Unfortunately there are no secrets or magic potions to help us meet our health and lifestyle goals. What is important though is to know your BMR, know your activity level and know your caloric needs, and monitor them closely. You will reach your goals! Remember it's calories in versus calories out.
Setting a reasonable goal is important. For some it will be easier to start small and then set bigger goals as you go along. One thing I would suggest to doing today is to go through your cabinets and cupboards eliminating all sources of "EVIL" foods that may tempt you. Remember this is a lifestyle change and you have to be on board for success. Here's another link to enlighten those of you who may be in the dark.
Top 10 Foods Highest in Calories
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Oroweat Sandwich Thins®
Another one of my absolute favorites.
I have used these to make open faced sandwiches, pizzas, and even breakfast creations. Each 2 piece sandwich thin is only 100 calories and they are made with whole grains BONUS! Follow the link below to start finding your favorites.
EXCELLENT RESOURCE
Here is a highly recommended resource to help you learn more about what you are eating.
http://www.calorieking.com/
http://www.calorieking.com/
My kids always wanted dessert first..............
DELICIOUS!
Why not start with dessert first? :) I love chocolate and this is one of the best low calorie brownies I have ever tasted. It's very simple to make and only has 111 calories per serving. You can find the recipe along with several others at the link below.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/low-calorie-dessert-recipes/
TIP: I made these in a mini muffin tin so I could enjoy more than one of these little dreams and I was still staying low calorie. Because really...who can eat just one? Remember portion control is very important so the idea that you are eating more than one, and not overspending the budget on your total calorie intake is helpful in accomplishing that lifestyle change.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/low-calorie-dessert-recipes/
TIP: I made these in a mini muffin tin so I could enjoy more than one of these little dreams and I was still staying low calorie. Because really...who can eat just one? Remember portion control is very important so the idea that you are eating more than one, and not overspending the budget on your total calorie intake is helpful in accomplishing that lifestyle change.
Here are a couple links that will catch you up on the information that is essential to learning what your individualized calorie budget should be.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
Understanding BMI is important, but not the only factor in figuring what is healthy for you. Follow this link to determine your BMI and your calculated EER.
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm
What is EER you ask? EER stands for Estimated Energy Requirments and in simple terms this means the calories you need to attain your goal weight. Once you are familiar with how many calories you should be eating per day it will be easier for you to create your own calorie budget.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
Understanding BMI is important, but not the only factor in figuring what is healthy for you. Follow this link to determine your BMI and your calculated EER.
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm
What is EER you ask? EER stands for Estimated Energy Requirments and in simple terms this means the calories you need to attain your goal weight. Once you are familiar with how many calories you should be eating per day it will be easier for you to create your own calorie budget.
How it all started.....
Towards the end of the year (2010) a close friend of mine had asked me for some advice. She has been overweight most of her life and has struggled with yo-yo, fad and trendy diets never succeeding and keeping the weight off. She came to me with hopes that my nutritional background and allied health experience would make me knowledgeable about losing weight the healthy way and keeping it off. Initially I gave her the same advice anyone would and told her to just exercise and watch what you eat. It really can't be that hard....right? But for her it was. She wasn't familiar with the things that I had learned and experienced. She didn't know how to read a food label let alone how to interpret it. She had never stopped to think about the difference between ordering salad dressing on the side versus on the salad. She was intimidated by the gym and thought there was no way she could exercise if she couldn't get over this. But most importantly she didn't know what a calorie was? Now it took me some time to realize her frustrations and troubles, but when I did I decided to sit down with her and offer up the best advice a friend can give. I decided to be a model for her while helping her develop the tools she needed to succeed in eating healthy, losing weight, getting in shape, and making a permanent lifestyle change. I started this journey in January and have since lowered my BMI from 24 to 21. Yes, I know I was in the normal category to start, but this change has not only lowered my BMI it has also improved my overall physical and mental health. I am also fitting in clothes that I wore years ago! My husband has also joined the bandwagon and he too has had success. The purpose of this blog will be to share my new found recipes and ideas along with fun facts to help those who struggle with weight loss, or unhealthy eating habits. So now I'm asking you to follow me in my journey to a healthier lifestyle and just maybe you will learn something new along the way.
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