Whether we’ve had weight loss surgery or losing weight through a organized program or diet, getting the most nutritional bang for our calorie buck is important. Essentially, we need to maximize our nutrition for the calories we spend on an item. One of the best food choices for the bang/buck equation are vegetables. Our mothers [...]
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Nutritional Deal or Dud
by Cathy on 04. Feb, 2009 in Nutrition, Weight Loss and Maintenance
When you are face to face with a food choice, check out the nutritional breakdown and ask yourself if it is a nutritional deal or a dud. When you have had weight loss surgery or following a particular diet plan, eating becomes a means of fueling your body rather than a recreational sport. Instead of [...]
My Favorite Things…
by Cathy on 20. Oct, 2008 in Nutrition
One of the wonderful things about supporting each other in achieving and maintaining our weight loss goals is sharing “discoveries” that are helpful to us. Here’s a few items that I use that I like. I don’t endorse or receive anything for recommending them. Just the satisfaction of sharing with you and my clients. *Sugar [...]
Sugar Shockers
by Cathy on 09. Oct, 2008 in Nutrition
Would you sit down and eat spoonfuls of sugar? Thinking of it is actually gross. Nutritional experts say our consumption of sugar shouldn’t be more than 10 teaspoons of added sugar per day. How much is that exactly? How does that translate to what we eat? Sugar isn’t always listed as “sugar” as there are [...]
Where Do You Spend Time at the Grocery Store?
by Cathy on 04. Sep, 2008 in Nutrition
When you grocery shop, were do you spend most of your time? Do you spend your time going up and down the inner aisles or hang out around the outer parameter? When shopping, spend most of your time and budget in the produce and meats section and avoid the inner area. The bulk of the [...]
As if it couldn’t get worse….it does
by Cathy on 05. Aug, 2008 in Nutrition
Pre-op, Krispy Kremes were my thing. I loved them. I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I could down an entire dozen easily in a day. I can’t believe it but it is true. Now, post-op, I’d like to tell you that a KK (I’m on such friendly terms with them that I’ve given [...]
Go Grocery Shopping Regularly
by Cathy on 24. Jun, 2008 in Nutrition
One of the best ways to lose weight is to grocery shop regularly. As a former junk food addict, if I didn’t have anything at home that I wanted to eat or prepare, I ate out. I drove my way through 147 excess pounds! If you depend on restaurants, fast food places, or junk snack [...]
Bulk Up Your Diet
by Cathy on 12. Jun, 2008 in Nutrition
If you find it challenging to get into the vegetable habit, you don’t have to eat huge plates of broccoli and cauliflower. You can include (okay, okay, hide) serving-sized portions of vegetables into meals you already enjoy. Here’s some ideas: *Add chopped spinach to lasagnas and meatloaf. *Mix shredded carrots into tuna or chicken salad. [...]
Pre-Dinner Restaurant Temptations…You Decide
by Cathy on 13. Mar, 2008 in Nutrition
Let’s face it…Going out to dinner is fun. No dishes, no cooking or preparation, people to wait on you! Food is entertainment. The problem is that when we go out to eat, we want it to be a special occasion. We don’t want to spoil the fun by eating “healthy.” Make a few small adjustments [...]
Make The Most Of Your Vegetables
by Cathy on 10. Mar, 2008 in Nutrition
As we know, vegetables are packed full of nutrition and antioxidants. To maximize the antioxidants you obtain from your vegetables, eat them raw or steam them. Using other cooking methods to prepare veggies can result in a significant loss of antioxidants. Nutritionists have tested the various methods of cooking vegetables and the effects of each. [...]
