So I've been around some family members who are trying to lose a few pounds... actually I read about a lot of friends on Facebook who are also losing or trying to lose a few pounds. This got me to pondering the whole issue of weight loss and I came across some great ideas to help the process. Along with following my five principles I have some extra tips and tricks that may help you on your journey.
Tip 1: Stick to one serving. So when you eat breakfast stick to one bowl of cereal, or one serving of pancakes, or one serving of eggs and toast, etc. I had a family member focus on this one trick for an entire year and he lost a lot of weight. Of course he was eating nutritiously and he exercised, but in any case, that one goal of sticking with one serving, helped him find his healthy goal weight. I'm trying this and in just a few days I've already noticed a significant difference in the way I look. I don't feel hungry or anything, but I do feel a great sense of self control which is awesome!
Tip 2: Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser thought up these ideas... eat with your opposite hand, that way you'll eat slower and realise that one serving (not having seconds) is enough food for you.
Tip 3: Eat on a salad plate. Eating on a smaller plate will keep your serving sizes in the right proportions.
Tip 4: Start with your fruits and veggies first then if you still feel hungry eat your complex carbs and protein source. At dinner time, try sticking with just fruits and veggies and a protein source because carbs will most likely not be needed in the evening... unless you workout after you eat dinner. :)
Tip 5: Drink a full glass of water 30 minutes before you plan on eating at every meal, this will help regulate your hungry/full sensors in your stomach and brain.
For some great exercise do 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, and 20 jumping jacks... repeat five times through.
Today's recipe: 3 Bean Salad
2 cans Kidney Beans, drained, rinsed in cold water
1 can green beans, drained
1 can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed in cold water
Chopped onion and celery if desired
Marinate in: 1 C salad oil (part olive) 1 tsp. Sweet basil
1 C Vinegar (part wine vinegar) 1 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. Salt or to tast 1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Pepper
Tabasco sauce - very little
Can also use this dressing on brocooli, brussels sprouts, or summer squash cooked until just barely tender. Use on celery, onions, sliced cucumbers, quartered tomatoes, mushrooms, etc.
ENJOY!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
A Review of the 5 Principles!
Spring is right around the corner! YAHOO! When I think of Spring I think of new beginnings, new hope, new ideas, etc. With that being said I don't have anything new to present to you today, but sometimes a review is just what we need to find reNEWed energy. :)
Principle #1: Eat whole foods - The more foods you eat that are closest to their orginial form the better you will feel. So as you clean out your cupboards try to clear out some of that boxed "Mac-n-cheese" and make your own (recipe below). Stick with lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains (ie, oats, wheat, barley, rice, etc) and lean meats.
Principle #2: Move IT! - The sun is shining today and the smell of Spring is in the air (well at least where I live) so get out and play with your kids, a friend, a neighbor, or someone who may need a friend. Do something you love, like golfing, riding a bike, walking, roller blading, jumping on the trampoline, ultimate frisbee (ooh that sounds like so much fun right now), etc. Find something you like and go to!
Principle #3: Moderation in all things - One of my cute kidos has recently learned how good for you an apple is, not only for the nutritional content of an apple but that it's also natures toothbrush. So she thought more must be better, bless her heart she ate sooooo many her belly hurt the next day! So even though something may be good for you, remember moderation. That's with all aspects (love that word ha ha) of our life. Whether it be time on the computer, reading books, eating, sitting, exercising, etc. If you do too much or too little you're not doing yourself any favors. Find balance in your life and you will be happy and satisfied at the end of the day.
Princple #4: Be of Good Cheer - oh my! How I love to laugh! The other day I was with family and we were playing with my husbands "Fat Booth" app on his phone and we were laughing so hard we started to cry. I love laughing that hard! Being happy is a commandment (did you know that) not one of the ten of course, but Jesus really did say "Be of Good Cheer". So find something funny to share with a friend (no dirty jokes, of course) and laugh and smile and be happy!
Princple #5: Be Accountable - You are accountable for everything you do to your body. I truly believe that someday you'll come before your maker and show him how well you've taken care of the gift (your body) He gave to you. No more blaming other people, situations in life, or whatever else you blame your bodies current condition on, ultimately YOU'RE responsible for taking good care of it, so do so!
And that's a wrap! :) Find something fun to do OUTSIDE today (unless of course outside is too cold) but if it's nice, then do something you love OUTSIDE and invite someone to go with you.
Today's Recipe: Homemade Whole Grain Mac n Cheese ( I promise your kids will eat it)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I use less than that)
4 Tbsp Butter (I cut it down to 2 and add extra water)
4 Tbsp Flour
1 tsp chicken seasoned stock base
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp white pepper (I just use black pepper)
1 1/2 tsp Season-All
1/4 tsp dry mustard (I use a bit more because mustard can burn extra calories)
Dash cayenne or Red pepper (careful!)
Dash nutmeg
2 cups milk (any kind, Dairy, Almond, Rice, etc)
8 oz whole wheat or multigrain macaroni noodles (or whatever fun whole grain noodles you can find) I use about twice as many noodles to the sauce, but I'm not big into cheesyness. ha ha :)
Cook noodles according to directions. In a large sauce pan, melt butter: blend in flour, chicken seasoned stock base and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook until sauce boils and thickins. Add the cheese. Mix the sauce and noodles together and serve. Be sure to serve with a favorite veggie.
As always I would love to hear from you.
Principle #1: Eat whole foods - The more foods you eat that are closest to their orginial form the better you will feel. So as you clean out your cupboards try to clear out some of that boxed "Mac-n-cheese" and make your own (recipe below). Stick with lots of fruits, veggies, whole grains (ie, oats, wheat, barley, rice, etc) and lean meats.
Principle #2: Move IT! - The sun is shining today and the smell of Spring is in the air (well at least where I live) so get out and play with your kids, a friend, a neighbor, or someone who may need a friend. Do something you love, like golfing, riding a bike, walking, roller blading, jumping on the trampoline, ultimate frisbee (ooh that sounds like so much fun right now), etc. Find something you like and go to!
Principle #3: Moderation in all things - One of my cute kidos has recently learned how good for you an apple is, not only for the nutritional content of an apple but that it's also natures toothbrush. So she thought more must be better, bless her heart she ate sooooo many her belly hurt the next day! So even though something may be good for you, remember moderation. That's with all aspects (love that word ha ha) of our life. Whether it be time on the computer, reading books, eating, sitting, exercising, etc. If you do too much or too little you're not doing yourself any favors. Find balance in your life and you will be happy and satisfied at the end of the day.
Princple #4: Be of Good Cheer - oh my! How I love to laugh! The other day I was with family and we were playing with my husbands "Fat Booth" app on his phone and we were laughing so hard we started to cry. I love laughing that hard! Being happy is a commandment (did you know that) not one of the ten of course, but Jesus really did say "Be of Good Cheer". So find something funny to share with a friend (no dirty jokes, of course) and laugh and smile and be happy!
Princple #5: Be Accountable - You are accountable for everything you do to your body. I truly believe that someday you'll come before your maker and show him how well you've taken care of the gift (your body) He gave to you. No more blaming other people, situations in life, or whatever else you blame your bodies current condition on, ultimately YOU'RE responsible for taking good care of it, so do so!
And that's a wrap! :) Find something fun to do OUTSIDE today (unless of course outside is too cold) but if it's nice, then do something you love OUTSIDE and invite someone to go with you.
Today's Recipe: Homemade Whole Grain Mac n Cheese ( I promise your kids will eat it)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (I use less than that)
4 Tbsp Butter (I cut it down to 2 and add extra water)
4 Tbsp Flour
1 tsp chicken seasoned stock base
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp white pepper (I just use black pepper)
1 1/2 tsp Season-All
1/4 tsp dry mustard (I use a bit more because mustard can burn extra calories)
Dash cayenne or Red pepper (careful!)
Dash nutmeg
2 cups milk (any kind, Dairy, Almond, Rice, etc)
8 oz whole wheat or multigrain macaroni noodles (or whatever fun whole grain noodles you can find) I use about twice as many noodles to the sauce, but I'm not big into cheesyness. ha ha :)
Cook noodles according to directions. In a large sauce pan, melt butter: blend in flour, chicken seasoned stock base and seasonings. Remove from heat and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook until sauce boils and thickins. Add the cheese. Mix the sauce and noodles together and serve. Be sure to serve with a favorite veggie.
As always I would love to hear from you.
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