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Nutrition and public policy expert Marion Nestle gives her annual predicitions on Food Matters for 2011 -

You know, half the battle in weight loss is mindset. The other is learning moderation. I stumbled across this article that has some really useful tips -

Fresh start for New Year’s diet
Looking to lose weight this year? It remains one of the most popular resolutions. But research shows the most successful dieters — those who lose weight and keep it off for the long haul — practice healthy eating and exercise habits all year long. They don’t have New Year’s diet resolutions because they don’t make big promises that are impossible to keep. For instance, if you’ve ever vowed on January 1st that “I’ll never eat ice cream again!” or “I’ll never order French fries again!” you made one of the biggest New Year’s diet mistakes — biting off more than you can chew. Instead, set a time limit or portion limit. “I’ll only eat French fries once a month.” Or “I’ll only eat ice cream in a really small bowl.”

Whether it’s the first week of January or last week of June, there’s no time like the present for new beginnings. Here’s a simple guide to help you hit the reset button on food and fitness habits. Follow these FRESH start rules to launch a healthier new you. Read More >>>

I received an email about fat burning triggers. Out of curiosity I clicked. I was taken to a form to fill out to determine how much fat I could burn in 7 days.

OK, I put in that I’m 5’7″, weigh 120 pounds, and I’m 54. That is the truth.

It comes back with - 

Calculator Results: You Should Be Losing
Between 4 and 6 Pounds Every 30 Days
Until You Reach Your Ideal Weight!
WATCH HOW-TO PRESENTATION BELOW!

If this was a real calculator – it should have said -

What? Are you crazy? You should be gaining 10 pounds! 

This time of year, the diet snake oil salesmen will be preying on you like crazy. Make sure your BS detector is set on high. Otherwise, the only thing getting lighter will be your wallet.

Carole

Head Rebel

 

by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson

One of the biggest myths out there is the myth that eating healthy costs too much.

Just the opposite… and I’ll prove it to you in three ways.

#1: Cash

Here’s some sample figures courtesy of my friend Scott Tousignant’s fitness blog…

2 medium size sweet potatoes $1 or… small fries from a fast food joint

2 red peppers $1 or… a can of pop

Bowl of oatmeal with fruit & protein powder $2 or… large bag of chips

6 Chicken Breasts $10 or… a sub combo from a fast food joint

18 eggs $3.50 or… a burger from a fast food joint

2 salmon fillets $15 or… large pizza

Loaded chicken salad (homemade) $3 or… bag of cookies

Large bag of oatmeal $3.50 or… 4 chocolate bars

Not much of a comparison, it is?

Yet the foods on the left would feed a family of two or more for 4-7 days… the foods on the right? 2-3 days if you live through it.

Tips to make the most expensive part of eating healthy — the cost of quality meats — go further include…

1. Use tofu fillers in chicken and beef recipes. Even if you hate tofu, you can barely taste the difference when combined properly.

2. Buy your meats in bulk online. You can find less expensive grass-fed beef and naturally-raised chicken and have it delivered to you if you live near a large city. If not, check the local farmers.

3. Eat meat only 3-4 times per week and use black beans with rice or inexpensive tuna for your other days. I eat tuna cooked in a skillet with lots of veggies and some olive oil almost every night and I LOVE the taste!

My book The Every Other Day Diet has over 40 pages of recipes in it to help you eat healthy and cheap… and you can still eat out and consume your favorite foods several times per week.

#2: Your Health

Do we ‘really’ need to talk about buy new (usually larger) clothes every year or two? Or about the health care costs associated with being even 20 pounds over your ideal weight, let alone more? How about the time you miss from work with excessive colds?

Eating healthy and taking care of your body adds years to your life… and for the record, the years eating poorly takes away from your life, on average, costs each American over 80,000 in medical expenses.

Want to add that to your food budget?

#3: The Big Picture

Anyone who has been fit knows the joy it brings… the freedom you feel from wearing whatever you want… the productivity you see from increased energy… the pace at which you move during the day.

Not only are these gifts priceless, but they are also massive cash-savers. Your productivity alone can add thousands to your bottom line each year, well off-setting any costs associated with eating quality food.

The Bottom Line…

Like any good accountant would suggest, you need to look at your ROI (return on investment) if nothing else.

What does investing in a better body, greater health, and vibrant energy do for your life? How can that actually translate into more income AND less expense?

You will be surprised.

Remember:
Don’t Quit. Get Fit!

P.S. If you want some tips on getting started with shedding that excess weight… go here for a short video… and prepare to take some notes! …

it’s freee….

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I’m sitting here smirking. Yet another raw food enthusiast has been horrified to find that he is severely deficient in vital nutrients.

This guy has been pushing raw foods to the max for years. He wrote a book on it that I think sold quite well. I give him credit for admitting he was wrong. He truly is someone who wants to help people live healthier. He was just a little misguided for a while.

Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie are dropping their vegan and vegetarian diets after losing too much weight and energy, and even their looks.

Don’t get me wrong – raw fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. But they are only part of a healthy diet. Your body needs many different nutrients to operate at its peak.

I’m waiting to see what the newest trend is going to be. Could it possibly be – a balanced diet? GASP!

But what about all the research that they used to form their opinions?

A lot depends on what you are looking to find when you read the research. I read the same Framington Report that they all did, and I came to a different conclusion. But they were looking to prove that meat was the cause of all disease. When I read the study, it did not support that theory. It did support the theory that humans should not drink cow’s milk, but that wasn’t what they were after.  They were looking to bastardize all animal protein.

When I read a report, I’m looking for the truth. I don’t start with an opinion one way or the other. I’m not a doctor or a scientist. I’m just interested.

I’ve been around the block a bit, and many times things that come out just don’t make any common sense.

So how can you tell what’s good information, and what’s not?

I would suggest talking to someone who is older and healthy. Find out what they eat and how they live. Follow their example. Learn as much as you can.

My biggest advice -

1. If you want any kind of quality of life 10 years from now, you have to stop eating packaged and processed foods. Pop is the deadliest.

2. Add more raw fruits and vegetables, but they need to be half of your diet. Not your whole diet.

3. Get some exercise.

4. Get enough sleep.

5. Practice moderation in all things.

You can take this advice to the bank – it will save your thousands of dollars in your lifetime.

Still a Rebel -

Carole

Well, that’s it. The holidays are over and it’s time to get back to work. UGH, right?

And to make matters worse, you might be wearing a few extra pounds. When you login- check out the 7 day plan to get rid of that holiday weight fast!

And if you’re feeling the financial pinch – you’ll also find my favorite penny pinching meal ideas. I can pinch a penny until it squeals and still enjoy deliscious meals. Be sure to check it out.

Have a great week. See you soon!

Carole

Head Rebel

The holidays are officially over. How are you feeling?

Tired? Lethargic? Fat?

Its a new decade. Time to shed the things that no longer serve us -

As you look at that food you’re about to eat – ask, “What Have You Done For Me Lately?”

Login and find some great food that will serve you the way you deserve!