I’ve already told the kids they will be getting the two shots needed to prevent swine flu this year. Of course, this prompted lots of “no ways” and “I hate shots” drama from them. Tough, I figure a few shots won’t be such a big deal if I promise a trip to Dairy Queen for [...]
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5 Things/Ways Advice List
Much advice on how to frost a cake
5 tips for eating out when you’re trying to lose weight
5 ways for dieters to deal with holiday feasts
Tips for Healthier Eating for Stuck-in-Their-Ways AdultsIt’s surprising where you’ll find terrific online recipes that go with the Weight Watchers Momentum Plan. Of course, there is the Weight Watcher site. Then again, any website that offers nutritional information would work, and there’s a bunch out there by food companies, magazines and fitness gurus: Bob Greene’s TheBestLife.com has a list of of [...]
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Where do you workout? Home, rec center or fitness club?
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emealsforyou.com update and a great pumpkin recipe
Thai Inspired Brown Rice SaladHalloween is traditionally the biggest candy holiday. Did you know that 30% of kids report that they sort their candy first when returning home with trick-or-treat loot? Only 20% of kids savor it, while 16% share it, 14% stash it, and 7% swamp it. Chocolate is kids’ favorite Halloween treat, followed by lollipops, gummy candy, [...]
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5 Things Dieters Can Do with Halloween Candy (Beside Eating It)
Cool a fever with a healthy frozen popsicle treat: green apple and flax seed pops
5 Ways to Keep Fit on the RoadLife has its ups and downs, and so does my weight it seems. I’m back on the heavy side again, even though I’ve been working out regularly when I haven’t been traveling. I’ve decided I’m in a diet and exercise rut and need to change it up to get back to where I want to [...]
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Keep motivated with a diet and workout binder
Getting a workout buddy
Harvey Walden’s No Excuses! Fitness WorkoutI’m having a get together next week and have decided to turn it into a “soup and salad” party. While doing my online research, I found out that soup is an excellent food for anyone trying to lose weight or eat more healthfully. Here are a few reasons why: 1. Eating soup helps cut your [...]
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Sunset’s Soup Social – herbed carrot soup
Sunset’s Soup Social – Chinese Hot-and-Sour Soup
Sunset’s Soup Social – Split pea, beef and barley soup
Taco SoupOne of the biggest challenges dieters face is eating at a restaurant. If you’re on a diet with a fixed daily menu, it’s impossible. It’s one of the reasons I gave up doing the Extreme Fat Smash Diet. However, for those of you on more flexible weight loss plans like Weight Watchers, dining out is [...]
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5 Things to Have in the Pantry or Refrigerator When Trying to Lose Weight
5 Things to Keep in Your Bag or Briefcase When Trying to Lose Weight
How Interval Workouts Help You Lose More Weight
Can chewing gum help you lose weight and get smarter?Keeping with the ball theme started in last week’s post, Get rid of flab quickly by using an exercise ball, here are five videos that demonstrate several kinds of exercises you can do with an exercise ball. I do variations of the chest and shoulder presses as well as the abdominal exercises. I especially like [...]
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5 things you should know about circuit training
This week’s goals for weight loss and exerciseAs I travel through the grocery store I realize that another eating holiday – St. Patrick’s Day – is upon us. Here are five ways to cope when Irish tummies are growling. 1. Beer – If you must have a beer this St. Patrick’s Day, choose wisely. Instead of that nasty green Bud Light, treat [...]
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Extreme Fat Smash Chicken – Two WaysMy personal trainer introduced me to circuit training during our last session. Before, my usual routine was to ride the stationary bike for 30 minutes, then do an all over body workout with weight lifting machines or dumbbells. My new routine is to do five minutes of cardio on the Cybex Arc Trainer (my new [...]
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Working out and a revised Grapefruit Salad with Seared Shrimp recipe
My five weight loss and exercise goals for 2008This year my mission is to “blog-evangelize” or spread the word on why blogging is such a powerful tool. I mostly talk to writers on how to use blogging to promote their work. But why shouldn’t blogging be used by those trying to lose weight and get healthy, too? Here are 5 reasons to incorporate [...]
5 weight loss snippets – freebies, a contest, and a healthier grapefruit and shrimp recipe
