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- Chicken Lettuce Wraps - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into very small pieces 1 cup canned whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1/2 cup raw peanuts 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro 12 large ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Eggplant in Curry Sauce - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 8 Ingredients: 3 pounds eggplant 3 cups chopped onion 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 cups diced tomatoes 4 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation: Pierce eggplant skin several times with a fork or knife, then broil in the oven for 15 ...
Views: 720(1 vote) - Ginger Shrimp - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 2 pounds shrimp, ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - How being more active throughout the day helps you lose fat - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettJust as it’s important to consume fewer calories when trying to lose fat, it’s also important that you’re active throughout the day to expend more calories. You can help create a caloric deficit not only by eating small portions of the right types of foods, but also by being more active ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - How to Enjoy "Cheat Meals" Without Sabotaging Progress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettWe’d like to clear up a bit of common confusion: Junk food doesn’t automatically make you fat. It¹s the extra calories in these foods that often leads to a “caloric surplus” (consuming more calories than you expend), rather than a deficit, that makes you gain fat. If people don't ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - If Fibrous Carbs are so effective for fat loss, why shouldn’t they be the carb of choice? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettFibrous carbs (vegetables) are extremely beneficial for 4 reasons: a.) they are low in calories, b.) they are high in fiber, c.) they have almost no adverse affects on insulin, and d.) they are loaded with vitamins and minerals and other nutrients that fight off illness and disease. So then why ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Making Time For Reistance Training for Awesome Results - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from chad tackettThis article is for those of you who have very limited time to devote to exercise, but are serious about getting or staying in shape. Most fitness experts agree that even just devoting 30 minutes to resistance training (also known as weightlifting and strength training) two or three times a ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - Spicy Parmesan Chicken - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Preparation: bag, then seal bag and shake until spices are well mixed. Combine cheese and chili powder in a ziplock Add chicken to bag, reseal, then ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Successful Programs are for Life – Take it One Step at a Time - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from chad tackettA safe and effective weight management program is not a plan that you go on and start over when you've been "bad." You must become flexible enough to allow it to become a comfortable, enjoyable way of life. Then these healthier habits will work with you and for you rather than against ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Sweet and Sour Tofu - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettServings: 6 Ingredients: 1(16 ounce) package firm or extra firm tofu Cornstarch for coating tofu 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, then set up on its root end and quartered 1 red or green bell pepper, diced in 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup fresh or frozen snow ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Three Crucial Skills For Winning At Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettToo often, we let life's problems darken our spirit and ruin our day. Believe it or not, this can also add to the amount of excess weight on our body. Here are three crucial skills that can help you keep this from happening. One of the main reasons we can't lose our excess weight, or ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Vegetables ¬ Extremely Important for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettVeggies are perfect for those who want to lose fat. If there¹s any one type of food that I believe is the most helpful to fat loss, it¹s vegetables. Here¹s why: 1. They are very low in calories. You¹d have to eat 5 bags of spinach, or 3 heads of broccoli, to equal the calories of just ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - What Should I Eat Before My Work Out? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettQUESTION: I'm an early riser and I work out at 4:30 am. I prefer to get everything done and out of the way in the morning. My workout usually consists of 45 minutes of weight training and then 30 minutes of cardio work. What if anything should I eat before I get to the weight room to help ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Why eating 4-6 smaller meals more frequently is better than 3 large meals - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettAn effective strategy for losing fat is to eat small, frequent meals – around 4 to 6 meals/day, about 2½ to 3 hours apart. Eating a large meal increases the opportunity for fat cells to extract fat from the blood and, therefore, grow bigger. Fat cells can actually adapt to a pattern of large, ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Why the The Glycemic Index (GI) is of little significance - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from chad tackettThe Glycemic Index (GI) has received a lot of attention lately as the standard for determining "good" carbs vs. "bad" carbs. But it’s actually quite misleading. The GI ranks foods based on how much the blood sugar increases after it is consumed. The higher the number on the GI scale, the ...
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