May 20, 2008

Weight Loss Food Recipes







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The battle of the bulge goes on daily and if you are searching for foods that are on the weight loss food list and the recipes to make them delightfully delicious…you are in the right place.

Below you will find weight loss food recipes that will delight anyone:

Pork with Hot Salsa, Green Beans and Carrots

Ingredients:
6 oz lean, boneless pork chop
2 tbsp salsa
1 cup frozen green beans
1/2 cup frozen carrots

 

Cooking Method:
1. Broil the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side.
2. Top with the salsa and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
3. Microwave vegetables and serve with the pork.

 

Chicken Burger with Salad

Ingredients:
4 oz chicken breast
1 whole wheat hamburger bun
1 sliced tomato
1 small red onion sliced
2-3 leaves lettuce
1 tbsp ketchup

Cooking Method:
1. Broil chicken on both sides for 4-5 minutes each side.
2. Split the bun, lightly toast and top with cooked chicken, ketchup and salad.

 

Quick Pizza and Salad

Ingredients:
1 whole wheat pizza base
1/4 cup Marinara or pizza sauce
Chopped vegetables like peppers/onion/mushrooms
1 oz shredded low-fat cheese
Pre-washed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and onion
1 tbsp low-fat dressing


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March 21, 2008

The Answer To Why Can’t I Lose Weight







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If you’re struggling with the question why can’t I lose weight… then you might want to read this.

Simple diet tips like, eat less and exercise more, are obvious but may not always be easy to do and don’t answer the question why can’t I lose weight.

So in order to make it a little easier, the following are the top five diet tips from experts across the country to help you lose weight.

 

Why can’t I lose weigh tip #1.
Drink lots of water. If you drink an 8 ounce glass of water before each meal you will feel fuller and eat less.

Why can’t I lose weigh tip #2.
Are you really hungry? Pay attention to physical signs of hunger.
If you’re truly hungry it’s your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel and you won’t satisfy a craving if you’re body doesn’t truly need the food.

Why can’t I lose weigh tip #3.
Empty calorie eating usually occurs after dinner, when you finally get to relax. Keep only healthy snacks around or make the kitchen off limits after a certain hour to reduce this.

Why can’t I lose weigh tip #4.
Eat small meals during the day. Eating lots of small healthy meals will keep you full, help you to avoid binge eating and will boost metabolism.

 

Why can’t I lose weigh tip #5.
Don’t completely leave out small amount and enjoy them to treat yourself once in a while.

And as always, be sure to check with your physician be fore beginning any diet.


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