Below you will find filling meals that are tasty, small portioned, and perfect for just about any diet. They are loaded with vitamins and healthy goodness. Veggie Omelet (serves one) • 2 large eggs, beaten • 1 cup of assorted veggies, diced (mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic, broccoli, etc.) • ¼ cup of low fat Swiss cheese (or whatever kind you like) • 1 tsp. Earth Balance type margarine • fresh parsley (optional) • salt and pepper to taste (add salt and pepper to beaten eggs before cooking) • non-stick cooking spray Spray non-stick pan with cooking spray AND add margarine as well for flavor. Heat margarine over medium-low heat until melted. Then, add veggies. Sautee for about 5 minutes, remove veggies and set aside. Spray pan again with cooking spray. Add beaten eggs. Cook for one minute. Sprinkle veggie mix over eggs. Cook until edges can be lifted and spatula can slide under omelet. Fold over. Cook until golden brown. Flip, make other side … [Read more...]
Fight the Holiday Fat and Start the New Year Off with a Flab Fighting Bang!
Ever since I became a mother, the scale has become my nemesis. The sad truth is: it is far easier to gain weight than it is to lose it! Losing weight can be very difficult. However, thankfully, not impossible! I started my weightloss, well, serious weightloss journey a few years ago. I dug in deep and lost 50 pounds. I was so happy. I still had 20 pounds to reach my goal, and sadly, fell off track; gained 25 back and then had to reevaluate my goals and priorities. I am happy to say that I am BACK on track and losing again and I WILL reach my goal! You see, anyone can lose weight, however, no one can lose weight without persistence, consistency, discipline, and... Support. That has always been tough to find. I am happy to share, though, not unattainable! I have found several awesome tools that aid in my flab fighting and healthier living strategy. One of them is, Alli. Alli is a GREAT resource website that helps you to not only keep track of calories, weightloss, and diet; it … [Read more...]
Fat-Burning Foods
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 products Foods 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. Eggs Thank 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. Turkey Some even … [Read more...]
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