Why do I need to eat so many meals each day to lose weight? It doesn’t make sense to me!!
Nutritionists point out again and again that this is a better, healthier way to eat. In general, it is considered healthier to eat five meals a day than three. In fact, if you watch any makeover or weight loss reality TV shows, they are always eating about 5 to 8 meals a day (with small [...]
The Daily Pilates Routine
This express Pilates workout will help you tone your core and improve your posture.
Swan
Targets: Back, Abdominals, Inner Thighs
Lie facedown on the floor, legs together, palms on floor by shoulders, elbows at sides.
Press hands into floor and inhale, lifting head, shoulders, and chest.
Arch upper back slightly, keeping abs drawn in.
Take 2 or 3 [...]
A FEW HEALTHIER CHOICES FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
Simple Acorn Squash
Ingredients
1/2 cup of cooked acorn squash
Parkay no calorie butter spray
Splenda
Ground Cinnamon
Top cooked squash with listed ingredients and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, (3 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon [...]
Pilates/Cardio Workout
Fat-burning Pilates abs workout blasts nearly 20 percent more calories while firming you all over.
Add Cardio to Pilates
Because cardio is the only thing missing from your Pilates routine, take your moves off the mat with this workout from June Kahn, owner of June Kahn’s Bodyworks and Pilates director at Lakeshore Athletic Club in Boulder, Colorado.
Not [...]
What are some good choices for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
Turkey is a dynamite healthy protein source — unless it’s deep fried and slathered with gravy. Sarah Krieger, RD, National Spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, points out that a serving of turkey provides almost half of the recommended daily allowance of folic acid and is a good source of vitamin B, zinc, and potassium. [...]
How many calories should I be taking in each day to maintain a healthy weight??
To maintain weight, see the calorie chart below. This chart represents calorie guidelines to maintain weight based on median height and weight — a BMI of 21.5 for females and 22.5 for males – as well as activity level.
To lose weight — about 1 pound a week — reduce calories in the chart by 500 [...]
A Healthier Version of Green Been Casserole - Just In Time For Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
Onion topping:
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh whole grain breadcrumbs
Sauce & green beans:
2 cups skim milk
6 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Pinch grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (3 cups)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly [...]
How can I Help My Achey Muscles After a Workout?
Achey muscles are a very common problem and can involve more than just one muscle. It can also involve tendons, ligaments, soft tissues, bones, and organs as well as muscles. Muscle aches are mostly related to tension, over use, and injuries to the muscle. It can also be more serious and can be a sign [...]
