Do you like dill? We sure do! This Creative Food Idea comes from Judy in Florida. Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Grilled Chicken Breast 1 Bag Brussels Sprouts Additional Ingredients: Fresh Dill Lemon Juice Squeeze Garlic Bacon Bits Instructions: Heat up the Grilled Chicken and Brussels Sprouts in the microwave. Lay dill on top of the chicken and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
HCG Diet Review: Does It Really Work?
Unless you've been living under a rock, there's no doubt you have heard about the HCG Diet. It has become amazingly popular in the last few years as a weight-loss "solution." The acronym "HCG" begs to be explained in order to understand how it is sold as a weight loss solution. So let's talk about what it is, and if it's right for you. HCG is an acronym for Human … [Read more...]
The NYC Soda Ban: More Laws to Lose Weight
If all had gone according to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan, March 12th 2013 would have been the last day for super-sized beverages in New York City. It's known as the "soda ban," in which Bloomberg's proposed legislation would have put a cap on the size of sugary drinks available for sale in the city. If it hadn't been struck down, restaurants, fast food joints, … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Pesto with Almondine Vegetables
Pesto really is the besto, and we love this fresh idea from Suzie in Connecticut! Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: 1 Bag Mesquite Grilled Chicken or Butter Roasted Chicken 1 Bag Riviera Blend Veggies Sweet Garlic Butter Sauce Additional Ingredients: 1-2 T Prepared pesto 1-2 T Sliced almonds Instructions: Heat up the chicken and veggies in the microwave. Add … [Read more...]
Earth Day: the Surprising Connection to Your Waistline
It's Earth Day! A day when hybrid cars, recycling, and reusable shopping bags come readily to mind. All good things to help save the earth! But there is another surprising thing you could do that would have a huge, positive impact on our planet: losing weight. The Physics Weight Loss and Saving the Earth The more we weigh, the more force it takes to move us around. … [Read more...]
The Truth About Kobe Beef: Worth the Price?
Have you ever had Japanese Kobe Beef? Think again. The only way you could guarantee that you have eaten Kobe Beef is if you have gone to Japan. Why? Up until just a few years ago, you could not buy Japanese Kobe beef in this country. No matter how much money you spent. Kobe beef in America has been one of food's biggest scams on diners. Even if your favorite waiter at … [Read more...]