Started working out again today. It was easier than I expected. I only did 10 reps for each exercise. I should note that I actually started dieting again in April, and so far I've lost 27 pounds. It came off very fast for some reason and I stopped losing even though I'm still following the diet. This isn't unexpected though. Have done some biking … [Read more...] about Workout Day 1
Misleading food labels
Do you read food labels? Whether I’m on a diet or not, I read labels. I learned to read them at a young age and it’s become an ingrained habit for me. Fat labels and what they mean It's amazing how many products are out there today with misleading food labels. They try to fool the consumer/dieter into thinking their product is lower in fat and … [Read more...] about Misleading food labels
4 Quick and Easy Ways to Change Your Diet Today
4 Quick and Easy Ways to Change Your Diet Today Permanent weight loss is gradual and slow. We didn’t gain the weight overnight, and will take awhile to lose. Unfortunately, we have this instant gratification thing going on, we want results and we want them now! Alas, this isn’t going to happen. So we take baby steps and make small changes … [Read more...] about 4 Quick and Easy Ways to Change Your Diet Today
What’s in your pizza?
What's in your pizza? No wonder I don't like pizza anymore. There is just a different taste to it, not like the pizza we ate growing up. Dad used to pick it up at this little place down the street and around the corner. You couldn't beat that pizza with a stick. My mouth waters just thinking about it. I've been known to use msg, or other … [Read more...] about What’s in your pizza?
Subway Turkey Sub
How many calories in a Subway Turkey Sub? My favorite Subway Turkey sub and it's calorie and nutritional value. Sodium is a wee bit on the high side, especially if you're watching how much you take in. Their label lies about the fat calorie count - I came up with 17 x 9 = 153 fat calories. I suppose I could switch to vinegar only or … [Read more...] about Subway Turkey Sub
Exercise Equipment Funny
Anderson Cooper makes fun of some of today's exercise equipment on The Ridiculist. Pelvic thrust your way to fitness. … [Read more...] about Exercise Equipment Funny
Obesity vaccine
I love the idea of an easy way out. A vaccine would be real handy! And easy! I would deal with a needle for this! Of course you would still have to diet and exercise. But anything would help. http://news.yahoo.com/obesity-vaccine-could-help-fight-battle-bulge-154700779.html According to a press release on July 8 on the new research, … [Read more...] about Obesity vaccine