Who would ever think that you could actually lose weight eating more bread? Nowadays, many people are thinking that the healthiest diets avoid eating bread. Many people follow a gluten-free diet. While it’s true that you shouldn’t eat bread if you have a gluten sensitivity, it’s OK to eat it if you don’t have a [...]
This is my story of how I went from looking pregnant to having a flat belly in a few months. I didn’t have to exercise, I just made one major change in my diet. There are some unhealthful fats that are in cheese, meats, and eggs that tend to get put into storage by the [...]
Grains are an awesome addition to your daily menu. Because of their mild taste, there are many uses for them. Cooking grains are so easy and will make your life much healthier and your cooking more varied. Use healthy grains for your bones, muscles, and weight loss efforts. Try these fun ways to use grains. [...]
I’m sharing this yummy soup recipe that I demonstrated for my Maximum Weight Loss class tonight. It’s versatile because other grains, beans, and vegetables can be substituted or added for or to the white beans. I got the idea for this recipe from a cookbook called
There are two main approaches to health. One involves taking personal responsibility; changing your diet and exercising for starters. Then, there is the approach of
I did a previous post on measuring spoon basics which a lot of people have found helpful. I’ve made three more videos for You Tube. The first one here is for measuring cups. In the next couple of weeks, I will add the second video on helpful hints for measuring cans, and the third video [...]
There have been many studies in the past comparing diets and which types of diets help people to have better strength, performance, and endurance. I was reading in the book Diet For a New America, by John Robbins and learned some about some amazing studies of how a plant-based diet helped people to perform better [...]
How often do you call your best friend? I guess that depends on how much you need a best friend. Maybe you are married to your best friend, so you have an opportunity to talk more often. Having a friend is good for your health. And, if you have chosen the
Some people are new to cooking and don’t know all the ins and outs of how to use measuring spoons, how many tablespoons make an ounce, and how many teaspoons make a tablespoon. Then there are a few little abbreviations that you need to know in order to read or write a recipe. It’s helpful [...]
Do you want to start losing weight this week? Well, hopefully, you now have the motivation you need to take a baby step or two towards maximum weight loss. Eventually, you will be so excited about the little successes you are having that overtime you will be running with awesome results. But, for now, you [...]
You may be very overweight, or you may be a couch potato or computer buff. But if you care at all about your life and health, you will get up and start exercising. Your immune system will improve, your risk of diseases will lessen, and you’ll feel happier. Just take that first baby step, do something [...]
This morning, I was driving by Walgreens and saw a sign that said, “Come in today for your shingles shot.” At first, I thought the sign was talking about shingles on a roof. But, then I realized it was talking about the vaccination for shingles. I know of people who
It’s important that you know how to keep your heart rate at a safe rhythm while exercising. If you overdo it, you could be stressing your heart too much and end up with a heart attack. I used to be a walking guide at
Well, here we are in the middle of the winter and flu season. Ideally, everyone should have gotten plenty of sunshine during the warmer days to last them through the winter. Sunshine on the skin is the best source of vitamin D. And, vitamin D is one vitamin that can be stored in the body [...]
