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Skinny fat vs.Skinny fit
This is a great explanation about why you need to eat enough calories- Skinny fat explained For example, let’s take two women who weigh the same, but one has a higher percentage of body fat. Female #1 – 120 pounds 25% body fat Female #2 – 120 pounds 15% body fat No one is going to say that either of these women is fat.…
Grilling Time
With summer just around the corner I must admit that Farmers Markets and my grill are soon to be best friends. Here are some really great recipes from Cooking Light magazine to showcase summer favorites. http://www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/scb-entrees-00400000028109/page35.html
Workout to hit problem areas
FitnessRX online posted a really great article/exercise breakdown of how to get rid of problem areas....check it out- http://www.fitnessrxwomen.com/training/print-go-workout/slim-it-trim-it-tone-it/
Keeping Curves While Bodybuilding
This article is breaks everything down and even has calculators for eating while building muscle and a 12 week workout and meal plan for keeping curves and gaining sexy muscle. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm
Restaurant Re-makes~Alfredo, Pad Thai, Fajitas and More
While I do love going out, I do not love the calorie pit falls in alot of restaurant foods. This is a link to restaurant meals that have been slimmed up and are still delicious. http://www.food.com/slideshow/10-healthy-restaurant-meals-162/pad-thai-6#./low-fat-fettuccine-alfredo-1?&_suid=136706643555605533131701011235…
Subs for oil and butter when baking
Thought I would share after reading an article from organicauthority.com and found these subs for less fat and higher nutritional values when baking. Avocados: The naturally smooth and creamy texture of avocados is a perfect sub for butter. Though baking with avocados won't make your breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, and…
Helpful Links
Estimating portion size while on the go- http://www.mynetdiary.com/estimating-portions-for-food-diary.html Recommendations for eating while weight training- http://www.ehow.com/how_2281447_eat-weight-training.html Healthy food swaps to keep the flavor-…
