Did you know there are foods that can help you burn fat? The secret is to eat foods that take a lot of energy to digest. That way, more of the food's calories are used in digesting it and you don't have to "work off" all the calories. Here is a partial list of some of the better-known fat-burning foods.1. Low-Fat dairy productsFoods like low-fat yogurt (without added sugar), reduced-fat cheese, and skim milk are reputed to help you burn fat. Studies have shown that those who eat low-fat dairy products not only tend to lose weight, but they also tend not to gain weight over time. So low-fat dairy products may be helpful in preventing weight gain, too.2. EggsThank goodness eggs are getting over their reputation as an unhealthy, cholesterol-producing food. They are high protein, and high-protein foods take a lot of energy (i.e. calories) to digest. Eggs also contain important vitamins, such as B12 and Vitamin E, that can help with weight loss.3. TurkeySome even … [Read more...]
TweetTuesday’s Mommy Tip – Cutting Unhealthy Calories
Do you have a great tip for Moms? They can be about anything (family friendly, of course) that pertains to a Mom’s life, including; beauty, kitchen, health, parenting, and so much more! Click Here to find out how YOU can join Moms of Faith’s Tuesday’s Mommy Tips!NOTE: PLEASE read the rules. We have a few who are not posting to the ACTUAL TIP post on their blog. I need you to post your link to the actual TIP POST…NOT the main page of your site. THANK YOU!!OK, on to this week’s Mommy tip… Quick Tip for Cutting Unhealthy Calories I have battled weight since the birth of my first child. However, after number two it became a much more prominent problem in my life. I have been on and off diets for years until finally I decided no more diets. Now, I simply make better choices. Diets are great for some people...just not me. I feel so confined. LOL. (you can read more about my battle with weight and my current goals here.)I thought I would share one of the tips that … [Read more...]
TweetThe Perfect Combination
Diet and exercise. We hear it on TV, in magazines, from friends, family, and our doctor. We hear it all the time.If you want to lose weight or just lead a healthy life, you need to combine diet and exercise. Well, the reason we hear it all the time is because it’s true! It’s important to do a lot of things to stay healthy, but the most important steps for good healthy weight loss are diet and exercise.Why do we need diet AND exercise? Think about it this way...What would happen if a boxer went into the ring with one hand tied behind his back? If he’s really good, he may still win, but he’s definitely at a disadvantage. Most of us aren’t pro’s at dieting or exercising. We should take all the steps possible to give yourself the best chance at success.If your goal is weight loss, you’d have to cut out 3,500 calories from your diet to lose one pound. That’s 500 calories per day. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but when you actually put it into practice, it’s … [Read more...]
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