Thursday, December 27, 2012

Lets Not Forget About Activity

What about activity?

Exercising  30 minutes a day is essential.
To make this easier, find an activity that you enjoy doing and why not think of it as “playing.”
everything you do, whether it’s walking,playing with your pet, or washing the car, burns calories.
Look for things that you will enjoy during your work out. Such as the beautiful weather, the park, or just be grateful that you can and are capable of performing any activity.
 join a gym or recreational center or walk in your local mall.
If you’re  intimidated to work out in front of others, buy or rent a walking DVD,  For every excuse that you deside to come up with, there will be a way to get around it
Accept that this is what you  need to do for the rest of your life and try to work on your attitude. You can learn to love activity, or at least, appreciate what it does for your health.We all have pitfalls,but we just have to pick up were we started and continue on.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Garlic Tea For Coughs

 Christmas season  is a time for sharing and gathering around the tree singing carols and being with family. we also catch colds from being in closed areas. So I am sharing this remedy that works for me.
  • Cut a garlic bulb into quarters and add to two 2 quarts of water
  • Boil on low flame for at least one hour.
  • Strain and sip slowly.
 Also this  garlic tea has a very pleasant taste.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Monday

Before breakfast: 300ml  water with lemon

Breakfast: 2 slices of toast with 2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta; cup of green tea
½ grapefruit
after breakfast: 300ml water

Lunch: salad made with 1 cup green beans, 4 slices chopped avocado and 7 black olives, 1 teaspoon olive oil , fresh lemon juice — serve under a piece of grilled tuna

after lunch 500ml water

Snack: 1 cup of green tea; 1 piece licorice (18cm strip)

 after snack: 200ml water

Dinner: 1slice roast chicken (no skin) with 1cup rice and nut stuffing, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup baked squash (no fat)

 baked apple  10 chopped almonds, 2 prunes and Herbal tea .

If you can stick to this diet you will be well on your way to losing the weight that you desire. This is only a guide for you to follow. Try and mix it up and keep a journal of your progress and failures. I know that it will be difficult, feel free to add comment and advice, so we can all reach our goals. Also I have some advertisements on green tea and African mangos for those that have very busy life styles and feel the need to cut corners to achieve our goals.

Tuesday

Before breakfast: 300ml water with  some lemon

Breakfast: Two eggs with 2 slices of bacon, whole wheat toast, glass of apple juice ,half cup fat-free natural yoghurt; cup of tea milk, no sugar

after breakfast 300ml water

Lunch: 1 cup of vegetable soup,4 (unsalted) crackers.1/2 cup of unsweetened jello, cup of tea, milk and 1 teaspoon of honey.



 after lunch: 300ml water

Snack:  2 sticks celery and 1 small carrot

 after snack: 300ml water

Dinner: Make a homemade prawn pizza, made with 1 pita bread, 3 tablespoons pasta sauce, chopped capsicum and chopped onion, 5 king prawns, fresh chopped chili and fresh basil and quarter cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese; 1 cup mixed green salad with dressing

1 piece of fruit

Wednesday

Before breakfast: 300ml  water with lemon

Breakfast: 1 poached egg, 1cup cooked spinach, 1 cup sautéed mushrooms, 2 slices grain toast with 2 slices avocado spread onto toast; cup of  green tea, skim milk, no sugar

 after breakfast: 300ml water

Lunch: green salad made with third of a cup whole Almonds, a cup canned mixed beans, 1 cup lettuce, half grilled chicken breast (cubed), 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

 after lunch: 300ml water

Snack: 1 cup of green tea and fruit of your choice

r after snack: 300ml water

Dinner: grilled haddock fillet served on a cup brown lentils cooked in fish stock, combined with quarter cup beets, some chopped parsley and steamed broccoli

 cup mixed berries with a cup  natural yogurt, sweetened with 1 teaspoon honey

Thursday

Before breakfast: 300ml  water add lemon

Breakfast:  half cup mixed berries and half cup low-fat natural yoghurt; cup of tea, milk, teaspoon honey

After breakfast: 300ml water

Lunch: 1  pita pocket, , 2 falafel patties, , 4 slices avocado, lettuce and tomato;  apple

after lunch: 200ml water

Snack: 1 cup of green tea; 1 sweet oatmeal biscuit

 after snack: 300ml water

Dinner: egg omelet made with spinach,50g feta cheese,  green salad put on whatever salad dressing you want.

Three pieces dark chocolate

Friday

Before breakfast: 300ml water add lemon

Breakfast: two slices grain bread toasted and 1 sliced tomato; 2 prunes, one sliced grapefruit and 1 serving of low-fat natural yogurt; mug of tea, skim milk, no sugar

after breakfast: 300ml water

Lunch: can of chicken soup half cup cooked wild rice, quarter cup corn kernels, 1 teaspoon capers and chopped coriander, tuna sandwich.

 after lunch: 500ml water

Snack: apple or any fruit; 10 roasted (unsalted) Almonds

 after snack: 200ml water

Dinner: 2 grilled beef patties (150g), half cup pasta sauce with chili and green salad
1 piece licorice (15cm long)

Saturday

Before breakfast: 300ml water add lemon

Breakfast:  cup of whole strawberries, add natural fat-free yogurt, Try adding a teaspoon of honey to a cup of tea. A this point you may feel a little frustrated, and hungry. Keep going you can do it! I can’t stress enough about the importance of drinking water.

 after breakfast: 600ml water

Lunch: Ham sandwich with 2 slices wholegrain bead, 5 slices of avocado,  snow pea sprouts, tomato and lettuce;

 after lunch: 500ml water

Snack: apple and cup of green tea

 after snack: 300ml water

Dinner: 1 grilled pork chops (fat trimmed),  half cup cooked wild rice, 1  serving canned kidney beans, steamed green beans, , 10 chopped almonds, with a dressing made with 3 teaspoons olive oil .

Snack: 1 cup herbal tea

Sunday

Before breakfast: 300ml water add   lemon

Breakfast:  half cup baked beans and 1 slice toasted grain bread; one cup of tea,  milk, no sugar

½ hour after breakfast: 600ml water

Lunch: grilled chicken breast, half grapefruit sliced, half cup steamed green beans, Be careful of the dressing you use.
½ hour after lunch: 500ml water

Snack:  apple or any fruit

after snack: 300ml water

Dinner: two grilled thin beef tips, cup steamed broccoli, 1 small sweet potato (60g)

Snack: Some dark chocolate

Try A Steady Sustainable Weight Loss Plan For Free

The following diet plan is based on an average energy consumption of1500calories a day. Five serves of veggies, two serves of fruit is low in carbohydrates, saturated fat and high in fiber. It will help you achieve a slow, steady sustainable weight loss.

You will have more energy. Watch how your skin improves.  Your nails will become stronger and your hair will start to shine. And most importantly, you'll feel better about yourself.

Weights and measures should be used as a guide.