AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 21

7/26/2018 THURSDAY Day 21 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1002 Total Fat grams = 20.5 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 18% 12 oz. black coffee - Cal. 5, Fat 0g w/2 T. Roland Coconut Milk - Cal. 50, Fat 5g 16 oz. filtered water w/1 shot apple cider vinegar Garden Salad  - cal/fatContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 21"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 20

7/25/2018 WEDNESDAY Day 20 Free day. Wednesday is my first of two days off in the week. No counting anything. No recording anything. I'm taking one free day a week, not two. Two is one too many - in a week. One is enough. Two is overload. Regarding diet only. I can eat and drinkContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 20"

Lightlife Bologna = Diet Food

LIGHTLIFE. SMART DELI. MEATLESS BOLOGNA Contains No Animal Products and is now on the AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS  = Diet Food List THIS VEGGIE BOLOGNA is another one of those diet foods that satisfies your 'not really hungry' urge to consume. Four slices = only 70 calories and 1 gram of fat, making it a perfectContinue reading "Lightlife Bologna = Diet Food"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19

7/24/2018 TUESDAY Day 19 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 645 Total Fat grams = 19g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 27% CONSUMPTION: 12 oz. pink grapefruit juice - Cal. 150, Fat 0g 2 slices dry HOSTESS CLASSIC wheat toast - Cal. 140, Fat 1.5 2 slices Lightlife Meatless Bologna w/mustard - Cal. 35,Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19"

HOSTESS Classic Wheat = Diet Food

There's a Walgreen's store a block away from us. I needed bread and didn't want to walk all the way to the grocery and knew Walgreen's sold something that looked like bread.  I stopped buying Hostess decades ago and didn't even know they made bread. Well, this is pretty good for a light sandwich, whichContinue reading "HOSTESS Classic Wheat = Diet Food"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 18

7/23/2018 MONDAY Day 18 7/22/2018 SUNDAY Day 17 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 375 Total Fat grams = 13.5 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 32% CONSUMPTION: 8 oz. black coffee w/6 oz. agar agar juice - cal/fat 0 16 oz. filtered water w/1/4 t. baking soda, malic acid, taurine - cal/fat 0 8Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 18"

AFC Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve

AFC SPAGHETTI MUSHROOM ALFREDO for Steve If someone wants to occasionally indulge in a higher calorie and fat dish, plus they want large or extra-large portions, I'd say take this one, for a sky-high experience! That was Steve's Request. Lots of happy sounds were heard while he savored this meal. The Animal-Free Chef at yourContinue reading "AFC Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve"

Fatty Veggie Sandwich

FATTY VEGGIE SANDWICH Toasted potato bread slices spread with veggie mayo on one, creamy peanut butter on the other. Top with dill relish and mustard. Add the veggies: crisp iceberg lettuce, ripe tomato and sweet onion, with a fresh pepper grind finish. A good morning afternoon evening delight! Makes as many as you want (preferablyContinue reading "Fatty Veggie Sandwich"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 17

7/22/2018 SUNDAY Day 17 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1092 Total Fat grams = 25.75 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 21% CONSUMPTION: 8 oz. pink grapefruit juice - Cal. 100, Fat 0g 17.5 oz. coconut water - Cal. 100, Fat 0g 6 oz. agar juice - cal/fat 0 500 mg. veg capsule redContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 17"

Anti-Fatigue Mats For Exercising

NoTrax T30 General Purpose Rubber Competitor Safety/Anti-Fatigue Mat, for Wet Areas, 3' Width x 5' Length x 1/2" Thickness, Black I purchased this on amazon.com for the kitchen to help with back pain while standing for long periods of time preparing foods. It cushions your feet absorbing the tension from the weight of your bodyContinue reading "Anti-Fatigue Mats For Exercising"

Blueberries Improve Memory

Blueberries Can Help Maintain Brain Function and Improve Memory Oxidative stress can accelerate the brain's aging process, having negative effects on brain function. According to animal studies, the antioxidants in blueberries tend to accumulate in areas of the brain that are essential for intelligence. They appear to directly interact with aging neurons, leading to improvementsContinue reading "Blueberries Improve Memory"

Boost Brain Power With Carrot Juice

Boosts immunity Juicing carrots gives us its concentrated form with all its essential nutrients. Having a glass a day is said to work wonders in boosting immunity. Apart from helping the body against free radical damage, it also protects it against harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation. Carrot juice also contains various vitamins and minerals such as B6,Continue reading "Boost Brain Power With Carrot Juice"

Quit Drinking – Reduce Belly Fat

Weight Loss Many people quit drinking for weight loss reasons. Alcoholic drinks are usually very caloric and full of sugar. Alcohol also slows the metabolism down, and in women, it affects estrogen levels, which contributes to the storage of belly fat. It inhibits the body’s ability to absorb and distribute nutrients to the body, so even the healthy parts of your lifestyle are rendered less effective when you are regularly consuming alcohol. ... FINISH READINGContinue reading "Quit Drinking – Reduce Belly Fat"

Grapefruit As Appetite Suppressant = Diet Food

Suppress Appetite Grapefruit works as an excellent appetite suppressant as compared to many other foods. It is said that smell of the grapefruit reduces the feeling of hunger, which is the reason why people often include grapefruits in their weight loss programs. The high amounts of fiber in these fruits can also satisfy hunger, help people avoid overeating, and stimulate cholecystokinin to be released, a hormone that regulates digestive juices and acts as aContinue reading "Grapefruit As Appetite Suppressant = Diet Food"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16

7/21/2018 Saturday Day 16 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories =  766.5 Total Fat grams = 10.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 12% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water - Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/1/2 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. taurine powder, 1/2 t. malic acid 500 mg capsules red cayenne pepper - cal/fat 0Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16"

7/13 to 7/20 Stats Reviewed For AFC Rapid Fat-Loss Diet

7/13/2018 to 7/20/2018 Start weight = 162.5 - 157 = 5.5 lbs. total loss in two weeks 158.5 lbs. last week minus 157 lbs. now = 1.5 lb. fat-loss Total Calories for week = 7203.15 | per day average = 1029 Total Fat grams for week = 126.6 | per day average = 18.09 126.6 xContinue reading "7/13 to 7/20 Stats Reviewed For AFC Rapid Fat-Loss Diet"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15

7/20/2018 FRIDAY Day 15 Weigh-In = 157 lbs. Total Calories = 1342.5 Total Fat grams = 20.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 14% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water - Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/ 1/2 t. beet root powder, 1/2 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. malic acid, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/2 fresh lemonContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15"

Baking Soda For Autoimmune Diseases

home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / autoimmune disease definition Medical Definition Of Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune disease: An illness that occurs when the body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immune system is a complex organization within the body that is designed normally to "seek and destroy" invaders of the body, including infectious agents. Patients with autoimmuneContinue reading "Baking Soda For Autoimmune Diseases"

FACE TAPPING

Trying face tapping only once convinced me of its value. Although I'm a big user of extra virgin olive oil, the extra virgin coconut cold pressed oil works best when massaging the skin. It glides easier and smoother and leaves you with a moist rather than oily look when done.  

Habit-Breaker Technique

I tried it; I do it every day now, sometimes several times while working long hours on the computer or when watching television. Use it as a habit-breaker: Instead of reaching for a cigarette, jumping up to visit the refrigerator for the umpteenth time, pouring a glass of wine or beer that you really don'tContinue reading "Habit-Breaker Technique"

Sharon’s Homemade Carbonated Energy Drink

Instructions for Sharon's Doctored Water: 16 oz. glass 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. malic acid 1/4 t. taurine powder filtered water Place baking soda, malic acid and taurine powder in bottom of glass. Fill with chilled filtered water and watch the bubbles. Stir if you like. Now, enjoy a healthy naturally carbonated energy boostingContinue reading "Sharon’s Homemade Carbonated Energy Drink"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 14

7/19/2018 THURSDAY Day 14 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1391 Total Fat grams = 15.86 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 10% 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 w/1 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/2 fresh squeeze lemon 12 oz. black coffee - Cal. 5, Fat 0g 12 oz. black coffeeContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 14"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 13

7/18/2018 WEDNESDAY Day 13 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1325 Total Fat grams = 35.2 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 24% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 6 oz. V-8 Vegetable Juice - Cal. 34, Fat 0g w/pink Himalayan salt, fresh grind black pepper 17.5 oz. can Lucky's coconut water pulp-free,Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 13"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 12

  7/17/2018 TUESDAY Day 12 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 903 Total Fat grams = 2 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 2% 6 oz. agar juice - cal/fat 0 2, 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 w/ 1/2 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/2 t. malic acid 1 c. cookedContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 12"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 11

7/16/2018 MONDAY Day 11 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 606.3 Total Fat grams = 17.1 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .25 or 25% 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 w/ 1 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/4 t. malic acid, 1 whole lime squeeze 1 Asian pear, aka Japanese appleContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 11"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 10

7/15/2018 SUNDAY Day 10 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 847.25 Total Fat grams = 10 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 10% 6 oz. agar agar juice - cal/fat 3, 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 3, 12 oz. cans diet pepsi - cal/fat 0 GARDEN SALAD cut romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sweetContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 10"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 9

7/14/2018 SATURDAY Day 9 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 788.1 Total Fat grams = 25.95g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 30% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 16 oz. filtered water - cal/fat 0 with 1/2 t. baking soda and 1/2 fresh lemon squeeze 1-1/3 c. CHILILESS CHILI -Cal. 192, FatContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 9"

Mushroom Miso Noodle Bowl

MUSHROOM MISO NOODLE BOWL Three kinds of mushroom sauteed with green cabbage, red pepper, garlic, scallion and ginger. Combined with spinach in a broth flavored with white wine miso, rosemary and smoked paprika! Ladled over thin linguini. Garnish with radish, scallion and drizzles of extra virgin olive oil and sesame oil. A culinary pleasure! MakesContinue reading "Mushroom Miso Noodle Bowl"

Purple Yogurt

PURPLE YOGURT  Fresh blueberries, beet cubes, shredded vegan smoked gouda cheese, sliced Kalamata olives and scallion wrapped in dairy free yogurt. I'll bet no one anywhere in the world is serving a yogurt dish like this one!  Makes 6-1/2 cups 1 pt. fresh blueberries, washed and drained well 4 cooked whole beets, rinsed well, drainedContinue reading "Purple Yogurt"

Scales And Mirrors (part 8) ©

WARRIORS DO YOGA TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR BATTLE Unleashing karmic garbage through the practice of yoga vs. Using the discipline of yoga to prepare yourself for adversity Yoga, like ballet, puts the body into unnatural positions, through our will, or the will of others (in the case of torture). The mind as well as theContinue reading "Scales And Mirrors (part 8) ©"

My Verdict On Coffee

I'm not talking about caffeinated beverages other than coffee or caffeinated anything for that matter. It's all about the coffee itself, every feature of it. Plain, forget what you or I put in it, though mostly for years, except on a rare occasion, I took mine black. For years also, I would take my firstContinue reading "My Verdict On Coffee"

7/6 to 7/13 Stats Reviewed For AFC Rapid Fat-Loss Diet

7/6/2018 to 7/13/2018 Start weight = 162.5 162.5 lbs. minus last week 158.5 lbs. now = 4 lb. fat-loss Total Calories for week = 8033.65 | per day average = 1147.6 Total Fat grams for week = 135.68 | per day average = 19.38 135.68 x 9 cal./gram = 1221.12 Fat Calories | per dayContinue reading "7/6 to 7/13 Stats Reviewed For AFC Rapid Fat-Loss Diet"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 8

7/13/2018 Friday Day 8 Weigh-In = 158.5 lbs. Total Calories = 1086.5 Total Fat grams = 33.4 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .28 or 28% CONSUMPTION: 3,12 oz. cans diet pepsi - cal/fat 0 1/2 c. So Delicious unsweetened yogurt - Cal. 55, Fat 3.5g 1/2 rounded c. sliced fresh strawberries or 3 lg. -Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 8"

Walking Talking To-Do Lists

Just do it and stop talking about it. When I announce in advance that I'm going to do something, it almost feels like I've already done it, so I'm not as compelled to complete the pursuit as I might have been had I kept quiet and just done it. It's like seeing a preview toContinue reading "Walking Talking To-Do Lists"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 7

7/12/2018 Thursday Day 7 Weigh-In = not today Total Calories = 1002.2 Total Fat grams = 7.0g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .06 or 6% CONSUMPTION: 1 c. So Delicious unsweetened yogurt - Cal. 55, Fat 3.5g 1 med. banana - Cal. 90, Fat 0.3g cinnamon - 0 cal/fat 1 c. Chililess Chili - Cal.Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 7"

Five Ingredient Fat-Free NECTARINE Salad Dressing

FIVE INGREDIENT FAT-FREE NECTARINE SALAD DRESSING Except for the vinegar, salt and pepper, it's raw. White nectarines, sweet and ripe make the base to this easy, simple 'come to my table' fat-free salad dressing! Makes almost 4 cups 1/4 cup = Cal. 24.8, Fat 0g 5 sm. fresh and fully ripened white nectarines, sliced aroundContinue reading "Five Ingredient Fat-Free NECTARINE Salad Dressing"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 6

  7/11/2018 WEDNESDAY Day 6 Weigh-In = not today Total Calories = 1500 Total Fat grams = 27.22 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .16 or 16% There's no weigh-in today or tomorrow. I get two days to do whatever I want. This is my week-end. I take the same days off that Steve does. IContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 6"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5

7/10/2018 TUESDAY Day 5 Weigh-In = 158 lbs. Total Calories = 1496 Total Fat grams = 24.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .15 or 15% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. Pacific nondairy hazelnut milk - Cal. 82.5, Fat 2.6g 500 mg. capsule red cayenne pepper - Cal. 0, Fat 0g 1 t. light brown sugar - Cal.Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5"

AFC Spicy Spam And Egg Salad – for sandwiches

AFC SPICY SPAM AND EGG SALAD - for sandwiches We use Tofu Pups for the spam and Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard in place of the traditional veggie mayo. Two types of tofu plus celery, scallion, green pepper with curry, fennel, garlic and cilantro! Nice! Makes 5 cups 1/2 c. serving = 45.5 calories, 2.1 gramsContinue reading "AFC Spicy Spam And Egg Salad – for sandwiches"

CHILILESS CHILI

CHILILESS CHILI This is one mean meaty chili. Low fat, but you wouldn't know it by the fatty chew of the beefless ground. Gardein nailed it. So what if we leave out the chilis. It stands on its own with garlic, coriander and fennel in a green pepper, onion and mushroom tomato sauce. Makes 12-1/2Continue reading "CHILILESS CHILI"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 4

7/09/2018 MONDAY Day 4 Weigh-In = 158.5 lbs. Total Calories = 626.90 Total Fat grams = 11.2  Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .16 or 16% Link for CHILILESS CHILI: https://fat-freechef.com/2018/07/10/chililess-chili/ CONSUMPTION: 15 Rainier cherries - Cal. 90, Fat 0g 6 oz. Pacific brand nondairy hazelnut beverage - Cal. 2.5, Fat 2.6g 12 oz. fresh brewContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 4"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET – DAY 3

7/8/2018 SUNDAY - Day 3 Weigh-In 158.5 lbs Total Calories = 932.75 Total Fat grams = 9.16 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 9% CONSUMPTION: 1/2 c. SO DELICIOUS COCONUT YOGURT - Cal. 85, Fat 3.5g 15 Rainier cherries, pitted and cut in half - Cal. 90, Fat 0g 20 or more fresh cilantro leaves -Continue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET – DAY 3"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 2

  7/7/2018 SATURDAY Day 2 Weigh-In 159.5 lbs Total Calories = 827 Total Fat grams = 7.0 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 8% CONSUMPTION: 12 oz. fresh brew Italian roast coffee - Cal. 5.0, Fat 0g with 1/2 t. of turmeric, beet root powder, ginger, unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 500 mg. capsule red cayenne pepperContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 2"

TOFU PUPS by Lightlife = Diet food

A veggie hot dog that only contains 50 calories? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack? It's a good, economical way to stay on your diet path. Boil them till hot or place in microwave till hot and they're good to go. There's no need to fry them, they're that good. The texture is very much like theContinue reading "TOFU PUPS by Lightlife = Diet food"

Nectarine Banana Yogurt

NECTARINE BANANA YOGURT The white nectarines are ripe and juicy this year. Mixed with dairy free yogurt and banana, a squeeze of lemon and twist of salt and your day just got better! Don't forget the cinnamon. Serves 1-2 1/2 c. SO DELICIOUS DAIRY FREE PLAIN YOGURT made from coconutmilk 1 sm. banana, slIced 1Continue reading "Nectarine Banana Yogurt"

AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 1

7/6/2018 FRIDAY Day 1 Weigh-In 162.5 lbs.  Total Calories = 1649 Total Fat grams = 49.5 Fat calorie/total calorie ratio = 27% CONSUMPTION: 1/2 c. SO DELICIOUS PLAIN COCONUTMILK YOGURT - Cal. 85, Fat 3.5g 1 sm. white nectarine - Cal. 50, Fat 0g 1 sm. banana - Cal. 90, Fat 0.3g 1/2 t. cinnamonContinue reading "AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 1"

How Much Fat Should You Eat Per Day?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest that 25 to 35 percent of your daily calories should come from fat. So, if you consume 1,500 calories on your weight-loss diet, you'll want between 42 and 58 grams of fat daily; whereas a person eating 2,000 calories would consume between 56 and 78 grams of fat. Apr 26, 2018 I can list several other articles from Google search that writeContinue reading "How Much Fat Should You Eat Per Day?"

Begin 7/6/2018 on “AFC RAPID Fat Loss Diet”

5 WEEK AFC RAPID FAT LOSS DIET IT'S TIME TO MELT THE FAT That's right, I'm nearing the end of my fat reduction year and weight-wise I'm not doing all that well. So like the procrastinator I am, I've got a lot to do in a short amount of time. I have a weigh-in dateContinue reading "Begin 7/6/2018 on “AFC RAPID Fat Loss Diet”"

Unreasonable Food Expectations

People want me to take an apple and transform it into a thick, juicy, fatty steak, while keeping it raw, that when ingested will melt their excess fat baggage down the toilet in thirty days or less. Why don't you just stop eating and drinking high caloric foods and beverages? Because when I lose weightContinue reading "Unreasonable Food Expectations"

Escarole And Napa Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)

ESCAROLE AND NAPA CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP (WRS) Rosemary, garlic, mustard and coriander flavor this Napa cabbage and escarole soup along with parsnip, onion, carrot and turnip. It doesn't take long to decide if you like it!  Makes 28 cups 2-1/4 lbs. Napa cabbage - remove outer leaves, cut off bottom end, cut from topContinue reading "Escarole And Napa Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)"

Tomato Corn Curry Rice

TOMATO CORN CURRY RICE Ever wonder what to do with fresh corn-on--the-cob besides eating it straight from the cob? I did, and this tomato corn curry rice is what I came up with. Super simple. Super tasty. Light and refreshing! Makes 8 cups rice and 6 cups tomato corn 3-1/2 c. water 2 t. saltContinue reading "Tomato Corn Curry Rice"

Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad

FRESH FRUIT AND VEGGIE YOGURT SALAD Fresh corn with pineapple? Fresh apple with English cucumber? Kalamata olive and fresh basil? All marinated in dairy free yogurt with smoked paprika, coriander and brown sugar? Toss in some Himalayan salt? Super natural juice rush? That's what I ate for breakfast for a week. I couldn't stop myself.Continue reading "Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad"

AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)

AFC GREENS AND BEANS CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP ( WRS) Some of us would prefer some options for the Weight Reduction Soup (WRS). When we tire of one soup, there's another style, just as tasty and effective in weight control, to peak the interest of our palate! This WRS does that! Makes 38 cups 20Continue reading "AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)"

Dandelions Wanting To Make Your Wish Come True

While walking out and about a few days ago, I came across a patch of dandelion fuzz heads, separated from their stems, just laying on the ground in perfect round form, ready to be picked up and made a wish upon - outside of course, so you can spread the seeds. Seems these dandelions wantedContinue reading "Dandelions Wanting To Make Your Wish Come True"

Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program

WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP (WRS) FAT-FREE CABBAGE SOUP  This is my new favorite soup. I love everything about it. It's simple, easy, doesn't cost much and it makes a ton. This will be Steve's and my lunch for the week. Today, for lunch he had 5 cups. This soup is definitely a keeper! I'm going toContinue reading "Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program"

Soy Products and Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment Symptoms 

Soy Products and Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment Symptoms Soy products and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and Brussels sprouts reduce treatment-related side effects among breast cancer survivors, according to research published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Researchers followed 365 cancer survivors and compared symptoms such as hot flashes, joint pain, fatigue,Continue reading "Soy Products and Cruciferous Vegetables Reduce Breast Cancer Treatment Symptoms "

Everything About It Clicked

Recently I started holding back posts for the purpose of releasing them on the same day every week, in response to reading someplace that people like the consistency of knowing what day new posts are scheduled to be released. In doing this, I sometimes forget to post on the day I commit to, due toContinue reading "Everything About It Clicked"

This Is Crude…but…

Okay, so Steve calls me and says he has an idea. He prefaces it by saying it's crude, well not so crude, but still crude - a way to lose weight. Or something that could jolt a person into getting serious about losing weight. Of course it wouldn't be for everybody, but it could helpContinue reading "This Is Crude…but…"

“Two Days At A Time”

Instead of living one day at a time, how about two? What's wrong with two at a time? Live today cognizant of how you want to feel tomorrow. That gives you more control over what you do today. No 'Last Supper' scenarios. Doing for one last time whatever you want to do before the bigContinue reading "“Two Days At A Time”"

Lose It, Or Reduce It?

Nobody likes to lose, so 'losing weight' might not be the best phrase to apply to your goal of weight reduction. I'm not losing any weight. I'm not losing...is a positive phrase that every human loves to hear or to say to themselves. Yeah I'm NOT losing. I'm not a loser. I like that. MakesContinue reading "Lose It, Or Reduce It?"

Fat-Free Creamy Cauliflower Dressing

FAT-FREE CREAMY CAULIFLOWER DRESSING Sometimes fat-free gets complicated - till the cauliflower appears from out of nowhere and shows us how to do it! This is one version. Try your own and see how it develops! Then share it here! Makes 4-1/2 cups Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 lg. fresh cauliflower, washed, trimmed, leavesContinue reading "Fat-Free Creamy Cauliflower Dressing"

Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S.April 25, 2018 Diseases linked to unhealthful diet and lifestyle choices, such as diabetes and cancer, are the leading causes of death in the United States, according to data published in JAMA. Researchers compared mortality for hundreds of causes and risk factors and found that heart disease,Continue reading "Diet-Related Diseases Are Leading Cause of Death in U.S."

Pink Chiffon Fat-Free Salad Dressing

PINK CHIFFON FAT-FREE SALAD DRESSING Welcome to the new face of dressings. Not your ordinary look, taste or feel. This is a dressing that highlights and enhances wherever it is used. Neither the taste nor the texture, however, is as guilty as it looks! Experience its innocence! We're not chopping down trees here, we're just pickingContinue reading "Pink Chiffon Fat-Free Salad Dressing"

GO VEGGIE parmesan style cheese

I say Cheese with Everything! This cheese. Brilliantly done. So soft and powdery it melts on your tongue. Mother nature fooled again. She's so happy with it. Tears of joy. Smells, tastes, smoothes like dairy, but it isn't. It's a plant. No one suffered. This shaker cheese is so low calorie and low fat thatContinue reading "GO VEGGIE parmesan style cheese"

FAT-FREE FRIDAY

MEATLESS MONDAY just encourages people to eat other parts of the animal on the one day a week they don’t eat meat. The animal's eggs and milk used in a variety of ways doesn't do any more good for a person's health than eating flesh every day. It's not a sacrifice, since most people don't eatContinue reading "FAT-FREE FRIDAY"

‘Widespread contamination’ found in bottled water

FFC COMMENT: Just when Coca-Cola sells its bottling business this news story comes out. I don't doubt that bottled water is contaminated. I do take issue with only bottled water being under scrutiny here. How about all the other bottled beverages on the market? They somehow are magically decontaminated? If so, then just tell theContinue reading "‘Widespread contamination’ found in bottled water"

Collagen: ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax?

FFC COMMENT: Only animals contain collagen. It's a group of proteins not found in plants - supposedly. The body is loaded with it. So if you're on the plant train and you want more collagen, you need to eat plants that boost collagen production. I don't know if these do actually boost collagen production, butContinue reading "Collagen: ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax?"

Red And Greasy (that means tomato sauce)

  RED AND GREASY Steve says he wants red and greasy - a favorite of his and mine. Lately we've been so low-fat or no-fat that we decided to treat ourselves with more-than-usual-fat. Lighten up. You're not going to lose all that fat in a day anyway! Have some fun with food! Serve over pastaContinue reading "Red And Greasy (that means tomato sauce)"

Discipline Leads

We tend to think discipline is doing something we don't feel much like doing, but we suck it up and do it anyway, because it's good for us or somebody or something else. Quite the contrary. True discipline is finding that which we enjoy doing and then doing it. Suffering is not a by-product ofContinue reading "Discipline Leads"

IT’S TIME…

It's time to get serious. Not that I haven't been serious in my flight around the globe feeling out the terrain of weight gain and what causes it, besides over-eating. It's just that I haven't been serious about me actually losing the excess weight on my bones. I could have just eaten plain steamed veggiesContinue reading "IT’S TIME…"

Scales And Mirrors (part 7) ©

I wanted to move mountains not become one. Gluttony is the only sin you can't hide. It's right out there, staring everybody in the face. A sin isn't just an offense against someone else or something else, it's every bit as much a sin against one's self. If you can't control your gluttony, then you're aContinue reading "Scales And Mirrors (part 7) ©"

Scales And Mirrors (part 6) ©

Being skinny isn't the answer. Young girls who want to stay skinny aren't prepared for womanhood. They want to keep their prepubescent figures, not ready to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adulthood. Guys who require that of women, want children for girlfriends and spouses, not adults. Forcing women to stay children is common toContinue reading "Scales And Mirrors (part 6) ©"

Veg Chicken And Red Rice Soup

VEG CHICKEN AND RED RICE SOUP Wow where do I begin? What started out as a simple few item soup for Lilly Belle turned into an extravaganza high-end fit for a Princess soup for the ages! Or the aged! We all are in the same process of aging. Once you're here, a minute, hour, week,Continue reading "Veg Chicken And Red Rice Soup"

Potato Mushroom Chowder

POTATO MUSHROOM CHOWDER Lightly creamy, savory, low fat but who would know? Cheesy flavors and textures. Tastes like corn chowder without the corn. Chowder doesn't require a thickener, but if you want one, go easy with it. You don't want to mask any of those beautiful flavors! Makes 9 cups 2, 15 oz. cans wholeContinue reading "Potato Mushroom Chowder"

Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime

SPICY CHOCOLATE CASHEW SHAKE Rarely do I put ice into a smoothie. I don't like the freeze on my throat and my blender doesn't do ice well. So a shake it is. And a good one at that. I always did like milk shakes, till McDonald's changed the landscape with their impossible to draw throughContinue reading "Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime"

Scales and Mirrors (Part 5) ©

Two tablespoons to trim: oil that is. No more than that in any given recipe. Recipe, not serving. Why any? Because I know you won't stick to none. I won't either. And at times I'll go beyond my own rule. Some oil/fat is probably good for you. It's not because of all the reasons you'veContinue reading "Scales and Mirrors (Part 5) ©"