The secret to steps for weight loss....change up your workout, dont do the same thng over and over. Smaller portions and healthier food choices…
Our calculation should be: Calorie correction + smart food + Boost the burn = Heart Healthy with some weight loss...
Im still looking for that all allusive weight loss, however, I know Im losing inches because clothes are fitting better.
Ideas:
Organic Oatmeal, with fresh fruit;
Nice start to your morning helps with cholesterol, grain intake…use Smart Balance Butter (gives you Omega 3 and 6 doses)
Red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper;
One bell pepper provides 380 % of Daily Vitamin C dose.
Vitamin C—nutrient crucial for repairing connective tissues and cartilage. IT contributes to the formation of collagen, which is an important protein used to build scar tissue, blood vessels, and even new bone cells.
C also facilitates the healing process, other foods are- papaya, cantaloupe, oranges
(Use on sandwiches, I slice up and out on sandwich or salad)
Seven Grain, Multi-grain bread for sandwiches
Salmon;
Fresh or canned salmon delivers two powerful healing nutrients: protein and omega-3 fatty acids, don’t forget protein rebuilds muscle and repairs bones, ligaments, and tendons.
Almonds;
Great snack! Just one once provides 40% of Vitamin E needed daily. E, an antioxidant that supports the immune system by neutralizing free radicals.
Fruit: Raspberries, Bananas, Blueberries, all great in protein, fruit drinks, and oatmeal.
These are just some ides of what Im doing. Go to your local grocery store and give yourself a little extra time. Most stores now have fresh, organic sections. Remember, look for grain feed meat.
Good Eating! Hope everyone is “movin’, movin’”.
Challenge this week, change up your workout, do some different things!
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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Apr 24 | Melanie said …
Hi Ru,
I have GAINED weight! I didn't intend to lose, but guess I thought I would just stay the same. I don't think the weight I have gained is fat, though. Apparently, it's because I'm eating right - not skipping meats and eating more nutritious food - combined with exercise that builds muscle. Who would have thunk?
Melanie
May 02 | Jan said …
I do not know what URL is?
I joined Curves for exercise this is my second week. I like the workout but need to know from the rest of you if this is a good exercise program.
I am having alot of trouble with my diet as I am a older lady with a husband to feed and he does not diet.
Jan
May 02 | kara said …
I had salmon for lunch today and thought of you and Vernita~
May 02 | Lee said …
I tried Curves twice, I'm not in the best of shape -and Curves was still just too slow for me. It depends on the individual and your comfort level with a regular gym. -But it wasn't long before Curves basically put me to sleep..... I'd prefer to invest in an MP3 and walk outside in this weather.
May 03 | Jenna said …
Good Luck Ruann on your journey. I'm right in there with you. I started walking about 2 months ago and have added jogging. I go 2.5 miles in about 36 mins with a combination of walk/jog. You are inspiring me when you wrote that you are walking 45mins to an hour in the morning and then hitting the gym for weight training in the afternoon! With 2 kids and work, I can't get all that in. But I have committed to 5 days a week of exercise...minimum. I feel better and am sleeping better. But my BP 128/88 has not come down. My Dr. wants me on blood pressure medication. He'll recheck me in 3 months...and if I lose weight and get in better shape...I can come off it. So I am determined I will do this!!!
Jun 04 | Lucie said …
I workout at Curves and like it. I can get in and out quickly. All I want to do is burn some fat and get my heart rate up!
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