My First Blow - Blowing the diet Today is the day of my first official blow. A planned blow. I am going to blow my diet by having cake, a chocolate cake, and pizza. I may even have 2 pieces of cake, as the sugar sounds especially good. I'm also preparing to be sick tomorrow. I need it too. Nothing I eat this week is satisfying me, I'm going … [Read more...] about My First Blow – Blowing the diet
Chicken Tomato Pasta
Chicken Tomato Pasta Note: This recipe is great for those who are lactose intolerance or who want to limit their dairy intake for any reason. 18 oz. chicken breast, cut into small pieces (1/2" square) 1/2 c. onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.5 oz.) of diced tomato 1 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms 1/3 c. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. basil 1 tsp. … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pasta
Top 5 Diet Food Obsessions
Top 5 Diet Food Obsessions Whether I'm dieting or not, alot of my time is spent on thinking about food. I even dream about food. I recently had a dream about a gallon of fudge royale ice cream that waited for me in the shower. Complete with a spoon. It was perfectly melted and glistening and oozing and calling my name and... You get the … [Read more...] about Top 5 Diet Food Obsessions
Bran Muffin Trifle
Bran Muffin Trifle 3 cups coarsely crumbled low-fat bran muffins (about 3 medium muffins) 4 cups assorted fresh fruit chunks 2 cups nonfat or low-fat vanilla or fruit- flavored yogurt Instructions: Place half the muffin crumbs in a 2 1/2-quart glass bowl or airtight container. Arrange fruit in 3 1/2 cup amounts in on top. Cover with remaining … [Read more...] about Bran Muffin Trifle
Who Else Wants a Bowflex Home Gym
Check out the commercials on the TV on any given day and you will find infomercials promoting the Bowflex Home Gym series. With so many enthusiasts trying to find the best way to exercise during their free time, this home gym serves as an admirable source for a entire body workout. Let's take a look at what this Bowflex Home Gym has to … [Read more...] about Who Else Wants a Bowflex Home Gym
Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
Health Benefits of Herbal Tea While herbal remedies have been used in some cultures for centuries, other societies have just begun to accept their health benefits. Even now, some people still rely on modern medicine for problems that can be treated effectively with an herbal remedy because they are leery about them. A great way to get the … [Read more...] about Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Herb Turkey Scaloppine 4 turkey cutlets, about 4 to 6 ounces each 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence Use a meat pounder to flatten the turkey cutlets between waxed paper sheets. Insert the herbes de Provence into turkey cutlets. Heat the oil in an skillet until it begins to smoke. Cook each side until golden brown. … [Read more...] about Herb Turkey Scaloppine
Benefits of Fish Oil
Benefits of Fish Oil In the past decade, researchers have been studying fish consumption and the benefits it brings to the body. Fish and fish oils have been shown to decrease the negative effects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on the human body. The way this has been done is through the consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids. This article will tell … [Read more...] about Benefits of Fish Oil
Exercise and Teen Depression
Why Exercise May Help Battle Teen Depression Are you worried about your teen? Has their behavior changed recently and you think they might be depressed? If your teen is depressed, you?ve probably looked into antidepressants and found yourself even more concerned, and you should be. Drugs designed to fight depression in adults can actually … [Read more...] about Exercise and Teen Depression
Little Known Ways to Slim Down
Little Known Ways to Slim Down Begin lunch and dinner with a veggie-rich salad or broth-based soup, says Pennsylvania State University satiety expert Barbara Rolls, author of "The Volumetrics Eating Plan." That lets you fill up first on a big volume of low calorie food and ends up displacing some of the foods you'll eat next - the choices that are … [Read more...] about Little Known Ways to Slim Down