Blog Archives / April 2009

"Sweet Pea and Prosciutto Crostini" from Shape Magazine recipe section. You know when you read something about food, that hits you right in the taste buds, well, this did it for me and I give it to you. Enjoy! Serves: 20  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes  Nutrition Score per serving: (2 crostini): 93 calories, 3 g fat (30% of calories), 0 g saturated fat, 12 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fi ber, 8 mg calcium, <1 mg iron, 255 mg sodium  The delicious hors d'oeuvres can be made vegetarian by using minced red pepper in place of ham. Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin...


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You can lose that weight but we have a few steps. First, before doing anything, put in the time to build a foundation. A foundation, simply put, is stamina. The only way to gain stamina, is creating and dedicating to a daily exercise routine. Walking is a great way to build a physical foundation. Now let's jump ahead, one year, you've been putting in the walking miles and the fitness and weight control goals you've set, are all working great but you feel there is more. It might be time to add some strength training. Please get those images of muscle bound, Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime,...


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"Weight loss isn't a sprint it's a marathon." Life change isn't about quick reversals or changing massive number of thing at one time. Start with exercise, like walking, then after committing to walking for a long period of time, then make a caloric change, like reduing by 100 calories each day. The weight will come off and you'll get to your goal.  Take a look at Oprah and Dr. Oz's online video interview. MikeZ_make it you, then becomes how you live.     Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician is your very best resource.


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ZumeWalked 12.39 miles of 200 miles with 122.50 left and 19 days. MikeZ_feeling better today but didn't have 14 miles in me.   Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician is your very best resource.


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It has been a long time and we've miss those awesome recipes that are good for us and taste oh, so good. I'm an art lover and nothing is as picasso-like than the unfolding artichoke and squiggly pasta. Combine that with fresh asparagus and a few strings of pasta and you've got a whole museum of taste. Bring your good taste and computer to whip up Artichoke and Asparagus Pasta from our favorite, ExHotGirl.  I know it's been a long time since I've done a recipe, so here we go! I made a delicious pasta dish tonight and I wanted to share it with you guys. 1 red bell pepper, sliced and chopped 1/2...


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                        Walked 10.98 miles of 200 miles, 134.90 miles left and 20 days left to do it. MikeZ_wondering if I'll make it?   Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician is your very best resource.


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From the Washington Post written by David Brown, "Studies Find A Way Adult Bodies May Fight Obesity." We each fight our own battles, some with weight, other with addiction and still others only the mind can imagine. All of these struggles are real and difficult. This article gives us a glance into three studies and the world of adult obesity and how we may fight this epidemic.   Three new studies show that most adults have unexpectedly large and active deposits of a calorie-burning type of fat that biologists once thought disappeared after infancy. The persistence of brown fat suggests...


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I love protein and my body seems to positively to a diet weighted more to the protein side than too the carb side. There are limits, checkout "Too Much Protein, Eaten Along With Fat, May Lead to Insulin Resistance," by Science Daily, originally from Duke University Medical Center. Here's a review of the facts: A clue about the blood chemistry of obese people who develop insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, has been confirmed in animal studies at the Duke University Medical Center. Obese people have been found to harbor proteins called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) at far higher...


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                        Walked 8.12 miles, 145.90 left with 21 days left, to,do 200 miles total. Got a mountain to climb of your own, join me in walking your way to fitness. MikeZ_walking 200 miles in 28 days, why, because it's there.   Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician is your very best resource.


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I don't know about you but my allergies are killing me right now. No matter what I do, nothing helps. I found this article, in a Women's Health segment called Daily Dose and they talk about "are allergies making you fat?" If my allergies are making me fat then they've got to pull some of the load by walking a few miles each night. Avoiding getting tested for food allergies because you’re afraid of giving up shrimp? Doing it might just help you give up your muffin top: A new study in the Middle East Journal of Family Medicine reports that hidden food allergies can hinder weight-loss efforts.  When...


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