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 half in the … [Read more...] about Halloween Temptation Looms
Doctors Cancer and Shingles
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 lung cancer. Late last … [Read more...] about Doctors Cancer and Shingles
Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
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 … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Spaghetti Sauce
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 our tomato sauce on the sweet side. … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Sauce
Endurance Exercise And Kids
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 … [Read more...] about Endurance Exercise And Kids
Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
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 … [Read more...] about Low Fat Sweet Potato Muffins
Dr. Phils 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 you can achieve your target. Dr. Phil's approach to weight … [Read more...] about Dr. Phils Weight Loss
Gum Chewing
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 mean never, helped with appetite control and weight … [Read more...] about Gum Chewing