Thursday, March 11, 2010

Healthy Snacks - Low-Calorie Snacks - Delish.com

#16 -Parmesan Pita Crisps 31 Days of Healthy Snack Ideas - When hunger strikes in between meals, it's tough to resist the urge to munch on chips, cookies, and other bad-for-you treats. But choosing healthier snacks can keep you satisfied until your next meal without wreaking havoc on your waistline. Stay on the healthy track all month long with these 31 enjoyable low-calorie snacks. Let the snacking begin!

Don't wreck your diet. These 31 delicious low-calorie snacks will keep you on the healthy track.

Read more... Healthy Snacks - Low-Calorie Snacks - Delish.com

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Study: Women Who Drink Are Less Likely to Gain Weight - Health News - Health.com

Study: Women Who Drink Are Less Likely to Gain Weight - Health News - Health.com MONDAY, March 8, 2010 (Health.com) — Some women avoid drinking calorie-filled cocktails, wine, and beer because they’re worried about packing on the pounds. Now, a new study suggests that women who are moderate drinkers actually tend to gain less weight over time than teetotalers.

Read more... Study: Women Who Drink Are Less Likely to Gain Weight - Health News - Health.com

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Low-Calorie Cocktails

So just how many calories are in your favorite cocktail? These calorie counts for popular alcoholic drinks are approximate, based on popular recipes, but may vary depending on ingredients and portions.

Pina Colada (6 oz): 378 calories
Mojito (8 oz): 214 calories
Cosmopolitan (4 oz): 200 calories
Chocolate martini: (2 oz each vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, 1/2 oz creme de cacao, chocolate syrup): 438
Margarita (8 oz): 280
Green apple martini (1 oz each vodka, sour apple, apple juice): 148

Read more... Healthy Eating & Diet Low-Calorie Cocktails - How Many Calories in Popular Cocktails?

Green Apple Martini

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Monday, March 8, 2010

WW Points for Monday, March 8th

20 points

1 - (19) Vitamins and sugar free french vanilla cream in coffee
2 - (17) Oatmeal plus 1 pack Splenda w/ fiber and cinnamon
2 - (15) 1/2 small banana and serv. prunes
1 - (14) WW yogurt - strawberry banana
5 - (09) 1 cup Italian Chicken Herb Penne (leftovers)
1 - (08) Pudding, sugar free, live active, milk chocolate bliss
0 - (08) Baby carrots, 1 serving
4 - (04) 21 Nuts, whole serving
0 - (04) Lettuce, 1/2 cup. Celery, 1.5 stalk. Cucumber, 5 slices.
0 - (04) Tomato, 1/4. Spinach, 1/2 cup, Italian dressing
1 - (03) Mission tortilla shell, wheat, fajita size
1 - (02) WW shredded cheese, 1/2 serv.
2 - (00) Turkey chili, 1/4 cup (leftovers)

EXERCISE - 45 minutes, +3 points

2 - (01) Popcorn, Orville Redenbacher
1 - (00) Jello, 1/2 cup black cherry

Saturday, March 6, 2010

How to Walk for Weight Control

How far, fast, and long to burn fat... to lose weight and to keep it off, you need to get moving.

Walking Off Weight: Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes and stroke. Isn't it time to work 1-hour walks into your busy lifestyle?

This tutorial will describe how walking burns calories and fat, what speed is appropriate, how long and how often to walk, and methods to track your activity.

Read more... How to Walk for Weight Control - About.com

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Get Your Waist Back in 2 Weeks - RealAge.com

Make Your Eating Plan Automatic - Over a 14-day period, train yourself to make good-for-YOU food choices (Step 2 makes this easy). You’ll reprogram your appetite, so YOU will be in charge of what you’re eating.

- Eat three main meals, plus snacks, so you’re never hungry.
- Eat the same things for breakfast and lunch almost every day. Yes, every day. People who minimize food choices lose more weight.

Read more... Get Your Waist Back in 2 Weeks - RealAge.com

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

20 superfoods for weight loss - Self.com

It's time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. We consulted top experts for the best picks and asked leading chefs for easy, tasty ways to prepare them. Add these eats to your plate today and you'll be slimmer and healthier in no time!

Read more... 20 superfoods for weight loss - Self.com

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Italian Herb Chicken Penne

2 1/2 lbs skinless boneless chicken
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms, halved or sliced*
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 pkg. McCormick Seasoning, "Italian Herb Chicken"
1 box Barilla Plus Penne - multigrain pasta w/ Omega 3
1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

1. Place chicken and mushrooms in slow cooker.

2. Mix seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato paste until blended. Pour over chicken and mushrooms (*I do not add mushrooms in mine). Cover.

3. Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH.

4. Add Penne pasta to boiling water and boil for 11 minutes. In the meanwhile shred chicken with fork. Drain pasta and add to slow cooker. Mix together and serve with a little parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Serving size - 1 cup for 5 Weight Watchers Points

Enjoy!


Italian Herb Chicken Penne

Get a better treadmill workout - womenshealthmag.com

Get a better treadmill workout Just think: If global warming were a good thing, you'd never have to run indoors on a treadmill ever again. You can see where we're going with this. The next time you're running bored on the belt, change your routine with one of these four programs. They'll help you burn calories, without burning you out.

Play By Numbers First, calculate your maximum heart rate (MHR) by subtracting your age from 220. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends hitting at least 70 percent of your MHR while you exercise to maximize your calorie burn and fat loss.

Read more... Get a better treadmill workout - WomensHealthMag.com

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Monday, March 1, 2010

WW Points for Monday, March 1st

19 points

1 - (18) Vitamins and sugar free french vanilla cream in coffee
2 - (16) Oatmeal plus 1 pack Splenda w/ fiber and cinnamon
2 - (14) 1/2 small banana and 1/2 serv. prunes
1 - (13) WW yogurt - berries and cream
1 - (12) Kashi bar, peanut butter, 1/2 bar
1 - (11) Egg whites w/ pepper, 1/4 cup
1 - (10) 2 slices ham (serving is 1 point for 4)
2 - (08) WW shredded cheese, 1/4 cup
1 - (07) Mission tortilla shell, wheat, fajita size
1 - (06) Pudding, sugar free, live active, milk chocolate bliss
0 - (06) Baby carrots, 1 serving
1 - (05) Grapes, 1/2 serving
0 - (05) Lettuce, 1/2 cup. Celery, 1.5 stalk. Cucumber, 5 slices.
0- (05) Tomato, 1/4. Spinach, 1/2 cup
1 - (04) Parmesan cheese, sprinkle and a few sun flower seeds.
3 - (01) Tilapia cooked in a little Olive Oil
0 - (01) Green beans, 1 cup
1 - (00) Jello, 1/2 cup black cherry

Exercise for Monday, March 1st

Walked 45 minutes, 2.79 miles and burned 405 calories. In addition, I stretched for 10 minutes, lifted weights for 5 minutes and worked out for 15 minutes... not sure how many calories burned from that.

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