Do you sometimes get bored with your aerobic exercise? Do You sometimes feel like you're not getting the results you should from your aerobic exercise? If so, then aerobic cross-training is for you. Aerobic cross-training refers to using two to three different types of aerobic exercise during an exercise session. For example, if you plan to … [Read more...] about Aerobic Cross Training for Weight Loss
Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum Glaze
Recipe: Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum GlazeSummary: Oh my. This sounds simply delish! I wouldn't use mangos, myself, and I would most likely use vanilla yogurt instead of chocolate..See how much fun low fat dieting can be? I mean, don't eat it everyday, but you can treat yourself. This would be a heck of a dessert to impress your friends … [Read more...] about Grilled Fruit Kabobs With A Honey-Rum Glaze
Soda Tax
Just what the doctor ordered: A soda tax? I don't think soda should be taxed. I do drink diet soda, I drink a gallon of water a day, along with coffee. I do not think it contributes to my weight, although the carbonation will bloat you if you drink too much. I also don't allow babyboy to drink all of the soda he wants. If and when he drinks it, … [Read more...] about Soda Tax
Keep on Hand
Keep on Hand There are several food staples I like to have on hand while dieting. It can save me from blowing my diet. Chicken bouillon Beef bouillon Ham bouillon For the powdered stuff I use MBT, and I also use Swansons broth. I use bouillon extensively in everything: I cook pasta and rice in part water/part bouillon, I love bean soup … [Read more...] about Keep on Hand
Honey Lime Roasted Chicken
Honey Lime Roasted Chicken I just love lime and chicken. I love lime period. But the combination of lime and chicken just sends me. I happily use a ton of lime when I can. If you haven't tried it, try it instead of lemon, or with lemon. 1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds) 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 honey 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard or … [Read more...] about Honey Lime Roasted Chicken
Walking for Your Health
Walking for Your Health Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is accessible at anyplace, anywhere and anytime. Several studies show that walking can: reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile reduce body fat enhance mental well being increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis reduce the … [Read more...] about Walking for Your Health
Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Choosing A Sugar Substitute Sugar Substitute- Aspartame Brand Name- Equal, Nutrataste, Nutrasweet Sugar Equivalents- 1 teaspoon/ packet= 1 teaspoon sugar Additional Information- Use to sweetened recipes, not to add volume or structure. If possible, add after removing from heat Brand name- Equal Sugar Light Sugar equivalents- 1 … [Read more...] about Choosing A Sugar Substitute
Rate of Weight Loss
Rate of Weight Loss In weight loss, body fat can be hardest hurdle to get past The Bod Pod can determine body composition and lead to effective weight loss. By Kevin Lamb DAYTON | Working out and cutting calories are hard enough when they push down the numbers on the scale. When that scale keeps refusing to budge, stubborn as an old cat, more … [Read more...] about Rate of Weight Loss