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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Lose Weight by Substituting Healthy Low Calorie Foods

Jan 2, 2011 Debby Mayne

Eat low calorie snacks to lose weight. - Alvimann on morguefile.com

Create healthy eating habits by substituting lower calorie foods in your regular recipes. It isn’t difficult if you make a list of what you can replace less healthy versions with. The key is to fill up on foods that pack the most nutrition per calorie possible.

From what you add when mixing ingredients to your method of cooking the recipe, you’ll want to be aware of every single thing that goes into the meal. Don’t be afraid to try something new. You may discover you enjoy the flavors of the healthier versions of your favorite foods.

High-Fat Dairy Substitutes

Many dairy products are loaded with fat. Always read the label to see how much fat is in each serving. Look for low-fat and fat-free versions. If you don’t care for the lower fat versions, you may try blending the full-fat and low-fat versions and gradually cut back on the fat over time.

Other ways to cut calories with dairy products:

Replace sour cream with plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
Instead of using full-fat whipping cream, whip chilled canned evaporated skim milk.
If you crave ice cream, try fat-free or low-fat versions or low-fat frozen yogurt.
Replace ice cream and creamy toppings with sorbet topped with diced fresh fruit.
Use fat free cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese in recipes.

Cut the Fat in Meats

Instead of looking for marbled meats that are full of fat, choose lean meats that may require a different type of cooking. Since marbled meats are generally more tender than lean meat, use a slow cooker or marinate it in pineapple juice, apple juice or apple cider vinegar – all natural tenderizers that add nutrition and flavor to the meat.

More ways to cut back the fat in meat:

Use ground turkey in place of ground beef. If you must have beef, look for extra lean.
Instead of frying bacon, cook Canadian bacon.
Use lean turkey sausage rather than pork sausage.
Add more seafood meals to your weekly menus.

Condiment Alternatives

One of the ways many people add calories without realizing it is by using fattening condiments. There are plenty of alternatives that are just as tasty. Try different substitutes to see which you prefer.

Condiment substitute suggestions:

Replace full-fat mayonnaise with fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
Make your own salad dressing with olive oil, vinegar and seasonings.
Use soft margarine in place of butter.

Additional Low Calorie Substitutes

Look for more ways to swap out foods to keep your diet as healthy as possible without losing flavor. Know what foods are healthy and learn the fat content of the ingredients in your favorite recipes.

More suggestions to cut calories:

Use broth or tomato based soups rather than creamy soups.
Use cooking spray in place of butter or shortening to prevent foods from sticking.
If you like cream in your coffee, try half and half. Gradually work your way to whole milk and eventually skim milk.
Spread fruit-only jam on your bagel rather than full-fat cream cheese.
Eat a banana rather than a candy bar.
Snack on baked chips or unbuttered popcorn rather than potato chips.
When you crave cookies, try graham crackers. For even more nutrition and flavor, spread a thin layer of natural peanut butter or applesauce on them.

You don’t have to give up flavor to enjoy a lower calorie diet. If you cut back a few calories each day and focus on nutritional content, you’ll lose weight and be healthier in the long run.

Find this article helpful? If so, read Weight Loss Programs, Flat Belly Diet and Fast Weight Loss.

References:

“A Healthier You,” Health.gov, (accessed on January 2, 2011).

“Nutrition and Healthy Eating,” MayoClinic.com, (accessed on January 2, 2011).

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Replace fat with other seasonings. - Beglib on morguefile.com
Seafood is healthy and low calorie. - Beglib on morguefile.com

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Best Weight Loss Diet - Top 3 Diets to Lose Weight Reviewed

Jan 2, 2011 DeAnna Grant

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New Year, New Diet. The most common New Year resolution is weight loss. Every 1st January millions vow 'I'm going to stick to a diet,' or 'I'm definitely going to lose weight this year.' But there are so many diets to choose from, some good, some bad and some down right ugly! So to make it easier for you to choose we have reveiwed three popular diets that provide impressive weight loss results. Read the reviews below and choose the diet that suits you.

Jillian Michaels Free Weight Loss Plan

This is an impressive online weight loss program designed by the #1 fitness trainer from the popular TV shows Losing it with Jillian and The Biggest Loser. Jillian's approach to weight loss is three pronged, self, science and sweat. She believes that weight loss is both a mental and physical process. You need to change your mindset and start your weight loss journey by changing the way in which you view food. Next you have to eat right through a healthy diet that is based on the number of calories consumed and finally exercise well to boost your weight loss.

Jillian's weight loss plan is a proven and effective way to lose weight as has been seen on the program The Biggest Loser'. The program provides well planned customized exercise programs that are based on your own fitness level. Exercise is a core part of the program and is essential to boosting your metabolism and determining the amount of weight you will lose.

Learn the right type of foods that will fuel your weight loss. Jillian teaches you how to make the right food choices whether you are eating at home, at a restaurant, party, or barbecue. The food choices are from everyday foods you can buy at your local grocery store, and for those of you who are busy there is a meal delivery service of prepared diet meals There are no special foods to purchase.

In conclusion Jillian's weight loss program can be a harsh way to lose weight as there is tons of exercise and huge calorie restriction. It is definitely not for the feint hearted!

The Glycemic Impact Diet

The "Glycemic Impact Diet" is a low carbohydrate diet based on the glycemic index of foods. The Glycemic Index (GI) measures and categorizes carbohydrates based on their glycemic or sugar levels. Simple carbohydrates such as white sugar and flour are at the high end of the index and complex carbohydrates such as vegetables and whole grains are at the lower end. The basics of the diet are similar to the MetaBooster Fat Burning Diet, South Beach Diet and The Zone.

The basic principle is that simple carbohydrates make you excrete lots of insulin in order to deal with the rush of blood glucose. Insulin is known as the fat hormone and any excess will deposit in the body as fat. That is why eating a diet of simple carbohydrates results in you retaining fat.

The Glycemic Impact Diet and its recommendations to replace simple carbohydrates with complex ones is a great idea, and can help prevent the onset of illnesses like diabetes. However, it is probably best to slowly introduce complex carbs to replace simple carbs. This will help your own mental ability to sustain a lifestyle change.

The bottom line is that decreased caloric intake and increased daily exercise is the most sensible and sustainable weight loss strategy, and a change from simple carbohydrates to complex carbohydrates is healthy and can be done.

The Protein Power Weight Loss Plan

Protein Power was written by Dr. Michael and Dr. Mary Eades. They believe that the hormone Insulin, released by carbohydrates, causes health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, fluid retention, and excessive weight. By keeping your carbohydrate intake low and protein intake high, your body will burn fat faster.

The Protein Power weight loss plan focuses on changing your body's insulin output, because insulin is what carries fat cells throughout your body and deposits them for future use. Therefore when you lower your insulin levels you naturally lower the amount of fat that is deposited in your body. .

Even though some nutritionists disagree with the high protein, low carbohydrate combination Protein Power is a very healthy way to lose weight. The plan is based on facts and goes into great detail on how the body's systems work and why eating this way can eliminate some major health concerns and help you to lose weight. It is similar to the MetaBooster Fat Burning Diet and to some extent the Atkins diet but it doesn't restrict the carbohydrate content to the same degree as Atkins.

It goes into great detail about how to plan your meals, protein essentials, carbohydrate quotas, which vitamins to take and what exercise to do.

All in all Protein Power is a good diet that promotes healthy eating not only for weight loss but also to prevent the onset of some of the deadliest illnesses affecting the western world. If you choose to follow Protein Power it is probably best to introduce the changes moderately. If you throw yourself straight into changing from one eating style to another you are most likely to fail because you will find it hard to maintain the change.

SourcesEditor Supremo. "The Best Weight Loss Diet to Lose Holiday Fat Permanently." hubpages.com

Did We Lose Weight? "Is This Really A Brutal Way To Lose Weight. didweloseweight.com.

Chase Freedom Diet Reviews. "Protein Power". chasefreedom.com

Chase Freedom DIet Reviews. "Glycemic Impact Diet Review." chasefreedom.com

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Sainz wins opening Dakar stage

Defending champion Carlos Sainz kicked off his Dakar title defence in perfect fashion on Sunday after winning the opening timed stage.

The Volkswagen driver, who scored his maiden Dakar win last year, finished the 222-km special 1:31 minutes ahead of Dakar legend Stephane Peterhansel, second today in the X-Raid BMW.

Sainz dominated the stage from Victoria to Cordoba, setting the quickest time in all the control points before crossing the finish line with a time two hours and 18 minutes.

“For about 20 km, we had a lot of rain,” said Sainz. “At times, we just could not see anything. Moreover, I had issues with the wipers that had stopped working. I am really happy the day is over. It was a bit like the Rally of Great Britain. Apart from now, the car went fine.”

Volkswagen team-mate Nasser Al-Attiyah was third quickest in the gravel stage – which was hit by rain – with American Mark Miller fourth in the third Touareg from the German car maker.

Former Dakar winner Giniel de Villiers made it four VWs in the top five, the South African crossing the finish line behind Miller.

“Today we experienced a superb performance of our drivers and co-drivers,” said VW motorsport boss Kris Nissen. “The cars are perfectly prepared.

“I’m happy to see all of our team members working with absolute concentration at the start of the rally and not allowing themselves to get distracted by the huge crowd nor by the pressure caused by the expectations of the journalists.

“The conditions on the first leg were very difficult due to the large amount of water on the track. It’s hard to judge who was most heavily affected by this. With four cars among the top five Volkswagen experienced a tremendous start.

“Obviously, we’re going to continue our work on Monday and on the following legs highly motivated in order to master the upcoming tasks.”

Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit, fifth last year, already saw his chances of a strong result disappear after losing nearly an hour due a mechanical problem with his Mini.

“It’s hard. It’s very hard,” he said. “After 3 km we already had an alarm due to bad cooling. We managed up to 30 km before the end, then the brake discs gave in, splintered into the rim and blocked everything.

“I tried to unblock and go on like that but it was impossible. It’s hard. One year of work to get to this… it sure was a bad start. There is a lot of expectations on the car. A bad start indeed.

“Trouble is that tomorrow we will pay for today’s problems because it will be a long stretch and it will be very hard to pass other cars.”

American Robby Gordon lost 11 minutes as he struggled with his two-wheel-drive Hummer in the tricky conditions.

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Darland Bumps Off Stanbrough

Dave Darland (right) inches under Jon Stanbrough en route to victory Saturday night in Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Kevin Lillard photo).

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Car owner Rick Daugherty saw a probable 1-2 finish vanish just five laps from the checkered flag, but that couldn’t burst his bubble.

“This is a contact sport,” a grinning Daugherty said after Dave Darland banged his way past teammate Jon Stanbrough to capture Saturday’s midget race that capped the final night of the 13th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne.

“That’s what I love about indoor racing. It’s kind of exciting.”

After hounding his teammate for several laps, Darland got a run coming off turn two, then bolted to the inside as they reached turn three on the racy sixth-mile concrete track in the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center.

Darland nosed ahead and the cars touched, with Stanbrough spinning to a halt and Darland speeding away.

Darland held off fast qualifier David Gough by 2 ? car lengths following the restart, giving him his second career Fort Wayne victory and 10th top-three finish in 17 career starts.

Derek Bischak settled for third after leading nearly half of the 60 laps. Adam Wilsdon, a 15-year-old who’s headed back to high school, and Jim Anderson, who won here on Friday, rounded out the top five.

In the pit area afterward, Darland greeted a long line of well wishers as Stanbrough stewed a few feet away.

“My car was just real good, and his car was just too tight,” the 44-year-old Darland said. “I got into him. I gave him as much room as I could. He just came down into me.

“It’s bad when that happens with teammates. Indoor racing has a lot of contact. I’m sure there are a lot of people not happy with me tonight.”

Stanbrough couldn’t hide his disappointment but minced his words.

“My car was starting to pick up a push a little bit,” he admitted. “I just didn’t get it through the corner as good as I was earlier in the race.

“I don’t know,” he said, pausing. “What is it to say? It’s disappointing the way it happened. That’s two nights in a row (that an accident took him out).”

Daugherty, who operates a Peterbilt dealership in Findlay, Ohio, called it “just a racin’ deal” after collecting his third Rumble Series victory as an owner — and first at history-steeped Fort Wayne.

Ryan Smith won the accompanying winged outlaw modified feature, leading all 40 laps in beating John Ivy and Larry Joe Sroufe for his second victory here in two years.

Brett Bieber won the slingshot feature.

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5 Diet Plan Boosters! Enhance Your Weight Loss Effectively

Jan 2, 2011 Meg Liu

eating right is essential to any diet - Meg Liu

It is now time to put a lock on that box of brownies, left over pieces of pie, and tray of heavily glazed cookies. It seems to take forever trimming off the few pounds you’ve gained during just a few days. It is always hard, after days of feasting, to be restrained to a diet plan for the New Year. It takes one strong mind, lots of self discipline, and several adjustments and strategies in your everyday life.

No matter what kind of diet plans you might have in mind for this New Year, there are 5 very important things you have to do before you start. They will definitely help you to boost up that diet plan of your choice.

One: Eat to Lose Weight!

It might seem impossible but it is true: Eating is Essential to Weight Loss.

If you have experience being on a diet plan, you will understand that we all find ourselves most vulnerable to food when we are hungry.

Many inexperienced dieters mistakenly believe that starving is the key to losing weight.

When the human body feels threatened by not being provided with enough energy to function, the brain will send out signals creating all kinds of drama to urge you to eat. The reality is that you will have to eat eventually, and at this point you will most likely overeat. The body would turn more energy into fat for storing, and the metabolism starts to slow down, which means it is even harder to trim off the excess fat.

It might surprise you but the first important thing you have to do for your diet plan is to eat!

Eating regularly and appropriately will actually boost up your weight loss. This does not give you the right to eat whatever you want. However, satisfying yourself with good food items is an important part of your diet plan. Eating small, sensible meals frequently instead of one huge meal is often recommended for people who want to lose weight. Never allow yourself to be on an empty stomach. People fail their diet plans mostly when being edgy because of hunger.

Two: Restock Your Entire Pantry for Your Diet Plan

You might be alert and aware of your food choices during the day, yet the real challenge begins when you take off the tightly-fit morning outfit, and put on that comfy sweatshirt.

The place where most people make bad food choices is in their own homes. The coziness of the comfortable environment often encourages people to eat without thinking about consequences.

Restock your entire pantry with healthy, sensible food items before starting your diet plan. Give all the fattening snacks and chips to your enviable skinny colleagues, family members, and friends. Clear the perimeter of your living space so there will be no temptation waiting for you. Instead, make sure there are always sensible snacks at your finger tips. This will definitely help you sticking to that diet plan much longer.

Three: Always Bring Your Own... for Your Diet

Don’t rely on others to provide what you need for your diet. Make it a habit to bring your own bottle of water, lunch, snacks, diet drinks, and sugar substitutes. The key is not to go out there unprepared putting yourself vulnerably under the temptation.

Four: Choose a Diet Plan You Would Enjoy

Remember, no diet plan will work overnight.

You have to see the diet plans as making changes to eating habits and life styles. Don’t jump onto a diet plan just because it worked for someone else. Carefully evaluate all possible plans which you might consider before deciding what will work for your lifestyle. Try to focus on things that are allowed to be indulged, but not those which are prohibited. Pay attention to any medical conditions you might have, and pick out a plan that will allow you to eat the food you like and have access to.

If you make a diet plan that is enjoyable, it is easier to continue.

Five: Set Mini Goals, Reward Yourself

Once again, losing weight is about being consistent. Do not start your diet plan with an unachievable goal. The weight that is shed quickly will most likely be gained back quickly as well. Set up mini goals, and make sure to indulge sensibly when goals are reached. Do not isolate yourself to be on diet. Pick one day in the week not to worry about the diet, and to have a nice meal with friends and families. It wouldn’t hurt to get the support you need during the process from others, or even just to show off the result of your efforts. This will help you to rewind and start fresh again. It will also help you to stick to the plan more easily and longer.

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Monday, January 3, 2011

Latvala feels ready for title fight

Jari-Matti Latvala says he is ready to challenge for next year’s World Rally Championship after spending this season as Ford’s number two driver.

The Finn, who consistently out-scored his senior team-mate Mikko Hirvonen, enjoyed his most successful season to date, finishing second in the end of year standings after scoring two victories.

Ford team principal Malcolm Wilson declined to comment on the precise nature of the tactics he would deploy for his team in 2011, but it is reckoned Latvala and Hirvonen will share joint number one status.

“It’s been good for me this year,” said Latvala. “The way we have driven [as number two] has helped me to find the consistency. I have definitely improved as a driver, but I’m not about to say that I’m ready to be world champion. I feel I am ready to fight for the championship, though.”

Asked whether he thought number one status was the best way forward for him and Hirvonen next season, Latvala replied: “We have to remember the manufacturers’ championship, this is something which is very important to the team.

“Maybe I have developed this year and maybe it’s not necessary [for me to be number two], that’s for Malcolm to decide. This has been a tough year for Ford and it’s nice to get through it and start to focus on next season, which is going to be really exciting with the Fiesta.”

Wilson said: “I haven’t decided what we will do yet [next season], but it’s clear that our strategy for this year has worked well for Jari [-Matti Latvala].”

Latvala added that he had no doubt Hirvonen would return to the kind of form which took him to just one point of winning the title in 2009.

“Mikko will definitely be back,” said Latvala. “It was tough for him this season and I know what that’s like, I’ve been there. His accident in Finland was very big, but he has been setting good times on most rallies. He will be back.”

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How To Lose Weight Fast and Still Eat Like a King - 2

Dec 23, 2010 M. Cord Ray

salad at a party - Amanda Howard of Snapshotz Photography

How To Lose Weight Fast and Still Eat Like a King 2

Learn secret tricks to change your life so you can eat real, delicious, food, eat and live better than ever, and still lose weight fast.

Want to Eat Well and Still Lose Weight?

If you read “How to Lose Weight Fast and Eat Like a King” Article 1 You learned the first two tricks towards eating like royalty 1. Spice Up Your Life and 2. Eat Real Fat. We’ll review these in more detail again and again throughout this series but for now let’s just say if you want to eat like a king you need the healing powers of a wide variety of spices and the healing powers of good fats. These things taste great, they make life more interesting, they will help you get healthy, mentally as well as physically. They help you eat like a king.

Want to Know How to Eat More and Still Lose Weight? Be as Colorful as a Queen

Kings and Queens do not eat small portions (unless they’re French). But they do have an abundant plate filled with a wide array of colors of the season. Make your plate beautiful by arranging vegetables in a beautiful way and making an effort to get a least three different vegetable colors on the plate. By making the veggies the base for the palate you are giving yourself a huge boost towards living better and losing weight faster.

Get Thinner with Music - Experience the King’s Joy

Traditionally royalty always had entertainers. If you picture the royal courts there are poets, jokers, thespians, strolling mandolin players and many, many quartets and small orchestras. While it may not be feasible to have the philharmonic come live to your house everyday you can choose music that will help you lose weight and live like a king. Scientific studies have shown that people who watch TV while eating eat more and are fatter than people who don’t.

Think about it. You open a bag of chips while watching a sitcom. The hand to mouth syndrome becomes mindless eating until the bag is gone or you are way over full. As a rule, royalty doesn’t watch “Two and Half Men” or “Everybody Hates Chris” during dinner.

If you want to lose weight and still eat wonderfully try listening to soothing music you like. They don’t have a football game on at a restaurant that charges $70 a plate. Why is that? Because you can’t pay attention to the food to know its worth or enjoy it. But they do have music on. Not Nine Inch Nails either.

Make a Commitment to Think Well, Live Well, and Eat Well

We need to treat ourselves like kings and queens. That means avoiding depravation and focusing on wonderful healthy meals and lives.

Our four concrete tips so far are: Add spice, good fat, vibrant color, and beautiful music to your meal. But it is the less concrete secrets that need our focus. Kings and queens know many secrets we forget. They are always coming from a place of wealth, abundance, and entitlement. So we are entitled to good health by doing what is healthy, real, and good. Go on! Bring the attitude of the crown.

It is easy to hear or read great things to do. Take what you can to put even a small step into practice today to steal the joy of eating delicious abundant food in a lavish way from people who know what it is like to enjoy the finer things in life. Take the satiation factor from a meal well eaten and bring that feeling of goodness into other areas. Eat well, live well.

Happy weight loss.

M. Cord Ray specializes in writing on health, entertainment, travel and self-improvement articles for national newspapers and magazines. She has a bachelor’s degree in language education, is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, and has maintained a 65lb. weight loss for over 10 years.

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Want more motivation? Read - Find a Deeper Reason for Your Weight Loss

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Want a new weight loss trick? Read - Let your imagination help you get thin.

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Want to lose weight faster and easier? Read – Getting Support

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Helpful Weight Related Links:

Overeaters Anonymous

www.oa.org

Free support group - Overeaters Anonymous is open to anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

www.tops.org

Take Off Pounds Sensibly - support group with wonderful success stories on-line. Truly motivational !!!!!

www.sparkpeople.com - another nuts and bolts approach, sparkpeople has free recipes, diet plans, a motivational section, menus, a calorie counter and more.

http://www.livestrong.com the website started by Lance Armstrong which has a weight loss challenge section