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Counting Calories

April 14, 2010

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I like this chart. I find it very useful.

I got it from Trader Joe's website. Click on it to make it larger and more legible.

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The Weight Loss Challenge

I am taking a challenge proposed by Christina Willardson . I happened upon it quite accidentally. I am in the challenge for 10 weeks, but I am designing a program for myself that I can live with forever. I have done Weight Watchers. And, I lost weight. But, got bored. I have done the PSMF with Dr. Fountis . Lost weight- and fast - but, it isn't sustainable. For me. I have several medications; two make it difficult to lose weight and one causes weight gain. So, I need a regular life plan that will help keep my weight in check. I am creating a blog for this purpose. It is a place to put all the helpful info that is scattered everywhere in one convenient location. Plus, I can track my eating, exercise and recipes I really like. That way, when I can't think of something to make- I can refer here. Once I try a recipe, I am going to rank it out of 5 stars. Mostly so I can track my faves, but you can get my opinion on the food, too. I can also access these recipes from anywhere- whi

Cinco de Mayo Dinner

I think I will include these nachos in my dinner plan for Cinco de Mayo. The rest of the week's dinner plans are coming soon.... :P

Week One Menu

I make a weekly plan for dinners. I try to have a variety of protein sources- (lean) pork, chicken, turkey, beef, fish, etc- and a variety of vegetable side dishes. Also, I use only whole grains and try to mix that up, as well. I try to include whole wheat pasta, brown rice, whole wheat cous cous, quinoa, whole grain bread and so forth. If you keep things interesting through variety of flavors and food choices, you have a better chance at consistently eating healthy. Of course, this takes planning. At least, at first. After a while, you will get into a groove of what kinds of things to put on the grocery list so that you have things on hand to throw together a healthy meal. Until then, plan a week's worth of meals that meet your health guidelines for calorie & fat intake. Now, I mentioned I do a weekly plan for dinners. What about the other meals? Well, for breakfast- I am pretty well versed in what works well for me and have those things on hand. I can list several breakfast

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