Yep. She's got a 4 mile one on the same DVD as the three mile walk and I'm telling you it's great too.
Again, Leslie Sansone tells you to slow down if you have to, to only keep up with her if you can. I like her because all of the people behind her aren't all gorgeous. They're beautiful but you know, they're average people. Nobody weights 100 pounds soaking wet. Not to say that some don't have a shape because they do. But it's really nice to see that some are just normal and have an average body. To me, that is just so real. Who needs to look at a Barbie wanna be while working out? Why, I think that's a lot of the reason people don't rent DVDs or tapes of this nature. Because everytime there is some beauty queen pretending she needs this. Bleh who needs that.
Nope. The people in Leslie's tapes/dvd's are real people and that's a plus for everyone.
Besides, walking is the best way to lose weight and these tapes make it so easy because you don't go anywhere at all and yet, you walk away the pounds. So try it. C'mon what have you got to lose? Besides the weight :D
Thats it for now and remember to please eat to live don't live to eat
Friday, June 8, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Another DVD Review
Hello everyone,
Okay, so I have worked out again, to another DVD. Leslie Sansone's walking away the pounds 3 mile walk. Let me just say this is awesome. Put on your tennis shoes, stand in front of the television and start walking. There is some kicking, lifting your knees but mostly it's walking.
Another great thing about this DVD is that she tells you how to modify the moves so if you can't kick high it's not a big deal, just kick. And, if you can't kick at all, just walk don't stop walking. You can stop the tape at 1, 2, or be like me, and walk the full three miles. There's a warm up which is part of the first mile and it's just so effective. How do I know? Because I have been walking with her for a week now and I have dropped a couple of pounds. Not much I know but you figure two pounds just by walking? Anyone can do this.
On a scale of 1 to 10 ten being buy this DVD, it's a TEN!!! So there you go. And, I will be back with her take on Yoga
Until next time please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Okay, so I have worked out again, to another DVD. Leslie Sansone's walking away the pounds 3 mile walk. Let me just say this is awesome. Put on your tennis shoes, stand in front of the television and start walking. There is some kicking, lifting your knees but mostly it's walking.
Another great thing about this DVD is that she tells you how to modify the moves so if you can't kick high it's not a big deal, just kick. And, if you can't kick at all, just walk don't stop walking. You can stop the tape at 1, 2, or be like me, and walk the full three miles. There's a warm up which is part of the first mile and it's just so effective. How do I know? Because I have been walking with her for a week now and I have dropped a couple of pounds. Not much I know but you figure two pounds just by walking? Anyone can do this.
On a scale of 1 to 10 ten being buy this DVD, it's a TEN!!! So there you go. And, I will be back with her take on Yoga
Until next time please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Sorry I have been gone but....
I was celebrating my Anniversary. Wedding Anniversary. We had the best time but I'm sure you don't want to know all about it. What I will tell you about it though is that my husband and I took a tour of four vineyards. We tasted many many MANY different wines. Some we liked, some not so much and some were well, gross is a word Yes? But all in all, this experience taught me a lot.
First of all, I'm not that big of a red wine lover. Sure, it's the BEST for you of any wine to drink and if your going to drink a wine, reds the one. However, a lot of those are just too dry. But I did enjoy many of the whites and merlots.
But why am I telling you this? Simple. I gained weight. Oh sure your going to say it's because I ate out for two days and sure, that's part of the reason. But, wine like any other alcohol is really well, fattening.
Nothing puts weight on you faster than drinking any type of booze. One good tip I know though is that the lighter color the alcohol the less calories. At least for most of them. Also, did you know that if it's heavy in color, your about 90% guaranteed a hangover? Yep. It's really true.
Gin, Vodka rarely give you headaches of any type much less a hangover in the morning. But the hard stuff didn't get that name because the punch is soft. (Yeah bad joke)
All in all, no matter what you drink remember, it's going to put calories on you and calories are hard to get off.
Okay, I'm going to come back tomorrow with another workout DVD and I'll tell you what it's all about.
Until then, remember to live to eat don't eat to live.
First of all, I'm not that big of a red wine lover. Sure, it's the BEST for you of any wine to drink and if your going to drink a wine, reds the one. However, a lot of those are just too dry. But I did enjoy many of the whites and merlots.
But why am I telling you this? Simple. I gained weight. Oh sure your going to say it's because I ate out for two days and sure, that's part of the reason. But, wine like any other alcohol is really well, fattening.
Nothing puts weight on you faster than drinking any type of booze. One good tip I know though is that the lighter color the alcohol the less calories. At least for most of them. Also, did you know that if it's heavy in color, your about 90% guaranteed a hangover? Yep. It's really true.
Gin, Vodka rarely give you headaches of any type much less a hangover in the morning. But the hard stuff didn't get that name because the punch is soft. (Yeah bad joke)
All in all, no matter what you drink remember, it's going to put calories on you and calories are hard to get off.
Okay, I'm going to come back tomorrow with another workout DVD and I'll tell you what it's all about.
Until then, remember to live to eat don't eat to live.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Going On A Trip?
Well go. Ah, wanna watch your weight? Okay, so do that. I know your wondering how but I'm telling you it's easier than you think.
I'm writing this because I'm going on a trip Monday and won't be gone long but hey, I will be out and that usually means a dinner or three out. But this is what you do.
One tip anyway, order your dinner but, ask them to box half of the dinner BEFORE it hits your plate. They'll do this for you as your still paying for it but this way, you WON'T eat all of it. Especially dishes like pasta which are always too big anyway.
That's what is wrong with this country. I remember when a regular hamburger (You know, the ones now served in the Happy Meal) were the biggest sellers for the adults. Hey, they had to start with something right? And they did. The country was a lot smaller and I mean it's waists. LOL
Anyway, while on a trip, if you can, get a room with a kitchen. That way, you'll have a refrigerator and you can bring some snacks that won't kill you. That's what I'm doing.
Although, I'm being bad because I am going to four winerys and I'm telling you know, this is something I have always longed to do. It comes with a picnic lunch to and while that scares me somewhat cause who knows what you'll get? I'm excited all at the same time.
I'll be back and tell you what it was like. But my point really is this, while on a trip it's okay to splurge because it's a trip!!!! And unless your traveling all the time on business, then it's okay to go off the diet for a few days. It'll be waiting for you when you come home. The diet that is.
Until the next post please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat
I'm writing this because I'm going on a trip Monday and won't be gone long but hey, I will be out and that usually means a dinner or three out. But this is what you do.
One tip anyway, order your dinner but, ask them to box half of the dinner BEFORE it hits your plate. They'll do this for you as your still paying for it but this way, you WON'T eat all of it. Especially dishes like pasta which are always too big anyway.
That's what is wrong with this country. I remember when a regular hamburger (You know, the ones now served in the Happy Meal) were the biggest sellers for the adults. Hey, they had to start with something right? And they did. The country was a lot smaller and I mean it's waists. LOL
Anyway, while on a trip, if you can, get a room with a kitchen. That way, you'll have a refrigerator and you can bring some snacks that won't kill you. That's what I'm doing.
Although, I'm being bad because I am going to four winerys and I'm telling you know, this is something I have always longed to do. It comes with a picnic lunch to and while that scares me somewhat cause who knows what you'll get? I'm excited all at the same time.
I'll be back and tell you what it was like. But my point really is this, while on a trip it's okay to splurge because it's a trip!!!! And unless your traveling all the time on business, then it's okay to go off the diet for a few days. It'll be waiting for you when you come home. The diet that is.
Until the next post please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Another Workout Review
Recently I had purchased another workout video. I love to have a lot of different workouts in my library so I don't become bored. I think that's a great idea. I went to Walmart and found some weighted balls. I picked up two of them.They each weigh only five pounds but also come in ten pounds as well. I thought that might be a bit too much to start with and when I feel they're to easy, I'll move up.
I also bought a DVD to go along with them. Why not right? The price wasn't too bad on the pocket book either.
The other night I put the DVD in after putting my workout clothes on and started this this tape.
While I'm not going to say anything bad about it really because it all depends on how in shape you are. I will say that it's a cardio blast of 45 minutes of pretty hard working out. You need a chair which is the only thing I hate because then I have to lug a chair into the living room and I hate that.
It's great though but you WILL be sore the next day and she tells you that. I like when they're honest about it. All in all it's really good and you'll really feel the results. You'll find you have muscles that you didn't know you had. But thats with any type of exercise so just remember to do something.
So there you go. It's pretty good and you really will get the hang of it.
Until the next time, please remember to eat to live don't live to eat
I also bought a DVD to go along with them. Why not right? The price wasn't too bad on the pocket book either.
The other night I put the DVD in after putting my workout clothes on and started this this tape.
While I'm not going to say anything bad about it really because it all depends on how in shape you are. I will say that it's a cardio blast of 45 minutes of pretty hard working out. You need a chair which is the only thing I hate because then I have to lug a chair into the living room and I hate that.
It's great though but you WILL be sore the next day and she tells you that. I like when they're honest about it. All in all it's really good and you'll really feel the results. You'll find you have muscles that you didn't know you had. But thats with any type of exercise so just remember to do something.
So there you go. It's pretty good and you really will get the hang of it.
Until the next time, please remember to eat to live don't live to eat
Saturday, April 28, 2007
A New Recipe for Chicken
Hello everyone,
I hope your having a wonderful weekend. So far, I am. Let's hope it continues for all of us.
The reason I'm writing is because a lot of people just get so tired of chicken. What do I do with it that's not been done? Really, there isn't a lot of things and yet, chicken is one of the most versitile meats you can cook.
Have you ever tried chicken cutlets? They're great. For some of you that really don't know what that is and Yes, some don't. It's just a really thin piece of chicken that's both boneless and skinless. It tastes really wonderful cooked many ways but this is how I made it tonight. If you try it, I hope you like it and, if you do or don't, please let me know. Also, got a recipe that you think I might like? Send it to me cause I'm always on the look out.
What you need:
Chicken cutlets. (this depends on how many people your serving) but remember, they're thin so usually you can give a good eater two.
one cup bread crumbs
an egg
parmigiano cheese (about 1/2 cup
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic (if you like more, put it)
Crushed Red Pepper flakes (one teaspoon)
Poultry Seasoning(optional)
What I did was I put all of this in a food processor and let it go. I pulsed it about four times and it came out great.
Take the egg and put it into a seperate bowl and beat it
Now, some people use flour and you can for a coating.
Take the chicken and dip it into the egg and then into the mixture.
Heat a pan and put just enough Olive or Grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of the pan and turn it on medium heat.
Place the chicken in and cook each side for three minutes.
It's done. Serve with your favorite side dish and your favorite veggie.
There you go. A new dish. A different way to eat chicken.
(NOTE: You can even fry this in the pan and then place it between a wonderful crusty bread with a little low-fat mayo and tomato and you've got a great Sandwich)
So, until next time, please remember, eat to live and don't live to eat.
I hope your having a wonderful weekend. So far, I am. Let's hope it continues for all of us.
The reason I'm writing is because a lot of people just get so tired of chicken. What do I do with it that's not been done? Really, there isn't a lot of things and yet, chicken is one of the most versitile meats you can cook.
Have you ever tried chicken cutlets? They're great. For some of you that really don't know what that is and Yes, some don't. It's just a really thin piece of chicken that's both boneless and skinless. It tastes really wonderful cooked many ways but this is how I made it tonight. If you try it, I hope you like it and, if you do or don't, please let me know. Also, got a recipe that you think I might like? Send it to me cause I'm always on the look out.
What you need:
Chicken cutlets. (this depends on how many people your serving) but remember, they're thin so usually you can give a good eater two.
one cup bread crumbs
an egg
parmigiano cheese (about 1/2 cup
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves of garlic (if you like more, put it)
Crushed Red Pepper flakes (one teaspoon)
Poultry Seasoning(optional)
What I did was I put all of this in a food processor and let it go. I pulsed it about four times and it came out great.
Take the egg and put it into a seperate bowl and beat it
Now, some people use flour and you can for a coating.
Take the chicken and dip it into the egg and then into the mixture.
Heat a pan and put just enough Olive or Grapeseed oil to coat the bottom of the pan and turn it on medium heat.
Place the chicken in and cook each side for three minutes.
It's done. Serve with your favorite side dish and your favorite veggie.
There you go. A new dish. A different way to eat chicken.
(NOTE: You can even fry this in the pan and then place it between a wonderful crusty bread with a little low-fat mayo and tomato and you've got a great Sandwich)
So, until next time, please remember, eat to live and don't live to eat.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Feeling bad cause you want to Pig Out?
Don't. Actually, it's really a good thing to every now and then eat something you really want to. Stop the guilt by having just a small piece of cake. Or, have the salami sandwich that you've been dying to have. Just use mustard. And hey, isn't it mustard on Salami anyway? Exactly. The fat free condiment is wonderful and adds spice to any sandwich.
Want a pice of pie? Have it. Just don't eat that huge piece that you may have eaten before. Eat a smaller piece and you'll be amazed at just how sadisfied you are.
Everyone thinks that a live it is hard but in reality, a diet is. It's a tough thing to not eat any of the foods you love. So don't do that. Do what I do and Live It. If I want a candy bar, I have one. Sure, I try and make it one of the low-fat ones. Yes, they're out there. But every now and then you know, I just grab something really yummy. At Easter for instance, I eat a Cadburry egg. Do you know how bad those really are for you? YIKES!!!! But I had them. That's right. Them. I ate two. Although, not in the same day. So you see, you really CAN have you cake and eat it to. Just not that big of a pice
And tonight's dinner was great. I made a steak sandwich for myself on really wonderful Italian bread but instead of french fries, I roasted some veggies. It was great I'm telling you.
Then after you've eaten something a little bad for you, try working out to a DVD or dancing with your iPod. Walk for thirty minutes. You'd be amazed at how good you feel and if you do this let's say once a week, you'll do it guilt free.
Until next time remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Want a pice of pie? Have it. Just don't eat that huge piece that you may have eaten before. Eat a smaller piece and you'll be amazed at just how sadisfied you are.
Everyone thinks that a live it is hard but in reality, a diet is. It's a tough thing to not eat any of the foods you love. So don't do that. Do what I do and Live It. If I want a candy bar, I have one. Sure, I try and make it one of the low-fat ones. Yes, they're out there. But every now and then you know, I just grab something really yummy. At Easter for instance, I eat a Cadburry egg. Do you know how bad those really are for you? YIKES!!!! But I had them. That's right. Them. I ate two. Although, not in the same day. So you see, you really CAN have you cake and eat it to. Just not that big of a pice
And tonight's dinner was great. I made a steak sandwich for myself on really wonderful Italian bread but instead of french fries, I roasted some veggies. It was great I'm telling you.
Then after you've eaten something a little bad for you, try working out to a DVD or dancing with your iPod. Walk for thirty minutes. You'd be amazed at how good you feel and if you do this let's say once a week, you'll do it guilt free.
Until next time remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Eat your Veggies
Thats right everyone.
You Mom might not have always been right but she was when it came to this. Eating your veggies is one of the BEST ways to watch your figure. Loading up on really good veggies is really filling. Also, the health benefits are amazing as well. There are so many nutrients in fruit and veggies that it's really just dumb not to eat at least a couple of pieces of fruit and some veggies at least a couple of times a day.
Did you know that half of a banana is an actual serving? Not many do. Most think it's one full banana. But it's not. But even if you eat the entire banana which is the point I'm trying to make right now, that's two servings of fruit for the day.
Another great source of yummy are blueberries. Any type of berry is wonderful but, there are Cancer fighting things in blueberries. So even if you buy a frozen bag and just throw some on your cereal every day, you guessed it, another source of vitimins and antioxidents.
So what are you waiting for? Eat your Veggies and your fruit.
Until next time, this is Annie saying Eat to live don't live to eat.
You Mom might not have always been right but she was when it came to this. Eating your veggies is one of the BEST ways to watch your figure. Loading up on really good veggies is really filling. Also, the health benefits are amazing as well. There are so many nutrients in fruit and veggies that it's really just dumb not to eat at least a couple of pieces of fruit and some veggies at least a couple of times a day.
Did you know that half of a banana is an actual serving? Not many do. Most think it's one full banana. But it's not. But even if you eat the entire banana which is the point I'm trying to make right now, that's two servings of fruit for the day.
Another great source of yummy are blueberries. Any type of berry is wonderful but, there are Cancer fighting things in blueberries. So even if you buy a frozen bag and just throw some on your cereal every day, you guessed it, another source of vitimins and antioxidents.
So what are you waiting for? Eat your Veggies and your fruit.
Until next time, this is Annie saying Eat to live don't live to eat.
Monday, April 16, 2007
I'm reporting like I promised
Hey there.
Okay, I haven't been able to view everything over the last few days that I wanted but I did promise a post and a post is here.
We (or perhaps I should say I was posting) about walking and just doing some type of exercise. Which is very true. You have to get up off your bum to lose the bum. I know I'm doing it.
My gym buddy decided to cancel for yet a second week and of course that had be thinking what can I do? Walking of course. Now I told you I'd tell you about something to do in your own home and here I am with just that. A DVD/Tape that's awesome.
It's by a woman named Leslie Sansone and let me tell you, her workouts are GREAT. The tapes are called walk away the pounds and that's the best description of them. You really can walk off the pounds. She's got many of them too. The one where you can choose 1, 2 or 3 miles. I have the two mile walk and I'm telling you, I love it.
I rented a DVD (and I'm going to talk about that in a minute to) but since I like Leslie's stuff so much I wondered if she had more. Guess what? She DOES. The one I rented is called You Can Do Pilates and let me tell you. If you have never tried Pilates before, try them with Leslie.
She makes all the moves seem effortless and really, they are. Now you do need a resistance band or a big towel of some kind (the band is much better as it stretches) but hey, you can get one of those at your neighborhood Walmart. I know because I bought three there.
Anyway, I loved the DVD so much I bought it. Yep. And I have been doing that besides her walking. She said in three weeks you'll see a difference and believe me, I'll let you know.
Now getting back to what I was saying about renting. Any of you have Netflix? Because if you do, you can rent her tapes and many many others right from them. Which I think is a fabulous idea because that way if for some reason, you don't like it you can return it and your not out the $14.00 bucks for the DVD. And if you like it, well then there you go. At least you will know what to look for in your Walmart store.
So there you have it. I have a new DVD that I bought because it was only six bucks and I have the weights and in a few days I hope to try that out and when I do, I'll report back to you whether it's good or bad.
A reader named Spider wrote me saying :You are 100% right! There is no reason NOT to do some kind of exercise!!
Thanks Spiderman!!!! Needless to say, I agree with him. And, I hope you do to. So until next time please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Okay, I haven't been able to view everything over the last few days that I wanted but I did promise a post and a post is here.
We (or perhaps I should say I was posting) about walking and just doing some type of exercise. Which is very true. You have to get up off your bum to lose the bum. I know I'm doing it.
My gym buddy decided to cancel for yet a second week and of course that had be thinking what can I do? Walking of course. Now I told you I'd tell you about something to do in your own home and here I am with just that. A DVD/Tape that's awesome.
It's by a woman named Leslie Sansone and let me tell you, her workouts are GREAT. The tapes are called walk away the pounds and that's the best description of them. You really can walk off the pounds. She's got many of them too. The one where you can choose 1, 2 or 3 miles. I have the two mile walk and I'm telling you, I love it.
I rented a DVD (and I'm going to talk about that in a minute to) but since I like Leslie's stuff so much I wondered if she had more. Guess what? She DOES. The one I rented is called You Can Do Pilates and let me tell you. If you have never tried Pilates before, try them with Leslie.
She makes all the moves seem effortless and really, they are. Now you do need a resistance band or a big towel of some kind (the band is much better as it stretches) but hey, you can get one of those at your neighborhood Walmart. I know because I bought three there.
Anyway, I loved the DVD so much I bought it. Yep. And I have been doing that besides her walking. She said in three weeks you'll see a difference and believe me, I'll let you know.
Now getting back to what I was saying about renting. Any of you have Netflix? Because if you do, you can rent her tapes and many many others right from them. Which I think is a fabulous idea because that way if for some reason, you don't like it you can return it and your not out the $14.00 bucks for the DVD. And if you like it, well then there you go. At least you will know what to look for in your Walmart store.
So there you have it. I have a new DVD that I bought because it was only six bucks and I have the weights and in a few days I hope to try that out and when I do, I'll report back to you whether it's good or bad.
A reader named Spider wrote me saying :You are 100% right! There is no reason NOT to do some kind of exercise!!
Thanks Spiderman!!!! Needless to say, I agree with him. And, I hope you do to. So until next time please remember to eat to live and not to live to eat.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
So you hate Exercise??
Then start walking. Yep. Did you know that walking is the number one BEST thing you can do for yourself? And it doesn't cost you anything but time. Well, that and a good pair of shoes.
First of all, get yourself some decent shoes. Don't get running shoes if your walking either. Get cross trainers or, shoes just for walking. They really do have them. However, I will state that this might just be Nike's and other shoe manufactures ways to sell you more shoes.
Then, pick a park, a school, a trail and just start. Or, you can just start in your neighborhood and walk around the block. Don't over do but rather, DO. The weight won't fall off no matter what your doing but it will come off if you do something.
Tonight my husband decided he wanted to surprise me and while we did take a bus to the Metrolink and rode it to Universal, we walked up a very steep hill, walked around Universal, had a pretty healthy dinner actually, walked back down the hill (actually it was just as bad going down as it was going up. Well, almost) and then took the Metrolink home. Well, to the last stop anyway and from there, we actually walked home. Didn't take the bus home but we walked. We are both so tired but yes I'm going to say it it's a good tired. We're sore, we're happy and we just did it. We plan on doing more things like this in the future.
So really, there isn't any GOOD reason not to do some type of exercise. I'll be back in a couple of days as I'm doing some research so that I keep you on the straight and narrow. Plus, I don't want to sound like fool. Research is a good thing.
So until next time please remember to eat to live not live to eat.
First of all, get yourself some decent shoes. Don't get running shoes if your walking either. Get cross trainers or, shoes just for walking. They really do have them. However, I will state that this might just be Nike's and other shoe manufactures ways to sell you more shoes.
Then, pick a park, a school, a trail and just start. Or, you can just start in your neighborhood and walk around the block. Don't over do but rather, DO. The weight won't fall off no matter what your doing but it will come off if you do something.
Tonight my husband decided he wanted to surprise me and while we did take a bus to the Metrolink and rode it to Universal, we walked up a very steep hill, walked around Universal, had a pretty healthy dinner actually, walked back down the hill (actually it was just as bad going down as it was going up. Well, almost) and then took the Metrolink home. Well, to the last stop anyway and from there, we actually walked home. Didn't take the bus home but we walked. We are both so tired but yes I'm going to say it it's a good tired. We're sore, we're happy and we just did it. We plan on doing more things like this in the future.
So really, there isn't any GOOD reason not to do some type of exercise. I'll be back in a couple of days as I'm doing some research so that I keep you on the straight and narrow. Plus, I don't want to sound like fool. Research is a good thing.
So until next time please remember to eat to live not live to eat.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
So, have you gone off your live it?
Good for you. Why? Because it's a live it not a diet it. This is what most people don't understand. They think that when your watching your weight you have to be quite rigid and that's not always true. Sure, you should be careful for oh, lets say five days out of the week. But you know, that gives you time to have a little fun.
Now, depending of course on how much weight you want/need to lose depends on how many days you can have what I like to call FAT DAYS.
A FAT DAY is simply the day you go off your live it for the entire day and eat something you really have been dying to eat. Say a pizza or a nice BIG piece of chocolate cake. My downfall (and believe me everyone has one) are chips. Pretty much Lays or Cheetos. So, once a week I set a side my FAT DAY and guess what I have? That's right. Okay, I don't buy the biggest bag I can find and down them all. I get a small big (which, has enough calories in it to kill your live it not to mention fat grams to choke a horse)but I do eat this bag with abandonment and the next day I start my live it all over again. Guess what? It works!!
I used to work at a gym thats no longer around. Well,this particular club (Venus de Milo) weighed you every time you came in. One of my clients came in after a weekend and she had put on three pounds. She didn't even flinch when she saw the number had gone a little higher than the last visit. She looked at me and said every three months I buy a cake and that is all I eat for the weekend. THE ENTIRE CAKE!!!! She put on three pounds but if you think about it, she was good for three full months before this. I'm just giving you another idea of how to go off of the live it without killing yourself. If you need to go off once every couple weeks thats good, three months is better for some but for me, I just have to have those chips once a week. It's like a monkey on my back that frankly, I don't care to ever rid myself of. Whatever your passion is, don't let it be food. Let it be life.
Until next time remember to eat to live not live to eat.
Now, depending of course on how much weight you want/need to lose depends on how many days you can have what I like to call FAT DAYS.
A FAT DAY is simply the day you go off your live it for the entire day and eat something you really have been dying to eat. Say a pizza or a nice BIG piece of chocolate cake. My downfall (and believe me everyone has one) are chips. Pretty much Lays or Cheetos. So, once a week I set a side my FAT DAY and guess what I have? That's right. Okay, I don't buy the biggest bag I can find and down them all. I get a small big (which, has enough calories in it to kill your live it not to mention fat grams to choke a horse)but I do eat this bag with abandonment and the next day I start my live it all over again. Guess what? It works!!
I used to work at a gym thats no longer around. Well,this particular club (Venus de Milo) weighed you every time you came in. One of my clients came in after a weekend and she had put on three pounds. She didn't even flinch when she saw the number had gone a little higher than the last visit. She looked at me and said every three months I buy a cake and that is all I eat for the weekend. THE ENTIRE CAKE!!!! She put on three pounds but if you think about it, she was good for three full months before this. I'm just giving you another idea of how to go off of the live it without killing yourself. If you need to go off once every couple weeks thats good, three months is better for some but for me, I just have to have those chips once a week. It's like a monkey on my back that frankly, I don't care to ever rid myself of. Whatever your passion is, don't let it be food. Let it be life.
Until next time remember to eat to live not live to eat.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Good News On Pizza Crust
Well, I guess the newest thing the media has found out is that Pizza can be good for you. Well, if you use the right ingredients and that starts with the crust. As they said on the news today, (and if your like me, you already knew this), whole wheat crust is the first key to a healthy pizza. It can be good too. I have had it. You just have to buy it somewhere that well, knows how to make it or, the best thing would be to make it yourself. Well,of course the media then had to state that it's the toppings that are bad for you.
So I'm here tonight to tell you that doesn't have to be the case. Nope. For instance, have you ever tried turkey pepperoni? It's great. No, don't laugh it really is good stuff. It's loaded with flavor because of the fact that it is turkey so I think it's actually better than regular Pepperoni and thats tough to do.
For those of you that love Sausage, try the Sausage made of turkey as well. Get the good stuff and make it the Italian turkey sausage and you won't be unhappy. It's really good.
Cheese is a pretty big downfall of pizza and to be honest with you, I really don't like a pizza with low fat cheese. Not really. So, if you use any toppings like the turkey I have suggested, I figure you can have just about any type of cheese you want. Some people like to put blue cheese bits all over the pizza along with pepperjack cheese. Gives it a really yummy flavor. But me, I stick with Mozarella cheese for the most part.
Of course any veggies on your pizza are great for you. And if you like, stick some pinapple on there as well. It's all yummy.
So, the next time you want a pizza but not the calories, try my suggestions and let me know.
Until the next time. Eat to live don't live to eat.
So I'm here tonight to tell you that doesn't have to be the case. Nope. For instance, have you ever tried turkey pepperoni? It's great. No, don't laugh it really is good stuff. It's loaded with flavor because of the fact that it is turkey so I think it's actually better than regular Pepperoni and thats tough to do.
For those of you that love Sausage, try the Sausage made of turkey as well. Get the good stuff and make it the Italian turkey sausage and you won't be unhappy. It's really good.
Cheese is a pretty big downfall of pizza and to be honest with you, I really don't like a pizza with low fat cheese. Not really. So, if you use any toppings like the turkey I have suggested, I figure you can have just about any type of cheese you want. Some people like to put blue cheese bits all over the pizza along with pepperjack cheese. Gives it a really yummy flavor. But me, I stick with Mozarella cheese for the most part.
Of course any veggies on your pizza are great for you. And if you like, stick some pinapple on there as well. It's all yummy.
So, the next time you want a pizza but not the calories, try my suggestions and let me know.
Until the next time. Eat to live don't live to eat.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Eating Right BUT Keeping the Flavor
A lot of people hate dieting. They hate it so much that I even hate the word. So, I use the word live and I live it every single day. Why? Because simply put, you can't survive without food. You can make much smarter choices but you can still eat yummy food.
First of all, the keyword here is FLAVOR!!! Make sure your food has some zip to it. If you like spicey food then make sure you do that. Spice it up. That doesn't mean you have to make it so hot your tongue sweats or worse you sweat. But make the food you love to eat flavorful. I'm going to give you MY favorite low-fat high flavor chili recipe right now. Adjust it to your taste buds but I'll tell you this much. It's low in fat, high in taste and after a bowl (hey, with this, you can even have two), you won't feel guilty that you've eaten something bad. Enjoy
1 pound ground turkey. (Yep, turkey
1 brown onion (this can be red or white though)
1 28 oz can of chili beans
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatos
chili powder
cumin
This is really simple and it makes the entire house smell great. Here's what you do.
Brown the onion and the turkey. Drain.
In a big stock pot add the chili beans and tomatos and heat on low. After the meat mixture is drained, add it.
Then, (and this is where your tastebuds come in) add as much cumin and chili powder as you like.
For 3 o'clock chili I just add 1/2 of a palmfull of chili powder and about the same for the cumin.
But you can make it hotter or milder. Keep some onions reserved for the topping.
Cook it for about 3 hours and there you go. This is so low in fat you can even put some cheese on top along with the onion or, add a dolop of low fat sour cream.
I'll be back sooner with more but until then, eat healthy but mostly, eat to live don't live to eat.
First of all, the keyword here is FLAVOR!!! Make sure your food has some zip to it. If you like spicey food then make sure you do that. Spice it up. That doesn't mean you have to make it so hot your tongue sweats or worse you sweat. But make the food you love to eat flavorful. I'm going to give you MY favorite low-fat high flavor chili recipe right now. Adjust it to your taste buds but I'll tell you this much. It's low in fat, high in taste and after a bowl (hey, with this, you can even have two), you won't feel guilty that you've eaten something bad. Enjoy
1 pound ground turkey. (Yep, turkey
1 brown onion (this can be red or white though)
1 28 oz can of chili beans
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatos
chili powder
cumin
This is really simple and it makes the entire house smell great. Here's what you do.
Brown the onion and the turkey. Drain.
In a big stock pot add the chili beans and tomatos and heat on low. After the meat mixture is drained, add it.
Then, (and this is where your tastebuds come in) add as much cumin and chili powder as you like.
For 3 o'clock chili I just add 1/2 of a palmfull of chili powder and about the same for the cumin.
But you can make it hotter or milder. Keep some onions reserved for the topping.
Cook it for about 3 hours and there you go. This is so low in fat you can even put some cheese on top along with the onion or, add a dolop of low fat sour cream.
I'll be back sooner with more but until then, eat healthy but mostly, eat to live don't live to eat.
Friday, March 16, 2007
Exercise IS good for you
Hello there. Yes, you read that right. Exercise is good for you. It helps, it really does. So many people actually hate it but I for one can't live without it nor, do I choose to.
I actually LIKE eating. I enjoy it. That being said, it's just not good to over indulge as many of us Americans do. The facts are that if you eat a lot you'll gain a lot. True or false? Actually, it depends on WHAT you eat most of the time and not how much you eat. You can eat a ton of Veggies and it really won't matter how much you eat. Of course it also depends on how you cook them. Frying Zuchinni is a yummy thing to do but not too healthy. That's like saying, well, I had onions for dinner because I had onion rings. LOL. Sure the onion is/was good till you fried it.
There are a lot of yummy ways to eat and a Lot of bad ways. More of them. I'm going to give hints and tips to everyone that reads this blog. Got a ? write me,
Annie
I actually LIKE eating. I enjoy it. That being said, it's just not good to over indulge as many of us Americans do. The facts are that if you eat a lot you'll gain a lot. True or false? Actually, it depends on WHAT you eat most of the time and not how much you eat. You can eat a ton of Veggies and it really won't matter how much you eat. Of course it also depends on how you cook them. Frying Zuchinni is a yummy thing to do but not too healthy. That's like saying, well, I had onions for dinner because I had onion rings. LOL. Sure the onion is/was good till you fried it.
There are a lot of yummy ways to eat and a Lot of bad ways. More of them. I'm going to give hints and tips to everyone that reads this blog. Got a ? write me,
Annie
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