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Reduce Fat in the Face - A Program For Defined Facial Results
Posted on 19. Oct, 2009 by admin.
So many people want to reduce fat in their face but simply haven’t got the faintest idea how. It really is a stubborn fat and can really make you feel self conscious. Fortunately you can reduce it if you follow the right eating and facial exercise system.
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Jenna Fischer Weight Loss
Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Jenna Fischer may be one of the stars on the hilarious TV series The Office and on the November cover of Shape magazine, but two years ago she wasn’t laughing. After taking a nasty fall in a New York City restaurant (breaking her back in four places), Jenna become depressive and found solace into cheeseburgers and doughnuts.
“Before the accident, I wore size 26 jeans! I was truly in the best shape of my life,” Jenna told Shape magazine. “Afterward, I gained 10 pounds and got flabby.”
Luckily she recovered, started hiking with her friends and cut back on those burgers and pastries. Losing the first few pounds was a motivator and the 35-year-old actress started taking her workouts more seriously.
Weight-loss or no weight-loss, Jenna’s always been able to laugh at herself and at her imperfections. And she encourages every woman to do the same.
“I’ve heard gorgeous actresses say, ‘My ears are too pointy’ or ‘My feet are horrible.’ But rather than complain about it, we should be laughing at our imperfections to make ourselves feel better,” she says. “I’ll squeeze the jiggle on my thigh for you just to show you I’m not perfect!”
But judging from that Shape cover, it’s hard to believe…
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Guilt Free Peanut Butter
Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by admin.
I don’t know about you but doing most of my dieting in the fat free era of the 80's I still tend to be a bit wary of things heavy in fat. As a result I even gave up peanut butter because it was literally one of those foods I could literally eat right out of the jar. But at long last I have found a great tasting peanut butter that is literally almost all protein with very little fat. (Contrary to common thinking peanut butter is mostly a healthy fat not a particularly high protein source.) Anyway the peanut butter I now enjoy is called PB2. Two tablespoons has 52.2 calories, 3.4 carbs, and 5.65 grams of protein.
And yes, it really does taste good! And, because you literally just add water to the pure dried peanut mix you can make up as little or as much of what you want. Incidentally, it also comes with a chocolate version. That I won't tempt myself with!
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I am a dork…
Posted on 17. Oct, 2009 by admin.
If you have been reading my blog, you know that I am a dork that really likes to keep tabs on things. I have a excel spreadsheet where I record my daily weight and chart it.Well since I got braces I have been taking a picture with my phone after each adjustment to see my progress. It is kinda neat to see how my teeth have gone from:To this:
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Trista Sutter: Post-Natal Diet Tips
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Reality star sweethearts Ryan and Trista Sutter have two children. Max was born in 2007 but when their daughter Blakesley arrived in April Trista found herself with 43 pounds left to lose. In the past six months she has whipped herself into shape and the petite 5′2″ mom now weighs 107 pounds. This week, Trista gave five diet tips to the readers of People Magazine, in particular, tips for moms who have had multiple pregnancies.
1. Push the stroller. Trista started out with 45 minutes a day. She said,
“My double-stroller plus the two kids is about 70 pounds, so pushing that uphill is pretty hard.”
2. Turn the house into a gym. Trista and her trainer found household objects such as paint canes, crates and ski poles that she would use as weights. While the kids were napping she could get a workout in without having to go to a gym.
3. Keep track of calories. Trista uses mycalorienumber.com
4. Eat your protein. Lower your carb intake and crank up the protein. For example, you can still indulge in a cheeseburger but don’t eat the bun.
5. Remember that supplements are just supplements. The reality star admits to using them but doesn’t see them as the answer. She said,
“I’ve always believed there is no quick fix. A lot of people ask about it and say, ‘Oh, I’ve been taking them for a month and it hasn’t been doing anything,’ and I say, ‘Have you been working out?’ Because it has to be used in conjunction with working out if you are expending energy.”
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The Foundation of Successful Weight Loss
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Have you tried to lose weight time after time only to fail? Do you feel defeated wondering why you fail when you so desperately want to lose weight? There is a solution to your problem. In this article you will learn what you need to lose the pounds and keep them off. Today is the start of your success, envision it, and believe it, the benefits will follow.
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Tom Cruise: Diet & Exercise
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by admin.
The news is out: Katie Holmes is whipping husband Tom Cruise into shape. Good for her! It seems the tabloids always point out how Tom bosses Katie around but this time it’s Katie doing the talking. As Tom is now in his late 40s it’s hard to keep the weight off so Katie offered her help by putting him on a strict diet and exercise plan which includes lowering his carbohydrate intake, cutting out sweet snacks and getting plenty of exercise in the form of running and sex.
One source told OK! Magazine that Katie likes to bake tasty treats like cookies and brownies and since that is Tom’s weakness he’s asked her to not make them. Instead, Katie is piling his plate with lean protein and veggies. The source claims,
“She also has him eating fewer carbs and more lean protein. So instead of filling his plate with lots of pasta and red meat, she’s ordered him to load up on autumn vegetables like squash and sweet potatoes, as well as chicken and fish.”
Katie has always been an avid runner and she has even run in a marathon so she has now encouraged Tom to run two miles a day. The source said that Tom is now running four times a week. Last but definitely not least, the couple has increased their sexual romps because Katie read that having sex three to four times a week can burn 600 calories.
“Tom thinks the sex order is the best part of Katie’s diet plan, and he’s promised to up the bedroom romps whenever they are in the same town… just for the sake of his diet!” dishes the insider.
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Sheryl Crow: Diet & Exercise After Cancer
Posted on 11. Oct, 2009 by admin.
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, country rock singer Sheryl Crow is now out of the danger zone and cancer free. Recently, the 47-year-old single-mom shared her post-cancer diet and exercise tips with Health magazine.
Three years after visiting a disease prevention and well-being nutritionist (when she was first diagnosed with the life threatening disease), Sheryl still incorporates those healthy-eating habits in her daily diet.
“I eat salmon or other fish at least three times a week,” she told Health. “I eat a lot of walnuts, almonds, colorful vegetables, and prunes, which get such a bad rap but are loaded with antioxidants.”
Aside from adding enough Omega 3s to her diet, the Grammy Award winner also keeps a “vat” of tomato soup or some sort of tomato sauce around the house because it contains lycopene, and she also drinks a lot of pomegranate juice. Sheryl says she eats Fiber One to get rid of “wastes.”
The Missouri native loves the outdoors and always finds time to fit in some kind of outdoor activity, whether it’s riding her bike or playing tennis and paddle surfing.
“I don’t love going to the gym, but I’ll do it if it’s rainy.”
Celeb Diet Doc..
Good for Sheryl. She looks great!
The one food at the the top of the “anti-cancer” food chain would have to be cruciferous veggies. These are things like broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, arugula, and watercress. That peppery taste you find in these foods are the anti-cancer sulfur compounds at work. Btw, tomatoes contain lycopene which has been associated with reduced risks of prostate cancer.
As far as getting rid of “wastes” you’re better off with unprocessed fruits and veggies than with some packaged product like Fiber One.
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It Happened This Week: Fall Foliage, Eating Well On The Road, Arsenic in Rice, Omega-3s, and FFTW
Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by admin.
As I’m looking out my window at the red and yellow leaves I realize how lucky I am to be at a healthy weight loss spa like Green Mountain at Fox Run in October. Two years ago Cindy wrote a post about Vermont in October and why it is such a wonderful time to visit a weight loss retreat in beautiful New England. All the seasons are nice but the fall foliage here is some of the most beautiful in the world.
If you’re headed out for a trip, you might wonder how you can stay healthy while traveling. Jessica gives us her best recommendations eating well on the road. She recommends bringing snacks, making wise food court choices, and staying hydrated. A registered dietitian, Jessica focuses on blending nutritious with delicious in her healthy eating advice.
Think brown rice is healthy? Well, it is. But tried nutrition advice to eat a wide variety of foods is proving true once more. Seems that a lot of rice contains higher-than-desired amounts of arsenic (if any amount is desired, that is). Meaning it’s wise to mix up your grains. This is especially true for the gluten-free among us who may be eating much more rice than the rest of us. Thanks to Linda at Kitchen Therapy for that heads-up.
Omega-3 fatty acids are in the news again. A study from the US National Eye Institute shows that increased intakes of this important fat can decrease the risk of macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. To get enough omega-3s, the American Heart Association recommends eating fatty fish at least twice a week (more for people with heart disease) and oils and foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid (flaxseed, canola and soybean oils; flaxseed and walnuts). If you’re concerned about mercury in fish, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has downloadable seafood guides to choosing fish that’s healthy for you and the environment.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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60-Minutes a Day for Kids
Posted on 10. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Being from New England I'm a big fan of the New England Patriots and watching them play football (American) every Sunday. Well, last Sunday when I was watching the game I noticed an ad by the NFL for their new website NFLrush.com.
It turns out that they are promoting exercise for kids. I thought this was a great way to use their influence to get kids to be more active. The NFL's theme is "Play 60" which encourages kids to go outside and run around and play for one hour a day.
Personally, I feel the only way we’re going to be able to break this cycle we're in of rising obesity rates is to really get the point across to kids about how important proper exercise and nutrition is. Children listen to their role models, so I hope every one of us who has some type of influence can lead by example and teach healthy lifestyle values to the next generation.