One of the things I always tell people is no diet will work if you cut out all the things you love. The trick is to make things you love healthier. That is exactly what this quick and easy coconut waffles recipe by George Bryant of Civilized Caveman does. I will usually make a double batch then just microwave them. I also eat a few pieces of baked uncured smoked applewood bacon.
This is the conclusion of my two part article on diet myths.
Why it’s a myth – Unless your an Olympic athlete like Michael Phelps who burns up to 20,000 calories a day when he’s training then no you cannot eat what you want because you exercise. The bottom line is the only way you can lose weight is to burn off more calories than you take in. So if you exercise for an hour and burn off 400 calories, then go have a 600 calorie meal, guess what, you are going to gain weight!
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Everyone loves to go out for a meal. It’s a great way to socialize and always fun to let someone else do the cooking anclean up. Just because you are dieting or watching your weight doesn’t mean you have to destroy your healthy diet. These simple tips show you how to eat healthy while dining out but will not embarrass you. In fact, no one will even know you are watching what you eat.
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Getting in shape is not an easy task for many people, especially for those over 35. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work to achieve your fitness goals. Yo-Yo dieting is certainly not the answer. Getting advised by someone you feel you can trust, making the time to follow through and being willing to stick with your plan are all important as fitness is a long and winding road. It is also so worth it not just for all the physical reasons but mentally as well. Here are some tips you will hopefully find useful.
You’ve been seeing some great results from following your diet plan and exercising. Then all of the sudden, your weight loss stops. It’s bound to happen and it’s not necessarily a bad thing, at leat if you’ve hit your number you want to weigh. But what if you haven’t? It’s probably time to mix things up so you can continue on your journey and achieve your goal. Below are 5 uncommon tips for losing weight you can start practicing today.
When you stop to think about it, you can think of substituting something healthier for something full of fat in your favorite recipes. By doing that, you’ll be keeping that fat from settling in your midsection and reducing that dreaded belly fat. Here are a few examples to get you started:
It happens to everyone sooner or later. You plan, pre-cook, pre-buy, everything you’re supposed to do so your never too busy for a healthy snack. Then, one day you oversleep, jog too long, lift too long, work through lunch, on a road trip. For whatever reason, you are starving and there is no way to make a healthy snack. Before you panic, take a deep breath and read my top five (in order) healthy snacks you can find in about any store, gas station mart or even vending machines. That’s why they’re called convenient, right?
