OK... so much to share ! First, my fav trainer of all time, Jillian Michaels, has just posted a picture of herself with this caption :
shooting our first reveal for Losing It in Boston and the ass seam of my dress splits open. Life on the road has not been kind to this girl. Lucky for me all the families friends managed to catch the incident on flip cam. Kill me.
And yep - it's a pic of her in a stunning red dress... with tape up the backside. LOVE IT ! Just makes you know that everyone, yes, everyone, has to work hard to be who they want to be, and sometimes, it's OK to mess up. LOVE IT ! That seriously made me smile :)
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From Active.com ... they had an article "13 Keys to a Healthy Diet", and a couple of them were good - basic, but always good reminders !!
Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day.Cholesterol is found only in animal products, such as meats, poultry, dairy products, and egg yolks.
If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. That is one drink a day for women, two a day for men. A drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits. Excess alcohol consumption leads to a variety of health problems. And alcoholic beverages can add many calories to your diet without supplying nutrients.
Eat plenty of high-fiber foods--that is, fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. These are the "good" carbohydrates--nutritious, filling, and relatively low in calories. They should supply the 20 to 30 grams of dietary fiber you need each day, which slows the absorption of carbohydrates, so there's less effect on insulin and blood sugar, and provides other health benefits as well.
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Active also had a list of the top ten 'destination' races. Which, as we all know, my theory is that i if you sign up for an event someplace else, a) you can't back out and b) it's a vacation !
Check these out ... and whatdaya know ?? My Napa to Sonoma Half is listed !! 2011 peeps, 2011...
www.worksmartplayharder.com 5K / 10k / Half Trail Run North Miami Beach Florida.
This looks like FUN ! Downside - Miami, in June = ouch
www.napa2sonoma.com
Yep - a half marathon with WINE ! Doin' this in 2011
www.metrodash.com
Thru the streets of Boston! With an obstacle course designed by Navy Seals! And you can raise money for the Warrior Fund. Love it !
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Hungry Girl had some match-ups today... and two were against two of my favs, sandwich thins and babybel cheese ! You GOTTA pick up mini BabyBel light :)
The results:
High-Fiber Tortillas vs. Sandwich Thins
The Contenders: La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Large Tortillas and Arnold Select/Oroweat Sandwich Thins
The Stats:
La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Large Tortillas
PER SERVING (1 tortilla): 80 calories, 3g fat, 300mg sodium, 18g carbs, 12g fiber, 1g sugars, 8g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
Arnold Select/Oroweat Sandwich Thins
PER SERVING (1 roll): 100 calories, 1g fat, 210 - 230mg sodium, 21 - 23g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars, 4 - 5g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
The Taste: There's a reason why these tortillas and Sandwich Thins are MVPs (Most Valuable Products!) in HG Land: They're both FANTASTICALLY delicious bread substitutes. Looking for something beyond standard wheaty flavor? The smaller 50-calorie tortillas come in Green Onion and Garlic Herb; the Thins areavailable in varieties like Seedless Rye, Honey Wheat, and Whole Grain White. Nice!
Additional Info: While Sandwich Thins are incredible bun swaps for burgers and sandwiches, the possibilities are ENDLESS with tortillas. They've made many a guilt-free recipe possible here at HG:burritos, wraps, quesadillas, pizzas... You name it! And they definitely earn bonus points for containing around twice as much protein and fiber as the Thins.
THE BOTTOM LINE: We love both for their high-fiber, low-cal, bread-replacing superpowers -- but we've gotta hand this one to the tortillas. But don't get us wrong; we love you, Sandwich Thins!
The Contenders: La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Large Tortillas and Arnold Select/Oroweat Sandwich Thins
The Stats:
La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber Large Tortillas
PER SERVING (1 tortilla): 80 calories, 3g fat, 300mg sodium, 18g carbs, 12g fiber, 1g sugars, 8g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
Arnold Select/Oroweat Sandwich Thins
PER SERVING (1 roll): 100 calories, 1g fat, 210 - 230mg sodium, 21 - 23g carbs, 5g fiber, 2g sugars, 4 - 5g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
The Taste: There's a reason why these tortillas and Sandwich Thins are MVPs (Most Valuable Products!) in HG Land: They're both FANTASTICALLY delicious bread substitutes. Looking for something beyond standard wheaty flavor? The smaller 50-calorie tortillas come in Green Onion and Garlic Herb; the Thins areavailable in varieties like Seedless Rye, Honey Wheat, and Whole Grain White. Nice!
Additional Info: While Sandwich Thins are incredible bun swaps for burgers and sandwiches, the possibilities are ENDLESS with tortillas. They've made many a guilt-free recipe possible here at HG:burritos, wraps, quesadillas, pizzas... You name it! And they definitely earn bonus points for containing around twice as much protein and fiber as the Thins.
THE BOTTOM LINE: We love both for their high-fiber, low-cal, bread-replacing superpowers -- but we've gotta hand this one to the tortillas. But don't get us wrong; we love you, Sandwich Thins!
Light String Cheese vs. Mini Babybel Light
The Contenders: Light String Cheese and Mini Babybel Light
The Stats:
Light String Cheese (Average)
PER SERVING (1 stick): 55 calories, 2.5g fat, 190mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 7.5g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
Mini Babybel Light
PER SERVING (1 piece): 50 calories, 3g fat, 160mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 6g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
The Taste: Since we're here to talk taste and not cuteness, we won't touch on how ADORABLE the Mini Babybel Lights are. (Oops...) With that out of our system, both items are delicious, low-cal snack options. String cheese is a bit softer with a mild mozzarella flavor (since, you know, it is mozzarella!), while Mini Babybel Light has a slightly sharper cheese taste.
Additional Info: Light string cheese is extremely versatile -- itmelts perfectly in recipes, whether you pull it apart by hand or shred/grate it in a blender/food processor. But lately, we like to chop up Mini Babybel Lights and throw 'em into quesadillas for some guilt-free cheesiness. BTW, both are phenomenal snacks when eaten alone... Yummmm!
THE BOTTOM LINE: AAAHHHH -- A TIE! We simply CANNOT choose a winner here. Each is special in its own way.
The Contenders: Light String Cheese and Mini Babybel Light
The Stats:
Light String Cheese (Average)
PER SERVING (1 stick): 55 calories, 2.5g fat, 190mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 7.5g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
Mini Babybel Light
PER SERVING (1 piece): 50 calories, 3g fat, 160mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 6g protein -- POINTS® value 1*
The Taste: Since we're here to talk taste and not cuteness, we won't touch on how ADORABLE the Mini Babybel Lights are. (Oops...) With that out of our system, both items are delicious, low-cal snack options. String cheese is a bit softer with a mild mozzarella flavor (since, you know, it is mozzarella!), while Mini Babybel Light has a slightly sharper cheese taste.
Additional Info: Light string cheese is extremely versatile -- itmelts perfectly in recipes, whether you pull it apart by hand or shred/grate it in a blender/food processor. But lately, we like to chop up Mini Babybel Lights and throw 'em into quesadillas for some guilt-free cheesiness. BTW, both are phenomenal snacks when eaten alone... Yummmm!
THE BOTTOM LINE: AAAHHHH -- A TIE! We simply CANNOT choose a winner here. Each is special in its own way.
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OK... I think that's it for now. Sorry for the ADHD stuff again... but sheesh... the info has to be spread right ???
Hey... quit reading this and go for a walk or a jog or something !
GO !
1 comment:
I would have to admit that my vote would have to go with La Tortilla Low Carb/Low Cal Tortilla just because not only are the delicious but so versatile. You can use them for all of your meals - Breakfast (Egg Burritos), Lunch (Wraps such as veggie, fruit, turkey...etc), Dinner (pizzas and quesadillas) and even snacks (fruit, cinnamon...etc).
Thanks for sharing.
bodyhacker
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