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Before you begin any diet or exercise program or regimen, consider consulting with your family doctor or a qualified, licensed, competent physician. Particularly if you have any DO NOT assume that since you are feeling OK that it is really OK to begin a new routine! The information within was created for YOU. To help YOU achieve your weight loss goals. You can succeed! What you need to ... Full story

I suppose the easiest answer is fast food, but the problem extends out to so much more. Yes, the prevalence of fast food restaurants certainly doesn’t help. As Morgan Spurlock showed us with painful reality in his movie, “Super Size Me”, fast food menus offer us a heaping helping of fat, cholesterol, and calories. I highly recommend watching this movie if you find yourself addicted ... Full story

You likely know your metabolism is linked to your weight. But do you know how? Common belief holds that a slim person's metabolism is high and an overweight person's metabolism is low. There may be some truth in this. But metabolism alone doesn't determine your weight. And metabolism is something that can be changed. Rather, weight is dependent on the balance of calories consumed versus calories burned. ... Full story

“Always bear in mind that YOUR OWN RESOLUTION to succeed is more important than any one thing.” ¬Abraham Lincoln “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” ¬Thomas Jefferson "Anything in life worth having is worth working for." ¬Andrew Carnegie "Obstacles are those frightful things you can see when you take your eyes ... Full story

We’ll start out here by saying unequivocally that we think that many of these companies such as Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers have their definite positive aspects. They give people a way to lose weight in a healthy manner by providing foods you can eat that will meet recommended caloric intakes. They also give support and advice along the way as you lose weight. Their downfall ... Full story

You can lose weight in many ways. Sure you could go the supermodel route and starve yourself, but who wants to do that. There are a few things about dieting and weight loss that most experts agree upon in general. First, you need to drink a lot of water. Most individuals don’t drink nearly enough water. Colas and coffee don’t count! Yes, you really should drink eight ... Full story

If you are trying to lose weight, choose food based on their weight¬to¬calorie ratio. You want to eat food that weighs a lot but has few calories and avoid food that is light in weight but hefty in calories. Fruits and vegetables are the big winners in the heavy weight¬low calorie department, according to Tufts University. They weigh a lot because of their fiber and water ... Full story

We can’t possibly cover all of the foods that are acceptable to eat when you are trying to lose weight. Common sense can tell you that French fries are a no¬no and an apple is great. What we’ve decided to do is concentrate on those foods that you SHOULDN’T eat. Of course, this could be a long list as well, so we’re going to touch on ... Full story

The first rule of shopping when you’re trying to lose weight is to shop with a list. This is extremely important, because you don’t want to fall prey to the natural instincts of wanting to grab those cookies that are there on that special display at the end of aisle four. Stick to that list faithfully, too. Plan before you shop. Of course! If you didn’t ... Full story

Even with those “miracle” diet pills, you still cannot lose weight without increasing your physical activity. Exercising in some form will help to burn calories that can be converted into fat and extra weight. This is why you need to devise an effective workout plan that will fit into your abilities and interests. Most people don’t really like to exercise. For them, it seems too much ... Full story

So here are a few suggestions for some exercises you can do at home. The best part about exercising at home is that you can do these exercises even while you watch television. No need to give up your favorite programs to get active, just get on the floor and try this workout: • Jumping Jacks ¬1 minute • Squats – 15 to 20 times • Push¬Ups – As many as ... Full story

Need some more exercises? No problem! Here are three exercises that can be used to tighten thighs, buttocks, and stomach areas. • Outer Thigh Lift – Lying on your right side with your hips and ankles in line with your shoulders, slowly lift your leg as high as possible, hold, then return to starting position. Do 10 repetitions and then switch sides. • Inner Thigh Lift – Lie on ... Full story

Lying on your side, do 10 repetitions of each of the following exercises: • Bring both knees forward so your hips are at a 90 degree angle. Straighten your top leg out in front of you while maintaining the 90 degree hip placement. Lift the top leg slowly up about three feet off the ground and then lower. • Straighten both legs so your body is in ... Full story

Exercises are good for your workout program because they help tone flabby muscles while also burning calories. But aerobic exercise is best to burn fat. A great way to get an aerobic workout is to walk. Walking is the easiest and most effective exercise we can use in our workout routine. But you need to know more than one foot in front of the other to get ... Full story

There are all kinds of ways you can work exercise into your life. You can workout anywhere doing all sort of things. Playing with children, for example is a great way to get some exercise. When you get down on the floor and play “horsey”, you are giving yourself a heck of a workout – and it is fun for the kids! Throw a ball around in ... Full story

Many people think that when they decide it’s time to lose weight, they have to count every single calorie that touches their lips. This really isn’t necessary. In fact, it could become quite tedious and cause you to give up. In fact, over time, counting calories quickly works less and less because over time your body slows down it’s metabolism! Basically your engine slows down and ... Full story

As the topic of this book says – you CAN lose weight without starving yourself. We’ve given you all kinds of tips and tricks toward achieving this on your own. Now we’re going to offer up some great recipes for you to create on your own that will be diet¬friendly and delicious too! Breakfast When you eat breakfast, you can always let yourself pig out on all ... Full story

3 large egg whites 1 teaspoon water 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (optional) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup loosely packed thinly sliced fresh spinach 1 plum tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons shredded nonfat cheddar cheese Vegetable cooking spray 1 Whisk egg whites, water, dill (if using), salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Toss spinach, tomato, and cheddar ... Full story

1 tablespoon plain dry breadcrumbs 8 ounces small all¬purpose potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound asparagus, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 3/4 cup shredded reduced¬fat sharp cheddar cheese 3 scallions, sliced 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated fat¬free milk 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 teaspoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9¬inch pie plate with vegetable cooking spray and ... Full story

1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 packet artificial sweetener 1 tablespoon skim milk 1 slice bread 1 Place all ingredients except bread in a blender; blend until combined. 2 Pour egg mixture into a shallow bowl. Place bread in egg mixture and soak, turning once. 3 Coat a nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place bread in skillet and pour any ... Full story

1 c uncooked whole¬grain oats 6 egg whites 1 c fat¬free cottage cheese ¼ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 packets sugar substitute ½ c sugar¬free maple syrup ¼ c mixed berries 1 Lightly coat a nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and place over medium heat 2 In a blender, combine oats, egg whites, cottage cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar substitute. Blend on medium speed about ... Full story

6 strips lean turkey bacon 3 eight¬inch whole wheat tortillas 3 whole eggs 8 egg whites (or 1 c egg substitute) ½ c skim milk ½ c low¬fat sour cream ¾ reduced¬fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 c broccoli florets 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Cook turkey bacon according to package directions. Set aside to cool. 3. Lightly coat a 9¬inch pie plate with cooking spray. Overlap ... Full story

Traditionally, lunch is the middle meal of the day when we eat three squares. Since you’re trying to lose weight without starving yourself, experts recommend that you eat several smaller meals, so consider lunches, your daytime meals. Obviously, you can have sandwiches – on whole wheat bread, of course! Be sure anything you put between those two pieces of bread is lean and diet¬friendly. Tuna is ... Full story

½ lean ground beef 1 tbsp water 2 tsp. taco seasoning mix, divided 2 whole wheat pitas 2 tbsp reduced¬fat cream cheese, room temp 2 tbsp fat¬free sour cream 2 tbsp salsa 1 c shredded lettuce 1 diced tomato ¼ c reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2 In medium skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until done. Drain off any fat. Add ... Full story

4 hard boiled eggs 1 tbsp fat free salad dressing (Miracle Whip) 1 tbsp mustard ½ stalk sliced celery ¼ chopping red bell pepper 1 tsp pickle relish 1 tbsp fresh parsley 1 slice whole grain bread 1 lettuce leaf ¼ sliced avocado 1 Chop 1 whole egg and discard the yolks from the other 3 eggs and chop the whites 2 In a small mixing bowl, combine all ... Full story

1 medium russet potato 2 tsp fat¬free chicken broth ¼ c low fat cottage cheese ¼ c chopped cooked chicken ¼ c cooked broccoli ¼ c salsa 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 Pierce potato several times with fork. Place in microwave and cook on high 5¬8 minutes until tender. Let stand 1 minute. 2 Use knife to cut an “X” in the top of the cooked potato. Press ends ... Full story

Many people feel that dinner is the most important meal of the day. And many of them are right. Dinner is a time for families to connect, talk about their days, and bond together as a unit. Just because you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste at dinner time. In fact, we’re willing to be that some of these recipes will ... Full story

1 ½ lb. lean ground turkey 2 egg whites ½ c dry breadcrumbs ¼ water ½ finely chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic ¼ c parsley 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp ground black pepper 3 c low¬fat marinara pasta sauce 12 oz. spaghetti ¼ c reduced¬fat Parmesan cheese 1 Preheat oven broiler 2 In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg white, breadcrumbs, water, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and ... Full story

1 ½ lbs. lean ground turkey 1 chopped onion 4 egg whites 1 c salsa ¾ oats, uncooked 1 pkg. dry vegetable soup mix ¼ tsp ground black pepper ½ c ketchup 6 portions red potatoes 2 lbs. green beans ¾ c skim milk 2 tbsp Butter Buds 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2 In large mixing bowl, combine turkey, onion, egg whites, salsa, oats, soup mix, and ... Full story

1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced scallions 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, sliced into strips 1 cup broccoli spears 1 cup julienne carrots 1/2 pound green beans, chopped 1/2 cup julienne red pepper 1 cup quartered button mushrooms 3 heads baby bok choy, chopped Low sodium teriyaki sauce 1 Heat the oil in a wok over high ... Full story

2 cups of cooked brown rice 1 16oz bag of mixed veggies (any kind) 1 pack of chicken breast cut up 3 table spoons soy sauce 2 eggs (1 whole, 1 egg white beaten) Cooking spray 1 Cook brown rice according to package and set aside. 2 Cook cut up chicken breast until done and set aside. 3 Cook beaten eggs (scrambled style) and set aside. 4 Cook mixed veggies according to package. 5 Spray ... Full story

1+ pounds of top bottom roast (or sirloin) 1 8oz container of fat free sour cream 1¬2 tbsp(s) of beef granules or powder 1 tbsp of flour Whole wheat pasta Veggies are optional. Recommended: Mushrooms, broccoli 1 Cut your beef into cubes or strips (if you use the round bottom roast, it is best to tenderize it). 2 Place the beef into a pan that is sprayed with cooking ... Full story

1/2 cup chopped Celery 1/2 cup diced Onion 1/2 cup diced Green Pepper 1.5 cups of diced Fat¬Free Ham 1.5 cups of diced cooked boneless/skinless Chicken Breast 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 1 14 oz can of Diced Tomatoes (not drained) or 2 medium fresh diced tomatoes 1 tbsp Hot Sauce 1¬2 tsp Cajun Seasoning 1¬2 tsp Dried Jalapeño Pepper 1/2 cup Brown Rice (uncooked) 1 In a non¬stick pot, or ... Full story

2 tbsp. olive oil 1 chopped onion 4 carrots peeled and chopped 4 chopped celery stalks 4 bay leaves ½ tsp ground black pepper 12 c fat¬free chicken broth 2 c water 2 lb. chicken breast cut into bite¬size pieces 1 lb. whole wheat or no yolk noodles 2 tbsp chopped dill 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion ... Full story

1 lb. cooked and shredded chicken breast 4 sliced green onions 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 minced jalapeno 3 cans green enchilada sauce 8 corn tortillas 1 c reduced¬fat shredded cheddar cheese ½ c salsa ½ c light sour cream 1 diced tomato ¼ c sliced black olives 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9” x 13” baking dish with cooking spray 2. Lightly ... Full story

We, as Americans, are the fattest nation in the world. There’s a reason for that. We eat all of the wrong foods and spend our time in a sedentary lifestyle that allows that food to settle into areas of our bodies where we don’t want it to be. That food is then converted into the energy that it was meant to provide, but when we ... Full story

I'm not sure how I've gone this long without making Strawberry Rhubarb Fool, but I plan to change that as soon as possible. More: continued here Full story

You can also use Twitter to help you find a job. (I can remember when you actually had to mail out resumes, which is essentially like saying you remember receiving mail via the Pony Express.) More: continued here Full story

This is something I wish we had on road trips when I was a kid. Especially great for people who get car sick when they try to read in a moving vehicle. (Pretty much, this would have saved my sister's sanity ... and stomach.) More: continued here Full story

Most gadgets encourage kids to stay indoors. GPS can get them outside. Even the most sedentary kid can't say no to a high-tech treasure hunt. More: continued here Full story

Iced tea is one of those things I only want in the summer - but then I drink gallons of it. When I was a kid, we used to make sun tea, but now we know that's not so good for you. Try refrigerator tea instead. It's equally tasty and doesn't harbor the same kinds of creepy bacteria. More: continued here Full story

Like, for example, ice cream, which is among the finest (non-cheese) foods of our time. Also, it's easier to make than cheese, so it wins. More: continued here Full story

Everyone knows that GPS can keep you from getting lost. But it's also good for a bunch of other things you probably didn't know about. One sample: Finding cheap gas. More: continued here Full story

One way to make sure you don't waste food is to buy fruits and vegetables when they're at the peak of their season. That way, their deliciousness won't allow you to ignore them. More: continued here Full story

My problem is, I buy food the way most people buy flowers. I tend to hit the farmer's market like I'm planning on decorating my house with produce, and buy something in every color. This is not a great plan if you're hoping to eat everything you buy. More: continued here Full story

But let's just say, for example, that you do go a little crazy at the market and wind up with many more veggies than you can eat. You can use them up easily by making them into soup. More: continued here Full story

For example: Meat business card anyone? The first (and my favorite) product in this roundup is, yes, a business card made entirely of meat. Please note that the sample card pictured belongs to one Patrick Bateman. More: continued here Full story

For example, when Twitter came along, I figured it would wind up being one of about a million social networking sites clamoring for attention during my workday. Instead, it turns out that Twitter can be really useful ... in professional sense, not just in a "here's what's bothering me in 140 characters or less sense." Although I like that, too. More: continued ... Full story

Anyone who's ever received a "dear RESIDENT" mailing knows how annoying it is when companies try to promote themselves without bothering to find out anything about the person they're addressing. Twitter's kind of the same way. You want to make sure you're talking to people, not pushing products on them - even if that product is your wonderful, glorious self. More: continued ... Full story

I find dogs easier to figure out than cats, mostly because cats don't really change expression. They'd be great poker players, if only we could teach them to hold cards. More: continued here Full story

Of course, most of the time dogs are probably wondering if we're going to finish our lunch, and if not, would we like to give some to our beloved pet? More: continued here Full story

Proof that my sister's dog is more than just a pretty face: For awhile, she had him trained to ring a bell when he needed to go out. This worked until he discovered that he could ask to go out whenever he was bored, even if he didn't need to do his business. More: continued here Full story