Oh, your mind is in the gutter isn't it?? Shame shame shame! LOL. Anyway. I want to mention blowing it. I think that most dieters fail because they get to a point and they wind up blowing it. Then it's beat myself up time, shoot me, failure, depression and the dieter falls off the wagon. Instead of getting back on and continuing with the … [Read more...] about Blowing it
Grilled Basil Shrimp
Grilled Basil Shrimp If I were to prepare this, I would not use 4 tablespoons of olive oil. 4 tablespoons of oil - any oil - is 100 calories per tablespoon and 100 calories of pure fat. Instead, I would use more lemon juice and spray the shrimp with olive oil Pam if needed. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons, juiced (approximately 1/2 cup) 3 … [Read more...] about Grilled Basil Shrimp
Aspartame OK
Not that I was ever worried about it: ROME, Italy (AP) -- European food safety experts have good news for dieters with a sweet tooth, announcing Friday that the popular sugar substitute aspartame does not raise the risk of cancer. An Italian study last year wrongly concluded that the sweetener led to higher rates of lymphoma and leukemia in … [Read more...] about Aspartame OK
Kid Obesity
I'm going to make Baby Boy read this: Eleven a key age for obese children LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Children who are overweight or obese by the age of 11 are likely to carry their excess weight into adulthood and to suffer from related health problems, researchers said on Friday. A study by scientists at University College London who … [Read more...] about Kid Obesity
How Do We See Ourselves?
I find that I am aware of my weight. What happens to me, is after I've lost some weight, even getting to my "fighting weight" - I still feel like I look fat - and I feel fat as well. Study: Obesity not in eye of beholder Monday, April 10, 2006; Posted: 10:44 a.m. EDT (14:44 GMT) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) -- Obese people have a blind … [Read more...] about How Do We See Ourselves?
Schools to Watch Calories
It seems that schools are going to watch calories. It's about time. I can't believe they leave the choice up to the kid: they'll make the bad choice every time. Companies pulling sodas out of schools Companies agree only to sell water, juice, milk and diet soda Wednesday, May 3, 2006; Posted: 2:26 p.m. EDT (18:26 GMT) NEW YORK (AP) -- … [Read more...] about Schools to Watch Calories
Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup
Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup 6 cups low-salt chicken broth 2 cups diced zucchini 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup fat-free yogurt hot sauce (optional) Bring broth to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add zucchini and onion; cover and simmer 2 minutes. Place 1/3 … [Read more...] about Creamy Corn And Zucchini Soup
Spicy Pizza Bread Sticks
Spicy Pizza Bread Sticks 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 green onion with top, sliced 1 medium clove garlic, … [Read more...] about Spicy Pizza Bread Sticks