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Eat Your Peas!

Posted on April 30th, 2008 by Irene Bellamy in Diet Logs

How many of us heard that when we were growing up?
But it’s true.  Peas are good for you and  they are a very neglected veggie in homes today.  People that are dieting may tend to skip over peas as they believe the little green veggie contains too many carbohydrates. But even though a cup of [...]

The Beauty of Grazing

Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Brooke Hart in Dieting

So, you know how you can start talking with your friends about weight and their little tricks?  I found myself on that road a couple of days ago with a friend, who is required to stay thin because of her job as a front musician.  She has been through the not so healthy avenues of [...]

How to Eat Properly

Posted on April 29th, 2008 by Rivie Pritchett in Diet Logs

Steps

Know what being hungry feels like. This takes some practice. Know that being hungry is a feeling of needing food, any food, in the pit of your stomach. You are hungry whenever you want to be.
When you’re eating a meal, stop when you’re full, not when you’re satisfied. Don’t you hate when you feel as [...]

Diet Free Day

Posted on April 28th, 2008 by Joyce Priddy in Diet Logs, Healthy Eating

Did you know that most dieting experts suggest that you take a day off of dieting each week?  Dieting all the time can be rough on your metabolism.  Experts are now suggesting that you have a diet-free day.  Now, you shouldn’t go crazy and eat everything in sight.
Increase your calorie intake somewhat on your diet-free [...]

Talk to Your Doctor

Posted on April 28th, 2008 by Joyce Priddy in Diet Logs

With so many shows, articles and even blogs about dieting, many people are going on fad diets and other diets.  But it is important to remember to talk to your doctor.  Find out what your healthy weight goal should be based on your height, age, ethnic group, health conditions and living style.  Too often, people [...]

Find Your Eating “Style”

Posted on April 27th, 2008 by Kathy Dove in Dieting

So many people start a diet only to get frustrated and give up, sometimes to the point of gaining back more weight than they had to begin with. Often this is because the diet they chose doesn’t fit them well.
Some people like to eat three square meals. Some like to eat a little, but several [...]

I’ve just recently become a member of a blogging website and I’ve noticed that there are very many young adults who are so obsessed with losing weight, and doing it completely wrong. Some of them are actually binging and purging, while others are restricting themselves to only 500 calories a day. Do they [...]

Keeping Your Food Journal

Posted on April 25th, 2008 by Irene Bellamy in Diet Logs

Are you interested in keeping a daily journal of your food and eating habits, but are not sure how to get started? Here are some ideas to get you going ( and journaling really will help you!):
First, make categories for your daily journaling, such as:

Food you ate (this includes all drinks)
Time of day you [...]

Fast Low-Calorie Dinner Ideas

Posted on April 25th, 2008 by Irene Bellamy in Diet Logs

Hungry but tired and not in the mood for serious cooking?   Here are some quick meal ideas that should satify your appetite, and keep your cooking to a minimum. The key is to have certain ingredients in your kitchen, ready to go when needed.  Things like veggies precut, salad pre-packaged ( or cut and washed [...]

Tips To Avoid Late-Night Eating

Posted on April 24th, 2008 by Irene Bellamy in Diet Logs

Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The large majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don’t eat balanced meals during the day. This is a major setup for overeating at night.
Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table.
Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea. [...]

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