I’m going to a New Year’s Eve party. Are there a lot of calories in alcohol??
Alcohol Calorie Chart
Well, I know that you didn’t really want to know this but… this is a list of how much of that really good drink is going to your waist or hips. Remember, these don’t include the mixer! Also Notice the calories are PER OUNCE!!
Category or Alcohol
Calories-Ounce
Wine - Red or White (12)
23 cal.
Champagne [...]
How Do I Stick to My New Year’s Resolutions??
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gretchen-rubin/12-ways-to-stick-to-your_b_150885.html
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, and that means it’s the season for resolutions. I’ve always been part of the 44% of Americans who make (and also break) New Year’s resolutions; I’m a big believer in the power of small changes to boost happiness.
Along the way, and especially since I started my resolutions-based happiness project, [...]
Great New Year’s Eve Scallop Appetizer!
Ingredients
1 pound large dry sea scallops, quartered (see notes)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder (see notes)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat broiler.
Toss scallops with oil, five-spice powder and salt. Broil on a baking sheet until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with toothpicks.
Tips & Notes
Notes: We prefer “dry” sea scallops (not treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or [...]
Diet Secrets From Around the World
Source: http://women.webmd.com/guide/world-diet-secrets?page=1
What other cultures can teach us about keeping down the pounds.
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature
Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD
The Mediterranean diet. The Asian diet. The French women have their own diet, too. When it comes to weight control, it sometimes seems as if every culture on the planet has the answer — [...]
No Time? No Energy? No Excuse?
Dr. Oz’s 20-Minute Workout
Source: http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/health/wellnessandprevention/pkgnewyear/slideshow2_ss_health_omag_200704_oz/20
Illustrations: Joel Harper
Hip Rotations
No time? No energy? No equipment? Dr. Oz says this is what you’ve been waiting for! New York City celebrity trainer Joel Harper designed the following routine to create long, lean muscles, with the goal of giving you a strong, well-balanced, and flexible body. Do it three times [...]
How Do I Make the Right Choices in the Grocery Store?
Check out this link on wise choices at the grocery store:
http://www.oprah.com/article/food/healthyeating/200910-omag-grocery-shopping
Whats the Best Way of Managing Your Weight During the Holiday Season
Whether it’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Yule, avoiding weight gain during the holiday season is an impossible task for many people. From Thanksgiving through New Years, it seems like a non-stop, all-you-can-eat buffet. It is quite common for many Americans to gain twenty pounds or more during this time of the year. The result for [...]
Pomegranate/Goji Berry Salsa
Pomegranates can help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup goji berries (available at health-food stores)
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 avocado, cubed
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 whole-grain [...]
