You wonder why fruit tastes so good!

It's filled with SUGAR!

Juicing in 2013

Received a NutriBullet for Christmas. I have been having so much fun with it. Juicing everything from  kale, spinach and various different fruits.  Weight should really drop now!

9 Foods You Should Be Eating for Type 2 Diabetes

Healthy eating for type 2 diabetes is about losing weight and preventing dangerous spikes in blood sugar. Nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer explains how these nine foods can help.

Foods for Diabetes

Still drinking coca cola? Watch this!

See what happens to a burger over years time!

Fight the Fire: Cool Ways to Manage Heartburn

Fight the Fire: Cool Ways to Manage Heartburn

Kiss Your Fat Goodbye: Get Fit Now

Day 1 at Train Studios - weight 225.4

Training harder!

Today turning another new leaf. I've reached a plateau with my weight. So I need to turn up the steam! Friend of mine has been going to a new gym and lost over 40 ibs in about 4 months. I ran into the owner last night and mentioned I had did 36 miles biking the day before. He told me that is not going to help me with weight loss. My body needs constant change. So today I'm going to do a free session at Train Studios. Monday, June 4th I will officially enroll.

Follow me as I continue to reach my goal weight.

5 Cheap Healthy Foods To Lose Weight

Pledge to go meatless on Mondays for your health

I've been meatless for over 3 months, not just Mondays!


 Study after study is revealing the harmful effects of eating red meat. From clogged arteries to diabetes to the national obesity crisis, it's becoming clear that red meat can actually kill us. Red meat is a high-saturated fat food that can increase risks for heart disease and has been linked to premature death. Replacing red meat with healthy foods rich in polyunsaturated fats can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 19%. 

If your meals have traditionally revolved around an animal protein centerpiece, at first it can be challenging to go meatless. Check out the following resources for inspiration.


-Try a search on Punchfork.com (http://punchfork.com/), a food blog search engine with vegan and vegetarian search filters. 
-Bookmark the Meatless Mondays site (http://www.meatlessmonday.com/) for frequently-updated meatless recipes, and articles and facts on cutting down on meat. 
-Check out the Humane Society’s Meat-Free Meals guide (http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/publications/guide_to_meat-free_meals_2011.pdf) for tips and a guide to eating out in restaurants, meat free.

1. 04.22.12

   Update #1

   Thank you for pledging to go Meatless on Mondays! You've taken an important step toward health and a longer life. Remember, tomorrow will be your first Meatless Monday. If you need inspiration for meatless meals, check out a few ideas from The Healthy Foodie blog:
   
   
   Breakfast - Apple Raisin Goat Cheese Oatmeal:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2012/02/05/apple-raisin-and-goat-cheese-oatmeal/
   
   
   Lunch - Creamy Avocado Pasta:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2011/12/05/creamy-avocado-pasta/

   
   

   Dinner - Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie:http://thehealthyfoodie.com/2011/04/25/vegetarian-shepherds-pie/ 
   
   
   It will be easier if you invite your friends and family to take the pledge with you. Click here to send them an invitation:http://www.causes.com/causes/621655-health-and-wellness/actions/1643643?open_inviter=true

Claire Simmons, 33-Year-Old UK Woman, Has Only Eaten Pizza For 31 Years

Thirty-three-year-old Claire Simmons, of Notting Hill in London, is in a monogamous relationship with a dangerous partner: pizza.


For the last 31 years of her life, she has eaten nothing but plain cheese pizza for every single meal, she tells the Sun. And now, her doctors say that Simmons' monotonous diet could kill her.
Simmons says she exercises and drinks plenty of water. The problem is that her limited diet -- the result of a mental illness known as Selective Eating Disorder -- doesn't provide all the minerals and vitamins she needs for solid health.
Simmons exposed her difficult story to the public after reading the story of Stacey Irvine, sometimes called "Chicken Nugget Girl," a fellow Brit who was hospitalized after eating only chicken nuggets for a decade and a half.
This fall also brought to light the story of Jonathan McGowan, a British man who, for the past 30 years, has refused to eat any meat except roadkill. The BBC has even aired documentary-based multiple series on the topic of extremely picky eaters. Could there be something in English water that gives its drinkers Selective Eating Disorder? Maybe -- though it seems even more likely that there's something about English tabloids that helps these stories find an eager public.

Heart Attack Grill customer suffers heart Attack!

Day 1 - Insanity 20 minute workout!

Whew! That's all I can say! Let's see what results I have in 60 days.

No More Fast Food!

Today I made sure I ate fast food. For lunch hd Mcdonalds and for dinner had Popeyes. That's it, all done. Now hopefully I will banish bad foods forever.

People who eat several fast-food meals a week are significantly heavier than those who don't eat fast food very often, according to a new study released Monday.

Each additional fast-food meal packs on pounds, so someone who consumes one fast-food meal a week is on average 1½ pounds heavier than someone who eats no fast food, says Kelley Borradaile, an obesity researcher at Temple University in Philadelphia. She presented her research at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society.

"These results largely confirm commonly held perceptions about the relationship between fast food consumption and body weight," she says.

Borradaile and colleagues analyzed national survey data on about 4,600 adults who reported their height and weight and eating habits in 2006.

Respondents said they purchase about five meals outside of their home a week, either take-out or dining out. Other research shows a similar trend. About 252 meals per person were purchased away from home in 2007, according to NPD Group, a leading market research firm.

The Temple study found fast-food places are the top choices for breakfast and lunch; casual dining restaurants and fast-food are top picks for dinner.

Among the findings reported Monday:

•The weight of people who consumed three to six fast-food meals a week was significantly greater than those who consumed no fast food or ate one to two such meals a week.

•Every additional fast food meal during the week was associated with a 1½ pound higher body weight. "We don't know if this is a direct cause-effect relationship," Borradaile says. "There may be other factors at play here, including sedentary lifestyles of people who tend to eat fast food."

•About 50% of respondents say they would be more likely to order healthful items if they were offered as part of a value/combo meal, and 41% would like to have nutritional information on menus. "These data reveal some important clues about what factors may help people make healthier choices at restaurants," researcher Gary Foster says

10 dirty fruits and veggies

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By Ashley Macha

Are the fruits and vegetables you buy clean enough to eat?

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) studied 100,000 produce pesticide reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to create a list of 49 of the dirtiest and cleanest produce.

So before you hit the grocery store, see how some of your favorite fruits and veggies measured up.

Did one of your favorites make the list? Don't worry, the EWG recommends purchasing organic or locally grown varieties, which can lower pesticide intake by 80% versus conventionally grown produce.

Celery
This stalky vegetable tops the dirty list. Research showed that a single celery stalk had 13 pesticides, while, on the whole, celery contained as many as 67 pesticides.

Chemicals fester on this vegetable as it has no protective skin and its stems cup inward, making it difficult to wash the entire surface of the stalk. It’s not easy to find locally grown celery, so if you like this crunchy veggie, go organic.

Peaches
Peaches are laced with 67 different chemicals, placing it second on the list of most contaminated fruits and vegetables. They have soft fuzzy skin, a delicate structure, and high susceptibility to most pests, causing them to sprayed more frequently.



Strawberries
This red, juicy fruit has a soft, seedy skin, allowing easier absorption of pesticides. Research showed that strawberries contained 53 pesticides. Try to buy strawberries at a local farmer’s market for a sweet dessert.

Apples
Apples are high-maintenance fruit, needing many pesticides to stave off mold, pests, and diseases. The EWG found 47 different kinds of pesticides on apples, and while produce washes can help remove some of the residue, they’re not 100% effective.

Blueberries (domestic)
These antioxidant-rich berries have a thin layer of skin that allows chemicals to more easily contaminate the fruit. Domestic blueberries were loaded with 13 pesticides on a single sample, according to the EWG. Imported blueberries also made the list at No. 14 for the dirtiest produce.



Sweet bell pepper
This crunchy, yet thin-skinned, vegetable is highly susceptible to pesticides. According to the EWG, sweet bell peppers showed traces of 63 types of pesticides. While some pesticides can be washed away, many still remain.

Spinach, kale, collard greens
These leafy green vegetables are on the list, with spinach loaded with 45 different kinds of pesticides and kale 57.

In 2006, Dole recalled bagged baby spinach after multiple E. coli illnesses associated with the vegetable made their way across the country.



Grapes (imported)
These tiny fruit have extremely thin skins, allowing for easy absorption of pesticides. And think twice before buying imported wine. The grapes that go into the wine could be coming from vineyards that use too many pesticides.

Potatoes
Have you ever indulged in a potato skin at your favorite restaurant? You might want to think twice before eating the skin. This spud was highly laced with pesticides—36, according to the EWG—that are needed to prevent pests and diseases.


Cherries
Cherries, like blueberries, strawberries, and peaches, have a thin coating of skin—often not enough to protect the fruit from harmful pesticides.

Research showed cherries grown in the U.S. had three times the amount of pesticides as imported cherries. Because cherries contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that neutralizes carcinogens, it’s worthwhile to buy organic or seek imported ones.

McDonalds - My Last Supper!

Today is what I consider last supper. I usually eat something what I consider Bad Food! I couldn't have picked a better meal than McDonald's! Here is the nutritional breakdown of what I had.

Item                                  Calories     Fat  Calories     Sugar

Angus Bacon & Cheese    750           350                   13

Large Fry                          500           220                    0

Large Coke                       310                                     86

So as you can see I went overboard with Fat and Sugar calories. Stay tuned as I fight to lower my BMI. New picture on Friday.

McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal review

I used a FREE coupon to try the new oatmeal from McDonalds. I ordered through the drive-thru, so I didn't see them make it. The only option they asked if I wanted brown sugar and I said yes. When I took top off, I saw that it was a little loose so I had to stir it. You have to make sure you stir from bottom in case there some oats that didn't get mixed in. I liked the taste, except I really couldn't taste the brown sugar. It wasn't overly sweet, they had it perfect for my taste. I liked the fruit that was in it. Apples has a crunch to them. Would I get it again, YES!