How Jennifer Hudson Lost 80 Pounds
Do you want to know how your favorite Diva lost 80 pounds? Jennifer Hudson was able to lose the extra weight when she focused on her diet, through Weight Watchers, and hired a Personal Trainer to help her get started with an exercise routine. Bottom Line: Diet and Exercise. “It’s all about self-motivation because at the end of the day, you can have all the trainers and all the money in the world, but if you don’t have that mindset, it’s not possible.” – Jennifer Hudson on Oprah Jennifer Hudson’s Diet For Jennifer Hudson, it all started with Weight Watchers, which is basically a support group for those who want to calorie count their way into their skinny jeans. The great thing about Weight Watchers is that you don’t have to buy a specific brand of food to participate...
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Prevent Thanksgiving Weight Gain
You can still enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without having to gain unwanted pounds that lasts all Winter long. You can still enjoy Thanksgiving – It’s just all about planning ahead and keeping your health goals in mind. Tips to Prevent Thanksgiving Weight Gain • Start your day out with exercise, preferably cardio since you will need to burn as many calories as you can today! I have come to notice that if I start my day out with exercise, I tend to eat healthier throughout the day. • Eat a light breakfast after your workout. I prefer to drink a healthy low calorie shake that keeps me satisfied without over eating. • Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your Thanksgiving meal. People usually confuse dehydration with hunger, so drinking water will help prevent overeating. • If you are...
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Few Die Of Hunger…
Many more people die of their eating habits rather than the lack of food. Think about it just for a second. Many diseases are caused by us, whether it be over eating, eating all of the wrong foods, or a combination of the two. “I saw few die of hunger; of eating, a hundred thousand.” – Bejamin Franklin Yes, lack of food is a serious problem, but right now big Corporations are trying to profit from the obesity epidemic rather than truly resolve the issue. If you’d ask me, the lack of education about the food we eat and the lack of acting on that, is perhaps a bigger issue that goes unnoticed until it’s just too late. Educate yourself on what’s healthy and how much you should be eating. Don’t be afraid of the kitchen, and learn how to...
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Sweet Potatoes with Maple Syrup
I love creating new recipes, it’s my way of creating art. As much as I love this creation process, there are few recipes that get me really excited about them. This is one of those recipes that I just can’t stop smiling about. You need to try this recipe out and let me know what you think of it. Oh yeah, it’s ridiculously healthy too. Ingredients: 2 Sweet Potatoes 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground Cloves 1/8 teaspoon All Spice Cinnamon, garnish crushed Pecans, garnish Instructions: Step 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2) Peel, wash, and cut sweet potatoes into small pieces and place in a baking dish. Step 3) Mix the maple syrup, nutmeg, cloves, and all spice together. Step 4) Pour maple syrup mixture over the sweet potatoes. Step 5) Cover pan...
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The Great American Smokeout!
November 17th is The Great American Smokeout, brought to by The American Cancer Society! It’s an entire day dedicated to help you Quit Smoking. “The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th Great American Smokeout on November 17 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet more than 45 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. However, more than half of these smokers have attempted to quit for at least one day in the past year. Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with...
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Mariah Carey Reveals Her 70 Pound Weight Loss
The talented Mariah Carey recently revealed to the world how she lost 70 pounds after having her twins just six months ago. See the picture below? That’s a picture of her after she had twins! Continue reading to find out how Mariah Carey was able to lose 70 pounds! Losing 70 Pounds Mariah Carey had a very difficult pregnancy caring twins and gained excess weight from having edema. The first week after Mariah Carey had her twins, she lost 40 pounds in just water weight. After that, she lost 30 pounds of “baby weight” in three months. How Mariah Carey Lost 70 Pounds Mariah stuck to 1,500 calories a day (which is very reasonable) and once she was able, she started to workout three times a week. Mariah didn’t lose her weight completely by herself. Jenny, formerly known as Jenny Craig,...
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Cumin
Cumin is a Mediterranean spice that was used by the Romans, Persians, Egyptians and the Greeks. Cumin was one of the most popular spices in the Middle Ages, known for it’s pungent and pepper-like taste. Check out the amazing health benefits of Cumin and have fun incorporating it into your recipes. Benefits • Cumin is high in Iron, which helps transport oxygen from the lungs to all cells in the body. Iron also helps with the metabolism and energy production. • Cumin extract reduced triglycerides, total cholesterol, and pancreatic inflammatory markers, according to a study done in 2002. • Cumin increases the body’s ability to fight infections, since it is high in vitamins A and C. • Anti-Cancer properties have been found in Cumin. • Cumin has high concentrations of antioxidants, which is an anti-aging nutrient. Antioxidants help protect against diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease,...
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