Week 2 shopping list

Week 1 is nearly over, and I survived it - even if with some ups and downs... Week 2 is coming, and I have to sort the diet now. 

After week 1 I still have some left-overs (cooked and uncooked). I still have some strawberries I was using for chocolate pudding, some apples (which I bought more than necessary earlier for the blueberry applesause). I still have 2 bell-peppers, a bit of cucumber, some tomatoes, carrots, one celery stick. So, I have much less shopping to do this week. 

Week 2 is a Body Reset Week. As I understand, this is the week, when you really are going to feel you are on diet. :) Oh well, fair enough. But at least it involves more diversity and chewing :)

Meals 1 and 3 consist of one protein option and one veggie/fruit option. Meal 2 is simply a protein bar (under 200 cal, over 15g protein) or you can substitute that with a good protein shake, or Greek yogurt with almonds. 

Meal 1 options are eggs (poached or hard-boiled) or turkey bacon. I chose eggs for all days as a protein option. The fruit options are blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, green apple, kiwi and blueberry, blueberries and vanilla almond milk. As I have some strawberries and apples left, Im not going to buy anything new for fruit option - simply eat up those.

Meal 3 has protein options of chicken breast, tofu, turkey burger, black beans (or part of the combined meal option - tuna canned in spring water). The veggie options are also diverse - avocado with tomatoes and cucumbers, kale, spinach, a salad (basically). I chose chicken and tuna for the week (to stay on the safe side without running around looking for turkey burger and tofu, and black beans - well dont want to eat it out of a can, and if fresh, they require too much time preparing). Veggies - I decided on diverse salad and avocado-tomato-cucumber options. And as I already have some left-overs, it would be again easy...

So, my shopping list for this week (I have not done the shopping yet, so will have to go shopping first thing in the morning tomoro):

14 eggs (or 10+6)
7 Protein Bars (Rossmann, <200 calories, >15g protein)
3-4 Chicken breasts
1 avocado
1 cucumber
1 pack tomatoes
2 cans of tuna in spring water
1 pack of celery

What is great about this week is that it is not too expensive, and I can actually eat out somewhere - just getting a chicken breast and some small salad would do the trick. However, I have to say, this week will also be interrupted - on Saturday as well, as I am planning to finally celebrate my bday... So may be we will go somewhere for a dinner, but I will try to stick either with chicken, or simple grilled stuff with fresh salad. 

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Tough Time With Weight Reduction Try Out This!

It is confusing to know what the way that is best to lose weight is. The way that is best to understand is always to try multiple techniques until you find the one that consistently produces results in the context of your lifestyle. Here are some plain things it is possible to try.

In order to lose weight, stay away from fast food. Fast food often contains amount that is large of carbohydrates that have a much higher chance of turning into fat, rather than energy. Also the content that is fat sodium content, and sugar content in lots of junk food type meals can be incredibly high. If youre in a rush and have to eat, try to find any grilled items and stay away from obviously items that are bad.

Help yourself slim down at the job by making changes to work habits that dont help your goal. Instead of gossiping in the breakroom, walk around the block or up and down the stairwell. Stay away from the vending machine by bringing healthier snacks to work. Nosh on almonds, walnuts, low granola that is fat, or celery sticks with peanut butter to help to keep hunger cravings away.

One good way to encourage you to ultimately lose weight would be to keep a couple of cute jeans which are just a little too small in your closet. They are doingnt even have to be one size too small, just a little too snug to have the ability to wear out of the house. Try them on at least once a week. You will be happy when your diligence pays off because you will look smokin in your "new" old jeans.

A great way to help you lose weight is to start using an artificial sweetener instead of sugar. Eating too much sugar can sabotage any diet. By using an sweetener that is artificial you can still sweeten your food without damaging your diet. A change that is small this is very significant.

You will need to record the calories you consume each day. Calculate your needs that are daily document how many calories you are consuming each day. Knowing how many calories you are eating compared to how exercise that is much are doing helps you adjust your eating patterns to lose excess weight.

If you are exercising to lose weight, try exercising with music. Music has a real way of making exercise easier, especially if its music you enjoy. Listening to your favorite songs on a mp3 player is a great way to get a workout through, and itll place you in a great mood.

You might need to replenish your dishes. Most of us have dishes, plates and bowls, that are much bigger than what a serving that is true must be. A dinner that is healthy an adult should fit onto a 9 inch plate. The larger the plate, the much more likely you might be to fill it up, on the amount that you actually should be consuming.

Using this advice will help you begin to see the total results you want. Visualizing can help motivate you. Try methods that are different find what realy works for you. The tips out of this article are a great way to start.

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Day 3 Week 2

Wednesdays mean trivia night!  Every week we go to a local sports bar called Flamin Joes with family and friends for trivia.  Flamin Joe;s is well known in the region for their spicy wings.  Generally, our team does fairly well (at least 3rd place), but this week we were shy of placing by about 5 points.  Darn!  My mom and sister-in-law just got back from their cruise vacation and were able to muster up some extra energy to still join us at trivia tonight.  Besides wings, Flamin Joes has tons of different foods, most of them fried, unfortunately.  In past weeks, I would have allowed myself to eat fried chips or fried potato bites, since they are technically vegetarian, but I am in a better mindset this week to know not to touch the stuff!

Today was actually filled with several temptations.  First of all, I refilled the M&M jars at work, then I set out the Costco cookies for the office, this time away from my desk and in the kitchen.  Then, in the evening, when having dinner with my family, my dad brought us each out a little cup of real mint ice cream.  It was such a nice gesture from him to my mom to give her a treat when she got home like she had been having on the cruise, but to me it was a bit torturous!  Luckily, someone else happily snagged up my portion of the ice cream (thank you!), so I wouldnt be tempted.  Then, later in the evening at Flamin Joes, our table ordered a basket of fried chips.... with spicy seasoning, which made it smell delicious!  Again, I said "No thank you", and stuck to my goals.  Yay me!

After the 6 weeks is over, I hope to be less tempted by things I shouldnt eat.  I think at this point it is less that I really want those things, and more that I am reaching for them out of habit.  Hopefully soon I will have better habits, such as reaching for a piece of fruit, that are easier to stick to.  Now on to my daily log....

Food Log:

• Breakfast: 1/2 small watermelon, 1 banana, 1 apple
• Lunch: salad with baby romaine lettuce, chickpeas, red onion, celery raisins, apples, and cilantro curry almond dressing; carrots and hummus
• Dinner: Indian Chickpeas and Curry, Whole Wheat Vegan Naan, sweet curry kale salad, watermelon
• Extras: Guacamole and chips snack before dinner, 1 beer at dinner, 2 beers at trivia

Exercise log:  Im starting to think I shouldnt even include this in my log.... Ok, so I did nothing today, but I will come home from work tomorrow and go to the gym before my evening out with some girlfriends.... I will!

How I feel:   I am feeling so much more awake lately!  I have noticed my energy levels gradually increasing over the last two weeks.  And when my mom got back from her vacation today, she said that it seemed like night and day for how I am now, and that is a great thing!  Before the start of my 6-weeks on Eat to Live, I was very sluggish and tired all the time.  I had had issues with migraines starting from "TMJ" pains, but I havent gotten the hint of a migraine since starting last Monday.  All I can say that if this is just the start of the benefits of truly committing to Eat to Live, I cant wait to see how I feel after 6 weeks!

What health issues have improved or seemed to disappear with a healthy change in your diet?  Does this give you more incentive to really stick-to-it?

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What Does Your Body Mass Index Say About You

Does your body make one feel unattractive? Are you scared to back try and get in shape? Have you made an effort to shed pounds that are unwanted days gone by? If so, were you unsuccessful or did you give up after a time that is short? This article is meant to help people like everyone else. Read on to learn of easy ways to shed those pounds and have them off.

Legumes and beans of all kinds help greatly when people are trying to lose excess weight. Beans have almost no fat, are full of protein and B vitamins, and satisfy the appetite in a manner that extremely vegetables that are low-calorient. They can provide a healthy and lower-calorie substitute for meat; even for meat lovers. Legumes lend body and flavor to soups, veggie burgers, ethnic dishes, and many other things.

A great way to lose weight is to listen to music when you are doing cardio. Doing cardio can be very monotonous and boring without anything to distract you. Once you listen to music, you will stop checking the timer every minutes that are few and youll be much more likely to put more amount of time in.

To really maximize the potency of a healthy diet, it needs to be a diet that the dieter can stick to. An extremely audacious fat-burning diet, will never be any help in the event that dieter finds it intolerable. A dieter is more likely to carry on the narrow and straight, with a diet that feels comfortable for him or her.

If the goal is to lose weight in general, you need to avoid eating a diet that is high in protein. Muscle growth is gain that is weight. Unless you actually want larger muscles, remember that protein is the fuel that builds them. High-protein diets are great for weight trainers, but people who need to lose overall weight shouldnt ingest too much protein.

Mentally see yourself during the weight you wish to be. This helps train your mind into thinking thats the way you are. If you can get your brain on-board, your body will follow. Cut fully out pictures of this size you wish to be and post them so you can see what you are aiming for.

When attending a vacation cocktail party, get a low calorie drink like seltzer water and fruit juice as soon as you arrive. If you sip slowly on your drink, you will probably not fill up on high calorie cocktails. Having one of your hands busy can keep you against sampling the snacks as well.

Do you like pizza? You will see occasions when you need to savor a slice of pizza, but you can make it a bit that is little. Grab some napkins and blot the oil that is all within the pizza. This may help save your self from extra calories and fat.

Some of the very advice that is basic weight loss is some of the oldest: watch your portions. For example, restaurants would have you believe that a steak should be the size of your head. However, a reasonable portion of meat would actually be the dimensions of a deck of cards, or about as big as the palm of the hand.

Now that you have arrive at the end of this article, do you know what must be achieved to lose weight. Do not pass this chance up; put what you have read into play.

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C1 1 2 killer or just a new level

Its official: I started level 2 of Continuity 1.1. And well, I heard lots and lots about this level - that it is tough and really really challenging. Well, to be honest, it is hard, but I didnt find it harder than some of the levels in Meta. It had lots of exercises, it is almost 5 minutes longer than level 1, and yes - the moves are tough. But some similar moves we did in Meta, and I would say they are doable... But that said, I do think I will have some sore muscles tomorrow! During MS I felt like my ass was on fire, and after that I was a bit exhausted. Needed (and still do actually) a nap. 

In two weeks Im moving to a different office, and there I will have a big fat couch... and you can laugh at me, but I will start taking naps in the middle of the day. And I am afraid I will start living in my office at some point. :)))) Ooops.

OK, so great weekend to you all! Im going back to work and thinking of a holiday in December. Sigh.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Essential Diet Weight Loss Guide

As a growing problem in our society currently, some places even reaching epidemic dimensions. The question is "What is our society going to end in place being?" A bunch of fatties eating unhealthy meal and living a poor lifestyle? There is a choice by following this guide explaining different ways to lose weight with some of diet plans methods on the market.
Chinese diet tea.
A recent study on Chinese diet their tea shows that drinking this substance, exhibits rapid and effective weight loss gained over a short period of time. Increased energy level and also a significant effect on fat oxidization. The particular Chinese tea diet does not incorporate caffeine and therefore, does not increase the heart beat rate and metabolism. It is very safe and highly effective for weight loss.
Water.
Almost every diet plan features in a few ways some form of water. Water system has no calories, cholesterol or body fat. Studies show that a high consumption of water: - 8 ounce glasses per day will help energy levels, concentration, mental awareness, weight loss and also give you healthy sounding skin. So drinking on a regular basis will stop fat deposits, clean out the toxins within the body and create a healthier, fitter-looking body.
Free Diet plans.
Free Diet plans are usually geared up and recommended by a dietitian or a nutritionist. They are especially organized and also arranged for athletes and dieters while they contain less fat and calories. Since a result, free diet plans can help you lose weight or maintain a steady decrease in weight. This is also recommended for those people who have busy lifestyles and little time to shop for the correct foods or even have time for planning their own healthy food.
A balanced and nutritious diet.

With a balanced and nutritious diet you can lose weight. You are educated on the information of what are the correct food items, the correct carbs and the proper fats to eat. A good balanced diet would include leafy green vegetables, cereals, fruits, brown bread, and browned rice, generally free from fats, stuffed with proteins.

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