the chicken becomes soft and tender. Add the liquid saffron over […]

Popcorn
Well, the popcorn I went on about the other day got the best of me.
It all started with peanuts. A handful of peanuts. Then another handful. Then another. I ate just over a serving of peanuts. And still couldn’t satisfy whatever it is I wanted.
Then, I spied the popcorn. Sitting there. Calling my name.
It […]

Core Secrets - Core Training Workout
If you’re looking for a way to exercise with a fitness exercise ball, Core Secrets may be what you’re looking for.
Use the Core Secrets core training program to assist you in burning more calories, tone your muscle groups and reduce inches – more resourcefully than most exercise programs.
Gunnar […]

Temptation Looms In The Shadows
And not even the shadows really. It’s smack dab in front of me.
It’s popcorn.
And it’s not even the healthy version of popcorn: it’s popcorn that’s deliciously good, out of this world, can’t get enough of it, the melt in your mouth kind of popcorn.
It’s not chocolate covered popcorn either.
The first ingredient […]

Kids And Strength Training Exercise
The American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org/) states that a child under 15 years of age should not participate in strength training such as bodybuilding, power lifting or weight lifting because their bodies are not fully developed and this kind of training could cause injury.
Weight lifting builds up body mass […]

Pumpkin Pie
With the holidays around the corner, have you decided to blow your diet or stick with it?
If you’ve decided to stick with the diet, here is a pumpkin pie recipe that’s low in fat, without a crust, which is optional. With the crust, fat is higher. Pumpkin is high in fiber - added bonus!
1/2 […]

Strength Training - Safety
Strength training is known as resistance training and weight training. It involves using weight machines or free weights to improve muscle endurance and strength. If you’re not careful with resistance training, you can injure yourself if you use equipment incorrectly or use bad form. Make sure to use care when strength […]

Vegetable Skewers
Spice Rub:
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Vegetables:
3 small zucchini
3 small yellow squash
2 tablespoons kosher salt
15 baby carrots
In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients for the spice rub together until well blended; set […]

Cajun Beans and Rice
1 lb dry black beans
2 onions, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 T ground cumin
2 tsp salt
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
1 cup instant brown rice
Place beans in a saucepan, cover with water and soak overnight. In a 4 or 5-quart slow cooker, combine beans, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, chicken broth and 2 […]

The Incredible Edible Smoothie
There are smoothie shops everywhere these days. Within a 5 mile radius of my house, there are four shops, not including the mall.
The smoothie has been around since 1960. Similar to a milkshake, they’re sweet, made with fruit, milk or yogurt. They can be made from vegetables as well.

Smoothies can be […]