I was outside about a month ago in broad daylight. I was looking for food when I realized my butt could be seen. You have probably had that experience before. I felt fat, and I knew that soon I would have to lose some weight. I was a little worried about my butt showing. But then, all of the sudden, I saw a bunch of greasy french fries coming … [Read more...] about One Bright Day
Chicken Passata
Chicken Passata 8 chicken breasts, skinned 1 tsp olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 2 red peppers, seeded and sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 1/4 cups passata 2/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 tsp dried oregano 4 oz can cannelini beans, drained 3 tbsp breadcrumbs Salt and pepper to taste Fry the chicken in the oil in a … [Read more...] about Chicken Passata
Sanjay Gupta About HFCS
Sanjay Gupta About HFCS Sanjay Gupta - a doctor with CNN talked about corn in our diets. Not so much natural corn - like corn on the cob, but - my favorite thing lately - high fructose corn syrup! He had a carbon test done on himself to find out how much high fructose corn syrup in his system (they used some of his hair) - and he had 69% in his … [Read more...] about Sanjay Gupta About HFCS
The Poop On Calcium
The Poop On Calcium I missed Oprah the other day with Doctor Oz on it, and I wanted to see it too. I forgot all about it... Or maybe we went swimming. At any rate, Doctor Oz is one of the authors of You on a diet - the diet I am following with success might I add. Once again, it seems he was informative and entertaining with his discussion on … [Read more...] about The Poop On Calcium
Fitness Programs
Fitness Programs If you want the most benefit from a fitness plan, follow a specific fitness program. Decide on what you want to accomplish with a fitness program, then work on designing a plan of action that will bring the results you desire. If you have a set program to pursue, you should track your progress and adjust as you become … [Read more...] about Fitness Programs
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers The Weight Watchers program was established in the 1960's by Jean Nidetch, an overweight housewife. She invited a group of friends who also had weight issues to her home to talk about issues they experienced with weight. This group was the first of its kind. Weight Watchers is still considered one of the best diet programs in … [Read more...] about Weight Watchers
Whole Grain Flatbread
Whole Grain Flatbread 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup rye flour 1 cup garbanzo bean flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups water In a mixing bowl blend together the dry ingredients. Add the oil and 1 cup of water. Knead by hand, adding more water as necessary to form a sticky ball. Turn … [Read more...] about Whole Grain Flatbread