I am starting a new thread full of eDiets Tip of the Day articles. This was a suggestion from one of the moderators of this forum. So here we go:

FEBRUARY 16, 2004

Set realistic goals.
Successful weight loss achievers don’t fit society's definition of thin. When you make goals that are impossible, you set yourself up for failure and disappointment. That’s because even if you do reach that goal, it won’t be permanent. Successful losers set a goal for a weight that's both realistic and maintainable.

eDiets Tip of the Day

Drink your milk.
If you prefer nonfat milk, but find it somewhat watery, make it creamier by adding one cup of nonfat dried milk to one quart of nonfat liquid milk. This will improve the texture and increase the protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamins A and D. If you’re lactose-intolerant, try lactase-fortified milk or soy milk. Yogurt and soy yogurt are also good sources of bone-healthy minerals.

Good one, Kimmy Sue. I read that most women tend to set their goals way too low, so that they never will be able to reach them and give up in disappointment. We're none of us getting younger, and it's not likely that we'll ever be the weight we were. Look to the future...

You are right, Penguin. I use to look at the long-term goal and now I am just working on mini-goals and I am actually losing weight. Amazing, isn't it?

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

Dolly Parton

This is just something I wanted to share with all of you. It just made a lot of sense to me. Have a great day!

Thanks for this thread Kimmy . I will be watching for your tips.

eDiets Tip of the Day

You can go too low. Diets with too few calories set you up for failure in two ways. First, your metabolism will respond to too few calories by sending your body into starvation mode. Second, you cannot maintain starvation for very long. You may lose weight, but you’ll feel weak, suffer from headaches and have difficulty concentrating. The pain is not worth the gain.



I remember something that Richard Simmons use to always say, "No pain, no gain!" I never understood this, now I do! Have a great day everyone!

eDiets Tip of the Day

Even if you eat a well-balanced diet, taking a multivitamin is good health insurance. The American Medical Association recommends you take a multivitamin every day. Choose a vitamin that contains 100% of the Daily Value of ten vitamins, plus some vitamin K. You need 100% of vitamin A, B-1(thiamin), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (niacin), B-6, B-12, C, D, E, folic acid.

eDiets Tip of the Day

Read the nutrition label on all packaged foods. The most important information is the serving size. Remember, if you eat double the serving size listed, you?re consuming double the calories, fat and nutrients. If you eat half the size shown, you?re consuming half the calories and nutrients. Just because it looks like one serving doesn?t mean it is.

The nutrition labels on food packages offer a whole lot more information than the amount of calories and fat grams. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says learning to decode food labels is key to making healthy choices! Start by taking note of the recommended serving size. How many servings are in the whole package? Measure out a single serving until you can recognize an average portion. Also, note the calories and calories from fat per serving. What percentage of the calories comes from fat? Aim for foods with low fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and high fiber and nutritional counts. Calculate how you're doing with the percentage of daily value figure listed for each on the label. See? You're on your way to becoming a label savvy consumer!

Aging is 70-percent lifestyle. To stay young, eat right, exercise regularly, and keep a positive attitude. ~Denise Austin

Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Richard L. Evans

Health and Diet:
When your goal is weight loss, it helps to eat more often! Consuming frequent mini-meals throughout the day not only keeps your blood sugar levels stable and your metabolism revved, but helps you avoid excessive hunger. Hunger often leads to impulsive eating of unhealthy foods. Use your eDiets menus to plan for snacks. Take something from each meal and eat it 2 to 3 hours later.

eDiets Tip of the Day, March 23, 2004

How many steps do you walk in a day? The Shape Up America program recommends 10,000—five times more than the 2,000 steps most people march during the average day! So how can you pick up the pace? A recent study found that keeping track with a pedometer, an inexpensive device that counts your steps, was a great way to get people moving! Clip the device firmly to your waistband just above your hipbone, then wear it for a few days to establish your average steps per day. Gradually increase the count each week, aiming for the 10,000-step goal. Make it a game to sneak in extra steps! Park further away at the market, hand-deliver a memo instead of sending it by e-mail, or stride while you talk on the phone. Track your progress in a log each night, and give yourself a pat on the back for stepping your way to better health!

"Never underestimate your power to change and improve. You are a good person, with wonderful qualities, and you can reach your goals." ~Denise Austin

March 24, 2004

Fitness:
When getting undressed and dressed, do so without holding on to anything or sitting down. Spend a few seconds balancing on one leg as you put on your socks, pants and shoes. Try focusing on an object on the wall to enhance your focus. The few minutes a day you work on this can help you to improve your balance which will be ever important as we age.

Morning Stretch with Denise Austin


Do you remember learning about the four basic food groups in school? Boy, have the rules changed! Today, experts recommend The Food Pyramid as the basis of healthy eating. If you're not familiar with this new icon, it can be confusing. Foods are arranged into six groups, starting at the base with those foods you should eat more of than others. From bottom to top, they include the bread, cereal, pasta, and rice group; the vegetable group; the fruit group; the milk, yogurt, and cheese group; the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group; and the fats, oils, and sweets group. The pyramid also lists the recommended daily servings for each&mdsh;for example six to 11 servings of bread, cereal, pasta, or rice per day. While that may seem daunting, keep serving sizes in mind. A few ounces of high fiber cereal for breakfast, two slices of bread on a sandwich at lunch, and a helping of pasta at dinner can easily satisfy your daily dose. So "walk like an Egyptian" toward a balanced diet today!

Maintain focus beneath the belly button. You only need to make a small motion to achieve a maximum effect.

Sure, mopping floors and tilling the garden is hard work, but exercise? Yes, say researchers! The great news is that chores often help you burn calories and get things done! If you're doing them often enough, you won't have to go to your gym! Try turning on the tunes and moving briskly; work in squats, bicep curls, and other moves as you go. Burn 200 calories per hour of mopping, vacuuming, or washing windows—the same as medium intensity aerobics; 400 calories per hour mowing the lawn—the same as cycling; or 500 calories per hour washing and waxing the car—the same as jumping rope! So don't delay! Get busy with that to-do list today! ~Morning Stretch with Denise Austin

eDiets Tips of the Day ~ March 26th

Health and Diet:
How much water do you really need? If you're active, even mild dehydration can hinder your workout performance. Compute your daily water needs by multiplying your weight in pounds by .08. For example, a 150-pound person would multiply their weight times .08, which equals 12. This person’s water needs are 12 cups per day.

Fitness:
Multitask at your desk. Spend 5 minutes of every hour performing stretches at your desk. Reach your arms up over your head and alternate stretching towards the sky to get a long lateral stretch. Then clasp both hands out in front of you as you round your back into a “C” shape. Try clasping your hands behind your back and opening up the muscles across your shoulders and upper chest. Finally let the weight of your head drop to the back for 10 seconds. Guaranteed you will feel rejuvenated, de-stressed and your posture will be improved.

Hey girls,,,,how are ya,,,,,,,,,,,connie here from michigan,,,,,,,,,am working on 20 lbs loss now,,,,,,,,,,,feeling great and its fridayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,give me encouragement,

Oh girls,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,how do you change the weight,,,,on here,,,,,,,,,,,,,I don't know how>?

Hiya Connie and :welcome: to DT! To change your weight, go to User CP and then Edit Profile then go down to your stats and change whatever you'd like! Have a great weekend! :D

March 27, 2004

Do you skip breakfast because of a time crunch? A new study gives you a good reason not to—researchers found those who skipped meals were more likely to gain weight because they tended to overeat later in the day! Try these options, because they'll have you out the door in five minutes flat: Pair a bran muffin with 3/4 cups of grapes and 8 ounces of reduced calorie yogurt; microwave 1/2 cup of rolled oats with a small diced apple, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon; or wrap 1/2 cup scrambled egg substitute with 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of salsa in a warm, whole-wheat tortilla. Make it even faster by assembling your breakfast ingredients the night before. Now, that's eating on the go!

If you start moving your body, your mind will follow.

Have stairs at your home or office? They offer a perfect no-gym workout, according to a new study that found climbing stairs improved cardiovascular health and lowered cholesterol in just seven weeks. While a few minutes climbing here and there may not seem like a lot of work, it adds up! You'll burn 12.5 calories every 60 seconds you spend climbing—or 750 calories per hour! Now, that's an incentive to skip the elevator! Watch your form as you go: Stand up tall with your eyes forward and your hand just lightly brushing the handrail for balance. While what goes up must come down, the results are a bit less notable—you only burn 4 calories per minute descending stairs (about 240 calories per hour). Still, that's the same as an hour of tennis. So get stepping!

Commit yourself to constant self-improvement. The joy is truly in the journey.

Nibbling on some sunflower seeds may help you ward off type 2 diabetes.
Recent research revealed a correlation between diets highest in the antioxidant vitamin E and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Sunflower seeds are a good source of vitamin E. However, most people need a supplement to get the optimum daily amount of this nutrient.

March 29, 2004

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Here's a great reason to eat your greens: A recent study showed that those who started their meal with a low-calorie salad ate hundreds of calories less per sitting! To be precise, those who ate a 3-cup serving of salad ate 12 percent fewer calories, while those who munched a 1.5-cup salad ate 7 percent less. Researchers speculated the added bulk of the veggies and their mouth-pleasing, crisp crunch helped people feel satisfied faster. But watch out—not all salads are created equal! Those who ate a small salad piled with high-calorie toppings ended up eating even more per meal than those who ate no salad at all! So, load up on things like lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, and fat-free dressing, but skip the full-fat dressings, cheese, meat, and other calorie-dense toppings. Think like a bunny and start with the green!

You are creating a body that is strong and balanced.

Tuesday, March 30, 2004

Health and Diet:
Need to go easy on the salt? Remove the saltshaker from the table while you?re eating. Or fill it with your own personal blend of garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes or other spices to add zest to your meals. Try lemon juice, pepper, vinegar, herbs and spices as salt substitutes in recipes. Use fewer processed foods, and look for low-salt, low-sodium products.

Fitness:
Each of your cardio sessions can have a different goal. One session can be shorter and faster. Another can be longer and at a moderate pace. A third session could incorporate intervals of acceleration with active recovery. Yet another session could be less formal and more fun like dancing, skating or hiking. If there is variety and purpose to each session, you are more likely to enjoy your workouts and stay motivated.

Have a great day ya'll!

Beetroot,

It tastes good and if you put it in your sandwich you cant tell if you leave the butter and mayo off,.....so you get tasty food and low fat and calorie intake. There are no weight watchers points in beetroot so you can go nuts. I have really developed a taste for it/

laoise

Yes laoise

Beetroot is lovely in sandwiches. I discovered this when my friend made me beetroot and salad sandwiches. They sounded awful but tasted great. Beetroot is especially good with sweetcorn or cheese. It's lovely and sweet and juicy. The pickled stuff is horrible though. I didn't find out about the fresh vacuum packed stuff until my late twenties, what a waste!

Penguin

eDiets Tip of the Day~April 1, 2004

Health and Diet:
Myth: Vitamins give us energy. Vitamins are minute amounts of natural chemicals that your body needs to function. They act as catalysts (along with enzymes) for the processes that the body carries out to perform its functions, including cell production and tissue repair. Your best source of vitamins is from food sources. Don’t be fooled into consuming excessive vitamin pills for more energy.

Fitness:
Have a ball. Just about any exercise that you can perform on the floor or a bench can be performed on the fit ball. All it takes is practice. Give yourself lots of room when first taking your exercises onto the ball. Start with more basic moves that are the most stable and then progress to positions that create more resistance and challenge your balance. You may even find yourself having some fun in the process.

The billions spent annually on get-fit-quick schemes provide proof that people are looking for a pill or plan that will magically peel off the pounds. Actually, there is a secret to losing weight and keeping it off, but it's not magic—it's science! It all boils down to calories in and calories out. To gain a pound, you have to eat 3,500 extra calories beyond what your body needs to function. To lose a pound, you have to burn 3,500 extra calories. The problem? It's a whole lot easier to eat calories than it is to burn them off! For example, it only takes minutes to munch a 240-calorie candy bar, but you'll have to walk two-and-one-half miles to burn it off! As you can see, it's really the combination of limiting your calorie intake and turning up your metabolism with exercise that's the key to a healthy weight. While it's not magic, the great news is that there's nothing to buy—you've already got everything you need to succeed!~Denise Austin

Kim - I want to say thanks for posting those notes! I really enjoyed reading them. Keep up the good work! :ribbon:

You are most certainly welcome, Mikey! I love to read them too. I just want to pass on the info! :D Have a great day!