It can be difficult to be healthy on the road. On our own road trip we discuss some ideas we came up with. The most important thing is to plan ahead and make sure to incorporate some outdoor activities into your trip and pack healthy meals rather than depend on fast food. The next big [...]
Replace eating with something more productive. Avoid the guilt and increased stress of overeating. Ideas: Lonely? Call a friend. Skype. Bored? Read a good book. Start a new project. Write in journal. Stressed? Go for a walk. Meditate. Work out. Drink more water, chew gum, get creative. We’re all different so do the things that [...]
THIN – Stop and Think before you eat. Are you actually Hungry? Listen to your body. It will tell you when it NEEDS food. Your bad habits will tell you when you want food. Listen to your body. I suggest starting any diet program with a 24 hour fast where you spend the day listening [...]
I’m not done reading this book but I’m very excited to share my thoughts on it. The first few chapters address the myths about fat loss and how to set the stage for starting a successful program. There will be several videos coming where I will share some specific information that has helped me. The [...]
It is all about increasing the acid level of your body and making your body waste minerals to combat the high level of acid. Watch and learn… I never thought about measuring the pH of my saliva. It should be between 6.8 and 7.2. I will include a link if you’re interested in testing your [...]
by www.trainermomma.com adapted from For the Love of Cooking Ingredients 7-8 inch whole wheat tortillas 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey taco seasoning fat-free refried beans reduced fat cheddar cheese salsa green onions, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, reduced fat sour cream Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook up the ground beef and add [...]
Are you like me? Do you seem to gain weight without even realizing it? Why do some people have a hard time gaining weight while, for some of us, it comes so easily? I don’t really know the answers to these questions but this report caught my attention. It is crazy how many food items [...]
Don’t do it! Since starting our most recent weight loss competition, we have tried to do our shopping in the evenings when one of us can be at home with the kids. I dread arguing with a 4 year old on why we should not buy every box of cookies, sugar cereal and popsicles. I [...]
Sometimes we don’t realize how much sugar we consume on a daily basis. Even if we’re avoiding candy and dessert it is still very easy to get way too much sugar. Check out this website to get a visual representation of how much sugar common foods have. http://www.sugarstacks.com/
