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Try this kettlebell workout routine. You don't necessarily need a beach front property, but this work out routine is guaranteed to work you out period.
This video will "PUMP YOU UP" Schwarzenegger style!
(Health & Fitness), The flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising, and the smell of charcoal is in the air. It's officially grilling season -- the perfect time to fire up that commitment to a healthy lifestyle. While this outdoor tradition adds flavor to foods, it also helps remove fat and calories.
Whether it's camping and preparing food over an open fire, or cooking from the barbeque on the deck, Weight Watchers offers tips to use the grill for every element of a healthy meal from salads to dessert.
* Seared Salads: Take a break from ordinary lettuce, and substitute it with those favorite vegetables, such as asparagus, squash or red peppers. Serve in a bowl as a traditional starter, or pile in paper cones to encourage mingling at outdoor get-togethers.
* Beefless Burgers: While extra lean ground beef (93 percent lean) is always a smart favorite, why not try a patty with a punch, such as salmon, tuna, chicken or turkey? Bulk up these burger alternatives by adding chopped vegetables or fruits, as well as low calorie sauces or rubs. Nestle burgers onto a whole grain bun or pita for added fiber and flavor.
* Side Pockets: Not every side needs to be served in a dish. Put it in a pocket -- a tinfoil pocket, that is. Tear off a 12-inch sheet of foil and fill with sliced red potatoes, onions, herbs and salt and pepper. Fold over the foil and seal tightly until veggies are tender, turning at least once. Grilling in foil locks in flavors and nutrients, and makes for easy clean up.
* Sweet Endings: Swap the cakes and cookies for Mother Nature's favorite dessert -- fruit. Make a tropical treat with easily prepared fruit kabobs. Fill water soaked skewers with chunks of bananas, pineapple and mangos and sear over the fire. For extra flavor, lightly brush with a touch of melted butter, brown sugar, ginger and rum.
Try these flavorful, healthful grilling recipes from and find more at www.WeightWatchers.com.
Feta-Stuffed Chicken Burgers
Servings: Four
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 16 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked ground chicken breast
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
7 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
4 small wheat pita(s)
4 piece lettuce, romaine
2/3 cup roasted red peppers, sliced (without oil)
5 small olive(s), black, sliced (about 4 teaspoons)
Preparation:
Preheat grill or broiler. Mix chicken, oregano, garlic powder and feta together in a medium-sized bowl; divide mixture into four balls and then press them gently into patties.
Grill or broil patties until internal temperature of burgers reaches 165 F, about 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve each burger in a pita with a lettuce leaf, 1/4 of peppers and 1 teaspoon of olives.
In response to strong consumer and researcher support for smart and low carb diet plans, GlycemicEdge.com announced an expansion of diet plans they support to include the Glycemic Index (http://www.glycemicedge.com), South Beach Diet, and now the Atkins Diet plan.
Wayne Becker, editor for GlycemicEdge.com, added, "The study released last week by NEJM only reinforces that no single diet is right for everyone. It also sends a strong signal that low carb diet plans may offer some strong advantages over traditional low fat diets -- particularly when it comes to weight loss and cardiovascular wellness."
Maintaining a focus on low carb focused meal plans, recipes, and managed diets allows GlycemicEdge to power a single portal that allows users to research and select the right low carb plan that suits their needs. Support and interest for the Atkins diet (http://www.glycemicedge.com/atkins.htm) has seen renewed support, particularly among men, many of which view the studies supporting low carb over low fat as a vindication of the plans originated by Dr. Robert C. Atkins.
The big surprise of the study was that low carb diets improved cholesterol more than the Mediterranean Diet or Low Fat diet plans, despite the fact that the low carb diet has no specific restrictions on fat intake.
The study highlighted a number of remarkable findings, including:
* The relative drop in cholesterol to high density lipoprotein ("good" cholesterol) was 20% in the low carb group vs. 12% in the low fat group
* Avg. weight loss 6.4 lbs in low carb group vs. 10.4 lbs in the low carb group
* The low carb group ate the fewest carbs and a proportionately higher level of fat, protein, and cholesterol -- yet still showed the best cholesterol health level improvements
The addition of the Atkins Diet to the already popular South Beach Diet and Glycemic Index Diet (http://www.glycemicedge.com) plans allows visitors to select the plan that best suits their individual tastes and tolerances. Matching the right plan to an individuals goals and preferences is a critical first-step in jump starting lifestyle changes.
"One of the most overlooked findings in the study was that 95.4% of the participants in the study stuck to the diets for at least 1 year. Over 84% stayed on it for the entire 2-year period. These aren't fad diets. They're not 30 day miracle plans. These are lifestyle plans that promote long term wellness -- the fact that you lose weight and improve overall energy & cholesterol levels often overshadow how well received these plans are. We help people get started -- the first 2-4 weeks are critical."
For information about the clinical study, visit the New England Journal of Medicine (http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/359/3/229).
Technorati Tags: Low Carb Diets, South Beach Diet, low carbohydrate diets, Glycemic Index, Mediterranean Diet(Diet & Weight Loss), It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how many calories to lose weight are needed. Once you know how many calories to lose weight, you can structure your eating and exercise routine around that. Now that you know how many calories to lose weight, you need to build meal plans around that figure.
Calories
Calories from fast food can number in the thousands from just one meal. Many people choose an arbitrary number, such as 1500 calories, and that is what they eat. If you split up 1000 calories over the course of an entire day, you're looking at skimpy portions each time you eat. Every 3,500 calories is equivalent to one pound. If you cut back 500 calories a day, you should lose about one pound per week. That said, If you exercise to burn off 500 calories a day you should lose approximately one pound per week. Ideally, you should do a combination of both, (such as cut back 250 calories; burn an extra 250 calories).
For example, a 190-pound person who walks at a brisk 3 mph will burn just over 250 calories in 45 minutes. While most people can lose weight eating around 1,500 calories, you can assess your own caloric needs with a little math.
To estimate how many calories you should consume in order to maintain your weight, you'll need to do a little math. To lose one pound, you must burn approximately 3500 calories over and above what you already burn doing daily activities.
To get a rough estimate of your caloric needs, multiply the desired weight by 12-15 calories per pound for moderate activity. Now add 30 minutes of calorie burning activity like fast pace walking, cycling, stationary biking or elliptical training at the gym and you increase your calorie burn by 300 to 500 calories. When you burn extra calories, you lose weight much easier. Don’t ever cut back to fewer than 1,200 daily calories without medical advice.
Eating
Eating 500 to 1000 calories a day less than your usual intake should result in weight loss of 500g to 1kg per week. Eating all different kinds of foods is best for your body. Eating gives, you the energy you need to lose weight successfully. Eating fiber-rich foods can help keep you satisfied while you exercise and cut calories to lose weight. Studies have heavier people can find it difficult to lose weight, even eating very low calories, because their body's metabolism is burning at such a slow rate.
Foods
Next, find foods you can do without altogether, reduce portions of, or switch for lower-calorie alternatives. A diet void of nutrient dense foods may only cause further cravings and a greater appetite. You can pick the foods you want to eat and build healthy meal plans around them. We suggest that you become familiar with the calorie value of foods you like to eat. High fiber foods add bulk to your diet, making you feel satisfied longer.
Following are some calorie-cutting tips from the Dietary Guidelines:
Highlights of fitness programs and trends from the survey include:
Regarding data on exercise equipment, the survey revealed the following:
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1. Travelling by car - Avoid snacking on sweets and chips by packing a cooler with veggies, fruit, water, and low fat crackers like ryvita or melba toast. And instead of stopping at fast food restaurants on the way, stop at a local supermarket and buy sliced lean turkey, whole-wheat buns or bread, and fruit. Make a picnic, stop and enjoy the day with your family.
2. Cottaging - At the cottage, eating and drinking seem to go together. And this can take place over the entire summer. Pace your drinking by having several glasses of mineral water first to get rid of your thirst, and then switch to lite beer or try spritzers - half wine and half mineral water. Put some lean meat or fish on the barbeque and enjoy with fresh summer vegetables.
3. Golfing and sporting events - If you're teeing off early in the morning, have a protein-packed breakfast, like a couple of hard-boiled eggs or a protein shake, before hitting the green. Protein improves concentration and cognitive skills, both of which can boost your score. If you eat lunch or dinner in the clubhouse, order a big salad for lunch topped with grilled chicken or salmon, with dressing on the side.
4. Vacations - If you're staying at a resort, avoid temptation by keeping your own snacks in the bar fridge, and don't let yourself get too hungry! Avoid all-inclusive resorts, the temptations can be too hard to resist.
5. Barbeques - Men traditionally eat lots of red meat, sausages and ribs. But if you're trying to slim down, lean meats and fish are better options. If you're visiting friends, help out the host by bringing along healthy options that everyone can enjoy like a salad or vegetables to grill.