Featured Blog Diet-to-Go now offers five weeks worth of super delicious meals that are a perfect fit for people suffering from diabetes. It‘s our popular Diabetes-friendly Traditional line of meals that were crafted to fit within the guidelines set forth by... the American Diabetes Association. Here's what Diet-to-Go's registered dietitian Rebecca Mohning MS, RD, LD has to say. "Diet-to-Go meal plans are beneficial for customers trying to lose weight AND control their blood glucose levels. The meals are portion controlled so there is no need to worry about carbohydrate counting and keeping track of calories for weight loss. "The meals offer a diet low in fat which is very important for diabetics since they have an increased risk for heart disease." Now that's what we call news that's easy to swallow! Chances are you or someone you know is either diabetic or pre-diabetic. Here are the most recent stats from www.diabetes.org: Total: 23.6 million children and adults in the United States-- 7.8% of the population -- have diabetes. Diagnosed: 17.9 million people Undiagnosed: 5.7 million people Pre-diabetes: 57 million people New Cases: 1.6 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older each year. Scary numbers indeed. But there are so many ways to fight back. A healthy, balanced diet is perhaps the best way to keep your sugar in check or to prevent the energy swings prevalent among diabetics. The American Diabetes Association says, "Meal planning for diabetes is more than just cutting back on starch or sugar. There are many options that people with diabetes use to help them plan their meals. Having diabetes doesn’t have to mean eating the same foods day after day." And that's where Diet-to-Go can help. Our perfectly portioned meals remove the guesswork and maintain the pleasure of dining on great-tasting real food. By using a plan like Diet-to-Go, you get to try new foods where the portions are controlled so you can keep better track of your calories for weight loss and track your carbohydrate intake to better regulate your blood sugar. We know that carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood glucose levels. By keeping track of how many carbohydrates you eat and setting a limit for your maximum amount to eat, you can get the help you need to keep your blood glucose levels on track. Diet-to-Go is here to help make that easy for you. A small sampling of the great foods on our Diabetes-friendly Traditional menu: Ratatouille Omelet and Asparagus Spears Curry Chicken Salad, Mandarin Oranges and Melba Toast Lobster and Veggie Ravioli over Veggies Our Diabetes-friendly Traditional meal plan offers a 5-week menu of real honest-to-goodness, freshly prepared food that tastes great with no additives! Unlike many of our competitors, Diet-to-Go prepares all of our meals daily in our own chef-run kitchens. Trips to the supermarket are rare. Diet-to-Go goes the extra mile and delivers everything you need to enjoy healthy and great tasting breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We include the little extras like fruits, rolls and sides -- even the condiments – sugar-free fruit preserves, low-fat cream cheese, ketchup, mustard and low-fat mayo. If you have diabetes or have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic, browse our menu, nutritional and pricing pages and take control of your weight and health with real, delicious food today!
Featured Blog This Thanksgiving will mark a first for my family – we're going out to dinner at a restaurant rather than host family or visit family for our turkey day meal. My wife refuses to make a complete break from tradition so she will be roasting a tu...rkey breast Thanksgiving morning so we will at least have “leftovers” for sandwiches. My question: Can they truthfully be leftovers when the turkey breast will go untouched on Thanksgiving? Hmmm… Anyway, while I am looking forward to a fuss-free holiday for a change, I must admit I am a little saddened by the prospect of sharing Thanksgiving dinner with a roomful of strangers. But rather than feel sorry for myself – or, worse yet, to hastily organize a last-minute dinner here at the McGran home – I have decided to look on the bright side and jot down a list of the seven things that I am most thankful for this Thanksgiving. No. 1 Happy, healthy children I may get cranky at times and complain about rising early for Saturday morning basketball practices, but I am extremely grateful that my son Jonathan and my daughter Caelyn are bright, athletic kids who enjoy participating in various activities that get them away from the computer or Xbox from time to time. Because of them I am Coach John to a whole lot of area kids. And that’s something that I believe keeps me feeling young even though my driver’s license swears I am… gulp!... FIFTY! No. 2 A wife who puts up with me Don't ask me how, but my wife and I have lasted 13 years now. And even though she may not think it – or I may not show it enough – I am SO glad to be her husband. As you might imagine, a man who goes by the name Mr. Bad Food may very well have a few other bad habits. Yet Barbara has stuck with me through thick and thin. I am sure there have been times she’d like to trade me in on a newer model with fewer issues, yet she stands by her man… and only God knows why! No. 3 The United States of Good Food I love food… not as much as I love my family, but quite a bit. Even here in a somewhat rural part of Pennsylvania, I can satisfy my cravings and yearnings for just about any sort of meal. There’s a Wendy’s right down the street and our favorite pizza ‘n wings joint is a 5-minute drive in the other direction. I grew up as part of a large family and mom cooked the basics to keep us all satisfied. It was only after I left the nest and headed to college that I began to experiment with food. Guess what? I quickly found out that I LOVE this stuff! I have spent the past 30 years catching up on the foods I missed during my first 20 years of living at home. And that leads me to… No. 4 Diet-to-Go This isn't some shameless free plug for the company that pays me to write. I have been enjoying Diet-to-Go food for the past 10 years or so. I was introduced to it while I worked for another diet company. Hmmmm… Mr. Bad Food and diet companies – are you seeing a trend here? Anyway, I honestly love this food which they graciously send me every Tuesday like clockwork. Since late last year I have been chowing down on their low-carb meals. They also offer scrumptious low-fat and vegetarian fare. So far today, I have feasted on veggie quiche with sausage for breakfast and stuffed flounder for lunch. This is REAL FOOD! I get my Diet-to-Go food delivered via Fed Ex right to my front door. You just can’t beat that. It saves me many trips to the grocery store – a place that is extremely scary for a food lover like me! No. 5 Good friends Yes, as you can tell from points 3 and 4, I do consider food a friend of mine, but in this case I am talking about real flesh-and-blood folks like the guy who gives me financial advice and finds me affordable health insurance. His name is Herman and he and I have a past that stretches back to our junior high days. Then there’s my attorney, who also happens to have been my very first roommate. "Joe U." and I graduated from high school together… way back in 1977! I have a lot of other more-recent friends – like my neighbors and the guys and gals who oversee the local girls softball league and youth basketball league. The passage that Clarence leaves George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life sums it up nicely: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. No. 6 A great place to live This past August I brought my family back home to Drums, Pennsylvania after a year and a half in Massachusetts. Not only were we were lucky enough to sell our Massachusetts home in a down market, but we were able to buy a home three doors down from the home we sold before moving up north! We are living next to the same folks we grew to know and enjoy during our last stint here. Our kids are back running with their old friends and we attend parties hosted by our dear friends who just happen to be our neighbors as well. This neighborhood really feels like home. Don’t even try to get me to leave it again. It really is a wonderful life, ain’t it? No. 7 A nation that stumbles but never falls We haven’t emerged from all the economic woes that slammed us in 2008, but there are signs of a rebound. And even though I, like millions of other Americans, have suffered financially there is no other place that I would even consider calling home. I recently exercised my right to vote even though the races were few, but I did so because it is my small way to take part in this great democracy. Okay, so this is beginning to sound corny even to me. The bottom line: America surely is beautiful for its spacious skies and amber waves of grain. It’s even more attractive for its willingness to let anyone have a shot at making it… and for the fact it’s where people come to live free. And I would be remiss if I forgot our Armed Forces. I am extremely thankful for the men and women who put their lives on the line in far-off places on a daily basis. God bless America! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving – no matter where you and your family gather to give thanks, eat turkey and watch football.
Featured Blog When it comes to weight loss, Bo knows dieting. As part of his job as a radio personality, the Louisiana man got to try just about every hot diet that hit the market. But now that Bo is off the air and dieting on his own dime, he’s tuned into... the best tasting, easiest-to-follow diet he could find – and he's dropped a super 39 pounds! The program that Bo says gives him the most bang for his buck: Diet-to-Go. "Diet-to-Go has been a great tool to jump-start my weight loss and I'm proof that it works if you work it," Bo says. "I'm still hovering around the 40-pound mark and I'm satisfied with that. "The food is very good, and the plan is convenient and easy to follow." You said a mouthful Bo. At a time when money is tight, more and more overweight Americans are joining Bo and turning to Diet-to-Go. The company, now in its 19th year, serves up quality food at an affordable price. That commitment has sold Bo and thousands of other health-minded men and women. "I look better, I feel better and I'm happier for it," Bo says. "Start your transformation today. If you've tried all the other diets and failed why not try DTG and succeed!" Bo turned to Diet-to-Go for help last January after stepping on his scale and seeing the numbers spin to 258 pounds. The 5-foot-9 production manager for Clear Channel Broadcasting in New Orleans was just five pounds from his all-time high weight and knew he needed to get the scale needle moving south again… and fast. "I had allowed my previous weight loss to slip away and my body numbers weren't looking very good," he says. "I was pre-diabetic and my cholesterol and other blood numbers were too high. "I knew I didn’t want to go back to NutriSystem. That had worked for me twice before but I did not want to eat that stuff anymore. "I was paying for my own diet this time and I wanted something I could live with cost-wise and taste-wise. Then I found Diet-to-Go and started with the low-fat meals.” Bo said he first cleared his new diet with his doctor, who went online to check out what Diet-to-Go was bringing to the table. Not only was his physician impressed with the Diet-to-Go program, but she then began recommending it to her other patients in need of weight loss. As Bo’s weight lowered, so did his cholesterol and blood sugar levels. No surprise there. The low-fat meals meet or exceed the guidelines of major medical organizations like the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association. "I just had my blood work done in October – it was my annual physical to keep my insurance coverage in effect," Bo says. "For the first time in as long as I can recall I had no readings in the outer range. That includes blood sugar, triglycerides and cholesterol." Bo has become a big believer in the one-two punch of healthy diet and regular exercise. "Increased activity is the best way to break through a weight loss plateau, but it doesn’t have to be time spent in a gym," he says. "I have made a lot of little changes – like taking stairs rather than the elevator – and it has led to big changes for my health." Bo's advice to those in need of weight loss: --Make a commitment in your mind. You really need to start with the proper mindset or your efforts are doomed to failure. --Do your research. Find a diet that is a good fit for YOU. Don’t be lured into a weight loss plan pitched by a celebrity who was paid to follow that particular plan. --Take it one day at a time. You can quit cigarettes. You can quit drinking. But you can't quit eating. You need to tweak your relationship with food and stay the course each and every day. Bo says his weight loss has slowed a bit, but he is okay with that. He is maintaining the 39 pounds he's lost and weathering a perfect storm of factors that could submarine a man without a plan. "Once my life gets more settled, I know I will get back on track to a lower weight," he says. "And I know I’ll do it with Diet-to-Go." For more on Bo's journey to wellness, check out his blog at http://diettogobo.blogspot.com To get started on your journey to a healthier weight, go to http://diettogo.com/place-order
Featured Blog Special for DiettoGo.comby Frederic J. Vagnini, M.D., FACS, & Lawrence D. ChilnickAuthors of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes During the holiday season many dedicated dieters or those who follow special diets for diabetes, heart disease... or other conditions not only "fall off the wagon" but also leap into the deep end of the pool. Don't feel guilty. This is a normal reaction to attending large family dinners where everyone makes food loaded with seductive carbohydrates. We also go to multiple parties -- sometimes on the same day -- where the hosts have hired caterers who specialize in delicious appetizers and desserts that are so good you just stand at the buffet and eat more and more. Worse, in some cases you are at the home of a sensitive relative who has taken gourmet cooking courses and will be insulted if you don't have at least seconds of every dish. Your diabetes is not an excuse where they are concerned. Can you have "your cake and eat it" during this holiday season that now seems to stretch from before Thanksgiving well into the coming year? If you adopt a simple strategy, you can survive the holidays without too much damage. The first thing you have to admit is that you are not powerless over the mounds of mashed potatoes, hams, turkeys, stuffing, butter coated green beans and apple and pumpkin pies. Next, adopt these few logical steps below and with any luck and preparation you will come out of the holidays as healthy as you went into them -- your blood sugars and weight at the same levels three months before. Put Yourself Into Pre-Holiday Training Think of the holidays as sort of an Olympics for eating. The first thing any athlete does is begin training. As a diabetic you are already exercising, eating properly and taking medication and supplements. Adopt a strategy that helps you increase your exercise and lowers your blood sugars even more. Begin this a month ahead of Thanksgiving. When you are shopping park farther away and walk everywhere you can. The more "workouts" you get with proper food and exercise the better shape you will be in. Holidays are Not a License to Eat We all tend to have "slips" when following a weight loss plan -- especially as a diabetic whose health depends on keeping nutrition balanced. Do not rationalize as you line up to shovel food on your plate that this is only "for today." It won't turn out that way. There will be more parties and unless you adopt the attitude that "today is just like any other day" you will be on the downhill slide. Use Visualization Think of how you felt in the past when you did overeat. Remember over eating and the bloated, nauseous feeling that may have led to you getting sick and ending up vomiting and passed out on the couch. Just bring that sensation back and you will already start backing away from the table. Think Of The Damages Keep in mind that overeating during the holidays can destroy an entire year of work and you end up possibly gaining 10-15 pound in a few weeks. It is OK to go off your diet a bit but keep the consequences in focus. Stay Home When You Can This one is tough but if you can keep the "exposure" down your odds of staying on track increase. Don't Go To Parties Hungry In effect pre-medicate. Have a small salad or something healthy when you go to a party or dinner so you will not be as tempted. Go Slow on the Bottle Parties seem to attract bottles of beer and glasses of wine. Remember how many calories these contain and stick to water if you can. The holiday season is about seeing old friends, family and having a good time. While all the food and entertaining is hard to avoid, if you keep these ideas in mind you can still enjoy yourself and not suffer from it. The most important lesson is that if you keep exercising -- staying in training -- you will have a much easier time continuing your weight loss program after the holidays are passed. ©2009 Frederic Vagnini, M.D., FACS, and Lawrence D. Chilnick, authors of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5-Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks, Sheds Pounds Safely, and Reverses Prediabetes and Diabetes Author BiosFrederic J. Vagnini, M.D., FACS, coauthor of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5-Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks, Sheds Pounds Safely, and Reverses Prediabetes and Diabetes, is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon whose understanding of the ravages of cardiovascular diseases is grounded in 20 years as a cardiac surgeon. He hosts a popular call-in radio show and has published several books, including The Carbohydrate Addict's Healthy Heart Program, a New York Times bestseller. Lawrence D. Chilnick, coauthor of The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes: The 5-Step Program That Removes Metabolic Roadblocks, Sheds Pounds Safely, and Reverses Prediabetes and Diabetes, is the authors and creator of the New York Times bestseller The Pill Book, which has sold 17 million copies and is still in print after more than two decades. He is a publishing executive, editor, teacher, journalist, broadcaster, and author of several popular health reference books, electronic products, audiotapes, and videos. For more information please visit http://vagnini.com and http://www.fairwindspress.com/description.asp?isbn=9781592333844
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Featured Blog Special for DiettoGo.comby Adrienne Carlson Diet... It's a word that is dreaded by most people but one that most of us adopt because we want to look our best and stay healthy. A diet is not something that everyone is able to adhere to, and for those... of us who try, it's best to know for sure what to eat and what to avoid when we're trying to lose weight and get fit. Opinions differ and, as they say, one man's meat is another man's poison, so there are going to be varying ideas on what constitutes the best diet food and what things to eat when on a diet. But this list reveals seven things the healthy dieter should be on the lookout for. Sugar-free foods Yes, sugar does add on the pounds quickly, but that does not make foods that are labeled “sugar-free” good things to eat when on a diet. These items normally come with some sugar substitutes that may not cause you to put on weight but which harm your body in other ways. Low-fat foods When you eliminate fat completely from your diet, you lose essential nutrients. Fat is necessary in low amounts, so when you switch to fat-free foods or those that are labeled low-fat, you don’t necessarily end up benefitting by much. Besides, even though the food is low in fat, it is high in calories and if you eat more than your daily requirement, you are bound to gain weight. Foods that are restrictive The Atkins diet did gain popularity because it helped people lose weight instantly, but when your body is overloaded with proteins and deprived of carbohydrates, fats and vitamins, you begin to suffer deficiencies and your body loses nutrition. Food supplements Pills and other forms of supplements are exactly that – they are meant to augment your diet rather than replace it. So use supplements only to support your diet instead of trying to live on them. Foods that are of one category It’s true that you do lose weight rapidly when you take in liquids alone and avoid solid foods, but this kind of diet is not sustainable in the long run. A diet is only successful if it can be a way of life rather than something you adopt for a short term. Low-calorie foods When you try to subsist on foods that are low in calories, like salads and fruits, you tend to eat more of them. Also, you may tell yourself that you are entitled to treats like dressings and cream. This increases your total calorific intake and ends up making you put on weight when you are supposed to be on a diet. Diet pills Pills and other medicines that claim to make you slim even when you don’t exercise or go on a diet are the worst kind of fraud. They claim to suppress your appetite and prevent you from gaining weight in the process. You need to remember however, that our bodies were meant to eat food in order to remain healthy, so when you starve yourself, you tend to lose essential nutrients and fall ill as a result. Instead of resorting to diet foods, choose a healthy and balanced meal plan that is both low in calories and high in nutrition, and one you will enjoy eating every day on a long term basis. This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of physical therapist assistant schools. Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at adrienne.carlson1@gmail.com
Featured Blog I want to share with you some healthy tips and anecdotes to kick off the holiday season. It has been a tumultuous year for many however there is always something to give thanks for and our health is just one of those things. Here are a few things th...at can keep us counting our blessings as well as a few treats to celebrate them! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Reduce the amount of waste you produce by buying only as much as you need and choosing products that come in packaging that can be recycled. Carry reusable bags when you do your shopping, and use cloth napkins that can be washed and used again. Be sure to recycle all paper and plastic, glass and aluminum containers. If you don’t already have a compost bin, use your Thanksgiving fruit and vegetable trimmings to start one. The compost will enrich the soil in your garden next spring. Buy & Eat Locally Grown Food Locally grown food is good for your table, your health and the environment. Locally grown food tastes better than food that has to be grown and packaged for maximum shelf life, and it requires less fuel to reach store shelves. Locally grown food also contributes more to your local economy, supporting local farmers as well as local merchants. Also, using only organic food for your feast is another good eco-friendly Thanksgiving strategy. Organic fruits, vegetables and grains are grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers; organic meat is produced without antibiotics and artificial hormones. The result is food that is better for your health and good for the environment. Organic farming also produces higher yields, increases soil fertility, prevents erosion, and is more cost-effective for farmers. Travel Smart If you must go over the river and through the woods, there are still ways to have an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. If you drive, use less fuel and lower your emissions by making sure your car is in good working order and your tires are properly inflated. If possible, carpool to reduce the number of cars on the road. If you fly, consider purchasing carbon credits to offset your portion of the carbon dioxide emissions generated by your flight. A typical long-haul flight produces nearly four tons of carbon dioxide. Plant a Tree Trees absorb carbon dioxide. Planting one tree may not seem to matter much in the face of global climate change, but small things do matter. In one year, the average tree absorbs roughly 26 pounds of carbon dioxide and returns enough oxygen to supply a family of four. Make it a Spiritual Day The Pilgrims who celebrated the first Thanksgiving fled religious persecution in Europe to seek a better life in America. The Thanksgiving holiday was established to provide a national day of thanksgiving for all Americans. Even if you follow no particular religion, however, Thanksgiving is a good time to count your blessings, beginning with the many ways the natural environment sustains and enriches our lives. As part of your eco-friendly Thanksgiving, make time for prayer, meditation, reflection, or perhaps just a walk in the woods to contemplate and give thanks for the wonders of nature. Say Thank You Whatever else you do on Thanksgiving, make it a time to say thank you to the people in your life who matter most and, if possible, to spend time in their company. Life is short. It is the moments that count most -- and many of the best moments in life are those spent with friends and family. If distance or circumstances prevent you from spending Thanksgiving with some of the people you love, call, email or write them a letter (on recycled paper!!) to tell them why they mean so much to you and they make your world a better place. And try some of these extra yummy dishes at your Thanksgiving feast: Sage and Onion Cornbread Stuffing 1 Tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 cup celery and tops, chopped3/4 lb. cornbread cubes 1 and 1/2 cup vegetarian broth1/2 tsp. EACH of sage, thyme, savory and dried rosemarySalt and freshly-ground black pepper (you won't need salt if the broth is salted) Saute the onion and celery in a large lightly-oiled or non-stick frying pan in the oil until softened, adding a little broth if necessary to keep from sticking. Remove from heat and add the remaining stuffing ingredients. The bread should be moist. Mix well. Grease loaf or tube pans, or a casserole dish, with Asian sesame oil. Pack in the stuffing. Brush with more sesame oil. Cover with foil. Bake at 325-375 degrees for about 1 hour. Sweet Potato Pie 3 large sweet potatoes3 Tbsp oil or non-dairy margarine1/2 cup hot soy milkEgg replacer equivalent to 2 eggs1/2 cup fructose1/2 tsp sea salt1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp nutmeg1 unbaked vegan pie crust Steam the sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the oil in the hot soymilk, and add to the sweet potatoes. Beat until soft and creamy. Add the beaten egg replacer, fructose, sea salt, vanilla, and nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture, and mix well. Pour the filling into the crust, and bake for 30 minutes. Carolyn Scott is an avid traveler but found it quite difficult to find vegan friendly restaurants abroad. Realizing she could find and/or manipulate any menu to create a meal that satisfied her as well as her dining partners, she created the Healthy Voyager to show people that your dietary restrictions should not ruin your trip. Carolyn has studied holistic nutrition and dabbled in the culinary arts while keeping a log of every place she visited! The Healthy Voyager is the authority on all things vegan, healthy and green! You can check out her blog, web series, radio show, recipes and more at www.HealthyVoyager.com
Featured Blog When you hear the word core, what comes to mind? Abs? Lower back? Obliques? If you thought one or more of these answers, you're partially right. Basically, your core comprises all the muscles that are responsible for moving and stabilizing the trunk... or spine. Simply, your core is your body without arms and legs. If there's any weakness in any muscle of this system, your core is compromised. I hear all the time about people who have strong abs, but a bad back. One of the reasons is because they do 5,000,000 crunches a day and neglect the other muscles of the core like the lower back muscles, transverse abdominis, or obliques. Tight upper body muscles like the lats or pecs, which would give you rounded shoulders (the caveman posture), do not help either. They would pull on the spine, forcing it to be out of alignment, or its natural curve. What ends up suffering for most people is their lower back. Think about it. How many people you know wake up in the morning and say they're suffering from ab pain? If they do, it’s more likely from stomach issues. Many people wake up, or go throughout the day with back pain—that annoying feeling like you have two pit bulls gnawing on your lower back muscles. Or it may be triggered from simple tasks like driving, or carrying a baby. I've been there. 5,000,000 crunches!? Strengthening all the muscles of your core, while stretching the tight muscles, is the most effective way of preventing or alleviating back issues. The muscles of the core that surround and stabilize the spine are mostly made of slow twitch muscle fibers. In laymen’s terms that means they fire more slowly than fast twitch fibers and can go for a long time before they fatigue. (Hence the 5,000.000 crunches.) However a plethora of repetitions are not necessary. Your core is at work all day long when you breathe or move. But don’t fool yourself and think that breathing and moving will get you a six-pack or a healthy back. I would suggest 15-20 repetitions for various core exercises, with the proper amount of resistance that’ll bring you to fatigue. I've come up with some general but effective exercises that can strengthen your core, along with a few stretches for common tight areas. Straight leg bridge Start out seated on the floor, hands behind shoulders and shoulder width apart, with feet on a box about a foot tall. (As seen in the picture.) Lift hips off the floor till the body is as straight as possible. Squeeze the glutes and draw in the stomach, while tucking in the chin. Hold for 2 seconds and descend to starting position. Repeat for a total of 15-20 times for 3 sets with 30-60 seconds rest between sets. This exercise is great for strengthening shoulders, triceps, and the core. It also stretches the chest muscles, a common tight area. Mountain climbers This exercise is sometimes done very fast, however to really strengthen the core muscles, a slow tempo is optimal. Start out in push up position, squeezing the glutes and stomach drawn in. Make sure your chin is tucked in, and the body is straight from shoulders to ankles. Bring in one knee to touch the elbow on the same side, hold for 2 seconds, then return to starting position. Do the same with the other side. Alternate sides for a total of 30-40 repetitions for 3 sets with 30-60 second rest between sets. This exercise is great for strengthening shoulders, triceps, and core muscles. Slide plank with dip Start out on your side, with the elbow underneath shoulder. Place the leg closest to the floor in front, with the other leg directly behind it. Make sure your body is aligned from shoulders to ankles. While squeezing the glutes, lift hips away from floor, till shoulders, hips and ankles form a straight line. Hold for two seconds then return to starting position. Repeat for a total of 15-20 times for 3 sets with 30-60 second rest between sets. Do the same with the other side. Lat stretch Find a pole or a ledge to hold onto. Lengthen arms, bend the knees, and sit back onto heels with your chin tucked in. Hold stretch for 20-30 seconds. Hip flexor stretch Kneel in lunge position. If stretching the left side first, raise the left hand over the head and slightly rotate upper body to the left with the right arm inside the right thigh, as seen in picture. Concentrate on squeezing the left glute to stretch hip flexor on the opposite side of the hip. If done correctly, stretch should be immediately felt as soon as you squeeze the glute. You can slightly move the hips forward for a bigger stretch while keeping the glute contracted. Hold stretch for 20-30 seconds and repeat for the other side. Chest stretch Finding a doorway, raise one elbow shoulder level forming a 90-degree angle. Place elbow on doorpost; step forward with the foot on the same side for the desired stretch. Hold stretch for 20-30 seconds and repeat for the other side. NOTES: Some exercises are generally for the physically fit and active. If you suffer from joint pain, or have cardiac-related problems, please consult a physician before starting a routine. Otherwise, seek an experienced personal trainer for proper techniques. For more information, check out www.AmmoAthletics.com
Featured Blog Special for DiettoGo.comby Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D.,Author of The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones Let me make very clear what the best foods are for the bones -- in this order: 1. Vegetables, especially leafy greens, and also roots and stalks (for t...he iron and calcium, and for vitamins K and C, which, together with protein, help deposit the collagen matrix) 2. Protein, such as animal foods, beans, and soy foods (for the collagen matrix) 3. Stock (for the minerals) 4. Whole grains (for the magnesium) 5. Foods rich in trace minerals, such as seaweeds, nuts, and seeds 6. Edible bones (for the calcium and other minerals) 7. Healthy fats (for the fat-soluble vitamins needed for the bones, such as vitamins K and D) Let's take a closer look at these categories and review how each relates to bone health. Vegetables Calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and other minerals are found abundantly in the vegetable kingdom, especially in produce that's organically grown. Of particular value for bone health are all the leafy green vegetables, such as kale, collard greens, mustard greens, arugula, bok choy, parsley, watercress, and mesclun. The only exceptions are spinach and Swiss chard, as explained below. Other vegetables especially helpful to the bones include broccoli, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, and acorn or butternut squash. In fact, the food that provides the most calcium per calorie is bok choy, at 790 mg per 100 calories when cooked. Other vegetables with a high calcium content include cooked mustard greens, with 495 mg calcium per 100 calories; raw celery, with 250 mg calcium per 100 calories; and steamed broccoli, with 164 mg calcium per 100 calories. For comparison, skim milk provides 351 mg of calcium per 100 calories, so the veggies are quite within the ballpark. Some vegetables, most notably spinach and Swiss chard, contain a relative abundance of calcium but also contain oxalates, substances that may interfere with calcium absorption in some cases. However, people on low calcium diets (300 to 400 mg per day) are more efficient at overriding the effect of oxalates and absorbing calcium than people on diets high in calcium-rich dairy products. Protein Foods As explained earlier, protein is essential for giving bones the flexibility that helps prevent fractures. There is controversy as to whether protein from animal or vegetable sources is better. For quite some time, the popular assumption was that a diet high in animal protein could contribute to osteoporosis. This assumption has been shown to be incorrect. Some people object to the consumption of animal foods for a variety of reasons. My viewpoint has always been that the choice to be vegetarian or not is a very personal one, and that either can be very healthful as long as the diet is balanced and the foods consumed are fresh, natural, and unrefined -- and hopefully organic. Cooking with Stock Cooking with stock is a very traditional way of increasing the nutritional value of dishes made with added liquid, such as soups, stews, grains, beans, and sauces. By cooking bones and vegetables for a long time over low heat, many of the minerals are leached out into the cooking water, making the stock highly nutritious and also alkalizing, especially if something sour has been added such as vinegar or wine. Whole Grains In modern times, the primary grains that most cultures rely on for sustenance -- rice and wheat -- are usually stripped of their bran and germ and thereby made deficient in nutrients. Whole grains, such as brown rice, whole wheat, barley, oats, rye, millet, cornmeal, amaranth, quinoa, teff, and buckwheat, are excellent sources of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and B vitamins, and they're very satisfying to boot. Consuming sufficient amounts of whole grains (about a handful of cooked whole grain per meal) also means you need to consume less animal protein due to a concept known as protein sparing. When grains (or fats) provide more calories, this diminishes the body's need to metabolize proteins for energy. This conserves muscle tissue, and whatever is good for the muscles is good for the bones. In addition, whole grains are a good source of magnesium, which helps increase absorption of calcium from the blood into the bones. Foods Rich in Trace Minerals Seaweeds, nuts, and seeds are some of the foods richest in trace minerals. Trace minerals play an important role in bone health. Remember, less important than how much calcium you eat is the balance of minerals (and other nutrients). Eating food rich in trace minerals will go a long way toward providing mineral balance. Seaweeds, which are most commonly used in Japanese cuisine are rich in minerals, making them an excellent addition to healthful cooking. In fact, a study of osteoporosis in Taiwan found that those who include seaweed in their diet two or more times per week showed a slightly higher protection against osteoporosis (Shaw 1993). Seaweeds are also valuable for being especially high in iodine, which is necessary for good thyroid function. As discussed in chapter 3, the thyroid and parathyroid glands play an important role in bone health. Nuts and seeds have the advantage of also being a great source of bone-healthy essential fatty acids, as well as plant protein. A handful of nuts or seeds a day is a good source of trace minerals, such as iron, boron, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Edible Bones Perhaps your initial response to the idea of eating bones is... WHAT?! But bones can be eaten when prepared in certain ways, and if you think about it, what better source of natural minerals for our bones than bones themselves? Healthy Fats Good-quality fats are essential for bone health. As we apply the "three-bears rule," too much is no good, but too little is no good, as well. You need to eat enough of these important nutrients, even if that means unlearning a fat phobia. The average postmenopausal woman needs about 65 grams of fat daily. That means you need approximately 2 or 3 tablespoons of good quality fat per day in an eating regime based on vegetables, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds, or about 1 or 2 tablespoons if your diet also includes animal products. Nutritionist Udo Erasmus cautions against using any one type of fat exclusively because it won't contain a full profile of fatty acids and therefore might create an imbalance (Erasmus 1993). We need both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. However, a diet high in polyunsaturated vegetable oils is skewed too much in favor of the latter. Reprinted with permission by New Harbinger Publications, Inc. The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones: A Holistic Approach by Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D. www.newharbinger.com. Author BioAnnemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones: A Holistic Approach, is a health educator and award-winning writer, consultant, and lecturer. She is the founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York City. She is author of several books including Food and Healing and writes a column, "Food and Your Health," for New York Spirit magazine. For more information please visit www.FoodAndHealing.com.
Featured Blog Special for DiettoGo.comby Linda Miner RNC, CHN, CMTAwww.MyHealthyBalance.com Contrary to popular belief, the average person gains only about one pound between Thanksgiving and Christmas. This should not allay the concern over the copious ...amounts of white sugar, white flour and alcohol people are consuming during this time. "But it's the Holidays!!!" is the excuse, rather the plea, from people who want to indulge. It is important not to feel deprived because this may lead to binging later, but it is possible to be smart about it. Here are 6 tips to help you through the holidays: 1. Offer to be the Designated Driver and bring a bottle of sparkling water with lemon and limes. Be sure to drink it from a nice glass. Your friends will love you and you will save tons of calories. 2. Go for the veggie plate with dip and load up on that before starting in on the other offerings. The fiber in raw vegetables will help you to fill up quickly and the antioxidants will help undo some of the damage from the other choices. 3. Try to eat some protein before you start or while drinking alcohol. Since alcohol is comprised of carbohydrates and can elevate blood sugar levels quite quickly, the protein will help slow down the digestion and stabilize blood sugar levels. 4. Avoid anything that isn't "Special" to the season. Potato chips are NOT special!!! 5. For every alcoholic drink you consume, match it with a full glass of water. Dehydration is the main cause of hangovers. This will also help keep you full and prevent overindulging. 6. If you are baking goodies, try adding 1/4-1/2 cup of ground flax seed to your recipe. You don’t have to add any extra liquid because the omega 3 fats in the flax provide enough extra moisture. Your goodies will taste better, nuttier, have more fiber and not spike your blood sugar as much. Here is a recipe for the absolute best appetizer I know of. I take this to every party I go to and people rave about it and ask for the recipe. You may be surprised by the ingredients but it truly tastes amazing, is very healthy, and its full of antioxidants and parsley is a natural diuretic. Boniet (makes 1 cup – serves 10) Per serving 113 cal, 11 g fat, 1.8 g carbs, 1 g fiber, and 1.8 g protein. 2 bunches of parsley, finely chopped1 oz. of anchovy paste (comes in a tube, usually in the deli section)3 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste4 Tbsp white vinegar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Toss all ingredients together and let sit for an hour for the flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature with sliced baguette or crackers. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season and have no regrets. Linda Miner is a Registered Nutritionist specializing in Metabolic Typing. Linda works with clients online to help them restore their health by re-establishing balance in the body. Through one-on-one coaching and an individualized food plan based on your unique characteristics, Linda can help you achieve Optimal Health. Learn more at www.iChange.com and www.MyHealthyBalance.com.
no I want to welcome everyone to the 2nd Issue of the Diet Blog Carnival! It's been exciting to see all of the submissions over this month. What is a Blog Carnival? In Case you missed the 1st Edition of the Blog Carnival, here is a brie...f explanation... Here's how it works: bloggers that write about dieting, weight loss, health, etc. will submit their best articles monthly. At the end of each month a host will read them all and publish their favorites. It is a really fun way to read some great articles and get introduced to some of the best blogs and writers in this genre. Typically, we will be having other bloggers from around the Diet and health industries host the carnival on a monthly basis, but this month we will be hosting. *** We are looking for a few good bloggers that are willing to host the carnival in December. Let us know if you are interested. Here are the winners for November! 1st Place!! From: Promote Health Blog Blog Post: Need Help Falling Asleep? - 16 Foods to Help You Sleep Better Description: This was a really informative and eye opening article about some of the different foods that can help you sleep better at night. There are some surprises too, like the myth about warm milk helping you sleep... it's not true!! 2nd Place!! From: The Fit Jerk Blog Blog Post: The Carbs You Eat Could Suck the Life Outa You Description: Great post on why some carbs can literally suck the energy out of you depending on your body type and the quality of the carbohydrates you are eating. Disclaimer: there is some "colorful" language in this post. 3rd Place!! From: You Are Not a Fit Person Blog Blog Post: The Problem with Detoxes and Cleanses Description: This was an incredibly informative (and well researched) article about the popular detox diets and trends we see so often today. He looks at 3 different popular cleanses and examines them in detail. This is a must read for anyone interested in this topic! This month had some great submissions so we can't close the carnival without mentioning some of the other great posts that were submitted. Here are this month's runner ups: Natrual Diets & Healthy Living Increase Energy and Wellbeing Does a Tax on Soda and Other Sugary Beverages Make Sense? Lose 10 Pounds By New Years 21 Quick and Healthy Breakfasts We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Diet Blog Carnival! Check back soon for our announcement of next month's host. By the way, if you have an article you'd like to submit for the next carnival, please click here.
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Featured Blog Here at Diet-to-Go, we KNOW our food is delicious, nutritionally balanced and perfectly portioned to help our customers lose weight or maintain the weight they are happy with. This is why we encourage other diet sites to review our program, now... in its 19th yummy year. DietsinReview.com is the go-to site for anyone looking for the skinny on any diet plan. This past week, DietsinReview.com contributor Carmen sampled Diet-to-Go. In her latest blog, Diet-to-Go Review: The Final Word, Carmen notes: "I give Diet-to-Go two thumbs up. It's a delicious, convenient, non-stressful way to plan your meals and stay within your selected calorie range." Carmen's complete Final Word review can be seen at http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/11/diet-to-go-review-the-final-word/ Prior to penning the Final Word, Carmen wrote a pair of other blogs that featured Diet-to-Go's "frozen meal service" and our "fresh delivery option." Carmen's comments on the frozen delivery option: "The meals arrived packed on dry ice and very cold, and I popped them right into my freezer. The portions seemed to be quite large and I looked forward to being able to sample them. Much of the food was vacuum packed and all of it appeared to be very fresh and appetizing." "Each meal container was marked with a motivational thought – and more than a few of those motivational thoughts have stayed with me. A little philosophy makes a meal that much more enjoyable." "All in all, this week of frozen prepared meals was just as enjoyable as the fresh prepared, and I’d highly recommend the purchase of them. It’s nice to know that your meal is both tasty and healthy, and convenient to boot." Carmen's comments on the fresh food option: "Everything was packed tightly together and all of it was very cold. Unpacking the bag I noticed that the meals were much bigger than I’d anticipated, and everything looked absolutely fresh and delicious. I couldn’t wait to get started!" "I found the entire week of food to be outstanding in quality, taste and convenience. Many times, meals were accompanied by a piece of fresh fruit, a prepared yogurt smoothie, a roll, coleslaw, applesauce, or terra veggie chips. This truly led me to believe that if I were purchasing a week of food to be delivered to my house there would really be no need to visit the grocery – literally everything is contained in one inclusive package." "I think the meals offered by Diet to Go are a delicious, nutritious and convenient option, and one I think would fit into a healthy living plan." Be sure to go to www.DietsinReview.com for the complete reviews.
Featured Blog Oh, the wonder of the human body! From the time you're born, your body is doing its best to achieve or maintain homeostasis, the process by which the internal systems of the body maintain a balance, despite external conditions. Your body is do...ing all it can to maintain posture, stay at ideal weight, and gain strength. Unfortunately, some of us are to blame for sabotaging its efforts. Other than inherited sickness, or an unfortunate accident beyond our control, we thwart our body's efforts to be in optimal health. While there are a myriad of ways to be healthy, I believe the gateway to maintain good posture, induce fat loss, or gain strength is through muscle. If you want to increase bone density, exercising with weights is your best bet. If you want to lose body fat, challenging your muscles is the most efficient way to go. If you want to gain strength, you have to load the muscle through resistance training. Basically, you have to exercise. That being said, you can’t make a wish and gain muscle. You definitely can’t buy it in a bottle—although that would be nice!! And to maintain, build or tone the muscle on your body, you need protein. Although carbohydrates and fats are important, I’m just going over the importance of protein. Being the main building block in the body and primary component of most cells, protein is needed to repair skin, organs, muscles, hair and fingernails. A diet grossly disproportionate in breads, cakes, pasta, and such the like, causes the pancreas to produce an overabundance of insulin, which stays in the system and puts the blood sugar in a negative balance. Too much insulin leads to sugar cravings and weight gain. Carbohydrates may raise blood sugar; protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Because the body cannot make amino acids, it obtains them through food. What are the most complete sources of protein? Animal products! That is ORGANIC animal products. By the way, the sharp flesh-tearing canines in my mouth did not influence me to say that. I promise. I’m not trying to start a beef with vegetarians. Animal foods provide complete proteins containing all of the essential amino acids for the body’s proper maintenance, growth and energy needs. Plants also have their wonderful qualities. You can also achieve proper protein levels by mixing and matching vegetable sources which, when consumed alone, are not quite complete. Now because I believe you are what you eat eats, it's important that you eat grass-fed, free-range, organic meats. Without getting into a million reasons why, lets just say you’ll live longer by doing so. How much protein you should eat is based on the individual. From the sedentary person to the active individual -- or a person metabolically wired to eat a certain amount -- protein intake will vary from person to person. After an intense strength-training program, there are tiny tears in the structures of your muscle and leaks in your muscle cells. Within an hour after exercise, it’s best to consume protein and carbohydrates to optimize energy levels and muscle repair. Too much protein can lead to excess body fat, dull moods, sluggishness, a heavy gut and more. Although there are many ways to find out how much protein one should eat, my approach is by metabolic typing. Based on your individuality, when you eat the proper ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats in every meal, you can enjoy ideal blood pressure, satiety between meals, and optimal health. For more tips and tricks, visit http://www.ammoathletics.com Ammo’s “one body, one mind” approach has made him one of the top fitness professionals in New York City. His experience in nutrition, rehab, sports-specific training, functional exercises, and self-defense has helped hundreds of men and women attain their fitness goals. He is a frequent contributor to the DiettoGo.com blogs.
Featured Blog When I meet with a client for the first time my job is find their motivation. So I always ask, "What drives you?" I can tell you absolutely that no two people are driven exactly the same. The factors that trigger our desire for wellness a...re as individual as our fingerprints. Is it health, vanity, our children, our spouse? A bet perhaps... or peer pressure to conform. Some of us are searching for the Fountain of Youth or we have a desire to fit into our skinny jeans again. Maybe it's the glitzy magazines and TV shows that serve up glamorous shots of celebrities with tiny waistlines and chiseled chests. So ask yourself, what drives you to slim down and shape up? Think it through. If you can’t answer what honestly drives you then you have no connection to the process. What I mean is your process will become a chore because you’re not really even sure why you are trying to get in better shape. Being able to answer the question “what drives you?” commits you to the process. Slips and slides along the way won't be unrecoverable or doom your desire to improve your life. Do any of these random thoughts sound familiar? I need to get in shape... I need to lose weight... I can't eat this... I shouldn’t eat that... walk faster... burn calories... gain muscle... oh boy, I ate a cookie... I need to skip the next three meals... oh nuts, I’ll start tomorrow or next week... never mind -- I’ve messed it up so bad I’ll just start next year... Or how about... I am so aggravated... I need a cookie or maybe a bag of chips... I am so bored, how about we grab an ice cream... I have no time so let me hit the drive-thru on the way home... Truth is everyone starts a wellness program with the best of intentions. But as we all know, it can take just one little thing -- something as small as one cookie or one bad day at work -- to throw us into a spin. How we adapt to the spin is everything. Life will never be without pitfalls. Work, family, children, friends, a lack of time, deadlines and disappointments -- they're all a natural part of life. How we adapt is vital to whether or not we continue with our intention to shape up and slim down. Here is the best advice that I can give: • Always remember what drives you! That motivation, once you can pinpoint it, will be the thing that keeps you coming back to the wellness path. Keep a constant reminder close at hand. It could be a photo of your kids, a note that you wrote to yourself, a clip from a magazine, or maybe a motivational quote. Make it something that speaks to you and your personal motivation. • Regroup and move on! Yes, I said it. Savor that cookie and chew it slow. Relish that work day fight and move past the failed diet. Accept the mistake or a bad diet day and move on! Every minute is new and with it comes a new opportunity to start again. • Accept success! I have always told my clients to stop looking at the big picture. Success comes in all sizes and shapes. Choosing to start a program is a success. Showing up to the session with the trainer, or your first walk around the block, the first time you make a healthier choice over the drive-thru -- they're all successes so own them and be proud of yourself. The big picture will come into focus eventually. • Find the support! Always remember that no man (or woman) is an island! Being accountable to someone else, showing up for walks at lunch or going to the gym, meeting a nutritionist, or even making healthier choices for you whole family, can help pull you through the tough times. Everyone -- and I do mean everyone -- can use support when they run into a rough patch. Be well. Alicia Alicia is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer and a Weight & Lifestyle Management consultant. The owner of Evolution Total Wellness in New York is also the author of "Oscar & Otis, Fat Fighters." For more information, visit OscarandOtis.com.
Featured Blog I awoke to sobering news yesterday. The morning news shows took the fizz out of my dieting joy by mentioning a new study that indicates people who drink two or more diet sodas a day double their risk of kidney function decline! Darn. On a good day I... may drink as many as four 8-ounce servings of diet soda. I've tried to go the water only route but I find I just need a touch of sweetness and taste to my liquid intake. According to WebMD, "About 20 million Americans have some evidence of chronic kidney disease... Kidney disease diagnoses have doubled each of the last two decades." This is scary news. Thanks to a glut of artificial sweeteners, low-cal diet drinks cram the shelves at the local market and convenience store. To dieters like me it has always seemed like a no-brainer -- why buy a full-sugar soft drink when you can get pretty much the same taste and ZERO CALORIES?! But suddenly that benefit doesn't seem so attactive. In fact, is that a twinge I feel in my lower back... a twinge brought on by looming kidney issues traced to diet soft drinks? "There are currently limited data on the role of diet in kidney disease," researcher Dr. Julie Lin, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, said in a news release about the new study. "While more study is needed, our research suggests that higher sodium and artificially sweetened soda intake are associated with greater rate of decline in kidney function." Until more info is available, the best course or action may be to slow down on your daily intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks. Yes, it can be a pain if you are a Pepsi Max addict like me. But it's a pain you can live a longer life with! For more on this breaking story, go to http://www.ajc.com/health/content/shared-auto/healthnews/food/632395.html
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Wow! See How Super-Slimmer Steve Dropped 100 lbs!:
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Diet-to-Go HE'S DONE IT! Steve hit the 100 pound mark today, congratulations Steve! http://2much2eat.blogspot.com/
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I had a great workout this morning with my trainer Brian at Sport & Health and was pleased to have lost 2 pounds this week bringing my grand total to 100 pounds lost so far. I just finished my delicious ...
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This is an account of my weight loss using the Diet To Go System...I've tried all the others but this time I want to eat REAL food! I'll keep you all posted along they way of my likes, dislikes and personal experiences through this Blog so follow along and take the journey with me.
Diet-to-Go Steve says "If it sounds like I’m encouraging you to try DTG if you are sitting on the fence I am. Why wouldn’t I want to pass on something that is great tasting, reliable, easy to prepare, and reasonably priced? (I’VE ALSO LOST 98 POUNDS SO FAR)." Check out his blog! http://2much2eat.blogspot.com/
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My wife and I just returned from Sport & Health where we picked up our next diet-to-go food orders. I just wanted to remind everyone who is thinking about trying Diet-to-go that the food is very tasty and satisfying. ...
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Back on August 12th my oldest son bought a new lawn tractor from Lowes and I used my trailer to pick it up for him. The tractor he purchased was a Husqvarna 20-HP Hydrostatic 46" Cut Lawn Tractor. My son ...
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Diet-to-Go And Steve is closing in on 90 pounds lost...experience with us as goes for 100! http://2much2eat.blogspot.com/
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OK It’s true I may be home alone but I’m not as scared as I may look. Even though I’m kind of lazy and at times (my wife’s 5th child) diet-to-go has made it easy to be on my own. ...
Diet-to-Go "So before you start your DTG, try on that pair of "skinny" jeans that you haven't gotten into in so long. Believe me, a couple months later when they slid on like silk, you will be like me and the rest of my fellow bloggers, so thankful that you decided to go for it!"...read more of Donna's blog and how she has lost a...lmost 24 pounds at http://donna-diet.blogspot.com/
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So I picked up our rental truck (the 16' one) and brought it home to load. John was late getting off work so I started loading it about 10. He got home about 1:30. We were done at 3:30. When I took it to get it weighed, I was expecting about 1500 pounds. ...
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According to a New York Times article, most people training for a race or sport focus on adding more miles, workouts or weight training to improve their fitness. But new research suggests that simply getting more sleep can improve athletic performance.
