25 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

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Sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes, oh how I love sweet potatoes.  I buy them at Costco in a 10 lb. box.  I can't possibly think of a meal that I wouldn't want to eat a sweet potato. I don't eat them with every meal but I do a lot. 
I was impressed with these burgers as they pressed together nicely and were incredibly delicious.  I admit, I ate more than my share and was quite full.  They are packed with protein and very healthy and filling.  There is only a small amount of quinoa in these but I suggest making a larger batch as it stays in the refrigerator quite well.
I kept mine gluten free and didn't use a bun but the family ate theirs as burgers and loved them.  

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers Recipe
Adapted from Once a Month Mom

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cups sweet potato, cooked and mashed (I used a bit more)
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup onions, diced
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/4 cup quinoa, cooked
3 tbsp. oats, partially ground
1 tbsp. sunflower seeds
1 tbsp. taco seasoning (I used a combination of chili powder, cumin and coriander)

Mash half the beans in a bowl until paste like.  Add in the rest of the beans and give it a light mash but keep them a bit chunky.  Add the mashed sweet potato and taco seasoning.  Mix in the onion, garlic, corn, black beans, quinoa, sunflower seeds and ground oats until just combined. Form into balls, between your hands and flatten into a patty.  Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes, flipping once half way through.  Serve with guacamole.

Guacamole

2 avocados, fairly soft, peeled and pit removed
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 serrano pepper, minced
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 roma tomato diced

Pour lime juice and vinegar in a medium bowl.  Mash avocados roughly into the vinegar and juice.  Stir in spices.  Mix in red onion, serrano pepper, cilantro and tomato. 

One Year Ago...






Mexican Meatloaf


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Made from Scratch at Living with Food Allergies and Celiac
My Meatless Mondays at My Sweet and Savory
Just Another Meatless Monday at Hey, What's for Dinner Mom?
Made for you Monday at Skip to My Lou
Tuesday at the Table at All the Small Stuff
Hearth and Soul Hop at 21st Century Housewife
Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays at Simply Sugar and Gluten Free
Works for Me Wednesday at We are THAT Family
The Mommy Club at Crystal and Co.
Whole Food Wednesdays at This Chick Cooks
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tater Tots and Jello


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Carrot Salad with Cilantro and Pepitas

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I was looking to make something light, fresh and easy. This certainly fit.  The pepitas were awesome but you could certainly use sunflower seeds if you can't find pepitas.
I love carrots and this was such a good marinade for them.  I've been trying to make healthy side dishes like this. This is especially nice and light for the summer.
What healthy and light side dishes do you recommend?


Carrot Salad with Cilantro and Pepitas
Adapted from Good Cheap Eats

4 cups shredded carrots, 1 bag
1/4 cup pepitas
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, pepitas and cilantro.  In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, cumin, oregano and pepper.  Whisk in the olive oil.  Toss the dressing with the carrot mixture.  Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.  Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.  Stir before serving. 

One Year Ago...








Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells



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Tuesday at the Table at All the Small Stuff
Hearth and Soul Hop at 21st Century Housewife
Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays at Simply Sugar and Gluten Free
Works for Me Wednesday at We are THAT Family
Kelly The Kitchen Kop's Real Food Wednesdays
The Mommy Club at Crystal and Co.
Gluten Free Wednesdays at Gluten Free Homemaker
Recipe Linky at Newleyweds
Whole Food Wednesdays at This Chick Cooks
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tater Tots and Jello

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Menu Plan Monday ~ June 17 - June 24, 2012

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Monday: Chicken fajitas

Tuesday: Chili

Wednesday: Smokehouse Chicken & Roasted Red Potato Salad

Thursday: Asian Broccoli Slaw Wraps

Friday: Leftovers

Saturday: Busy day running around, we'll probably eat out or at my dads

Sunday:  Family party, I'm bringing Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, Shredded BBQ Chicken, Berry Trifle



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Sausage, Butternut Squash and Veggie Cassoulet

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I'm always impressed by a dish that has a ton of veggie and tastes so good.  Joanne put vegetarian sausage in her cassoulet and I wasn't even sure that I wanted any sausage. I was thinking about just putting some large butter beans and keeping it meatless.  Chickpeas would have been good too.  In the end, I did happen to have some sausage in the refrigerator that I threw in.  It's really up to you, vegetarian or not. You really can't go wrong here.

 
Sausage & Veggie Cassoulet
Adapted from Eats Well with Others

1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced
12 oz. sausage links, cut into coins (feel free to use vegetarian if you'd like)
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, cut into chunks
2 zucchini, cut into coins or moons
Salt and pepper
28 oz. canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
Pinch of cayenne

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Spread butternut squash on baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 - 40 minutes or until fork tender.

In the meantime, heat about a tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the sausage coins, turning as needed until the pieces are deeply browned on all sides about 5 - 10 minutes.  Remove from pan.

Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, onions, carrots and zucchini.  Sprinkle wit salt and pepper.  Cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.  Add the canned tomatoes and the liquid along with the sausage and herbs.  Bring to a boil.  Add the beans and bring to a boil again.  Reduce the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently but continuously.  Cook for about 20 minutes.

Add the butternut squash into the mix.  Simmer for a couple of minutes and taste and adjust seasoning.



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Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chilies, Lime & Cilantro

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I still haven't bought a rice cooker or a good pan with a lid to make rice.  So I was excited to make a baked rice.  I love having rice with my mexican meals. I actually ended up chucking the rice and the beans onto the taco for one big heaping messy taco. 

Leftovers are the best! Dinner the next night was taco meat with beans, rice and scrambled eggs with spinach. Once again, it didn't stay pretty for long. All jumbled up, it tasted pretty darned good!

Baked Salsa Rice with Green Chilies, Lime & Cilantro Recipe
Adapted from Kalyn's Kitchen

1 onion, chopped
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, with juice
1/4 tsp. tsp. ground cumin
1 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp. lime juice, divided
1 cup long grain rice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Saute onion in a bit of cooking spray for about 5 minutes.  Add the cumin and diced green chile peppers and cook for about 2 - 3 minutes more.  Add the salsa, chicken broth and 1 tbsp. of the lime juice and bring to a boil, then stir in rice.

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish with a tight fitting lid.  Cook the rice, covered for about 45 minutes or until all the liquid has absorbed and the rice is cooked through.  When the rice is done, fluff with a fork, stir in the other tablespoon of lime juice and chopped cilantro.  Serve hot.  Add Tabasco sauce if you'd like it hotter. 

One Year Ago...








Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice



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24 Haziran 2012 Pazar

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FAT LOSS

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#1 NO FLOUR: Avoid anything made with white flour such as bread , breadcrumbs, crackers, baked goods, and white pasta.

#2 NO SUGAR: Stay away from sugary treats like candy, cookies,cakes and other junk foods. Watch out for added sugars in salad dressing, tomato sauces, breakfast cereals, and "protein" bars.

#3 LIMIT SALT: Do your best to steer clear of salty snacks. Watch out for hidden salts in soups, canned vegetables, cheese, soy sauce, and packaged rice mixes.

#4 AVOID PROCESSED FOODS: Eat as close to nature as possible! Stay away from foods that come in a box, or stuffed in plastic- they're loaded with chemicals and additives and addictive sigars and salts.

#5 DRINK WATER: Without water, there is no life, without water, this plan will not work. Drink 8- 10 oz. glasses per day at least. More if you can.

#6 FRUITS ANSD VEGETABLES: Enjoy fruits before 12 noon and green leafy vegetables after 12 noon. 2-3 servings of fruit- 5-9 servings of vegetables. If you feel hungry- load up on vegetables!

#7 POULTRY, FISH, LEAN RED MEATS, AND EGGS: Eat skinless chicken, turkey, fish, and 1-2 times per week lean cuts of red meat. Stay away from sausage, bacon, and processed luncheon meats, fatty marbled beef and duck. Egg whites are a great source of protein at only 16 calories per egg white- eat-up!

#8 HEALTHY FATS: A tablespoon of olive oil, canola oil, or coconut oil is a great way to take in some  healthy, hunger surpressing,  good for your heart essential fats ( just remember fat is 9 calories per gram).
Beware of fats such as butter, margarine, lard, and shortening!

#9 DAIRY PRODUCTS: Stick with skim milk, non-fat milk, Almond milk, or Coconut milk. Non -fat Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and low fat/low sodium cheeses.

#10 GRAINS: Enjoy moderate portions ( 1 slice of bread or 1/2 cup = 1 serving) of brown rice, barley, Quinoa , Ezekiel bread, and other whole grains.

Remembering that we can workout all day..... and if we don't watch our diet ... we wont see the results we want!

Does it Really matter DIET I decide to do?

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The best way to decide which diet is best for you is to know what makes each diet effective. Diets work because we eat fewer calories than we burn in a day.

The key to fat loss is to get your insulin levels down. This is very important due to the fact that insulin helps your body to store fat! When your insulin levels are high , fat stays put! When insulin drops, fat begins to burn!

Eating carbs, whether it is a baked potato or a bowl full of jelly-beans, is what triggers insulin release and helps push fat into your cells. This is the primary reason low-carb diets are so effective ( they lower insulin). If you can keep your intake to 25-35 grams per day your insulin levels will stay low and stored body fat will be burned throughout the day.

 Protein also helps boost metabolic rate. You should try to get 1/2 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day.

The goal in fat loss is to create a carb deficit. By working out daily you are burning through your carb stores and forcing your body to drop insulin levels and burn stored fat!

So , cut back on the carbs!

Most women need 2-4 servings per day to see fat loss
Most men- 4-6
1/2 cup = 1 serving of carbs: potatoes, rice, pasta, cereal, corn, peas
1 slice of bread = 1 serving

10 REASONS WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT WEIGHTS

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The majority of women steer clear of the weight room  when they start an exercise program. They head straight for the cardio machines when they enter the gym because they " don't want to get too big". If you want to loss body fat and change the shape of your body- let me give you 10 reasons to limit your cardio and pick up some dumbbells!

10 REASONS TO PUMP SOME IRON:

#1 INCREASE STRENGTH: Strength training makes every day activities easier ( lifting boxes, groceries, your toddler).

#2 LOSE FAT: Each pound of muscle you gain can burn up to 50 extra calories per day and you can gain nearly 2 pounds of muscle in just 2 months by weight training just 2 days per week. Better still, you can lose 3.5 pounds of fat at the same time.

#3 NO BULKING: Research has shown that women DO NOT  typically gain bulk from strength training like men do because women produce 10-30 times less testosterone than men. You will however, define and tone your muscles!

#4 HEALTHY BONES: Research shows that weight training can improve your bone density by as much as 13% in just 6 months. This becomes crucial as women age to minimize the risk of osteoporosis.

#5 IMPROVES PERFORMANCE: Hitting the weights on a regular basis can improve your overall performance in sport, your workout and decrease your risk of injury.

#6 KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY: You already know that strength training builds stronger muscles, but did you know that it increases joint stability by strengthening ligaments and tendons? Well it does. And strong joints help prevent injury and eases the pain of osteoarthritis.

#7 STRENGTHENS YOUR HEART: Weight training can keep your heart healthy by increasing your HDL(good) cholesterol and lowering both your LDL (bad) cholesterol and blood pressure.

#8 WARDS OFF TYPE 2 DIABETES: Research has shown that regular weight training can improve glucose utilization ( the way the body processes sugar) in the body by 23 % in just 4 months. This may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

#9 AGE IS IRRELEVANT!!!!!!! : It doesn't matter how old you are, strength training improvements are possible at any age! It is never too late to start!

#10 KEEPS YOU SMILING: Working out with weights has been shown to improve a woman's self-confidence and can reduces the symptoms of clinical depression.

LIFT WEIGHTS TO STAY HEALTHY!
COMMIT TO BE FIT!!!!

Healthy/ Low Calorie Desserts!

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Just because you "eat clean" doesn't mean you have to suffer! 
When in the mood for something sweet- try these two tasty, low calorie, low carb. desserts! 
MILK SHAKE (without the fat!) 
1 cup skim milk3-6 ice cubes1t vanilla extract1t Splenda or Stevia
-mix in blender until ice cubes are crushed - drink up- for only 90 calories!

Ricotta Cheese Chocolate Mousse 
1/2 cup fat free Ricotta Cheese1t coco powder1t Splenda or Steviamix together 
top with 12 chocolate chip morsels and 1T slivered almonds
Yum!  for only 200 calories

Self Esteem Through Exercise

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Building Self- Esteem :
The quest for increased self-esteem is an ongoing journey and one that can be  a painful struggle for many people. Many of us are continually trying to make sense of our lives by searching for our unique place in the world. The more we work towards finding out who we are, the better we feel about ourselves, and the more we are able to grow and share with others.

What is Self - Esteem ?
The way in which we see ourselves, our perception of how we look, and feel as well as who we believe we are, forms our self-image. Our reactions to these real or perceived images make up our self-esteem.

Self-esteem is all about how much value we place upon ourselves, our lives, our skills, and our ability to function, cope, love, and be loved. It is about how much  respect we have for ourselves and others. The process of gaining and maintaining self-esteem is continuous and can fluctuate day to day.

Self-Esteem through exercise:
There are many ways to enhance self-esteem through physical activity. The key is to understand that FITNESS and WELLNESS are lifelong processes,  they represent  continuums not endpoints.

The healthiest environment and mind-set encourages your individual fitness improvement rather than comparing  yourself  to others. Focusing and working on your PERSONAL improvement rather than comparing yourself to others will go a long way toward strengthening your self-esteem.
Choose activities that make you feel strong, successful, and encouraged!
Such as : Running or strength training. Activities that you can see yourself improve at ( becoming faster or stronger).
Educate yourself about the role exercise plays in your own wellness : physically, mentally, and emotionally. Know that the benefits of exercise go beyond weight loss.
* decreases depression
* increases feelings of empowerment, strength, and well-being
* improves sleep
* decreases feelings of anger
* increases endorphins
It is important to remember that we do have the ability to change ourselves, to redefine who we are - no matter what major trauma we have been through. When we acknowledge that we can take concrete steps to feel better about ourselves, we not only begin to increase our own self-esteem, but we also help to raise the self-esteem of those around us by giving them hope.

23 Haziran 2012 Cumartesi

CAN YOU BE FAT & HEALTHY?

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NO.

 MOST PEOPLE WHO ARE FAT ARE LESS HEALTHY THAN THEY SHOULD BE.

OBESITY is one of the most urgent public-health threats today! Being overweight raises your risk for virtually every major illness: heart disease, type 2 diabetes, chronic arthritis and most cancers. When researchers at the American Cancer Society followed one million people for 16 years, they found the higher their body mass index, or BMI, the higher their risk of breast, uterine, stomach, and liver cancers. Experts are still debating whether obesity takes years off your life; it most certainly takes life out of  your years! Obesity makes every day things - walking up stairs, shopping, running after your children, mowing the grass, and just getting around on a daily basis- much more difficult!

The point is, if you want to be vital and active NOW and in your FUTURE- you will be far better off in every area of your life - if you MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT!

HAVE YOU WORKED OUT TODAY?

Dieting makes You Fat!

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Frequent dieting increases the risk of obesity and weight gain- according to a study from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Researchers examined the effects of dieting on the risk of obesity and weight gain over a 25 year period. The more often a person dieted, the greater the risk of obesity and weight gain. The effects were independent of genetics. Dieting promotes weight gain because it encourages preoccupation with food, suppresses the metabolic rate, and places an overemphasis on weight gain rather than weight maintenance. Genetic factors are important in the risk of obesity, but frequent dieting makes you FAT!

( International Journal of Obesity- 2012)

This is why it is so important to incorporate a "clean" eating and exercise plan into your every day life!
That is the only thing that works!
Consistency is key!


Clean Eating - Starts With a Plan

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As a Personal Trainer for over 23 years now ( Wow! Has it been that long!?) a big  issue that my clients struggle with when trying to  commit to a healthy lifestyle, is knowing "what to eat ?" and " what to purchase at the grocery store?"

There is so much conflicting information out there ( eat low carb, eat low fat, eat only grapefruit... and blah, blah, blah!!) - where do you begin?

As I say every day " 80% of what you look like is what you eat!"
That being said, here is a "Clean Eating Grocery List" to take with you for the next time you go to the store:

* Tuna Fish packed in water
*Eggs
* Lean cuts of meat ( poultry, fish, beef)
* Fresh vegetables & frozen ( stay away from canned)
* fruit
*quinoa
* oatmeal
* brown rice
* Low fat milk products - skim milk, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt , low fat string cheese
* Ezekiel Bread
* Tea
* Coffee
*bottled water
* Reduced calorie mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard
* rice cakes
* extra virgin olive oil
* Natural Peanut butter ( only 1-2 tablespoons per day = 190 calories)
* Natural ( no salt) almonds & walnuts

Once you decide to improve your diet, plan your meals,  and take the practical steps of removing unhealthy and tempting  foods from your kitchen ( car and/ or office!)  it wont be such an overwhelming task to eat clean and get the body and results you want.

Remember: YOU CAN NOT OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET!

Are you Going to be FIT, or are You Going to be HEAVY?

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Sure, we all like to sit on the couch and stay in our nice , soft bed just a little bit longer in the morning but, does our lack of movement give us the healthy, fit body we're looking for or does it keep us in the same unhealthy, unfit body year after year?

On any given day the decision to get up off the couch and/ or get out of bed and EXERCISE can be a tough one to make. I hear excuses day after day, year after year as to why people just "can't" find the time to workout.

Is it that you "can't" or  is it that you just really don't want to do what it  takes to get the results you want?

Nothing worth having comes easy!

 So ask yourself, "Do I really want to be fit and feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally?"

If the answer is, "YES, I DO!"

Then the first place you may want to start is the way you speak to yourself about EXERCISE.

We always think that we need to find willpower to do things we don't want to do, but what we really need is "WANT POWER".  If we want anything badly enough , we will find the time and a way to get it!

Consider exercise a reward that you give yourself everyday- something that you are lucky enough to  GET to do every day!

Picture your future self. Imagine the cost of not exercising- what you're going to look like and feel like, then imagine the benefits you will gain 1 years, 5 years, 10 years, and even 20 years from now!


Our future self will only be as good as the decisions we make today!

So what's your excuse?

Have you worked out today?


No time to workout? Try this.....

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Try this workout if you are short on time and want to burn some fat fast!

Greg, Mary, Melissa , and I did this workout Friday evening.

4 of my clients did it yesterday.

* KETTLE BELL SWINGS ( 55LBS) - 40 REPS
* WALL BALL SHOTS - ( 20LB. MED. BALL) - 40 REPS
* ROPE SLAMS - ( 55LB ROPE) - 40 REPS
* KNEE BALL SLAMS - ( 15LB. MED BALL) - 20 EACH LEG

5 ROUNDS OF 40 REPS EACH = 200 REPS FOR EACH EXERCISE

It took Greg 27 min.
Me 32 min.


Try it and see how you feel the next day!

21 Haziran 2012 Perşembe

Bike Riding for Weight Loss - Tips for beginning A Bicycling Plan

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If you are one of those people who unhurried pedal around the block or over a flat stretch of scenic road, you've probably been riding for sheer pleasure. Riding bikes for satisfaction is a good form of aerobic exercise. But unless you map out a plan to "push yourself," you probably won't lose much weight.

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I certainly get sick of hearing people say, "No pain, no gain!" But the old adage is true when it comes to riding bikes to lose weight. By pushing your cycling distance or speed, you are sure to feel some pain in your leg muscles, your hands, wrists, and your derriere-- even some pain in your throat and lungs as your body tries to adapt your increased ask for oxygen.

Health Tip: Stretching exercises prior to exercising are helpful in preventing injury!

Getting Your bicycle Ready...To Roll Off The Weight

Your first concern will be outfitting your bicycle. If you need an excuse to purchase a new bike, this is an excellent opportunity! I went from a 3-speed bicycle for relaxation riding, to a 24-speed bicycle for more committed exercising. Once I learned how the distinct gears worked, I was very thankful for the extra speeds. They make my ride faster and the hills a lot easier to handle.

We've found the guys at the bicycle shop to be very helpful, and involved for our unique cycling needs. Rather than plainly steering us toward the most high-priced bicycle ready (as I had expected), they asked how much riding we would be doing, whether we were trying for speed or leisure, and whether we would be riding on paved roads or dirt trails. When you certainly share your goals and level of experience, the sales clerks can match you with exactly what you need. They want you to be victorious in your biking venture!

Some state laws require bicycle lights. But if you will be riding anytime from dusk to dawn, common sense demands that you have lights on your bicycle. These itsybitsy accessories are battery-operated and last a long time. There are a variety of lights to pick from. My tail light has distinct blinking speeds, and is designed to make my bike visible to cars approaching from both the rear and the sides. Check for radiance before you buy one. Install the light where it makes the most sense.

We held off on buying a speedometer and odometer unit for our bikes, but once we got serious about losing weight and getting in shape, this highlight became a "must have." You plainly cannot track your advance without knowing how far and how fast you're riding.

If you already have a bicycle, take it to the bike shop for a protection inspection each season. They should check the gears, tires and brakes to make sure everything is working properly. They can adjust your seat to fit your height and adjust the handlebars to fit your reach, production your ride more comfortable. If you're lucky, they might even clean and polish your bike!

If you want to save money in the long run, you can find books and videos that teach you how to care for your own bicycle. It's always a great idea to know how to convert your own flat tire and adjust a loose chain.

Another must have is a bicycle pump. Ask your bike dealer how many pounds of air pressure to put in your bicycle tires. Check the tires each time you get ready to ride! We guessed at the air pressure one summer day, and lived to regret it. We rode the bikes to the swimming pool, not realizing that one tire was too full. While we were cooling off in the water, the hot sun was rapidly increasing the air in the tires-one tire blew as it sat in the parking lot. The day in the sun was not so fun, once the pool complete and we had to wait for a truck to haul us home!

Health Tip: Talk with your doctor first, and get his or her blessing before you growth your rate of bodily activity!

Staying Comfortable On Your Bike

Sitting for long periods of time on a bicycle seat can cause pain, discomfort, and even serious blood circulation problems in avid bicyclists. At your local bike shop, you'll find a variety of bicycle seats made specifically for your relax and health. The salespeople at our local bike shop encouraged us to try out new seats on our bikes for a few days. My husband found the split seat to be more comfortable for himself, while I opted to keep my old gel seat. someone has even invented seats that look more like a bird perch than a bicycle seat!

Health Tip: Get off your bicycle seat and walk around every 25 minutes or so to get the blood flow to foremost unmentionable parts of your body.

Think about your clothing...you don't have to have padded biker shorts and special clothing to start riding bikes. There are certainly scientifically engineered fabrics designed to pull sweat away from your body in the summer and to keep you from getting hypothermia in the winter. But for now, just wear layers of comfortable sports clothes.

Make sure your clothes aren't so tight that you are miserable trying to pedal. But they shouldn't be loose enough to become entangled in the bicycle chain, either! If you become overheated, strip off a layer. If you get cold, add a layer. Wear light or piquant colors to allow drivers to see you easily.

It certainly helps to have a small cargo rack on the back of your bike. Mine looks like a itsybitsy shelf over the back tire. It has two bungee cords to keep any cargo securely fastened to the bike. I've used it to tote a small picnic cooler, a shopping bag or extra clothes.

I had the bike shop attach a water bottle holder to the bike under my seat. I can grab a quick swig as I ride or pour some water over my pulse points to cool off a bit. Take small sips of water when needed while your bike ride, rather than chugging huge gulps.

A helmet is roughly a must. Life is filled with hazards-and biking has its share. Be smart. Wear a helmet. You can buy a cool rear-view mirror for your helmet. The mirror helps you see when it's safe to turn and lets you scrutinize traffic coming up from behind.

I advise wearing sunglasses-both for the sun and for bugs! At inevitable times of the year, the air is thick with flying insects. Getting a tiny bug in your eye is a painful event. For feel wearers, carry a feel case and lens cleaner on bike rides for just that reason. Some day you'll be glad you did!

Health Tip: Shake your hands downward oftentimes to get the blood flowing and to preclude pain or dullness in your arms and hands.

Mapping Out A Weight Loss Plan

You will want to keep a article of your daily diet and food intake, your weekly body measurements and weight, as well as your bicycling miles and time.

The web site http://www.OpenFitness.net is an excellent way to track your progress. It is very easy to use-simply type in your facts you wish to track. As the only community fitness web site of its kind, you'll find it to be a remarkable motivation tool that will print out charts and graphs to show how much advance you've made in a few days, a week, or a month!

It keeps track of your food, vitamin, and supplement intake. Thousands of foods have already been analyzed by experts for number of calories, fat, carbs, and protein. You plainly make your mind up the foods you ate from a pull down feature, and the daily total is tallied for you. Make sure you don't rehearsal when you've just eaten, or when it's roughly meal time. Both times will slow you down.

No matter how humiliating it is, measure your arms, legs, chest, waist, neck, hips and thighs once a week. The software keeps track of your weight and body measurements. The thrill of seeing those same inches melt away in the coming weeks will be worth the effort. It's especially impressive seen as a graph!

Consider investing in an instrument that certainly measures body fat-there are cheap pincer-type instruments that measure fat by pinching you, or buy a set of bathroom scales that cost more but hypothesize body fat quite painlessly.

Try to ride 4-6 days per week. When you map out your weight loss plan, your short-term goals will convert as you change. You'll fast create durability for longer distance. As fat turns to muscle, your speed will increase. Each week, try to growth whether your mileage or your speed.

You know how far you've been able to ride, thus far. Start keeping track of the exact route you are taking, the total mileage, and the distance of time it took you. Make notes in your records for special circumstances. Did it get dark face so you were forced to cut your ride short? Did the road crews dump a layer of gravel on your regularly paved road?

What was the weather like? Was it dangerously hot? Was it windy? The wind can be your friend or your enemy. When the wind is behind you, your ride is a breeze...but coming from any other direction, be prepared to huff and puff. Accept any distance of time as a job well done and plainly get the ride accomplished!

Finally, add an upper body workout three times per week. Bicycling works your legs, but to get the rest of your body firm and trim, you'll need to rehearsal your upper body, as well. The http://www.openfitness.net web site, created by a certified personal fitness trainer, has excellent features which allow you to create and track this measure of your fitness program, as well.

Bicycle riding is a fun, cheap form of aerobic exercise-it's good for every part of you. But be warned-you will need to buy a whole new wardrobe for the thinner, more beautifully fit body that emerges!

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The word "dessert" comes from the old French word "desservir" which indicates to clear the table. Occasionally referred to as "afters" desserts are ordinarily a sweet ending to a meal.

Included below are two trendy dessert recipes. Give them a try and have a sweet ending to your meal.

Queensland Lamington

Initially devised as a strategy to use stale cake, Lamingtons are squares of butter or sponge cake dipped in melted chocolate, then rolled in coconut. This dessert recipe calls for shop bought cake or cake that is already on hand.

Ingredients:

One butter or sponge cake cut into evenly sized pieces 500 grams icing or confectionery sugar two/3 cup of cocoa 15 grams butter 1/two cup milk two 1/two cups desiccated coconut

Icing Directions:

Into a medium bowl, sift the sugar and cocoa. Melt butter in tiny pan. Stir butter and milk into sugar and cocoa mixture. Bring medium sized pan of water to boil on top of stovetop lessen heat. Place bowl on top of water, stir until chocolate is smooth and glossy.

To make Lamingtons:

Place squares of cake onto tines of a fork. Dip every single cake into icing mixture, holding more than bowl so excess icing can drip off. Toss chocolate covered cake squares into coconut. Place on tray to set.

Pavlova

It is stated in 1935, Herbert Sachse, chef at the Hotel Esplanade in Perth, made this trendy dessert to honour the pay a visit to of Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova.

Meringues can be tricky, so it is imperative to get started with clean, dry utensils. If the meringue cracks, fill in cracks with additional whipping cream.

Ingredients:

6 egg whites brought to space temperature pinch of salt 1 cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/two teaspoon vanilla extract two teaspoons cornstarch/corn flour 1/two cup of whipping cream 1 cup sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi fruit, and blueberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 C). Lightly grease an oven tray, then line with baking paper. Making use of a metal medium sized bowl, beat egg whites and salt together on medium speed until soft peaks form. With mixer still running, sprinkle castor sugar, one spoonful at a time, beating well to mix into egg whites. Continue until all sugar has been used and peaks are stiff and glossy. Remove from mixer and add vinegar, vanilla, and cornstarch, applying a spatula to gently fold into mixture. Pile mixture into centre of baking sheet, forming a circle with a hollow centre. Turn oven down to 250 degrees F (130 C) and bake with out disturbing for 1 1/two hours. Slice fruit and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Whip cream gently until soft peaks form. Turn oven off and crack door, leave Pavlova in until cool. Remove from oven and gently transfer Pavlova to serving plate. Fill hollow centre with fruit and top with whipped cream. Promptly serve.

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When diagnosed with type two diabetes, patients are necessary to adhere to a strict diet to control their blood sugar levels and would need to have to learn diabetic food recipes. They are not necessarily necessary to remove sugar from their diet, but they do have to moderate their intake.

In this article, I will share with you three diabetic food recipes for dessert that will surely brighten up your days and your meal hour specially when you have loved dessert ever considering that you had been a kid.

1. Fresh Peach Brulee

This recipe is filled with vitamins and nutrients that you need to have for diet. You will need to have two large and fresh peaches, two tablespoons fresh lemon juice, cooking spray, and two teaspoons light brown sugar. What you need to have to do just after lining a little baking pan with aluminum foil is to peel and halve the peaches. Then coat all sides of the peaches with cooking spray ahead of sprinkling some lemon juice. Place these on the baking pan, with the cavity side up, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon brown sugar around just about every peach's best. Broil for about two minutes till sugar caramelizes and begins to glaze the peach.

This non-fat and cholesterol-no cost recipe yields 47 calories, 1 g protein, 12g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, and only 2mg sodium.

two. Banana Chocolate Parfaits

Utilizing only low-fat yogurt, low fat frozen dairy whipped topping, sugar-no cost chocolate pudding mix, unsweetened cocoa powder, bananas, fresh lemon juice, and chopped walnuts. You would have to use a blender to combine the yogurt with the pudding mix till the mixture is smooth.

You ought to then cut each and every banana into diagonal pieces and sprinkle lemon juice on the pieces. Place some of these on dessert parfait glasses and then pour the pudding mix on best. You will hen have to add 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Top this off with some cocoa powder, walnuts, and even cherries if you like.

3. Caffe Affogato

Lastly, you can try the Caffe Affogato, which is basically fat-no cost frozen vanilla ice cream topped with two tablespoons of hot espresso. This is non-fat and consists of, 73 calories, 16 g carbohydrates, 37 mg sodium and two g protein.

So who stated you could not have sweet and appetizing diabetic food recipes?



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Hassle-free Crockpot Dessert Recipes - Food - Recipes

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Most many people are acquainted with crockpots for fixing dinner, but have you ever deemed applying your slow cooker to produce delicious desserts? Yes, you read it properly, crockpot dessert recipes. They are just as easy as generating a good pot of chicken soup, only sweeter!

Slow cookers are just the ticket for folks who want a wonderful dessert but who are lacking in either the time or patience to see it by way of the old fashioned way.

There are a couple of suggestions to keep in mind when baking with a slow cooker. Use the baking insert that may well have come with your cooker. If yours did not come with one you can either acquire an insert or use a 2 pound coffee can or a metal mold of the ideal size.

Make certain to grease the insert or can and to raise the insert or can with either a baking rack made for crock pots or by crumbling up a piece of foil and putting it on the bottom of the pot so the insert is raised, permitting air to flow.

The following are a couple of superb and easy crockpot dessert recipes to try out:

Banana Bread

1-three/four cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/four teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/three cup shortening2/three cup granulated sugar2 eggs, nicely beaten1-1/2 cups nicely mashed, over ripe bananas (2 or three bananas)1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Making use of an electric mixer on low speed, mix the shortening in a modest bowl, until creamy. Gradually add sugar. Slowly beat in eggs. Use a fork to mix in 1/three of the flour mixture, 1/2 the bananas yet another 1/three of the flour mixture, the remaining bananas, followed by the remaining flour mixture. Add the walnuts and put into a greased and floured baking insert or a 2 1/2-quart mold and cover. Location on a rack in the crockpot. Cover and prop open the lid just a bit with a wooden spoon so that steam may well escape. Cook on high setting for four - 6 hours.

Convenient Bread Pudding

2 eggs, slightly beaten2 1/four cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/four teaspoon salt2 cups 1-inch bread cubes1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup raisins

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine eggs with milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, bread, sugar, and raisins. Pour into 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Put aluminum foil shaped into a ring to keep the dish off the bottom of the pot in bottom of slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup hot water and place baking dish on top of foil. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours.



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Amazing Low Calorie Cake Recipes

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Can't meet your yerning intended for desserts? Don't learn how to stop piling up hundreds of calories? Here are usually a number of low calorie pastry quality recipes to assist you to complete just that.

Low Calorie Cheese Cake

Ingredients:

Sugar cup Unflavored gelatin couple of envelopes Eggs 3 separated Salt teaspoon Skimmed dairy 1 cup Grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon Cottage cheese three or more cups Vanilla one particular teaspoon Lemon charge 3 or more tablespoon

10. Graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup

Preparation:

Mix that gelatin with all the sodium plus six tablespoons regarding sugar inside a double central heating boiler over cooking water. Beat this egg yolks with all the milk after which you can increase it for the gelatin mixture. Keep stirring this mixture (for with regards to half a dozen minutes) till the idea thickens slightly. Stop warming after which you can bring the of lemon rind. Chill this blend until finally this mounds somewhat whenever it really is dropped coming from a spoon. While that you're chilling the particular mixture, beat the complete cheese at an excellent speed for about three minutes. Then create the vanilla plus the lemon juice. Fold inside the perfect gelatin mixture. Beat your egg whites until eventually there're harsh but not necessarily dry. Then create the residual sugars in addition to beat it till it's stiff. Fold in the gelatin mixture. Sprinkle the particular Graham party cracker crumbs in addition to change into the particular pan. Chill i t until finally its firm.

Low Calorie Banana Walnut Cake:

Ingredients:

Mashed bananas 2/3 cup Softened butter cup Water cup Eggs 3 Unbleached flour 2 cups Baking powder snow 2 teaspoon Cinnamon just one teaspoon Soda 1 teaspoon Raisins cup Chopped walnuts cup

Preparation:

Beat the bananas and also the butter until these are creamy. Add the eggs as well as water, as well as beat it well. Stir while in the unbleached flour, cooking powder, this coke along with this some other waterless ingredients. Beat the particular mixture until finally it truly is smooth. Add your raisins and also the nuts. Spread your batter consistently on for you to a floured and oiled tough luck inch by means of on the lookout for inch pan. Bake the idea at 350 degrees to get about twenty minutes. Insert some sort of knife plus examine whether them happens clean. Cool and serve that within rectangle minimize pieces.



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20 Haziran 2012 Çarşamba

Planning ahead.

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Yesterday I was having a conversation in my head (whatever, you do it too) and said "it makes me chuckle"...by "said" I mean...imagined myself saying it in my mind.

I immediately thought: Chuckles! What a great name for a cat...

I tested it out loud:

"Come heeere, Chuckles...."
"Chuuuuc-klessss?"
"Hello, my lil' Chuckles"
"Aw, Chuckles is so cute ...awww"
"Ouch, Chuckles, that hurts."

Love it, I thought. I should write that down so I don't forget.

.........................................

It was at this point I freaked out. 

Hello, destination cat-lady.

I told myself I would not write this cat name down because...and here is the kicker...

I have created a pet name list before.

I feel overcome with self-awareness.  This is weird...No. No, this is sad.

Should I be thinking about baby names?

As a single person, is it more acceptable to brainstorm the names of my future babies or my future cats?

I concluded that preparing for children is more hopeful than preparing for cats...

Fine.

I think Chuckles would be funny nickname for a baby...a chubby baby...

Chubby baby boy...chubby baby girl...chubby baby cat.

Sassypants

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Last night I couldn't fall asleep so I was thinking about things I was grateful for...and things I was concerned about...and things I should work on improving...

One of which was that I should be praying more.

At this point I imagined (..or perhaps this really happened?) ...

God saying, "Talk to me, bitch" in a sarcastic tone.

I started laughing.

God just dropped the b-bomb.

I believe that he smiled back.

Things I will never do after happy hour again...

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After reflecting on some recent experiences, I've vowed to never do the following things again after having a drink...or two....or three.
  1. Go to the gym: After 2 tall cocktails, 45 minutes on the elliptical is just not a good idea. Multiple stops needed to control breathing and manage nausea.  Left feeling worse than when I arrived. Happy from happy hour and full of calories>and hour of misery and potentially vomiting in a public setting
  2. Baking cookies: Baking while tipsy is never a good idea. Not only do I have zero self-control for desserts when fully sober, a entire bowl of dough, a gallon of milk, a tub of cool whip, and a mentality that says "sure, what the heck!" is a recipe for disaster.  Being home alone didn't help.
  3. Going to bed before 9 p.m.: It felt good at the time, but waking up at 3 a.m. ready to start my day isn't the best sleep schedule.
  4. Sending someecards: Sending these often inappropriate and slightly uncomfortable cards to the average friend would be perfectly acceptable...sending them to people who probably don't know how to pronounce your last name, might be too soon. 
Lessons. Learned.

During my attempt to fall back asleep at 3 a.m., I brainstormed other post-happy hour bad ideas to prevent future mistakes:
  1. Plucking eyebrows
  2. Responding to work emails
  3. Weighing myself
  4. Bikini waxing
  5. Anything involving the oven
  6. Major online purchases
  7. Reapplying eyeliner
  8. Setting life goals
  9. Going to the grocery store
Cheers to making great life decisions!

Soup

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Soup.

Warm. Comforting.  Slow.  Soothing.

Sigh.

You gently lift the spoon to your lips, carefully taste it as you feel it hug your body from the inside out....

Do you know why soup does this?

Because otherwise, it's a hot shitty mess.

...Because if you try to gulp down a bowl in a hurry, you will scald the crap out of your tongue, throat, and inner chest cavity...and if you're like me it will likely sizzle down your chin onto your shirts, pants, or other item of clothing you had planned on wearing the entire day.


Soup.

(Prepare for this...I'm getting deep...and just had this revelation...that's right the entire point of this blog was originally to just bitch about hot soup)

Soup, you are like a rushed relationship.

Everyone knows your potential....but if we don't take our time...the idea of you gets in the way of reality... and pretty soon someone's gonna get burned.

Tough balance...I prefer ice cream anyway... There is a fine line between a brain freeze and foamy milk...but if figuring out relationships is going to take a while, I'd be much happier with tasting some Baskin Robins than going through cans of Progresso. 

By switching to dessert, sugar coating the seemingly inevitable "I don't want to date you" text message will seem much more natural as well.

p.s. I ate soup for supper. Currently craving ice cream.  Hence, this entire blog post was butchered by my sweet tooth.






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I am a firm believer in following your gut and have been putting this belief into action over the past year and half of single-hood.

There is no sense in wasting your own time or that of another person on something that has no long-lasting relationship future. My gut knows what I want...and by golly, I haven't seen it yet.

I won't say that I'm not going to give someone a fair chance but 9 times out of 10, the second I start to get that voice from deep in my soul saying "Meh.", I know there is little chance of moving forward.

Clearly, I'm still single. (wah-waaaah)

Thus after some gut-feeling reflection, I have concluded that my internal compass has a similar sense of selectivity (or rejection, as some may put it) as a gluten intolerant stomach (aka: Celiac Disease).

No matter how much you tell yourself that those cookies, lunch meats, cocktails, and pre-packaged snacks look, taste, and feel delicious...if you're allergic to wheat, your body will soon display unpretty symptoms that those food choices are not what it wants...

You can convince yourself that the taste of that cupcake might compensate for the stomach cramping that will inevitably follow, but ultimately...those feelings of discomfort and pain let you know...

It's just. not. right.

Soooo...

If my emotional gut is like a wheat-hating stomach...

Then my former dates are like mouth savoring pastries....

And that feeling of "Meh" is like fatigue, gassy, and diarrhea....

...theeeen....

Being single (but not divorced) is like a diet of body-loving bland food.

Well, I think I've just rationalized some serious optimism....I'm not progressing towards a divorce and the only form of Celiac Disease I have is figurative.

...will be eating cookies for breakfast while keeping my eye out for un-wheaty men.






19 Haziran 2012 Salı

They grow up so fast...

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Having been without my car for nearly a month, last night I had a dream about the reunion between myself and beloved Pontiac G6.

I see it from a distance...a  white spec...I approach closer.

I pause in shock and sadness.

It looked old.

It looked like a beat up car from the early 90s.

It looked tired.

I cringed a little...having trouble hiding my disappointment...

Who are you? I thought.

I woke feeling guilty...and slightly nervous about how I will react when my future children return from their first few months at college.

Definition of Millennial

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When I spy a police car I…
  1. Get a knotted twinge of fear in my stomach
  2. Sit up straighter
  3. Hands at 10 and 2
  4. Slowly force relaxation…slouch shoulders
  5. Phone just beeped. "Don't look at phone. Don't look at phone..." (quickly glance down)
  6. Slightly smile while I pretend not to notice the cop: “I don’t care, Police Officer, you are nothing to me…I am a cheerful, alert driver”
  7.  Proceed to follow all driving rules to perfection…
  8. Feel slightly embarrassed for expecting the officer to actually provide positive feedback
 …I mean seriously, a little thumbs up or nod of approval wouldn’t be so hard, now would it?

Out of Order

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When I see an "out of order" sign on a bathroom door, my curiosity is peeked.

Though no one loves to see a massive poo mess in the bathroom...it's like looking at a little person...a big puss-filled zit....a moldy loaf of bread...

You kinda just want to stare.

This isn't something I see every day and gosh darn it..I want to see what's going on with that dysfunctional toilet... behind the locked door.

I'm left even more perplexed as to how the stall was locked with that tiny space between the door and the floor.

I had a solid 60 seconds of urinating to assess that space... and I'll tell you what, it leaves little room for any extra pounds.

not worth it.

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Pantyhose. Talk about a real body-squeezing bitch.

Sure the hose is great to smooth out your thighs and rear but at the waist...it will soon reach a resting place.

And in that resting place...the excess hose will roll.

It will roll and squeeze.
and tighten.
and smush.
and indent.
and it will make you feel like a balloon with a rubberband wrapped tightly in the middle.

...it will make you want to take scissors to your clothes and a Slimfast in your lunch.


Holes.

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Never just one.

Centered.

The same size.

It's dark in there.

I can sort-of fit my fingers.

...But I don't even want to touch the inside.

Sometimes they look dirty.

Sometimes crusty.

Not sure how often they get cleaned...if at all.

It's the inanimate form of what you are most likely thinking.
....
....
...
..
...sink nostrils.

Take a look in the mirror next time you wash your hands.

Yup, that's all I have to say about that.


18 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi

Quick Weight Loss Tips

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Admit it or not, boys like girls who are sexy. They like girls who flaunt their bodies out with the sexy dresses they wear during parties. They like those who can afford to wear skirts in their every day affairs and are confident to face anybody and present themselves without fear of being rejected calories burned

Whether you admit it or not, sexy girls are always on the edge. So, are you sexy enough to present yourself? When you answer “no” to that question, you are probably facing the same problem fat girls are facing nowadays 5 Killer Ways to Get a Flat Stomach Fast

There are girls who would love to wear two-piece bikinis but are not confident because they do not have the abs. Worse, what they have are baby fats. If you are one of them, you have to get up and do something. You can’t be forever locked up with your baby fats. Know how to lose weight as fast as you can!

You just have to be resourceful. In the age of the Internet, there are many websites offering the best and the fastest techniques in weight loss. However, you really have to be careful in following what you have read in the Internet.

Not everything that you read is right. So, how would you know if the weight loss tips you read on the Internet are effective and safe? Simple. One way to do that is to check the website from which you are reading the tips.

Is the website legitimate? It would be better if the weight loss tips you are reading are posted in a website of a credible and respected institution. If they come from a reliable source like a hospital, an expert, or a dietician, then the tips are more likely to be safe and effective.

You can also check the comments or testimonials from previous online readers. If the website receives positive comments from readers, then probably, they are satisfied with the results when they followed the tips.

You just have to count on these testimonials because there is no other way to prove something but to experience it. So, those who have tried the tips are the only ones who can prove you that they work well.
Burning calories will be effective if the tips you will be following are safe and effective too.

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Carbohydrates: Know it to Defeat it!

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Carbohydrates next to fats are another concern in obesity. More often not, overweight people are advised to limit ingestion of this macronutrient. It is believed to contribute some more pounds on body weight. It is but important to be familiar with this compound for better understanding. This way, shedding off will not be only a matter of the body but of the mind, as well.

All about Carbohydrates

This macronutrient is an important component of dietary needs. It is comprised of sugar units that come in various forms. It can be available as a monosaccharide being the simplest in form. It can also be in dissacharide form comprised of two sugar units. Or, it can be in polysaccharide form that contains multiple units of sugar. Indeed, carbohydrates range from simple to complex components.

Carbohydrates are extracted from glucose. It can be found both in plants and animals. Normally, it is acquired by human beings in crops such as potato, rice, wheat, etc. These comprise the cheapest energy food group. And, any of these can suffice for the dietary requirement of an individual. Too much of which is not advisable unless one is capable of rigidly burning calories in excess.

Carbohydrates in Starch, Glycogen, and Cellulose

Plants are endowed with the ability to produce glucose through photosynthesis. It then forms a complex carbohydrate known as starch. It is commonly found in seeds of plants. No wonder, high-carbohydrate foods are traced in grains, root crops, and the like. Incorporating these within the meal can assure sufficient absorption of glucose.

Another polymer from plants is cellulose. It is a special form of sugar that is mainly made of fiber. Human beings are not able to digest and absorb it in the system. It is mainly used to clean up the digestive tract from unnecessary substances. Some animals though are capable of absorbing it with special enzymes.
Glucose occurs in animals, too. It is but absorbed from starch produced by plants. It is stored in complex carbohydrates called glycogen. It is another form of polymer utilized by fauna life to store energy. Storage of which is facilitated with the aid of substances produced by the body called enzymes.

Carbohydrates in the Human Body

People consume carbohydrates to supply their daily energy needs. Carbohydrates are converted into energy through metabolism. Normally, it transpires whenever there is the need to supply calories. Aside from internal biological processes, it also happens during physical undertakings that require burning calories. This best explains why people tend to workout a lot upon excessive deposit of macronutrients.
An individual commonly takes in carbohydrates in a form of starch.

It is then broken down into glucose along the process of digestion. Then, it is transported in specific portions of the body through the blood stream. From there, it is either burned as calories or stored as glycogen. Excess of which usually accumulates in muscle tissues. This justifies the added pounds on the weight.
Burn carbohydrates reasonably by getting to know this macronutrient even more!