Tips, Techniques, and Resources for Safe, Sustainable Weight Loss
The best meal replacements (MRs) encompass a groups of supplements that are alternatives to whole
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The best meal replacements (MRs) encompass a groups of supplements that are alternatives to whole
foods. It includes the best protein shakes, liquid meal replacements (higher in carbs), mass
Still looking for something special, yet supportive for a friend or loved one that is making great changes to their diet and lifestyle this holiday season? A way to say “keep up the great work” without implying that there was work to be done?
Here are five health-supporting gifts under $100 for the shrinking person on your list.
1. Electric Grill. Grilling is such a healthy way to cook. Very little added fat is required (just a spritz from your olive oil sprayer), and any fat released from the food is collected in a tray and does not make it on to your plate.
My personal favorite: the Griddler by Cuisinart. The Griddler opens flat for asparagus, and closes for paninis and salmon burgers.
2. MP3 Player. Nothing gets you moving and relaxing into your fat-burning rest and digest mode like good music! Whether it’s on your run or walk, to focus at the gym, or to listen to the latest podcast from Oprah, an MP3 player is an accessory that is hard to do without.
3. Blender or Juicer. No greater way to start a health-promoting day than with freshly made juice or a whole foods smoothie. It’s such a great way to intake a whole whack of nutrients without a whole whack of extra calories.
4. Body Fat Monitor and Scale. We’re always looking for a way to monitor progress, and the easiest way has always been a traditional scale. We know of course that as we exercise and get more fit, we build muscle and lose fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, so even though we’re doing everything right, the number on the scale doesn’t want to move in our favor. A scale is a start, but a body fat monitor measures your fat mass and water content as well, so you can see progress in the important areas.
5. Fitness Video Game. So many families have at least one video gaming system that adults should totally take advantage of. What a great way to get your whole family active. It’s not just for kids!
Upgrade your gift: Add on a Wii Fit Workout Kit to keep the challenges coming!
There are so many great health and weight loss promoting gifts out there, that there’s no excuse for not being supportive. They will love the fact that you care enough to actively support their goals and paths. Remember to make holiday meals and grazing a healthy experience as well. Nothing says festive holiday season like red peppers, white cauliflower, and green celery dipped in homemade spinach dip. Now we’re talking Happy New Year!
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Still looking for something special, yet supportive for a friend or loved one that is making great changes to their diet and lifestyle this holiday season? A way to say “keep up the great work” without implying that there was work to be done?
Here are five health-supporting gifts under $100 for the shrinking person on your list.
1. Electric Grill. Grilling is such a healthy way to cook. Very little added fat is required (just a spritz from your olive oil sprayer), and any fat released from the food is collected in a tray and does not make it on to your plate.
My personal favorite: the Griddler by Cuisinart. The Griddler opens flat for asparagus, and closes for paninis and salmon burgers.
2. MP3 Player. Nothing gets you moving and relaxing into your fat-burning rest and digest mode like good music! Whether it’s on your run or walk, to focus at the gym, or to listen to the latest podcast from Oprah, an MP3 player is an accessory that is hard to do without.
3. Blender or Juicer. No greater way to start a health-promoting day than with freshly made juice or a whole foods smoothie. It’s such a great way to intake a whole whack of nutrients without a whole whack of extra calories.
4. Body Fat Monitor and Scale. We’re always looking for a way to monitor progress, and the easiest way has always been a traditional scale. We know of course that as we exercise and get more fit, we build muscle and lose fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, so even though we’re doing everything right, the number on the scale doesn’t want to move in our favor. A scale is a start, but a body fat monitor measures your fat mass and water content as well, so you can see progress in the important areas.
5. Fitness Video Game. So many families have at least one video gaming system that adults should totally take advantage of. What a great way to get your whole family active. It’s not just for kids!
Upgrade your gift: Add on a Wii Fit Workout Kit to keep the challenges coming!
There are so many great health and weight loss promoting gifts out there, that there’s no excuse for not being supportive. They will love the fact that you care enough to actively support their goals and paths. Remember to make holiday meals and grazing a healthy experience as well. Nothing says festive holiday season like red peppers, white cauliflower, and green celery dipped in homemade spinach dip. Now we’re talking Happy New Year!
I’ve written about this before; how foods made with highly processed white flour and white sugar have been stripped of all fiber and nutrients. Here are some additional white foods that you should also avoid: white pasta, white rice, white bread, anything that is made with white flour and anything made with refined white sugar.
You are probably familiar with the reasons why when you’re trying to lose weight that it’s good to avoid white foods, as they are starchy and have high glycemic levels.
Now it may be true that white bread and 100% whole grain bread both contain carbohydrates … but the white bread is a very high glycemic index carbohydrate. And truth be known; white bread is not all that different, nutritionally than a chocolate bar!
Here is some new research published by the Archives of Internal Medicine that says skipping white foods has another crucial health benefit for women—it reduces the risk of heart disease.
The study found that just eating more carbs doesn’t increase heart health risks, but it’s the type of carbohydrates eaten that are strongly linked to the risk of heart disease in women.
Here are some whole food choices; brown rice, full grain breads, green leafy vegetables, yams, colorful veggies and fruit!
When you are choosing your whole foods, try when possible to buy them from a local farmer or farmers market, and choose organic when available. It is wonderful when you can support your community and fill your body with toxins.
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