My Weight Loss Blog

Go for a Walk!

byebyebellyfat — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:11:53 +0000

The Little Red Dress

byebyebellyfat — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:34:24 +0000

Think about the little red dress that you might have seen in some of the ad campaigns lately. It represents heart health, but beyond that it just looks sexy, doesn’t it? It makes me think of a woman in control of herself, and in control of the world around her. Red is a power color. Regardless if it’s a color you like, use it as a visualization tool, as you journey down the weight loss path.

Not only can you picture yourself in that sexy hot dress, but allow the color red guide you. Red means you are passionate, sexy, and in control. You have the ability to make choices that you never before thought possible.

Think Red! You are in control! Make good choices!

If You Think You Can….

byebyebellyfat — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:05:27 +0000

If you think you can, you can! Don’t let your weight or anything else for that matter, keep you from experiencing what life has to offer.

Ready to Lose Weight?

byebyebellyfat — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:06:48 +0000

If you’re ready to lose weight, check out these fantastic weight loss tips (and there are 41 one of them!) to start you on your way towards reaching your goal!

Biking for Weight Loss

byebyebellyfat — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:20:24 +0000

Biking for weight loss…sounds good to me! Dust off your old bike for a calorie burning workout that’s lots and lots of fun! Biking is a fantastic workout because you can enjoy the great outdoors while doing something great for your health! Click the link to read my whole article and find out how many calories you can burn.

Keeping a food diary 4/18/09

byebyebellyfat — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:16:39 +0000

Breakfast:
1/2 skim milk=90
1 1/4 cups of Shredded Wheat= 200
Breakfast total cals=290

Lunch:
whole-wheat roll=230
2 TB natural peanut butter=190
10 grapes=34
Lunch total cals=454

Snack:
Coffee with 2 TB half & half=40
1 med banana=105
Snack total cals=145

Dinner:
Kraut Salat(vinegar& olive oil based)=54
6 oz. steak=320
french fries=240
8 oz. skim milk=90
Dinner total cals=704

Total Calories for the Day: 1,593 calories

Food Diary 4/17/2009

byebyebellyfat — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:29:37 +0000

Breakfast:
1 cup of multi-grain cheerios=110
2 TB raisins=130
1/2 cup skim milk=45
2 TB sunflower seeds=170
coffee & 2 TB half & half=40
Breakfast totals=495

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato=260
Lunch total=260

Snack:
whole-wheat roll=230
1 TB olive oil w/ herbs=170
10 grapes=34
Snack total=434

Dinner:
Herb Crusted Tilapia=402
Rice Pilaf=200
Steamed Broccoli=73
Dinner Total=675

Calorie Totals for the Day=1864

No Exercise Today

Food Diary 4/16/09

byebyebellyfat — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:59:16 +0000

Breakfast:
1 1/4 cups of Shredded Wheat= 200
1/2 cup skim milk=45
2 TB Sunflower Seeds=170
1 TB raisins=65

Total Cals Break=480

Lunch:
Cheese stick= 80
Greek Yogurt (blueberry)=140
Almonds=160
5 strawberries = 10
Total Cals Lunch= 390

Snack:
7 reduced fat crackers=120
2 TB natural peanut butter=190
Total Cals Snack= 310

Dinner:
foot long veggie sub on wheat bread/olives/mozzarella cheese/lettuce/tomato/mushrooms/onions/guacamole/pickles=500

Total Cals for the Day (so far)=1680

Exercise=1 hour Zumba Class

Stress and Belly Fat

byebyebellyfat — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:36:20 +0000

Many different studies have shown that stress can affect cortisol levels, which increases the appetitte, slows metabolism, and encourages fat storage in the mid-section.

The solution?

Lower your stress levels with exercise…music…meditation…your belly will thank you for it.

Weight Loss Tips

byebyebellyfat — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:25:43 +0000

Weight Loss Tips: Slow and steady wins the weight loss race…think of the tortoise. He wasn’t trying to lose weight but he did want to win that race against that rabbit! Compete only with yourself and don’t push yourself to lose weight at a fast rate. As much as we would all like for our fat to “melt away” over night, it just isn’t healthy to shed pounds that quickly. Research says 1/2 -1 pound per week is plenty You are more apt to gain weight back over time if you dropped it too fast because you didn’t give yourself time to make the necessary lifestyle changes needed to keep it off!