Sunday, December 31, 2006
Chug Your Vitamins
The Fattitudes recipe for success
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iemotional/0,,3l5s,00.html?nlcid=cv11-22-2006
Weight loss and the pleasure principle
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iemotional/0,,2w8x,00.html?nlcid=cv11-22-2006
More Websites
http://diet.ivillage.com/measure/0,,81xfcl2d,00.html?nlcid=sw11-21-2006
10 Weight Loss Do's and Don'ts
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/ichoices/0,,8xbw,00.html?nlcid=sw11-21-2006
Seconds, Anyone?
Eat right for your body type
http://diet.ivillage.com/measure/mshape/0,,hf7m,00.html?nlcid=cv11-20-2006
Chose A High Water Snack
5 tips for controlling your portions
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iportions/0,,grieger_99w3sp3w,00.html?nlcid=cv11-17-2006
Great snacks under 200 calories
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/isnacks/0,,92vg2cvp,00.html?nlcid=cv11-17-2006
How Many Steps Have You Taken Today
Boost your walking workouthttp://health.ivillage.com/active/acardio/0,,4lnp,00.html?nlcid=sw11-17-2006
Not into walking? Find your ideal workouthttp://quiz.ivillage.com/health/tests/wb_fitnesspersonality.htm?nlcid=sw11-17-2006
Don't Deny It
How to help a dangerously overweight friend
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iemotional/0,,8n6gf4td,00.html?nlcid=cv11-15-2006
If I'm eating healthy, why am I gaining weight?http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iplateaus/0,,3b4t,00.html?nlcid=cv11-15-2006
Take a Break From Joe
Lose your love handles workout
http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/thips/0,,mfq1,00.html?nlcid=cv11-14-2006
I have been doing everything right -- but I still can't lose weight
http://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iplateaus/0,,mmq8,00.html?nlcid=cv11-14-2006
Change your behavior for long-term weight losshttp://diet.ivillage.com/issues/iplateaus/0,,5z2,00.html?nlcid=cv11-14-2006
Websites to check
http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/tback/0,,96wddq9x,00.html?nlcid=cv11-10-2006
For more info on losing big check out this:
http://diet.ivillage.com/motivate/mtrainer/0,,9vswq3tk,00.html
To get rid of cellulite:
http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/tcellulite/0,,9w0c,00.html?nlcid=cv11-10-2006
Sunday, December 24, 2006
Be Sure To Snack
Also try this site:
http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/tabs/0,,14zx,00.html?nlcid=cv11-07-2006
Keep Sweets in the Bathroom
Fast Food
Chicken with Mushrooms (not one of my favs, but you may like it)
This dish features skinless chicken strips (mostly breast and thigh meat) with whole button mushrooms, sliced zucchini and a thin, soy-based sauce. It's low in carbs so add a side of steamed rice to soak up the sauce. Order this instead of deep fried orange flavored chicken and dodge 370 calories and 20 grams of fat.
Calorie Burners
Warm up- light walking (3.0 mph)- no incline (0%)- 5 minutes
Conditioning Phase 1- Increase pace (3.5 mph)- Increase incline (5%)- 5 minutes
Conditioning Phase 2- Increase pace (4.0 mph)- Maintain incline (5%)- 5 minutes
Conditioning Phase 3- Maintain pace (4.0 mph)- Increase incline (10 %)- 5 minutes
Pre-cooldown Phase- Maintain pace (4.0 mph)- Decrease incline (5 %)- 5 minutes
Cooldown- Decrease pace (3.0 mph)- Decrease incline (0%)- 5 minutes
Activity: Circuit training calories burned for a 140 lb woman approx 215
Warm up- light walking, cycling or elliptical machine- 5 minutes
Circuit (complete twice):
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Weight Watchers Twinkies
Twinkies:
1 Package moist deluxe butter flavor cake mix (one without pudding in the mix)
2 Egg whites
12oz. Diet Sprite
Mix well
bake as 24 cupcakes (350 degrees for 20 minutes)
Cool completely on a wire rack. When cooled remove cupcake liners and inject cool whip "free" into the bottom center of cupcake with a pastry bag or icing "kit" using a star tip.
**Note if Diabetic use "Sugar Free" cool whip in place of cool whip "Free"
For those of you not on Weight Watchers or not diabetic you can inject any "whipped" icing or any kind/flavor of cool whip.
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Vegetables Primavera
Ingredients:
4 cups vegetables: any combination of the following
chopped broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cabbage, eggplant, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, carrots, green beans, sliced zucchini or peas
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce (less than 4 g of fat per 4 oz)
2 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti noodles
Directions:
Microwave oven: Mix vegetables and spaghetti sauce in a microwave safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, stirring at 5 minute intervals. Cook longer if you prefer vegetables to be less crisp.
Stovetop: Mix vegetables and spaghetti sauce in a saucepan. Cover and simmer until vegetables are cooked to preferred tenderness. Serve cooked vegetables and sauce with noodles.
Chicken with Corn Salsa
Ingredients:
CORN SALSA
1 can (14 oz) stewed tomatoes * or 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) whole kernel corn, drained*
1 cup chopped cucumber, not peeled
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, green or red
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp each, garlic powder and ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt (optional)*
1/8 tsp ground balck pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
CHICKEN
2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine salsa ingredients and set aside. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve chicken topped with corn salsa.
Nutrition facts per serving:
Cal: 154
Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Sodium: 85 mg *figured for reduced salt
Carbs: 7 g
Sugars: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 27 g
Blueberry Cake Bars
Ingredients:
CRUMB TOPPING:
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cardamom, if desired
3 Tbsp, firm butter or margarine
BARS:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup fat free buttermilk
2 eggs or 1/2 cup fat free egg product
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup frozen blueberries (from 16 oz bag), thawed, drained
Directions:
TOPPING:
In medium bowl, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, the cinnamon and cardamom. Cut in 3 tbsp butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
BARS:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 13x9 inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat one cup granulated sugar and 1/3 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in buttermilk and eggs on low speed until smooth. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with blueberries and topping. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrion facts per serving:
1 bar
Cal: 120
Fat: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 70 mg
Carbs: 19 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 2 g
Mixed Berry Cream Tart
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup boiling water
1 package (0.3 oz) strawberry flavored sugar free gelatin
3 pouches (1.5 oz each) roasted almond crunchy granola bars (from 8.9 oz box)
1 package (8 oz) fat free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
far free whipped topping, if desired
Directions:
In small bowl, crush 1 cup of strawberries with pastry blender or fork. Reserve remaining cup of strawberries. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissovled. Stir crushed strawberries into gelatin. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, leaving granola bars in pouches, crush granola bars with rolling pin. Srinkle crushed granola in bottom of 9 inch glass pie plate, pushing crumbs up side of plate to make crust. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and almond extract with electric mixer on medium high speed until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls over crushed granola; gently spread to cover bottom of crust.
Gently fold blueberries, raspberries and remaining 1 cup strawberries into gelatin mixture. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Serve topped with whipped topping, if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving:
1/8 of pie
Cal: 150
Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 240 mg
Carbs: 27 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 7 g
Monday, November 27, 2006
Cake
Serves 32
Ingredients:
CAKE
1 cup oats (old fashioned or quick cook)
1 1/4 unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups shredded carrots (about 4 medium)
2 eggs or 1/2 cup fat free egg product
1/3 cup canola or soybean oil
1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup golden raisins
FROSTING
4 oz (from 8 oz pkg) reduced fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
CAKE
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12 cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oats, applesauce, brown sugar, carrots, eggs and oil with a spoon until well mixed. Stir in remaining cake ingredients just until moistened. Pour into pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
FROSTING
In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well mixed. Spoon over cake.
Nutrition facts per serving
1 slice
Cal: 110
Fat: 4 g
Chol: 15 mg
Sodium: 130 mg
Carbs: 17 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Muffins
Ingredients:
1 egg or 1/4 cup fat free egg product
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 cup Whole grain total cereal, slightly crushed
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fat free (skim) milk
1/4 cup canola or soybean oil
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 (6 oz) container lemon fat free yogurt (2/3 cup)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (partially thawed) raspberries
10 paper baking cups
Directions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line 10 regular size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in remaining ingredients except raspberries. Divided batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan.
Nutrition facts per serving:
1 muffin
Cal: 190
Fat: 6 g
Chol: 20 mg
Sodium: 340 mg
Carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g.
Protein: 4 g
Good Eats
Ingredients:
PIE CRUST &TOPPING:
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
FILLING:
3/4 cup boiling water
1 pkg (0.3 oz) lemon flavored sugar free gelatin
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg (8 oz) fat free cream cheese
1 container (8 oz) fat free sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
Directions:
PIE CRUST & TOPPING
In 13x9 inch (3 qt) glass baking dish, toss graham cracker crumbs, sugar, the coconut, pecans and melted butter until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of dish.
FILLING
In large bowl, pour boiling water over gelatin, stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in pineapple juice. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until mixture is syrupy and just begining to thicken. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside. Beat gelatin mixture with electric mixer on low speed until foamy; beat on high speed until light and fluffy (mixture will look like beaten egg whites). Beat in cream cheese mixture just until mixed. Gently stir in pineapple (with liquid). Pour into crust lined dish; smooth top. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top. Refrigerate about 4 hours or until set. For servings, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.
Nutrition facts per servings:
1/18 wedge
Calories: 120
Total fat: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Carbohydrates: 18 g.
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Holiday Blues
My typical day involves a lot of sitting on my butt (TV, sewing, and board games with the little one.) What I need to do is get my bike from the storage unit and start riding again. When I was younger I walked or rode my bike everywhere. Since I've been married, its been all about the car. Maybe that's what the problem is in this country, we all rely on the automobile to get from point A to point B, when some of those trips could be made on foot.
I do have a tip that I was emailed (for those of you reading this) here it is:
Imitate a Kid They don't pay bills, get to take naps and are encouraged to snack? Kids have definitely got it made -- but at least when it comes to snacking, we grown-ups can go along for the ride. Whenever you're feeling bored with your mid-afternoon or post-work snack options, check out kids' and parenting Websites for fun, healthy recipes and snacking tips. On MealsMatter.org, we found easy recipes for a "Sunny Snack Bar" (a 140-calorie treat made with carrots, oats, walnuts, raisins and more) and "Peanut Butter Pinwheels," little "wheels" made from cutting up a tortilla topped with peanut butter and sprinkled with honey and granola. Sure, the names might be a little hokey, but they just might inject a little smile in your day -- and help you get excited about your snacking options again.
I also found this website for the biggest loser club, but I think that we can do this without paying some website $5 a week just to send us tips on how to lose weight.
Til next time, whenever that maybe.
Buffie
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Top Reason Why Women Gain Weight
That's the word from a study by researchers at Great Britain's Newcastle University, who have concluded that women tend to gain weight and eat more unhealthy foods when they move in with a boyfriend or husband.
Why?
In an effort to please their partner, women start to eat like a man and consume more fat and sugar in their diet, reports the BBC News. This study was actually an examination of seven previous studies on the eating and lifestyle habits of thousands of participants worldwide who were either married or living together.The overwhelming result of cohabitation:
Men tend to eat lighter and healthier meals with more fruits and vegetables, but women start to eat creamier, heavier dishes and rich pasta meals that are traditionally favored by men. One study of 20 couples in the United States found men started to eat less meat and women began eating more, while another U.S. study of 9,043 adults found that for women, marriage led them to put on weight, while divorce caused weight loss. Marriage is blamed because eating is more structured, and there is less time for exercise."A significant proportion of women said they see their partner's influence on diet as negative, whereas men viewed their partner's influence as positive," lead study author Amelia Lake told the BBC. "You've got two separate food systems coming together and no matter what people say you are not going to like all the same foods. If one partner is always saying 'take away, take away' and the other is always saying 'salad, salad', it could cause problems and there will obviously need to be some compromise."
Here's the good news:
Couples should recognize in advance what is likely to happen when they move in together and instead use this as a chance for both partners to improve their lifestyles. "It's a time in your life when lots of things are changing, and you can work together and do it more helpfully," Lake told the BBC.The study findings were published in the journal Complete Nutrition.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Tips for life
Choose a High-Water Snack
To help boost energy and feel full longer, snack on a food that is high in water; these items will help fill your stomach and make you feel satisfied, without being high in calories. Good options include apples, grapes, cauliflowers, bell peppers, green beans, carrots or tomato or veggie soup. If it's something sweet you're hankering for, water can help you there, too: diet hot chocolate packets are usually only 25-30 calories (be sure to pick one that's low in sugar or is sugar-free), and will help take care of any chocolate cravings.
Buffie
Friday, November 17, 2006
Hello Everyone!
I bought this program called the six week body makeover--and I was doing it for a while--and was doing a fantastic job! And then one day I just stopped--I had lost almost twenty pounds in six weeks...so why I will never know. But I need to get back on it--so that is my plan--if any of you want the specifics, let me know and I will email it to you. It's a great program, you get to eat carbs, and you eat all the time...as a matter of fact you'll get tired of eating. If I can't do that then I will jump over to Atkins again--that's how I lost all my weight in college. It's simple and quick, but I do love my carbs!