Just over a month ago I may well have hit a new low in terms of ignoring my own advice. I was eating without mindfulness and gaining weight. Worse still, my energy levels were non-existant and even a minor task felt like I had a mountain to climb. My stomach was bloated, my chin had become plural, and my boobs were actually busting … Continue reading the story "Losing Weight and Feeling Great!"
Post Archives from the ‘Good Eats’ Category
Summer Smoothies
I am a Smoothie fan. I like to create my own versions and discover new and interesting tastes. Not everything works out, especially as I am not good at following measuring rules, but sometimes I hit the jackpot!
My shining glory this morning was a recipe inspired by recent posts on other blogs to do with Kale. I am not a … Continue reading the story "Summer Smoothies"
Food for the Fourth!
This morning has been quite fun. I had my tush kicked in a game of Stratego with Button who definitely had the upper hand being that it was my first time. I thought I had laid out all my players in a strategic order and hidden my flag well. Nope! … Continue reading the story "Food for the Fourth!"Whole Grain Belly Blasters
In my continuing quest to get the belly fat down, it is working by the way, I continually strive to ensure I also maintain a well-balanced diet. Studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that people who followed a weight loss program incorporating whole-grain … Continue reading the story "Whole Grain Belly Blasters"Summer Food List
One of the first things I like to do before spending a fortune on food shopping is take inventory of what I already have. Being that it is the first week of summer vacation, I actually have a lot of items in the freezer and dry goods stocked … Continue reading the story "Summer Food List"Belly Fat Zapping Menu- More Ideas
As I continue to try to zap my belly fat, I am working on creating a healthy daily menu plan. I am not good at piecing a whole week together and then sticking to it, so I'd rather share ideas as I actually use them myself. My goal is to eat nutritious … Continue reading the story "Belly Fat Zapping Menu- More Ideas"Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal
Here is the quick low calorie, high fiber, and protein-packed family breakfast we had this morning. It took 15 minutes total to prepare!
Apple Oatmeal
I am continuing my efforts to eat foods that will provide me with protein and energy. Oatmeal is a great food to … Continue reading the story "Low Calorie, High Fiber and Protein – Oatmeal"Belly Fat Eating
So my cunning plan to make my belly fat disappear needs some kind of menu. Here is my sample plan:
Breakfast:
3-egg-white omelet with chopped vegetables,
1 whole-wheat English muffin (I don't use margarine or butter so a drizzle of olive oil might be added)
Snack #1: … Continue reading the story "Belly Fat Eating"Zapping My Belly Fat
Belly fat is not pretty! As I get older, I notice I gain weight much more quickly around my mid-section than before. This is inconvenient: my closet does not have elastic waistlines and I am NOT going to buy more clothes to accommodate the bulge. Worse still, belly fat is a … Continue reading the story "Zapping My Belly Fat"Food Labels – What they Don’t Show!
I am constantly learning more about making good choices with food and reading food labels. As my regular readers know, I have been exploring labels for organic foods and looking carefully at what is in the food I buy for my family. I discovered an … Continue reading the story "Food Labels – What they Don’t Show!"
