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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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31. Pass on the Pasta
[DIET&FITNESS]
Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you're only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn't give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup cooked or 1 ounce uncooked and equals 110 calories. To play it safe, measure out your helpings. The good news is that pasta has gotten better for you... Read More
Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you're only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn't give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup cooked or 1 ounce uncooked and equals 110 calories. To play it safe, measure out your helpings. The good news is that pasta has gotten better for you... Read More
32. Holiday Drinks That Won't Derail Your Diet
[DIET&FITNESS]
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you're too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you're avoiding in the name of weight loss.{relatedarticles} Most people aren't aware of how high in calories a single drink can be. Let's start off with the traditional favorites. A serving of... Read More
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you're too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you're avoiding in the name of weight loss.{relatedarticles} Most people aren't aware of how high in calories a single drink can be. Let's start off with the traditional favorites. A serving of... Read More
33. Why Aren't You Losing Weight?
[DIET&FITNESS]
If you think you're pulling out all the stops in order to lose weight, yet the scale still doesn't move as quickly as you'd like, then it's time to take stock. Simple, subtle mistakes can derail any honest diet effort, so take the opportunity to examine your habits and banish those weight-loss blunders. If you've tried slashing calories in order to lose weight and it worked for awhile, then you may see the pounds creep back on after... Read More
If you think you're pulling out all the stops in order to lose weight, yet the scale still doesn't move as quickly as you'd like, then it's time to take stock. Simple, subtle mistakes can derail any honest diet effort, so take the opportunity to examine your habits and banish those weight-loss blunders. If you've tried slashing calories in order to lose weight and it worked for awhile, then you may see the pounds creep back on after... Read More
34. Less Fat = More Pounds
[DIET&FITNESS]
Nothing in life is free, even those fat-free foods. For many dieters, the fat-free trap is a real danger. People falsely assume that the "free" implies it's a free for all, a license to eat all you want. But that's hardly the case. {relatedarticles}Although a product may be low in fat , it is also supplemented with excess sugar and calories to maintain that satisfying taste. That... Read More
Nothing in life is free, even those fat-free foods. For many dieters, the fat-free trap is a real danger. People falsely assume that the "free" implies it's a free for all, a license to eat all you want. But that's hardly the case. {relatedarticles}Although a product may be low in fat , it is also supplemented with excess sugar and calories to maintain that satisfying taste. That... Read More
35. 7 Strategies to Limit Halloween Candy Consumption
[DIET&FITNESS]
By Laura Crooks Halloween and all of the associated candy is upon us. Do you have a plan for avoiding the extra calories from eating extra candy? If you do not want to ban all candy, try 1 or more of these 7 tips to control your candy intake this season. 1. Purchase only candy you don't like. If there is... Read More
By Laura Crooks Halloween and all of the associated candy is upon us. Do you have a plan for avoiding the extra calories from eating extra candy? If you do not want to ban all candy, try 1 or more of these 7 tips to control your candy intake this season. 1. Purchase only candy you don't like. If there is... Read More
36. How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
[HOLIDAYS]
by Todd Pheifer The New Year's resolution is an opportunity to "start over" and work to redeem failures of the past year. It is not uncommon for one of these resolutions to include weight-loss, which stems from the three-month "eating season" that runs from Halloween through the Christmas holidays. As a society we very much enjoy our food, and the fall season is fraught... Read More
by Todd Pheifer The New Year's resolution is an opportunity to "start over" and work to redeem failures of the past year. It is not uncommon for one of these resolutions to include weight-loss, which stems from the three-month "eating season" that runs from Halloween through the Christmas holidays. As a society we very much enjoy our food, and the fall season is fraught... Read More
37. Check in Before Eating Out
[DIET&FITNESS]
If you're watching what you eat, then one of the biggest pitfalls can be eating in a restaurant, especially with friends or significant others. When dining out, call the restaurant or get a menu online ahead of time. Many restaurants publish their entire menu online or have copies available for you to take home. Call ahead if you have questions about how food is prepared - whether fried, cooked in butter or prepared in other... Read More
If you're watching what you eat, then one of the biggest pitfalls can be eating in a restaurant, especially with friends or significant others. When dining out, call the restaurant or get a menu online ahead of time. Many restaurants publish their entire menu online or have copies available for you to take home. Call ahead if you have questions about how food is prepared - whether fried, cooked in butter or prepared in other... Read More
38. Make Sensible Substitutions
[DIET&FITNESS]
A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn't about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want to substitute French fries with a loaded baked potato. A small potato has just 128 calories. Add one tablespoon of butter and that's where the trouble begins. You've just... Read More
A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn't about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want to substitute French fries with a loaded baked potato. A small potato has just 128 calories. Add one tablespoon of butter and that's where the trouble begins. You've just... Read More
39. Can a Raw Food Diet Help You Lose Weight?
[DIET&FITNESS]
While raw foods are not new, eating plans that follow this trend in healthy eating appear to be gaining strength across the country. The focus of the diet is on eating uncooked, highly nutritious foods -- fruits and vegetables. Of course, these foods are low in calories and extremely good for you, but eating them raw or uncooked is favored as it is believed that they lose nutritional value when cooked. Those who subscribe to the... Read More
While raw foods are not new, eating plans that follow this trend in healthy eating appear to be gaining strength across the country. The focus of the diet is on eating uncooked, highly nutritious foods -- fruits and vegetables. Of course, these foods are low in calories and extremely good for you, but eating them raw or uncooked is favored as it is believed that they lose nutritional value when cooked. Those who subscribe to the... Read More
40. Eat Until You're Almost Full
[DIET&FITNESS]
Do you eat until you're stuffed? Well, then it's time to call it quits...before you feel full. While you eat, the stomach sends a signal to the brain, saying it's full. However, it usually takes about 20 minutes for the brain to get this signal, which gives you plenty of time to overeat. The secret is to quit while you're ahead. Even if you're still a bit hungry, take a time out and wait a bit. If you still feel unfulfilled, eat a... Read More
Do you eat until you're stuffed? Well, then it's time to call it quits...before you feel full. While you eat, the stomach sends a signal to the brain, saying it's full. However, it usually takes about 20 minutes for the brain to get this signal, which gives you plenty of time to overeat. The secret is to quit while you're ahead. Even if you're still a bit hungry, take a time out and wait a bit. If you still feel unfulfilled, eat a... Read More
