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justbesplendid — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:25:52 -0500

What Does a 1,500 Calorie Diet Look Like? (via)

justbesplendid — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:06:21 -0400

What Does a 1,500 Calorie Diet Look Like? (via)

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justbesplendid — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:02:53 -0400

treadlightlyaroundthisflower: yup.

justbesplendid — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:51:03 -0400

treadlightlyaroundthisflower:

yup.

8 Secret Weapon Foods for boosting your weight loss!

justbesplendid — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:13:00 -0400

8 Secret Weapon Foods for boosting your weight loss!:

healthyisfabulous:

Of course the foundation for successful weight loss is eating well and exercising, but if you want to power up your efforts, check out this diet cheat sheet of foods that do a little of the work for you. Research shows that these 8 secret-weapon foods can help you lose weight.

1. MUSHROOMS!!

Research reports that when people ate mushroom-based entrees, they felt just as satisfied as when they’d eaten those same dishes made with beef—though they’d taken in a fraction of the calories and fat.

2. EGGS!!

In one study, dieters who ate eggs for breakfast felt full for longer and lost more than twice as much weight as those who got the same amount of calories from a bagel for breakfast. Think beyond breakfast, too: eggs boost a salad’s staying power and make for a satisfying snack

3. APPLES!!

For a mere 95 calories, a medium apple contains 4 grams of fiber. And recent research, published in theJournal of Nutrition, suggests that boosting your fiber intake may help you to prevent weight gain—or even encourage weight loss.

4. LOW CALORIE DESSERTS

OK, so this isn’t exactly a “health food,” but we welcome the news that it may be easier to stick to your diet if it includes a little sweet treat. According to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, banning sugary foods could lead to overeating. One reason may be that removing access to sweet foods stimulates the release of a molecule in your brain called corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), produced when you’re afraid, anxious or stressed, says Pietro Cottone, Ph.D., lead study author. And increased stress levels may lower your motivation to eat more nutritious foods, making it more likely that you’ll binge on junk food.

5.SOUP!!

Research published in the journal Appetite has shown that people who start a meal with vegetable soup eat 20 percent fewer calories over the course of their meal.

6. OATMEAL!!

Eating a breakfast made with “slow-release” carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or bran cereal, three hours before you exercise may help you burn more fat, suggests a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition. Here’s why: in the study, eating “slow-release” carbohydrates didn’t spike blood sugar as high as eating refined carbohydrates, such as white toast. In turn, insulin levels didn’t spike as high and because insulin plays a role in signaling your body to store fat, having lower levels may help you burn fat. Want options beyond oatmeal?

7. HOT CHILE PEPPERS!!

In one study, consuming a little hot pepper (in tomato juice or in capsules) 30 minutes before a meal helped study participants feel less hungry and eat about 10 percent less.

8. ALMONDS!!

Chew more to curb hunger. That’s what researchers concluded in a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in which they asked participants to chew a 2-ounce serving of almonds 10, 25 or 40 times. Participants got maximum satisfaction—they felt fuller longer—from the nuts when they chewed 40 times. Chewing more may cause a greater release of fat from the almonds, which triggers hormones that curb hunger, speculates Rick Mattes, Ph.D., R.D., professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University, study author and an EatingWell advisor.

From eating well magazine.

For more healthy weight loss info click here!

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justbesplendid — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:12:53 -0400

womenshealthmag: And this banana happens to be cute, too.

justbesplendid — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:50:09 -0400

womenshealthmag:

And this banana happens to be cute, too.

duckygetsfit: 90to55in365days: I despise the treadmill. I...

justbesplendid — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:47:02 -0400

duckygetsfit:

90to55in365days:

I despise the treadmill. I adore trail running. I love running in the rain even more, at night and in winter. That’s the best. Rain, night, winter. That shit is like sex.

But better.

I cannot run on a treadmill. I always have at least one hand holding the front because I feel like I’m going to slip off if I let go and run without it

Offset Dumbbell Lunge (Women’s Health) The benefit:Holding...

justbesplendid — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:32:47 -0400

Offset Dumbbell Lunge (Women’s Health)

The benefit:Holding a weight on just one side of your body increases the demand placed on your core to keep your body stable. The result: Your hips and abs have to work harder, and you’ll also improve your balance. And better yet, you’ll burn tons of calories.

How to do it: Hold a dumbbell in your right hand next to your shoulder, with your arm bent [A]. Step forward with your right leg and lower your body until your right knee is bent at least 90 degrees and your left knee nearly touches the floor [B]. Push yourself back to the starting position. That’s 1 rep. Do all your reps, then repeat with your left leg, while holding the weight in your left hand.

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justbesplendid — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:35:07 -0400

imgfave: ★ discovered on imgfave.com (social image...

justbesplendid — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:09:53 -0400

imgfave:

★ discovered on imgfave.com (social image bookmarking)

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justbesplendid — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:24:27 -0400

water weight

onepoundatatimee: abcdefghijkelly: granolawarrior: Raw...

justbesplendid — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:32:01 -0400

onepoundatatimee:

abcdefghijkelly:

granolawarrior:

Raw Zucchini Sushi Rolls

From For the Love of Food

4 servings

1/2 cup cashews, soaked overnight
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
3 - 4 zucchini (each yields 6 - 8 slices)
2 carrots, sliced into matchsticks
1 cucumber, seeds removed and sliced into matchsticks
4 medium radishes, sliced
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small bunch cilantro

Drain cashews and put into food processor with rice vinegar. (Depending on how long cashews were soaked you might need to add a tablespoon of water to get the right consistency.) Process, scraping sides with spatula if necessary, until cashews are a soft paste but still have some texture.

Chop the ends off of your zucchini and use a vegetable peeler to peel your zucchini into long thin strips. Lay zucchini strip flat and add a small spoonful of cashew mixture onto one of the ends of zucchini. Add a few matchsticks of veggies, avocado, and a couple of pieces of cilantro. Roll up and enjoy!

gotta teach my mom about these!

:o

hopjumpskip: just a little cheat sheet :)

justbesplendid — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:31:57 -0400

hopjumpskip:

just a little cheat sheet :)

hotfornewzealand: joinmeonthejourney: healthystuff: just a...

justbesplendid — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:29:50 -0400

hotfornewzealand:

joinmeonthejourney:

healthystuff:

just a quick workout. :)

obviously, the warm-up and cooldown should be at a reasonably slow pace. then, every blue line means that you have to repeat the warm-up (as fast as you can), which really can work up a nice sweat.

a few explanations…

high knees - while working your arms and alternating legs, drive your knees up nice and high (hence, “high knees”).

butt kickers - it’s like running, except the heels of your feet should hit your butt each time you take a step. i did these by “running” in plac

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justbesplendid — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:02:34 -0400

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justbesplendid — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:02:09 -0400

healthyisfabulous:

justbesplendid — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:58:01 -0400

healthyisfabulous:

Food that burns more calories than it contains (negative calories);

justbesplendid — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:51:14 -0400

gettshittdonee:

1. Carrots
2. Celery
3. Strawberries
4. Oranges
5. Tangerines
6. Grapefruit
7. Apricots
8. Lettuce
9. Tomatoes
10. Cucumbers
11. Watermelon
12. Cauliflower
13. Apples
14. Hot chili peppers
15. Zucchini