How much water should you drink per day? We now know that a good rule of thumb is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. So, if you were, say for example, 100 pounds, you should consume approximately 50 ounces of fresh, pure water per day.This doesn't include the water in coffee, tea or other drinks. If you live in an extremely hot or dry climate or when you exercise, add several ounces more. If you aren't consuming this amount of water, build up slowly over the course of a week or two.
One easy way to include more water each day is to slice lemons, limes or oranges in a pitcher of water and let them soak for an hour or so; then drink the pitcher of water throughout the day. The naturally-flavored water will taste refreshing and satisfying; once you begin drinking more and more water, you will get used to drinking the appropriate amount of water each day.
When you drink your water, remember to serve/store it in a glass or stainless steel container versus plastic or aluminum to avoid chemicals or the elements from leaching into your water and eventually your body.
If you drink a big glass of water with lemon each morning, you help rid your body of stored toxin accumulated during your sleep-plus, it keeps the hunger pangs away until you've had time to make a balanced breakfast.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Importance of water!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Snack Time!
We start with luscious fresh fruit straight from the best growing regions of the world. We then send it directly to our state-of-the-art freeze-dried process that gently removes the water from the fresh fruit, and transforms it into a delicious, delightfully light and flavorful crisp.
Fruit Crisps are not baked – this causes the fruit to lose too much flavor! They are not dehydrated – this adds preservatives! They are not sweetened dried – this adds sugar! Fruit Crisps are 100% real fruit, 100% natural and certainly 100% delicious.
Made with Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps, Fruit and Oats Instant Oatmeal is 100% natural, with no preservatives, additives, or sweeteners of any kind, simply a delicious blend of fruit and whole grain oats.
Finally an “any time of the day” cereal, great for breakfast and certainly great for an afternoon or before bed snack. Unlike any other cereal on the market, Brothers-All-Natural Fruit and Oats provides one full serving of fruit and one full serving of whole grain.
Convenient like no other cereal, Brothers-All-Natural Fruit and Oats provides everything you need to enjoy the product – including the spoon! Just add hot water or milk. No mess...no fuss!
Bursting with real berries, and we do not mean little pieces of berries or berry flavors...we mean the real thing...real red raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries with the fresh, ”just picked” aroma and flavor you have always enjoyed. Our special freeze-drying technique locks in all the colors, flavors, aromas and of course the nutrition of the fruit. And that is just the half of it...we also have our luscious Strawberry/Banana, which brings out the same level of quality as the Mixed Berry but adds a touch of sweetness and comfort flavor with our bananas.
But let's not forget the oats!
From the sun-drenched heart of Australia our specially grown oats provide that creamy but flavorful whole grain texture with abundant nutrition. The golden yellow color demonstrates the rich natural character of the oats.
Brothers-All-Natural Fruit and Oats...try some today!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Combining the most famous characters in the world with the best selling freeze-dried fruit snack in the world...creating a nutritious, tasty and fun snack that you have been looking for!
Disney / Brothers-All-Natural starts with the best fresh fruit available from the best regions of the world. We send these luscious fruits straight to our state-of-the-art freeze-dried process that gently removes the water and transforms it into a deliciously light and flavorful crisp.
Fruit Crisps are not baked – this causes the fruit to lose too much flavor! They are not dehydrated – this adds preservatives! They are not sweetened dried – this adds sugar! Fruit Crisps are 100% real fruit, 100% natural and certainly 100% delicious.
Including the most famous Disney characters...Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Cars, Princess, Hannah Montana and even the upcoming Toy Story 3...Brothers-All-Natural brings the wholesome characters of Walt Disney and the wholesome Brothers-All-Natural Fruit Crisps together into products that your family will enjoy and come back for more!
At Brothers-All-Natural we believe our Potato Crisps will forever change the potato chip industry. You are holding in your hands the most innovative potato chip ever made. There is simply no close second.
This product is free of every type of oil, fat and grease found in traditional and baked potato chips. Eat all you want with zero guilt. Using fresh sliced potatoes, we send them to our state-of-the-art freeze drying process that brings the potato slice to a crisp. The freeze-drying process also locks in all the healthy nutrition naturally found in potatoes.
Using ONLY FRESH ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS to provide just enough flavor to provide the ultimate snacking satisfaction! Yes, this is Mother Nature's perfect potato chip.
Certified Organic by ECOCERT SA
$21.99 for a box of 24 packets
http://www.brothersallnatural.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
100g chicken breast, sliced very thin
season with salt, pepper, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and curry powder.
crush one melba, roll chicken in the crumbs.
heat a small frying pan med-hi. add 1t of LouAna coconut oil. add chicken to hot oil. allow to sear on both sides, til crispy. once cooked, place on paper towe...l to remove excess oil.
hot & sweet mustard- i mixed stone ground brown mustard (approx 2T) with about 1t water, 2 drops of stevia, drop of lemon juice, tiny bit of salt, and asian pepper flakes.
tossed 5 cups of field greens in the sauce. add chicken.
APPROX. 180cal
Black Bean and Cabbage Stew
Black Bean and Cabbage Stew
(makes 6 servings)
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 leek, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or thyme
1 1/4 lbs. potatoes, coarsely chopped
14 oz. can black beans
3 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
6 oz. cabbage or scallions, shredded
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and leek and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add marjoram or thyme, potatoes, beans, vegetable stock* and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.
3. Add cabbage or scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (570 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 425
Calories from fat 84
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 983 mg
Total Carbohydrates 72 g
Dietary Fiber 14 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 16 g
Vitamin A 40%
Vitamin C 80%
Calcium 10%
Iron 30%
Apricot Glazed Salmon Recipe
Apricot-Glazed Salmon
(makes 4 servings)
Ingredients for glaze:
1 1/2 cups apricot nectar (juice)
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lowfat cooking spray
1 12-ounce fresh skinless salmon fillet, about an inch thick*
*Nutrition Facts calculated using wild Coho salmon.
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, stir in all ingredients for the glaze then bring to boiling at medium-high then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Move oven rack to about 4 inches below broiler then turn on broiler. Spray a broiler pan with lowfat cooking spray then center salmon on pan then broil for about 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Use a pastry brush to baste the fish with some of the apricot glaze every 3-4 minutes.
3. Serve salmon with glaze.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (212 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 247
Calories from fat 47
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 38 mg
Sodium 344 mg
Total Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 14 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin A 35%
Vitamin C 90%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%
Skechers Shape Up Shoes!
Strengthen every step in the Skechers Shape-ups - Strength walking shoe. It features a rolling bottom that allows your heel sink to the ground as you step. As your foot rolls forward, your weight shifts to its center, causing you to push off your toes. This movement strengthens key muscles.
Nubuck upper with metallic detail, lace-up front
Kinetic wedge super soft foam midsole, rubber traction outsole
We recommend ordering Shape-ups a 1/2 size larger than your regular shoe size
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Chicken and Herb Tomatoe Soup 145 Cal.
100g chicken breast, sliced very thin. seasoned w/Boutique House Seasonings
-1 medium tomato, chopped
-1 clove garlic, smashed
-1/2t dehydrated onion
-3 leaves of fresh italia parsely, chopped... See More
-1/2" sprig of fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage (a little goes a long way)
-pinch of paprika, onion powder, chili powder
-salt (optional, but tastes best with at least 1/2t)
-3/4c water
-1t LouAna coconut oil
take 1/2t of coconut oil and add to a heated saucepan over med-hi heat (preferably not non-stick). Add chicken and allow to sear. Its ok if pieces of the chicken stick to the pan. once thoroughly browned, remove chicken. lower heat to med.
add the other 1/2t of coconut oil to the pan, add garlic. mix and allow garlic to flavor the oil for a few seconds. add onion, and then tomato before the garlic becomes brown. use the tomato to bring up the cooked bits of chicken. add water and seasonings. allow to reduce for about 5min. add chicken and herbs. keep tasting the soup, for the herbs flavor the soup almost immediately. you can remove them after a couple seconds if it gets too strong. simmer for a few more minutes, then serve.
Miracle Noodle!
Wow guys! Came across this from the HCG boutique site. Then I googled it and WHAM! Found a site to purchase some from, and a little cheaper.
Servings per Container- 2.3 Serving Size - 3oz Calories - 0 Fat - 0 Protein - 0 Carbohydrate - <1gm>
Recipe
Pasta with Garlic and Tomatoes
1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced fine
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
3 packs Miracle Noodle Spaghetti
Heat olive oil at low to medium temperature in a large skillet. Add the garlic and gently roast on low to medium heat, be very careful not to brown garlic. This should take approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the basil, tomato, salt and pepper. Now add the wine raising the heat slightly and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in chicken stock and cook until sauce reduces to a gravy-like consistency, raising the heat again if necessary. At this point reduce heat to low. . Drain and rinse pasta, toss in sauce and serve.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Protein and snack bars!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Let's Get Physical!!
Alright!
Time to get going again! Who is in, with me? Huh? Huh?
I am a member at 24 hr. fitness, I have cut my calories to 1450 a day, and I am ready to drop some pounds, and build some muscle.
Any joiners?
I am just about to post my recent weight, it is an embarrassment for me, but hey, the more embarrassing, the more I am determined to get healthy!
Drop me a note if you want to get in on this with me!!
Friday, October 24, 2008
We are BACCCK!
1. Buy only candy that you don't like, therefore you will not be tempted to eat some.
2. Wait until the last minute to buy your Halloween candy.
Make
How about those Halloween parties—are you prepared to stay on a Program while attending the party? Let's look at a few ways that can help you do just that.
1.Bring a healthy snack, so you have something to eat that keeps you on Program. How easy is that? Plus, I will bet you that there are others at that party that need that healthy snack to stay on their Program too. By bringing your healthy snack you are back in the drivers seat and in control of what goes into your mouth.
2.Don't leave home without your large water bottle. Chug, chug, chug away! Drinking water will keep you full and away from the snack table. The added bonus is that water is great for you! Having a bottle of water in your hands will also keep that hand from taking easy-to-grab food.
3.Make sure you eat before you go. By doing this you are guaranteed not to be hungry at the party and will be doing a lot less nibbling while there. I know the last thing I want to do, when my stomach is screaming it's full, is to eat more food.
4. Choose fruit over candy and snacks, when available. Most parties have some healthy choices. Try to focus on them instead of the candy and snacks. I know, easier said than done! When you go towards the sweets say to yourself, "Do I like it enough to wear it?" I'll bet your answer is no!
5. Volunteer to help while there. Take pictures, clean up, make sure they all have their food, or even run the Halloween contest. If you are too busy to eat... well, problem solved.
6. Try to focus on your family and friends. This is a chance to catch up with some of your friends and family. Use it. Anybody who knows me, knows I love to talk and visit. When you are busy talking and visiting with your friends eating is out of the question. Think of how much 'catching up' you can do by staying away from the buffet table.
7.Sit far, far away from the food table. There is no need to sit there and punish yourself, drooling over the food you desperately want but can't have because you know it's a red-light food. You won't stop at just one. So, sit far, far away from those temptations.
How many of you work at an office? I'll bet that most of you have seen, or walk by, candy on your fellow employee's desk. Not fun, is it? Why not politely ask that person to put the candy in the desk or somewhere else out of sight? Of course, you will have the ones who won't oblige you. What do you do then? You could ask them to please put the candy in a colored container with a solid lid so you don't see the actual candy or hear it calling your name. (If you explain why, it might help. Sometimes, when a coworker understands that this is a real struggle for you, cooperation is easier to get.) It is a known fact that we will eat more of the candy when it's visible because the visibility makes us think about it more. Every time you see the candy dish you have to make a decision whether you are going to eat any or not.
If you do start nibbling on those fun size candies please try and keep the wrappers where you can see them. They will be a reminder of how much you've consumed and just how quickly the calories are adding up. Scary, if you think about how fast you can get 4-6 pieces of candy consumed. So, be accountable. Visuals really are a wonderful way to scare you back on Program!
Try to take a short walk on your break. You will get some fresh air, which will invigorate you and help you over those mid-morning and mid-afternoon slumps where you ‘think’ you are hungry. We have discussed a few ways to celebrate Halloween successfully on Program. I do hope that you will try and make it your most successful Halloween ever! Until next time…
Monday, July 28, 2008
Get off the Couch!
VACATION IS OVER! ( except for Cindy).
Weigh In's will begin again, on the 1st of August.....Start toning some muscles and dropping some pounds!
Good Luck!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Belly Dancing?
In the teaching section, each episode leads you through four to six belly dance movements. The repeated motions are designed to tone hips, thighs, glutes, and abdominals while perfecting the sultry fluidity of belly dance movements.
In the performance section, dancers in stunning costumes and dramatic settings combine the movements just taught into an energetic and stimulating low-impact aerobic choreography designed to burn calories and help you explore your sensual side. The episode ends as the dancers take inspiration from the movements taught throughout the entire series in a mesmerizing display of freestyle belly dance.
Fit Tv Workouts!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
One Hot Mama!!
Before-During-After
Look at you, Cindy!
We just love the new look of your hair! It makes you look years younger!!!
I bet you also feel years younger!
How exciting for you to have a new updated "do" to go with your lean new body!
Cindy is kicking all of our butts on weight loss, so HIGH FIVE to her!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
28 Snack ideas, 100 calories or less!
Sliced tomato with a sprinkle of feta and olive oil Lunch left something to be desired? This savory dish will make your taste buds happy.
Vitamuffin VitaTop Pop this vitamin-rich fudgy treat before a morning meeting and that Danish won't look so damn good.
Starbucks tall skinny latte Score your caffeine fix along with a hunger-crushing 10-gram shot of protein and about a third of your daily calcium needs.
Banana Naturally prepackaged goodness you can take anywhere, with the added benefit of cramp-preventing potassium.
½ cup edamame (measured shelled) Eating this protein-packed pick-me-up out of the shell will help make the snack last longer.
3 cups air-popped popcorn Go ahead, nibble mindlessly as you zone out in front of Bravo. Even if you're watching trash, you won't be eating it.
Quaker Instant Oatmeal (regular flavor) This speedy fiber- and protein-packed breakfast also makes for a warm, filling snack.
Yoplait Light yogurt (fruit flavors) This bone-building goodie provides 20 percent of your RDA for calcium and vitamin D.
8 shrimp and 4 Tbsp cocktail sauce The perfect appetizer — and no one at the table will know you're counting calories.
2 Sargento Light String Cheese snacks Any food you can play with is a great distraction; plus, the protein battles mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
Curves granola bar Stash chocolate-peanut or strawberries-and-cream bars in your glove box to help you resist the lure of the drive-thru when you're on the road.
1 c baby carrots with 2 Tbsp hummus The crunchy texture keeps choppers busy, and tangy hummus feeds your need for comfort food.
1 ¼ oz turkey jerky When you must have meat, chew on this low-cal, low-fat power snack.
½ cantaloupe Like most fruit, melon contains a lot of water. So you get a lot of food — and beta-carotene — for not a lot of calories
1 c vegetable juice, such as V8, and 2 oz Oscar Mayer oven-roasted turkey breastAn antioxidant- and protein-rich hunger-buster.
1 Tbsp peanuts and 2 Tbsp dried cranberries Toss together this pared-down trail mix and pre-measure into plastic baggies.
and 3 Tbsp Cool Whip FreeFor a totally guiltless dessert, dish up a bowl of this sweet, fiber-rich combo.
3 Amy's Cheese Pizza Snacks These hot, crispy, cheesy bites are possibly the most satisfying late-night snack ever.
1 c raspberries with 2 Tbsp plain yogurt and 1 tsp honey This sweet mix does the job until you can break away from your desk for a full meal.
2 egg whites with 1 slice whole wheat toast This protein-and-carb duo gives you a light but energizing start when you have a belly-busting lunch on your calendar.
About ½ c frozen yogurt When you crave a cool treat, dip into smooth and yummy fro-yo — it's nowhere near as high-calorie as ice cream.
5 Hershey's Special Dark chocolate kisses A cocoa fix that's equally rich in chocolaty taste and disease-fighting antioxidants — what more could you want in a snack?
2/3 c Barbara's Bakery cinnamon Puffins cereal (dry)Keep premeasured tubs in your desk drawer for an alternative to kettle chips when you're craving something crunchy.
1 oz yellowtail and 1 oz tuna sashimi with 1 packet Kikkoman Instant Tofu Miso SoupHave it pre-party: The protein will keep you from wiping out the buffet.
18 Fat Free Rold Gold Tiny Twists Kill a carbs-and-salt craving in a single snack session.
2 oz Veggie Land Veg-T-Balls with 2 Tbsp Muir Glen chunky tomato sauceThese low-fat vegetarian balls hit the spot.
Chocolate milk (1 c nonfat milk + 1 Tbsp Hershey's Lite chocolate syrup)Quell your inner cocoa monster and get a hit of calcium.
1 Nutter Butter granola barThis peanut bar tastes like something you'd get from the vending machine, minus the thigh-inflating effects.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Exercise Band workout ideas!!!
Exercise Band Routine
Beginners: Perform one set of each exercise, 10-12 repetitions each
Advanced: Perform two sets of each exercise, 10-12 repetitions each
1. Lat Raise – Stand with feet together and one handle of the exercise band looped beneath your feet. Starting with arms straight, raise arms to chest level—bending at the elbows—and hold for a count of one. Lower band to starting position.
2. Biceps Curl – Stand slightly bent at the waist with one handle under your foot. Start with your arm straight down and slowly raise, bending only at the elbow. Raise hand to chest height and hold for a count of one. Slowly lower arm to starting position.
3. Lat Pull-down – Grasp band and raise arms overhead. Straighten one arm upward while pulling other arm downward. Hold for a count of one at the bottom of the pull and slowly retract band to overhead position.
4. Overhead Triceps Press – Hold the band in one hand behind your back. Start with your elbow pointed forward and straighten your arm upward. Hold for a count of one at the top of the motion and slowly return arm to starting position.
5. Leg Press – Lie on your back with the band across the bottom of your foot. Start with knee bent and slowly extend leg forward. Hold for a count of one, then return leg to starting position.
6. Bridge (no bands) – Start by lying face down on the floor. Raise up and support your weight on your elbows and toes. Hold your body straight for a count of ten.
7. Calf Press – Sit on the floor with legs outstretched. Hook band on the ball of your foot and pull band toward your waist. Slowly point toe forward and hold for a count of one. Then return foot to original position.
8. Chest Press – Hold handle in one hand behind your back. Grip the other handle in front of your body. Extend your arm outward and hold for a count of one. Return arm slowly to original position.
9. Standing Hip Abductor – Stand with band looped around both legs. Slowly raise one leg outward, stretching band. Hold for a count of one and return leg slowly to starting position. Note: You may find it useful to use a chair or the wall to help keep your balance.
10. Bent Over Row – Start with waist bent, arm outstretched and one handle beneath your foot. Pull arm back so your hand comes even with your body. Hold for a count of one and then lower your arm to the starting position.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Setting Goals.....
One of the first things we have to do is set goals. Setting goals on this Journey of ours is a very important tool to staying the course. If you set the wrong goals or set goals that you, nor anyone else, can ever achieve, guess what? Yes, you will get off course. Why set ourselves up? Why not sit down andOne take some time to really think about our goals for this Journey of ours. The rules for setting these goals are very straightforward and should be adhered to if you want to be your best on your Journey.
Make sure each goal you set has a deadline. This will give you a date to work towards and help keep you on the right course of your Journey.
Make sure each goal is specific. For example, don't say, "I want to lose 25 lbs." or "I want to lose 25 lbs. in 10 weeks." There are no specifics to how you will lose the 25 lbs. Why not say instead, "I will workout at the gym 3 times a week, stay within my point (calorie, etc) range and drink all my water." The first two goals are very vague goals, while the second goal is very specific as to how to lose your 25 lbs.
Never set goals that will leave you feeling like a failure-the all or nothing mindset. If you set a goal like, "I will lose 5 pounds this month," how will you feel when you come up short and only lose 4 lbs? I'll tell you from experience that you will feel like you failed at your itty-bitty goal - heck, it was only 5 pounds! You won't even see that you drank all your water, stayed within your Program and got to the gym 3 times a week for that month. Nope, all you will see is, "I didn't make my goal."
Make sure your goals have two categories - Long-term goals and short-term goals. All your short-term goals that you accomplish will lead you up to accomplishing your long-term goals. You should be able to achieve your short-term goals in a week to a month. When you reach your short-term goals you will be motivated to keep on keeping on to reach your long-term goals.
Make sure you set goals that you can achieve. When you set a goal that you cannot, in any way possible achieve, you are setting yourself up for failure. Take into consideration your age, weight, level of fitness, medical issues, etc when you are setting up your goal. Remember, the goal should always be "Achieve the Goal" and if you set up barriers you will never "Achieve the Goal".
Always remember that you are NEVER a failure if you don't meet one of your goals. Making goals is not an easy thing. There are a lot of things to consider, and another person's goal might not be yours. The main thing to remember is that you always have the chance to make a new goal! (You can even use the same goal, but start over at the beginning and take another try at it. This works!)
Keep your goals where you can see them to help you stay motivated. Don't be afraid to revise your short and long-term goals whenever you feel necessary.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Welcome Baby!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Weigh In's coming up!!!
Hi Ladies!
Just a friendly reminder that weigh in's are due this Thursday!
Who will be the biggest loser? I am hearing rumors of someone getting some SERIOUS weight loss!
Also, on a happy note: Becky will not be participating in our group right now, she has announced that she is expecting a new baby, mid December!
Congrats Becky and family!!!!
Anyway, email me your weight by Thursday.
I should be starting soon with you guys.
So far, I have dropped 17 lbs..... I will start walking next week, that way I gave myself a good 2 weeks of rest!
Hugs!
Jen
