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Last week when I was cleaning out our pantry, I didn't make it to this rack. I'm big on cooking with herbs and spices, which explains why we have so many. But there are really only a few that I consistently replenish. The rest have been hanging out on that rack for oh, maybe five-ish years. Is that too long?
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I buy some of our grains and legumes in bulk… without an expiration date on a label. So this weekend when I dug out some buried-in-the-pantry containers of all kinds of good stuff - quinoa, lentils, wheat berries, brown rice, and bulgur - I had no idea how long I'd had them or how long their shelf life was.
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This politician lost 50 pounds on Twitter. This writer Tweeted away 75. And fellow blogger, Rebecca Regnier whittled off 20 pounds using the social network… then wrote the first book explaining how to do it - Your Twitter Diet.
From showing newbies the ins and outs of Twitter to sharing how to find your weight loss support network there, Rebecca walks you through it all step by step… and keeps you laughing along the way:
Using Twitter as my personal support system, I am finally getting into smaller sizes. I've lost twenty pounds (and counting). That's like a whole toddler!
So, what makes Twitter so great for weight loss anyway? Apparently, it's all about support, support, support. I'll let Rebecca explain…
FatFighterTV: How is Twitter any different as an online support group for weight loss than all the others out there?
Rebecca Regnier: It's speedy, available 24 hours a day, accessible on your phone when you're IN a tempting situation. And it can work with those
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You've seen a few posts here about fitness model, Jamie Eason over the years. We met at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2008 and have stayed in touch since. I give her a lot of credit for opening my eyes about all the preservatives and junk in food. Now, Jamie has an awesome free 12 week fitness program through BodyBuilding.com - LiveFit Trainer.
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Normally, I share weight loss success stories - WooHoos!, as they're known at FatFighterTV. But today, I want to tell you about the opposite - a fit guy who is deliberately making himself fat.
Since May, Drew Manning has gained about 70 pounds on purpose. And he's not done yet.
Buying a treadmill can help you take your workout indoors for the winter. But with a $3,000+ ticket price for premium ones, the cost can be a big investment. Fortunately, some budget models can hold their own while saving you cash.
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I would definitely like to know if the beans/vegetables/rice I ordered at a restaurant were cooked with meat, wouldn't you? Now, that seems more likely to happen.
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I am a firm believer in snacking when you are hungry - as long as you're munching on healthy foods and they fit within your calorie budget - things like Greek yogurt, nuts, or fruits and veggies. The typical junky snacks - chips, cookies, or candy - I think of as treats that you should only have occasionally. But what do you do if you are snacking too much and going over your calorie limits, even when you're not hungry?
I've never understood the fascination with frying random food. I don't mean traditional grub like French fries, onion rings, even cheese. I'm talking about the deep-frying of candy bars, spaghetti and meatballs, and apparently now… Kool-Aid. Yes, really.
Since summer festivals and carnivals are popping up all over right now, it made me wonder how many calories are in some of the typical fair fare… the fried stuff and a few others. Here's a quick look:
Fried Twinkie (2 oz.): 420 calories/34g fat
Fried Snickers (5 oz.): 445 calories/29g fat
Giant turkey leg (1 lb, 3 oz): 1,136 calories/54g fat
Funnel cake (1): 760 calories/44g fat
Cheesecake on a stick (6 oz.): 655 calories/47g fat
Cream puff (4.3 oz): 500 calories/43g fat
Jumbo corn dog (6 oz): 375 calories/21g fat
Source: Calorie King and Livestrong
Do you splurge at festivals? Or stay away from the food? I went to one this weekend and had a salad… and a small soft serve ice cream. :)
Also see:
Which junk food causes the most weight
Did you know the FDA does not require labels on most products made with genetically engineered plants or meat and milk from cloned animals?
Why? The agency says meat and milk from cow, pig, and goat clones and the offspring of any animal clones are as safe as the food we eat every day.
Okay, maybe that's true, but it still creeps me out. A lot. I want to know if something is cloned and make my own decision, thank you very much.
But wait, there's more…
Genetically modified versions of corn, soybeans, and canola are widely sold in the U.S., according to the USDA. About 60 percent of processed food out there has genetically modified ingredients.
Then there's the whole Frankenfish/super salmon thing. The fish is genetically engineered to grow twice as fast as normal salmon. If it's approved, it could be in grocery stores by 2012.
What to do? If you don't want to eat cloned or genetically modified foods, buy organic. And don't buy processed foods. Be careful with labels that claim a
