tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26501224973389249562023-11-15T22:42:25.776-08:00Diet, Weight Loss, Exercise and MoreThis blog is dedicated to help you enjoy better health and have a good nutrition and energy as you seek to reach your ideal weight.annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-23860140257520671682014-04-01T22:18:00.003-07:002014-04-01T22:18:57.913-07:00Exercises to Help Flatten Your Stomach & Close/Repair a Diastasis Recti/Abdominal Split SeparationPlease watch this important video and enjoy! I will have more videos so stay tunned!
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annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-23909308615491563722012-10-24T20:58:00.002-07:002014-01-04T20:04:51.366-08:00Great Exercise to Shape your Belly, Butt and Thighs!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Do you want to shape your belly, butt, and thighs? Just learn with the complete wall workout routine.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 14px;">The newest way to shape up your belly, butt, and thighs without stressing your joints: Flip your workout upside down! These five ballet-inspired moves use one piece of equipment you're sure to have in your home—a wall to gently increase your flexibility and range of motion. The result: You'll isolate the tough to reach muscles that pull in your belly, lift your backside, and trim your thighs. The perfect complement to weight-bearing exercises such as walking, inverted moves use gravity to naturally boost circulation and provide an instant energizing rush. They also give your knees and hips a break from the pounding of upright life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lie on back with butt against wall, arms at sides, knees bent, and feet planted 3 to 4 feet up wall. Exhale and peel lower and mid back off floor, keeping shoulder blades down, so body forms a nearly straight line from chest to knees. Hold for a deep inhale, then exhale and slowly roll back down.</span></div>
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<br />annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-26631021542632256372012-08-27T20:58:00.001-07:002014-01-04T20:21:04.018-08:00REBOUNDER EXERCISES to LOSE WEIGHT & GET HEALTHY!"Rebounders are small, circular trampolines used indoors for exercise. The standard-sized rebounder has a diameter of 40 inches with a protective covering on top of 5-inch springs around the edge. Some rebounders have a built-in handle to hold onto while bouncing. This helps control balance when first using the apparatus. The rebounder surface is a stretchy trampoline rubber. This allows you to bounce for exercise in the same manner as you would using a large trampoline.
Rebounders offer a low-impact exercise that works the legs and helps improve balance. Begin using the rebounder by stepping onto the trampoline surface and bouncing lightly so your feet stay on the surface. Hold onto the built-in bar or a person to control balance. Use the rebounder to walk in place in a bouncing motion for five minutes at a time. Gradually increase the duration as you become comfortable with the exercise. Add to the intensity of the workout by jogging on the rebounder as your fitness increases. Performing high knee lifts while bouncing on the rebounder is another movement that increases the intensity of the exercise.
According to CBSNews.com, rebounder exercises create G-forces that affect all the cells of the body. This helps improve muscle strength, as well as circulation, coordination and balance. Rebounding is an aerobic activity that gives the same benefits of walking and jogging without harshly impacting the feet, knees and legs. Using the rebounder five times a week for 30 minutes each time helps burn calories and improves cardiovascular health and blood circulation through the body.
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Warm up the leg muscles before each workout by bouncing lightly on the rebounder for three to five minutes. Walking in place or on a treadmill is another warm up option. Cool down the body slowly after each rebounder workout by repeating the same movements from the warm up. Consult your physician before using a rebounder for exercise. The physician will verify that you do not have any medical conditions that rebounding might aggravate."
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The easiest plan to a fit body begins with the easiest exercise: Walking<br />
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Every get-fit plan should start with a basic 30-minute daily walk for 30 days. It will prime your<br />
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to hot tamale. Chet or skip this simplestep and you run the risk of injuring yourself and falling off<br />
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According to RealAge experpert Mehmet Oz, MD, an out-of-shape muscle is deficient in two things' tiny<br />
powerhouse factories (called mitochondria) that generate juice for your workouts, and contractile<br />
proteins that give the muscle strength. And walking for 30 minutes a day--or for 10 minutes three times a day<br />
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When you are ready to expand your exercise:<br />
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After 30 days of walking, add 10 minutes of resistance training, focusing on the large muscle groups of<br />
your body (back, abs, quads, glutes, shoulders and harmstrings) every other day.<br />
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The next month add another 10 minutes of resistance training, hitting your remaining muscle groups<br />
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Congratulations! After 90 days, you'll be ready to bust out your cutest workout gear and showcase your<br />
skills in Salsa Step or Morning Muscle Up class. Add 21 minutes of stamina-building exercise to your<br />
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Courtesy of Realage.com from Dr. Oz<br />
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- Makes your body adapt and improve very quickly.
- Increases metabolism for next 36 hrs
- Takes only FOUR minutes, no excuses.
0:00 - Squat Thrust
0:20 - Rest
0:30 - Mountain Climbers
0:50 - Rest
1:00 - High knees
1:20 - Rest
1:30 - Jumping Jacks
1:50 - Rest
2:00 - Squat Thrust
2:20 - Rest
2:30 - Mountain Climbers
2:50 - Rest
3:00 - High Knees
3:20 - Rest
3:30 - Jumping Jacks
3:50 - Rest
4:00 - DONE !</span>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-16933127065518243872012-05-24T20:15:00.001-07:002012-05-24T20:25:48.627-07:00Something Nice for the Hot Days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOBJxe_EsDDVtRxVKczowu3NQR4JRbqulraUxtnzZ6KptBoBd_w22mWq7shCqv2qLC7AD9pIaEzuCrPva0vPWh6hLX5Jjt7-fY0Ya1GU09-KFccMM0vru84cA5pQxmlrcUwCM5b4isdk/s1600/fruit+salad+picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOBJxe_EsDDVtRxVKczowu3NQR4JRbqulraUxtnzZ6KptBoBd_w22mWq7shCqv2qLC7AD9pIaEzuCrPva0vPWh6hLX5Jjt7-fY0Ya1GU09-KFccMM0vru84cA5pQxmlrcUwCM5b4isdk/s1600/fruit+salad+picture.jpg" /></a><br />
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We are so close to Memorial Day. It's been pretty hot so far. We went from Winter to Summer. I'm sure some of you would appreciate a nice cool fruit salad. I will include also a vegetable salad.<br />
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Cut up orange sections, strawberries, pineapple small chunks, mango chunks, banana slices, apples in slices, place it in a large bowl. Make natural orange juice, when is cold pour it over the fruit. It is very nice when it's hot.<br />
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Take cherry tomatoes cut them in pieces, celery in small pieces, you want a colorful salad, cut romaine lettuce, avocado cut it in slices and leave it for last to garnish your salad, whether you want black or green olives, cut them in pieces too, also cut some cucumbers in slices. You want some protein add feta cheese and some walnuts. Use olive oil, lemon and salt, or if you rather use vinaigrette. Be creative, use all the colors you want, combinations and make a great salad!<br />
<br />annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-79552043197951145612011-10-13T21:56:00.000-07:002011-10-13T21:58:06.106-07:005 Diet and Nutrition tipsWatch this video it has 5 essential nutrition tips. 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You will feel full and eat less than you expect. Try to focus in each bit you eat.<br /><br />Add vegetables to your meals it ads bulk but few calories. Also drink a full glass of water half an hour before lunch and dinner and you will eat less.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How do you lose weight?</span><br /><br />the first thing to do is to make a commitment. Things that will help you achieve that is to think that you will have energy and you will have better health.<br /><br />Focus in what works for you. Have you had success in the past exercising with other people? Start walking with a friend until you find it enjoyable.<br /><br />Set a goal and try to stick to it. Accept that weight loss comes slowly 1-2 lbs.a week. <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Learn to eat healthy foods</span>. If you want a long-term weight control and better health then you need to learn everything about healthy foods. <br /><br />Try to stay active. Cut your calories by 250 calories a day, and it will help you lose half a pound a week. Add to that 30 minutes brisk walk 4 days a week, and you can double the rate of weight loss.<br /><br />If you can't exercise every day then try doing it 3 times a week for 1 hour. To succeed you need to make it a way of life, you have to do this daily and make it a habit. It's not enough to eat good foods and exercise for a few weeks. Just change your lifestyle.annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-7320018497269626562011-05-01T22:48:00.001-07:002011-05-01T22:48:50.517-07:00Raw Diet - Is it Important?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6MLK8tRtsdUblQ8vwj-dWJS03tC3IAILJYjRVs2tVhf0kIJmidEbvleakHFKHXch-VCLpHxwVUh6f00bqhFpBl4n607G2teJNWQnbL3O5H9Nbq-uSEE2fPzNhtze9RLDnIAexPbwvNw/s1600/apple.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6MLK8tRtsdUblQ8vwj-dWJS03tC3IAILJYjRVs2tVhf0kIJmidEbvleakHFKHXch-VCLpHxwVUh6f00bqhFpBl4n607G2teJNWQnbL3O5H9Nbq-uSEE2fPzNhtze9RLDnIAexPbwvNw/s320/apple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601985965659227282" /></a><br /><br /><br />Raw food diet is basically something that is designed for people who want to be healthier and to live their lives longer. It is mainly composed of the uncooked and unprocessed food items. The ingredients are also organic. Meaning to say, all of which don't go through the kitchen fire. The raw foodists, or those who adhere to the consumption of nothing but the foods that are not treated with fire, believe that it is healthier to eat these as compared to those highly processed foods.<br /><br />True indeed, many of the foods get drained out of their nutritive values once they are heated beyond 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The nutrients tend to disintegrate at the specific temperature.<br /><br />This system of dieting somehow lessens the food choices. The 100% raw food vegans are those individuals who choose the uncooked and freshly picked vegetables and fruits for sustenance. The raw food diet is also said to be effective for weight loss since the foods which are high in carbohydrates, fats, and other fat-generating items are erased from the menu. It is through this that the unwanted weight is lost.<br /><br />Apart from peeled carrots, the raw food menu broadens the choices by allowing the consumption of a variety of nuts, sprouts, seeds, celery stalks, non-fat chocolate, skim milk, blended fruits, and vegetable salads, and a lot other healthy but creatively produced meals. For the sweet tooth, smoothies and juicy fruits are recommended. Some chocolate recipes also don't need to be baked. Baking is of course more advised than frying, roasting, or grilling.<br /><br />Your menu variants are not limited. You too can create your own diet menu plan. Experiment and be firm with your goal of losing weight. With raw food diet, you can have more energy, be healthier, be slimmer, and look younger.<br /><br />Check out www.healthyfoodrawdiet.com. You will find all information about healthy food, organic Cacao, raw diet, vegan diet food and so on.<br /><br />Please go check this out for more ideas on raw foods: <a href="http://tiny.cc/p2gzz">http://tiny.cc/p2gzz</a><br /><br /><br />Eating in the Raw: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Slimmer, Feeling Healthier, and Looking Younger the Raw-Food Way [Paperback]<br /><br />Book price: New $7.24 Used $2.83 - Here is the link please click on it.<br /><br /><a title="Eating-Raw-Beginners" href="http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Raw-Beginners-Healthier-Raw-Food/dp/140005284X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1304310484&sr=1-1/annamariessit-20">Eating-Raw-Beginners</a>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-85277482739597620792011-03-20T21:33:00.000-07:002011-03-20T21:51:06.378-07:00How to Control the Food You Eat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqMw2sMghKWhxl17YxZxm1wWD7tZ2ptVxocIHJJpZS7i_Sto6Y5LsF0T6JOLpYJx7ks4BqdsfkXB2rsspvuPORfuO-2Yj2FJyhC9L0Atg-xB55QS1mHuEhJBppE-WMDzeJXjErTzc4qw/s1600/great+foods.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqMw2sMghKWhxl17YxZxm1wWD7tZ2ptVxocIHJJpZS7i_Sto6Y5LsF0T6JOLpYJx7ks4BqdsfkXB2rsspvuPORfuO-2Yj2FJyhC9L0Atg-xB55QS1mHuEhJBppE-WMDzeJXjErTzc4qw/s320/great+foods.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586391044517116578" /></a><br />You are what you eat. But you are also how much you eat. The plate of spaghetti<br />you had for dinner — what you consider as one serving — may have actually<br />been two, three or more servings.<br />Knowing and controlling portion sizes will help you eat a healthier diet, whether<br />you’re trying to lose weight or not. Below are examples of single servings:<br /><br />Whole grains — 1 slice whole-grain bread, 1/2 small<br />whole-grain bagel, 1/2 whole-grain English muffin, 1/2<br />cup whole-grain cereal, 1/2 cup cooked whole-grain pasta<br />or 1/3 cup cooked brown rice<br /><br />Fruits and vegetables — 1 small apple, 1/2 cup cut or<br />canned fruit (packed in its own juice), 1/2 cup 100 percent<br />fruit juice, 1 to 2 cups leafy vegetables, 1/2 cup to 1 cup<br />solid vegetables<br /><br />Dairy products — 1 cup fat-free milk or yogurt, 2/3 cup<br />low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese, 1 1/2 ounces low-fat or<br />fat-free cheese (1 1/2 ounces equals about a pair of dice)<br /><br />Lean meats, seafood or poultry — 1 1/2 ounces lean<br />meat (equals about a half deck of cards), 3 ounces fish or<br />chicken (equals about a deck of cards); 1/2 cup cooked<br />dried beans or legumes<br /><br />the next article will be How to Change what we Eat. So keep coming back, stay tunned I will bring more information so you can shed those unwanted pounds, happy dieting!annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-29213694734406388542011-02-27T17:44:00.000-08:002011-02-27T18:03:58.137-08:00Here are different ideas for Weight Loss<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1jQ7Dvjs94BWN_YxE6hVce-Xv84rkj7Uuy1hAaXv7md6jGP2BxuhBq-35cTEHmTGJvrcb5CPSmIjigBB2AqBu-zgDOXSbZNHZfmg3Z-JBuqftKCG9RWzum3ULyWfDlAhYJRJnsqtQLo/s1600/Sandwich.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1jQ7Dvjs94BWN_YxE6hVce-Xv84rkj7Uuy1hAaXv7md6jGP2BxuhBq-35cTEHmTGJvrcb5CPSmIjigBB2AqBu-zgDOXSbZNHZfmg3Z-JBuqftKCG9RWzum3ULyWfDlAhYJRJnsqtQLo/s320/Sandwich.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578554732558998818" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg052Uc1hJ398-iV3meuyOBGbZEOnisDVzYKJPjl_IXhWTWuSTI8qoGAsyweAMQ2loAXyUCwym83YEWpfKowbSWrfuhVFoWeQqscW3v4Xcf88zlGUA0mi4DtHxJeZU1UnWdq3K9cj12v8g/s1600/Salad.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg052Uc1hJ398-iV3meuyOBGbZEOnisDVzYKJPjl_IXhWTWuSTI8qoGAsyweAMQ2loAXyUCwym83YEWpfKowbSWrfuhVFoWeQqscW3v4Xcf88zlGUA0mi4DtHxJeZU1UnWdq3K9cj12v8g/s320/Salad.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578554545079093938" /></a><br /><br /><br />First, let's talk about what kind of food can you pick that you can stick with? If you were to choose a food that will let you get rid of those unwanted pounds. Many will say salad, right? Well pick romaine lettuce, grilled chicken with a light olive dressing or a turkey on whole-grain bread. That's a healthful lunch. For most people, lunch is the hurry-up meal, and have it for lunch every day. Every day. Yes, every day. If you make a habit of eating the same food for at least one meal a day, it'll decrease temptation and help you stop thinking about flavor feasts. It's one of the ways to automate your brain so that your habits follow. <br /><br />Now let's talk about ready-to-eat snacks<br /><br />The list should include: almonds, peanuts, or walnuts; bags of prechopped fruits and veggies; dried fruit (apricots, cranberries).annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-1026352275681453432011-02-06T00:24:00.000-08:002011-02-14T20:44:49.004-08:00Broccoli Cheese Soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YcSOy2IJp5kZlhhsr1srA94i7eAOQiFBHXjYoD3CTPaJ6YJWFmKCKeNHAxKnMAVTgq4cO45xlI6K8Ei9p7LvBR-rbVsJ1EPqSSGLnBvon4wxPDH14bqZMo7zbx6Lwcu4_AeNQmQNq3A/s1600/Soup.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YcSOy2IJp5kZlhhsr1srA94i7eAOQiFBHXjYoD3CTPaJ6YJWFmKCKeNHAxKnMAVTgq4cO45xlI6K8Ei9p7LvBR-rbVsJ1EPqSSGLnBvon4wxPDH14bqZMo7zbx6Lwcu4_AeNQmQNq3A/s320/Soup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570490132732069410" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />With the cold weather all over the country it's so good to have some soup. So here is a recipe. Hope you like it!<br /><br /><br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1 cup of potatoes, cooked<br />1 1/2 cup of carrots, cooked<br />1 med onion, cooked<br />3 1/4 cup of water<br />1 3/4 teaspoon of salt<br />1 bag of frozen broccoli chopped or 4 cups of fresh chopped<br />1 cup shredded-extra sharp Cheddar Cheese<br /><br />Cook broccoli until tender, blend potato with 2 cupts of water. Blend carrots with onion with 1 1/4 c. of water. Combine all ingredients. Add the cheddar cheese. Transfer all the ingredients to a pot and let the cheese melt, cook it for about 8-10 minutes. You can also replace the broccoli and use cauliflower. Serve this warm.<br /><br /><br />Happy Cooking!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLCYVo_9gxHmHyL-Fm3VrkCuBBo2sRqOTgooQ6_na_EE2U4MjsBZsJfV-S4bYrOprjMnYHKdHDUB9jyyQ3Kqko0UIyrhnCYWv1mbvVqyFuPpky-In8FS737Zbm3Ls0d1kar7wV0GyWbs/s1600/broccoli.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLCYVo_9gxHmHyL-Fm3VrkCuBBo2sRqOTgooQ6_na_EE2U4MjsBZsJfV-S4bYrOprjMnYHKdHDUB9jyyQ3Kqko0UIyrhnCYWv1mbvVqyFuPpky-In8FS737Zbm3Ls0d1kar7wV0GyWbs/s320/broccoli.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570714589023285154" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tmiwireless.com/att/free-att-phones/?aid=1877">Just Free Cell Phones from ATT</a>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-56768864575642353152010-12-19T20:39:00.000-08:002010-12-19T20:48:40.737-08:00Some Ideas for Holiday Baking"It's that time of year again when we pull out our favorite holiday recipes or vow to try some new ones. As you think about special desserts and treats, keep in mind a small but important change you can make: Substitute extra-virgin olive oil for butter in baking. This is one Med Diet habit that helps you include healthy fats in your diet. And in making the switch, you'll use less fat overall. Here's a quick look at how to make the substitution:<br /><br />¼ cup butter~3 tablespoons olive oil<br />1/3 cup butter~¼ cup olive oil<br />½ cup butter~¼ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil<br />2/3 cup butter~½ cup olive oil<br />¾ cup butter~½ cup +1 tablespoon olive oil<br />1 cup butter~¾ cup olive oil <br /> <br />There are other steps you can take as well to help keep the finale to a holiday meal healthy:<br /><br />Come up with ways to build a dessert around fresh or dried fruit.<br />Use plain or toasted nuts, another good source of healthy fats.<br />Substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream. <br />Replace half the fat in baked goods with applesauce, mashed banana, or pureed dried fruit. <br />Reduce sugar in cookies and cakes by one-third to one-half and add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg to enhance the flavor. <br />Save sweet treats and desserts for truly special occasions during the holiday season, rather than making them daily fare."<br /><br />More coming up, happy dieting! Visit my other blogs for great ideas!<br /><br />Thanks, have a great day! Happy Holidays!annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-818219802438051372010-12-19T20:31:00.000-08:002010-12-19T21:02:45.270-08:00Healthy Recipe for BreakfastHere is a great recipe for those who are trying to have a good breakfast and at the same time lose weight . Watch this video and healthy dieting!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!<br /><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3lX94UVAsE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e3lX94UVAsE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-7468867518421442642010-11-15T21:11:00.000-08:002010-11-15T21:20:59.045-08:00Those Wonderful Winter Vegetables<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievU5IfaOkvNTs4ipgKpZqzwJ4IwOBz26HIZRATBPb2iElBQ8RwgQk214duuzNEfk_wZJXpqavWDe6shHI80tp7he7qe1IKLhBoyKRgZgCgqr20tLA3NnXKgoBrCrOQ-L2oil5Dl1dUs0/s1600/basket+of+vegetables.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievU5IfaOkvNTs4ipgKpZqzwJ4IwOBz26HIZRATBPb2iElBQ8RwgQk214duuzNEfk_wZJXpqavWDe6shHI80tp7he7qe1IKLhBoyKRgZgCgqr20tLA3NnXKgoBrCrOQ-L2oil5Dl1dUs0/s320/basket+of+vegetables.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540012833980594578" /></a><br /><br /><br />Is it that time of the year when our clothes start getting tighter? Well, we can remedy that eating vegetables. Include in your diet the winter squash. It's proven according to research that getting more vegetable in your diet can help you drop some of those unwanted pounds. Try the acorn, butternut. The squash is high in fiber but it also has water. That means you can eat lots of it and feel full without going overboard on calories. Just be careful with the butter and brown sugar, of course.<br /><br />Whole grains are another great source to control your weight. Just start trying these winter vegetables and add quinoa to your grains, you can cook it just like oats or barley.<br /><br />Keep coming back I will have more ideas. Have a great day!annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-90374075956383952902010-11-14T19:44:00.000-08:002010-11-14T20:01:10.080-08:00Very Important Video explaining DiabetesThis is a very important video explained by doctor Lauren Streicher on how Diabetes affect your body. She explains Diabetes I and Diabetes II, causes, damages and complications. Please watch carefully, and thanks.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qX4HLMY_1Bg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qX4HLMY_1Bg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is another video from Dr. Lauren Streicher explaining diet and exercise for diabetics Happy diet diabetics! Watch it and improve your health! Have a great week!<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2QZz9_I-RNI?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2QZz9_I-RNI?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-88697333336132854742010-11-08T20:00:00.000-08:002010-11-08T20:31:08.542-08:00Best Way to eat Vegetables and Fruits!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9QQuhhk21tWL84q8nJuNvOabXziRPsnSHbE33rFCUj24SEt1bnYhWCNFCZUUMYApafz-6YKtTck3hsZzfK5Yyp_YilKp5yVYE7UBxMKfnFXnOFkEIlH3FCS_h9m-LfuQCEHf_EYC3kU/s1600/Vegetables+Platter.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9QQuhhk21tWL84q8nJuNvOabXziRPsnSHbE33rFCUj24SEt1bnYhWCNFCZUUMYApafz-6YKtTck3hsZzfK5Yyp_YilKp5yVYE7UBxMKfnFXnOFkEIlH3FCS_h9m-LfuQCEHf_EYC3kU/s320/Vegetables+Platter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537400033569276162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We all know that vegetables and fruits are good for us, but when it comes to eating them we are not eating enough each day.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What are some of the ways we can eat vegetables and fruits?</span><br /><br />Blend fruits with yogurt, or tofu for a breakfast smoothie.<br /><br />Keep dried fruits on hand for snacks.<br /><br />Use vegetables for your soups, casseroles, stir fry.<br /><br />Blend fruits and add them to your bread for breakfast.<br /><br />Add vegetables to your favorite dishes, and your patties.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here are two snack ideas that are less than 200 calories</span>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6H9sSM-kpDaRtVlL5OmJp9bcbh_SzGrJpMJ-M448DyrskFJyzrQDtNp-JYtFd6clw2d7VHYfVTI6JbxXNp2Mj48CfFzs0ip2StNY15Y16fvTFOIUbYPsSrXibkKsyQI7M1CuTndam2MM/s1600/apple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 97px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6H9sSM-kpDaRtVlL5OmJp9bcbh_SzGrJpMJ-M448DyrskFJyzrQDtNp-JYtFd6clw2d7VHYfVTI6JbxXNp2Mj48CfFzs0ip2StNY15Y16fvTFOIUbYPsSrXibkKsyQI7M1CuTndam2MM/s320/apple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537400805144219554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Take an apple and add a teaspoon of peanut butter.<br /><br />One cup of tomato soup with 5 whole-grain crackers.<br /><br />Keep coming back for more ideas. Have a great week!annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-89547358538315046752010-11-01T22:16:00.000-07:002010-11-01T22:42:16.086-07:00The Most Important Exercise! Read It!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35_ihBkhebHmjJxd5riUcYaITdG1MVn-HUN_7YiAq9FiYF1_NKPOA5zEqMjlewF_3PEQ71O-QZEsmd20HcwQDXg1f17YsO1FmuzEH6v81DHOoRVb9d0P2DtElxJ-AqSQpQ2FLZZ1xKTk/s1600/exercise.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35_ihBkhebHmjJxd5riUcYaITdG1MVn-HUN_7YiAq9FiYF1_NKPOA5zEqMjlewF_3PEQ71O-QZEsmd20HcwQDXg1f17YsO1FmuzEH6v81DHOoRVb9d0P2DtElxJ-AqSQpQ2FLZZ1xKTk/s320/exercise.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534820321110561378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Walking is the most simple exercise but if you walk at least 10,000 steps a day you will actually reduce the amount of fat you have and keep your weight at a healthy level.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i7APrK5oVgE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i7APrK5oVgE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="640"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">One more thing I want to share</span>:<br /><br />"<span style="font-weight:bold;">Just for Today</span>"<br /><br />1) Just for today I will eat 2 or 3 fresh fruits<br />2) Just for today I will eat some green and yellow vegetables<br />3) Just for today I will eat whole-grain cereals and bread.<br />4) Just for today I will eat legumes (beans) and no meat.<br />5) Just for today I will take a long leisurely walk.<br />6) Just for today I will be thankful-whatever the weather.<br />7) Just for today I will drink 8 glasses of water.<br />8) Just for today I will spend 8 relaxed hours in bed.<br />9) Just for today I will get fresh air day and night.<br />10 Just for today I will express gratitude to God for at least ten things.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed this article. Happy dieting! Keep coming back! Stay tunned for more! Have a great day!annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-29105344478434608942010-10-31T17:35:00.000-07:002010-10-31T17:52:31.987-07:00Two Important issues<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8w-Iza09Ppw21wwV20fC8VdHef4l06jGj4PhuxnJaQlmTltYXI5rwaWXF2_WRc2Pi9emA16F7PxGdBBkyDJbGDJf6Vr10fsSjiDiDlPqb8qgAK5G-3X5Nq1sT0o4J2IMU-mk6x3aJzw/s1600/coconut.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8w-Iza09Ppw21wwV20fC8VdHef4l06jGj4PhuxnJaQlmTltYXI5rwaWXF2_WRc2Pi9emA16F7PxGdBBkyDJbGDJf6Vr10fsSjiDiDlPqb8qgAK5G-3X5Nq1sT0o4J2IMU-mk6x3aJzw/s320/coconut.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534376495087410338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Benefits of Coconut Water</span><br /><br />Coconut water has been getting a lot of buzz lately. But what is it? And is it worthy of the hype?<br /><br />First, coconut water is not the same thing as coconut milk. Coconut milk is creamy and comes from coconut meat, while coconut water is the liquid from young green coconuts. Coconut water is low-fat, with one-half gram of fat in one cup, and a good source of fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. The sodium content of coconut water can be high, so make sure to check the label.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tip of the Day</span><br /><br /><p style="" class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 18pt;">Wash</span></span></u></b></strong><strong><b><u><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 18pt;"> Your Fruits and Veggies:</span></span></u></b></strong><strong><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 18pt;"> </span></span></b></strong><strong><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt;">Hand washing may be one of the most important steps to preventing food poisoning, but it's not just your hands that need a good cleaning during food preparation. To prevent foodborne illness, it's also important to properly wash produce.</span></span></b></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;" ><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt;">Follow these steps</span></span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">:</span></span></b></p> <ul type="disc"><li style="color: blue;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">Use clean scissors or blades to open bags of produce. </span></span></b> </li><li style="color: blue;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables with cool tap water before cutting. This rule applies to fruits with a peel, too. Peels can carry bacteria that can contaminate fruit when cutting or peeling. </span></span></b> </li><li style="color: blue;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush. </span></span></b> </li><li style="color: blue;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">Remove and discard outer leaves of lettuce</span></span></b> </li></ul> <p><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:blue;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;">Store clean produce in a clean container, not in the original bag or carton.</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: bold;"></span></span></b></p><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I hope this information will help you. Happy Dieting! Stay tunned more coming up!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Have a great day and a fantastic week!</span>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-4583960071946036592010-10-25T22:28:00.000-07:002010-10-25T22:45:00.828-07:00Here are Some Great Ideas for Breakfast!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpX8pUQ5KaCVZB3DGTptS34q1MAoLVZAJ2rZ51trQ9ZogDsIoCF3z9Gzw3O3KeZhv4kVLiHtCD0kR2ldI75aGsBgwiYGEKS2AcgRgMTQC96E6zdeToa7yLIyAfII-S6vo3QKHnKVm6EQ/s1600/Breakfast.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpX8pUQ5KaCVZB3DGTptS34q1MAoLVZAJ2rZ51trQ9ZogDsIoCF3z9Gzw3O3KeZhv4kVLiHtCD0kR2ldI75aGsBgwiYGEKS2AcgRgMTQC96E6zdeToa7yLIyAfII-S6vo3QKHnKVm6EQ/s320/Breakfast.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532226432657967442" /></a><br /><br />Would you like to burn more calories? include these ideas in your breakfast list. Yogurt, whole grain cereals, fruits, oatmeal as discussed recently, granola bar. Also consider a shake with fruits and nuts. That will fill up your stomach. When you get hungry in the middle of the morning eat just a fruit and drink lots of water.<br /><br />Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are trying to burn fat and lose weight, the above items are important in your diet for extra fat burning. It is very important to be consistent with the amounts you eat.annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-9774379050849480492010-10-24T20:36:00.001-07:002010-10-24T20:56:03.429-07:00How Much Water Do We Need?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa4Q-9TsAn6gwV78uskAnp2B8AYitRs9O5HO12KD6ZeTmtWSZPN4gdD80GG22f_96h0rxYhtaq9Z91qigJaOqW0zVGbmqx1Ujh4Cv16YMpVx9POaMFpdbbFhg4-I4QJQ81EKsiVfb4fE/s1600/Glass+of+Water.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWa4Q-9TsAn6gwV78uskAnp2B8AYitRs9O5HO12KD6ZeTmtWSZPN4gdD80GG22f_96h0rxYhtaq9Z91qigJaOqW0zVGbmqx1Ujh4Cv16YMpVx9POaMFpdbbFhg4-I4QJQ81EKsiVfb4fE/s320/Glass+of+Water.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531827127906412834" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />I recently talked about water consumption. Today I want to include that many people are amazed when they learn how much water they need to drink. You often hear people say " I don't drink that much water and I never feel thirsty". The first thing we need to understand is that thirst is a protective mechanism to warn of danger - a shortage of water in the body. When feeling thirsty the body is already 1-4 glasses short of the water needed for optimal body function. The time to drink water is before the feeling of thirst to prevent the stress on the body due to a shortage of water or dehydration.<br /><br />When do you drink all this water? Upon waking up in the morning, in between breakfast and lunch, between lunch and supper and between supper and bedtime water should be taken guarding against drinking water with meals, as this dilutes the digestive juices, interferes with the digestion of food, and prolongs the time that food is in the stomach. It is very acceptable to drink water on an empty stomach about 15 to 30 minutes before the meal and then resume drinking one to two hours after meals. Many of us don't like the taste of water because we are not used to it so adding a small amount of lemon juice in the water will give it a fresh taste, making it more palatable.<br /><br />According to research done by Mayo Clinic here is what they say:<br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">"Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues."</span></span><br /><br />"So how much water does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? In general, doctors recommend 8 or 9 cups."<br /><br />"<strong>Replacement approach.</strong> The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter (about 4 cups) of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace your lost fluids."<br /><br /><strong>"Dietary recommendations.</strong> The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day."<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />Stay tunned. I have more tips, ideas, recipes and more. Happy Dieting! Have a wonderful week friends. Thanks for stopping by.<br /></span></span>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-69200020757594474892010-10-23T23:44:00.000-07:002010-10-24T20:30:38.947-07:00Concerned with Your Arteries? Read this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVarK2sOq3ZpPmKjJysR8h9OgtACENHC7PE1m_fe2zkikEUfSwnABtXBu2kAIs_vANmAz5bE6aobvM_r-Xom4o3oDZzeASKfYhrRm1aDhL0I4Jykio1rVtBO2ItA3cTSlA4fuXqJuJ8g/s1600/cereal+-+Oats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 85px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjVarK2sOq3ZpPmKjJysR8h9OgtACENHC7PE1m_fe2zkikEUfSwnABtXBu2kAIs_vANmAz5bE6aobvM_r-Xom4o3oDZzeASKfYhrRm1aDhL0I4Jykio1rVtBO2ItA3cTSlA4fuXqJuJ8g/s320/cereal+-+Oats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531502140622272002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This cereal helps your arteries and your weight loss. We are talking about Oats. It's the perfect breakfast.<br /><br />Take a 1/4 of a cup of oats, and place it in a pot with a cup of water, add to that some cinnamon, brown sugar to taste and milk, or soy milk, let it boil and in 1 minute you have a delicious breakfast. I add to mine some raisins, walnuts and almonds and fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries, also apples, you have all the proteins you need.<br /><br />Here is some <span style="font-weight: bold;">Good News</span><br /><br />"Unfortunately, endothelial function often deteriorates in folks who are overweight or obese or who have glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. But in a 6-week study of overweight adults, a daily bowl of oats helped improve the way endothelium -- that thin layer of cells lining the inside of blood vessels -- functioned. Researchers speculate that the phytoestrogens and beta-glucan in oats had something to do with the effect."<br /><br />From another research study, we found that breakfast eaters are more successful at losing weight and maintaining that weight loss compared to breakfast skippers.<br /><br />Try to prepare your oats instead of buying those already mixed and ready to eat because it may have too much processing and try to use very little sugar in it and just let the fruits, raisins and nuts give you that wonderful flavor!<br /><br />As a bonus I have a special recipe that my mother makes which is a favorite of our family and online friends. It is a delicious but very rich recipe. Make it for special occasions.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdzZgsSVKMSudLevmY1rGAhmHqbGR0LkQew6wpdRQ-UunzNa-t_r12xsdKqXV7bQIiNXO6-ijwQzOBCL-xKDIc2DF5UBRR2E5fpNe5i7e8iimLaafRi_Qef8sQHr3D6eUgYkN_t9OBfg/s1600/fruity+baked+pudding2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; float: left; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528084939143407202" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdzZgsSVKMSudLevmY1rGAhmHqbGR0LkQew6wpdRQ-UunzNa-t_r12xsdKqXV7bQIiNXO6-ijwQzOBCL-xKDIc2DF5UBRR2E5fpNe5i7e8iimLaafRi_Qef8sQHr3D6eUgYkN_t9OBfg/s320/fruity+baked+pudding2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the recipe for <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" title="Fruity Baked Pudding" href="http://delicioso1.blogspot.com/2010/10/baked-fruity-pudding.htmlv">Fruity Baked Pudding</a><br /><br />You can use it as a substitute for bread for breakfast, for a light dinner, or even as a wholesome dessert. Very easy recipe and it turns out wonderful!<br /><br /><br />2 apples, peeled and cubed small<br />1/2 cup pineapple, frozen in chunks<br />1/4 cup walnuts<br />1/4 cup almon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lmXJhUglsm_kZsZiZ5u6mOPY64meSW6ZKvbZ_5zTxmEPuIQCqyBlE3JQGrom0wYzN-4PqHVKsPs9MGwYkjiUmpA7PXl4NYfA1enZL3n3e_0_vRvSLDi6BwhnCepTzz5BclhM81SGAV0/s1600/fruity+baked+pudding.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; float: left; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528084928980696450" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lmXJhUglsm_kZsZiZ5u6mOPY64meSW6ZKvbZ_5zTxmEPuIQCqyBlE3JQGrom0wYzN-4PqHVKsPs9MGwYkjiUmpA7PXl4NYfA1enZL3n3e_0_vRvSLDi6BwhnCepTzz5BclhM81SGAV0/s320/fruity+baked+pudding.jpg" border="0" /></a>ds, sliced<br />1/2 cup raisins<br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />Salt to taste (1/2 tsp. salt)<br />2 cups soy milk<br />2 cup unsalted crackers pulverized<br />1 1/2 cups all purpose flour<br />1/2 cup water (if needed)<br /><br /><br />Mix all ingredients in a bowl and turn into a bowl, if it is too thick, add a little bit of water (don't make it too runny!)<br />Put mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350º F until top is golden brown, around 45 minutes.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day and happy dieting! Stay tunned for more. I will bring more later today!<br /><br /><pre><a title="Death in the Kitchen - Read Free Online" href="http://www.amazingfacts.org/FreeStuff/OnlineLibrary/tabid/106/ctl/ViewMedia/mid/447/IID/61/LNG/en/7/Death-in-the-Kitchen/SC/R/Default.aspx">Death in the Kitchen - Read Free Online</a></pre><br /></div>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2650122497338924956.post-1718670307891925622010-10-20T20:05:00.000-07:002010-10-20T20:28:45.189-07:00Do you Want to Lose Weight Fast?Many people want to lose weight fast. One of the first things you need to do is reduce your calories. Instead of keeping a 2,000 calories a day, reduce it by 500 and calculate your meals based on 1,500 calories. Drink more water that will fill you up. Whenever you are hungry drink a couple of glasses of water. Plan your exercises on a daily basis, but think what is the best exercise for you. <br /><br />Kick your slim-down efforts into high gear by starting each meal with about 32 ounces of water.<br /><br />If you do this you will lose about 5 lbs faster and you will drop about 45% faster. Think also that if you are well hydrated you are curbing your hunger and it even helps your skin. Exercise is good but be careful. Some people have back problems and should be careful about the kind of exercise they do. Walking is one of the best exercises and it won't hurt your body. We all need to walk.<br /><br />Stay tunned and I will give you more ideas, thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9D3SZkkDJWA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9D3SZkkDJWA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>annamariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377381586069139340noreply@blogger.com0