Getting Ready For School School will be starting next week and we've been busy getting ready for it. The backpack is all ready to go, stuffed with enough school supplies for the year. We don't need to buy clothes this year. I have a slew of shorts that I bought last year that babyboy outgrew the first week. He ended up not wearing uniform … [Read more...] about Getting Ready For School
Tae Bo Kicks Kids Workout
Tae Bo Kicks Kids' Workout My son loves the Tae Bo Kicks Kids' Workout. I have several of the Tae Bo tapes for adults, and this tape came with the package. (I ordered it a couple of years ago when I saw it on T.V.) The DVD runs for 40 minutes. Tae Bo has been modified for kids to watch and exercise to at home. They'll learn the Tae Bo basics, … [Read more...] about Tae Bo Kicks Kids Workout
Drink Your Milk
Drink Your Milk If you drink your milk after you exercise, you'll lose more fat, a study by Department of Kinesiology's Exercise Metabolism Research Group (http://www.mcmaster.ca/) shows. At the study's conclusion, researchers found that the milk drinking group had lost nearly twice as much fat - two pounds - while the carbohydrate beverage … [Read more...] about Drink Your Milk
Day 208
Day 208 - Food Log Food Calories Fat Sugar 8/11/07 Saturday Oatmeal (steel cut) 200 18 1/2 cup milk 130 45 turkey 6oz 120 15 2 sl ww bread 200 18 3 4oz … [Read more...] about Day 208
Portion Control
Portion Control I take issue with some of this stuff. Portion sizes. If the USDA says 1 slice of bread equals one portion and Dictionary.com defines a sandwich as: two or more slices of bread or the like with a layer of meat, fish, cheese, etc., between each pair. So I'm only supposed to eat a half a sandwich? I mean, come on! I can't … [Read more...] about Portion Control
How much fat are you storing on your body
How much fat are you storing on your body? How much fat are you storing on your body? The body mass index or bmi can help you determine this. The number you get, once evaluated; will help signify if you're in danger of developing heart disease by establishing if you are overweight or underweight. You can use these numbers to evaluate your … [Read more...] about How much fat are you storing on your body
Weighing In
Weighing In As of today, I've lost 54 pounds. The weight is coming off drop by drop, folks. You can hear it in the night -drip....drip....drip....just like a broken water faucet. What I want it to do is pour! Babyboy, I'm proud to say, has lost 10 pounds. It just goes to show you how a healthy diet can work - he's not dieting like I am but … [Read more...] about Weighing In
Five Ways to Cut Carbs
Five Ways to Cut Carbs I don't know about you, but cutting carbs, for me is a tough thing to do. While I've cut back somewhat, I'm not able – and I won't – cut carbs completely out of my diet. A gal's gotta have some comfort! I do try to watch what kind and how much I'm putting into my system. I love wraps. I loved them before … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Cut Carbs
Getting the Most from your Aerobic Exercise Routine
Getting the Most from your Aerobic Exercise Routine Do you have an extra 30 minutes a day a few days a week? If so, you might want to consider adding some aerobic activity to your exercise program. If you add aerobic exercise, you'll lose weight and improve your cardio health. Aerobic exercise should be completed within your targeted heart … [Read more...] about Getting the Most from your Aerobic Exercise Routine
Day 201
Day 201 - Food Log Food Calories Fat Sugar 8/03/07 Friday Oatmeal (steel cut) 200 18 1/2 cup milk 130 45 meatless jerky 99 27 3 Yogurt 60 25 2 3c Lettuce 45 turkey 6oz 120 15 2 tsp olive oil 60 60 balsamic vinegar ww pasta 200 10 turkey 6oz 120 15 dark chocolate … [Read more...] about Day 201