How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan? Let Me Count The Ways! Most people are unsure about how to begin a fat loss program. They have many questions about food choices, meal composition and exercise. Getting yourself in good physical condition will require willpower and dedication and the desire to get results. It is not easy to lose body fat. It … [Read more...] about How Do I Begin A Fat Loss Plan?
Italian Beans and Pasta
Italian Beans and Pasta 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce 2 celery ribs, sliced 1 small onion, chopped Pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Hot … [Read more...] about Italian Beans and Pasta
Risotto with Three Bell Peppers
Risotto with Three Bell Peppers Ingredients 4 cups about vegetable stock, or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced onions 1 cup diced, mixed yellow, green and red bell peppers 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese salt to taste freshly ground black pepper Cook:50 minutes (cooking … [Read more...] about Risotto with Three Bell Peppers
Maintaining A Weight Training Log
The Importance of Maintaining A Weight Training Log Do you find gyms intimidating? Feel lost while doing your workouts? Tried different programs with no results? Not always sure of what exercises you are supposed to be doing? Or maybe you're burnt out on the exercises you are doing. A weight-training log may be exactly what you need. Walking … [Read more...] about Maintaining A Weight Training Log
Green Callaloo
Green Callaloo Callaloo - a thick soup of crabmeat, greens, and various seasonings (why is the song Babaloo going thru my head?) 1 pound callaloo leaves or spinach or swiss chard 12 small okras, tops removed and discarded, sliced crosswise 1 rib celery, chopped 4 scallions, chopped 2 sprigs parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 … [Read more...] about Green Callaloo
Portobello Pizza
Portobello Pizza 8 large Portobello mushrooms 4 ounces each, stems removed and reserved 1/2 cup water 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup cooked white beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup arugula, spinach or watercress leaves, torn into bite-size pieces, we used spinach 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 2 … [Read more...] about Portobello Pizza
Daily Inspiration
Daily Inspiration Dieting is hard work. Don't let anybody tell you it isn't. We all need inspiration at times: I don't know about you but even when I'm at my thinnest, I still look - and feel - fat. This can get depressing. You always feel like you'll never do it. Anyway, I stumbled across this fellow's gallery. He's lost a ton of weight. So if … [Read more...] about Daily Inspiration
White Bean and Tomato Salad
White Bean and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce can) white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup (1/2 pound) tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/3 cup minced parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 tsp. each basil, thyme, and oregano 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil … [Read more...] about White Bean and Tomato Salad