This comes from the “No S%!% Sherlock” department, but nevertheless it is crucial information as you develop your eating plan for your new lifestyle. Notice I didn’t use the the word “diet” there; diet has such a negative connotation and needs to be part of an entire lifestyle plan. But I digress – this article was featured on WebMD today and has some very relevant information regarding how you look at breakfast. Breakfast is a very important meal, and for me it was one of my “set it and forget it” meals. Pick 2 things you like, under 300 calories with a good balance of fiber and protein, and have it every single day. Takes the guesswork out of one meal, and gives you the nutrition you need to get to lunch.

Here are the highlights:

• Eating a big breakfast leads to more calories consumed in a day – 400 more to be exact
• People tend to eat the same thing for lunch and dinner, regardless of what they eat (or don’t eat) for breakfast
• The fight to lose weight should involve balancing your eating throughout the day

Embedded in the article is a slideshow of the best and worst fast-food breakfasts. My opinion is that there is no comparison to healthy options at home, but sometimes you don’t have that choice. Make smart decisions, and know what you are eating before you eat it. That way you avoid those surprises on the scale! You can read the WebMD article by going to http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20110117/big-breakfast-could-blow-your-diet

Came across this great article from Active.com yesterday.  Here are the bullet points:

• Fiber needs to be the 4th consideration of your diet (protein, carbohydrates, fat being the trilogy of nutrients)
• Fiber helps lower your risk of cancer, heart attack, and high blood pressure, but it also keeps you full and helps you decrease the total amount of calories you consume every day.
• You need 30 grams of fiber per day, but it doesn’t mean eating just eating nuts and twigs – there are other ways of sneaking fiber in your diet

Read the full article here at Active.com

Hard to believe that it was one year ago when I started this blog, and changed my life. I had no idea what would come of this…but here I am on January 1, 2011 at 168.5 lbs, 32″ waist, normal blood pressure, and feeling pretty awesome. How does someone follow up with resolutions after losing 80 lbs over the span of 8 months? I’m about to find out…here are my goals for 2011!

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Its that time of year, for the top 5 or top 10 lists. Why not do the same here? Here are the top five tips I KNOW will help you lose weight in 2011, using simple techniques that worked for me! Read the rest of this entry »

@skinnyjeans always has great tips for healthier living, so I thought I would share her wonderful article…

http://www.noshtopia.com/2010/11/21-dishes-over-1000-calories-at-popular-sit-down-chain-restaurants.html