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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
For those of you who are trying to lose weight or even just hold steady and not gain pounds, eating out can seem like breaking one of the 10 commandments. If you follow these tips for eating out you no longer have to feel guilty about treating yourself to a meal away from home. You don’t have to break the calorie bank when you eat out. These 7 strategies will help.
TIP 1: READ THE WHOLE MENU
The number one rule on a multiple choice test is to read all of the answers before choosing one. The same rule should apply when eating out. Don’t get fixated on the first dish you spot. Lay out all your options and estimate the calories before making a decision on what to order.
TIP 2: ORDER FIRST
Even those of us with great self control can sometimes lose it when the rest of the table is ordering cheeseburgers and fries. Don’t be afraid to be the first to order and normally the rest of the group won’t sway your decision. In fact, you may just inspire them to eat a bit healthier.
TIP 3: START WITH A SALAD
It can be easy to want to satisfy that rumbling tummy of yours with a convenient piece of bread that many restaurants place in front of you while you are reading your menu. But, if you can hold out, order a small green salad or broth based soup rather than indulging in high calorie appetizers.
TIP 4: COSIDER A LA CARTE
Restaurants these days give you portions enough for 4 people. Rather than ordering one of those and being tempted to finish the whole thing, try ordering a few side dishes and/or healthy appetizers instead. Many dining facilities will offer some type of sampler with a few menu items that are often portioned at just the right size.
TIP 5: DO A SPLIT
If an entrée sounds like too much food ask someone to split it with you. Or, as soon as it arrives at the table ask your server to wrap half up for you. Not only have you cut your calories in half you have solved the problem of what to eat for lunch tomorrow.
TIP 6: CAN I HAVE THAT ON THE SIDE?
Restaurants many times can have a heavy hand with dressings and toppings. Getting them on the side lets you determine how much you put on your meal.
TIP 7: GET EDUCATED ABOUT THE FOOD
Special requests are okay when they are with in reason. Don’t be afraid to ask what your meal is made with (ex: butter, cream, oil, etc.) and, if it can be made with little or none at all. Asking for a side salad or vegetables instead of fries is okay and will make a difference in how you feel after your meal.
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For more tips and articles about exercise and nutrition, check out the Articles section of MyBodySite.com.
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Although our editor found this on the site of a fitness magazine, I would consider this recipe more of a treat than a clean source of food. So don’t trick yourself into thinking this is one of your cleanest meals. But DO enjoy it!
Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter
Ravioli
1 28 oz can of pumpkin
Half cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Eighth tsp ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 egg whites, beaten
48 square wonton wrappers
Butter Sauce
Half stick butter
8 fresh sage leaves
1.Combine the pumpkin, cheese, vinegar, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
2.Brush a wonton wrapper lightly with the egg white. Place a small scoop of the pumpkin mixture in the center of the square (careful, too much filling will cause the ravioli to burst when they boil), then top with a second wrapper and press firmly along the edges to seal the ravioli. Repeat with the remaining wrappers.
3.Cook the ravioli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. While they cook, heat up the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat until it turns light brown. Add the sage leaves and remove from heat. Drain the ravioli and add directly to the pan with the butter sauce. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
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For more tips and articles about exercise and nutrition, check out the Articles section of MyBodySite.com.
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Many thanks to Steve (age 47) from Michigan for this feedback, which keeps us excited about improving the site every day!
Since joining MyBodySite.com in September, I visit this site nearly everyday for motivation. Reading journal posts, browsing profiles, groups, videos, pics and success stories of many of you who have taken your time to share a little bit of yourselves with others. I can say that you all inspire me to train harder, smarter, maybe a little different, and eat much better.
For the last month, I have set my sights on "clean" eating, something I never heard before I joined here. I almost feel accountable to many of you, though I don’t even really "know" you. I guess it’s the goal we all have in common that makes me feel this way.
Remember when you take the time to make a positive comment on a pic, a journal post or just send an encouraging word to a fellow member, it can go a long way in helping someone get or stay on the right track of a healthier lifestyle. This is a great site . . . thanks to all of you!
Keep up the great work.
Are you confused about "clean eating?" Try to eat only whole, clean foods. Read the attached "CLEAN FOODS LIST" for more info and be sure to share it with a friend.
Read more about Steve (aka NatGas) on his profile at:
http://www.mybodysite.com/Natgas
(Sneak Peek: Starting December 1st, you’ll have some really really cool tools to help you find workouts and build workouts from scratch!)
For more tips and articles about exercise and nutrition, check out the Articles section.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Emotional eating is a big problem when trying to lose weight. Good intentions and even great information isn’t enough. You need to actually be able to walk the walk in stressful situations that come up every day.
How? Take proactive steps that keep YOU in control and you’ll be less likely to dive into food as a defense to what seems like you being a victim of circumstances. In the long term, keeping yourself balanced everyday will help a lot. For example, keep a food journal to see what triggers bad eating. Incorporate yoga, meditation, or a massage whenever possible to stay in a relaxed state when you can. Use a support network like MyBodySite.com to help you when the going gets tough.
In the meantime, when stress strikes, try these quick fixes:
First: Give yourself a time out
Stress can be a good thing. Physical stress keeps our bodies in good shape as emotional stress help keep out minds healthy. Stress is NOT what makes you impulse eat. It’s your reaction. Take a deep breath, count to 10 and give yourself a timeout. Walk outside or just get up and walk to somewhere quiet. Notice physical sensations and allow yourself to let your heart rate come down. For a minute, put the thoughts and doom scenarios out of your head.
Second: Get a grip
Now that you’re calm, abandon any all or nothing thinking. There are probably many more solutions to your issue and the issue may not be as bad as you thought at first. You might be reading more into someone else or some situation than is really there. Take a minute to assess whether what’s happening is really that big of a deal, and how much it really affects your overall situation. Chances are it’s not really that bad and it pays to realize it right now, rather than 8 hours from now when you might regret doing or saying the wrong thing on an impulse reaction.
Third - Put it in perspective
You’ll handle problems in your everyday life much easier if you keep them in perspective. Make some adjustments to your thought patterns right away and mentally explore all of the things that you can do to solve the problem that is stressing you out. Write it down, call a friend or just give some thought to all of the ways you might address the issue or find help to do that and you’ll feel like you’re in control. That power will prevent you from running to the refrigerator or the vending machine.
If you follow these tips when you feel overwhelmed, you’ll make fewer molehills into mountains and you’ll break challenges down into smaller issues that you’ll resolve and draw power from.
(Sneak Peek: Starting December 1st, you’ll have some really really cool tools to help you find workouts and build workouts from scratch!)
For more tips and articles about exercise and nutrition, check out the articles section of MyBodySite.com!
Posted in Training
Monday, October 20th, 2008
Cost: FREE if you join this group on or before October 24th.
Where: MyBodySite.com
Change your body in 8 weeks. Seriously.
Over 8 weeks, you can transform your body. To do that, you’re going to have to change the way you think about food, exercise and fitness.
Instead of eating less, you are going to eat more, including carbs and fat! Instead of running yourself ragged with more exercise, you are going to exercise less, but more intensely. Instead of counting calories, points or pounds, you are going to simply watch your clothes get bigger on you as an indicator of your success.
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, please join the Success Plan group on MyBodySite.com at http://mybodysite.com/8weeksuccess and by joining the Success Plan mailing list at http://mybodysite.com/successsignup.htm
You will receive new information about this group and the Success Plan all week so you’ll know exactly what to do for the first week. Then, you’ll receive installments every week telling you what to do for the coming week!
To get started, read the WELCOME post at http://mybodysite.com/8weeksuccess and join the Success Plan mailing list. Stay tuned!
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
I can’t seem to see my own page but I can do everything else. WTF?? 
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
My page will not load at all. You can leave me a message at http://www.mybodysite.com Sugar
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Monday, February 4th, 2008
We’ve been working our asses off at my own website to roll out a groups section so people can mingle in groups about whatever (hardcore training, supplements, moms over 40, whatever), so I have been having a hard time really hitting my workouts and diet as clean as I want. Ironic, right? Well, I’m going to create a "post your workouts" group and a "recipes" group and use them myself. If you’re reading this and you give a sh$&, come over and join me some time. I just started my recipes group at www.mybodysite.com/recipes. Although I am a great cook, I’m always looking for ways to make great tasting foods better for my diet and vice versa. Thanks for all your support! Sugar Mwah!
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Saturday, January 19th, 2008
I have been working out consistently now for a couple of years and it is starting to be something I really enjoy! I started doing strength moves from my old gymnastics days and can do a handstand and hold it. I’m working on a walkover and I hope I don’t kill myself! I will have to post some pictures of my core training moves on mybodysite.com site. Drop me a line here or there at www.mybodysite.com/sugar
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Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
Thanks to everyone for their support. Before the holiday cookie and wine attack of the last week I dropped to my lowest body weight since high school at 117 pounds. Muscle. Clean eating. Not starving. Looking forward to attacking the weights tomorrow. Happy New Year!
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