So here you are, ready -- really ready this time -- to get
healthier, get your body in better shape, and maybe even lose a few
pounds.
You're geared up with your pedometer, heart rate monitor, gym
membership, favorite workout wear, and may have even cleared off
all the Christmas wrapping supplies from the treadmill. You are set
for a new season of "The Biggest Loser" so you can even
be supported while you're watching television. You've added
exercise to your daily calendar, paid up-front for a Pilates class,
or have hired a sitter so you can have reliable times to focus on
yourself each week. You've filled the fridge with healthy foods
and made meal plans so you'll dine well rather than
drive-thru.
All this motivation is great, but there's one thing you can do
to squash all that energy before you ever step on a treadmill or
lift a dumbbell. According to Bob Harper, one of the "The
Biggest Loser" trainers who we love and trust, you can
sabotage yourself by not eating a pre-workout snack and
not drinking enough water. Bob explains why here:
Secrets to workout success: Bob Harper on how to fuel your body
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Posted by Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:59am PDT
Report AbuseMy go-to snacks are:
* handful of pistachios or walnuts
* low-fat string cheese
* spinach with Greek dressing
* Greek yogurt
* low carb tortilla with a roasted green chile, garlic salt and a dollop of sour cream
* berries and whipped cream
* Canadian bacon
* Muenster cheese
* boiled farm eggs (because they're natural and healthy)
* sliced kiwi
* red grapes
* whole wheat toast with almond butter
* whole grain crackers with pesto
* salmon or sardines with pepper
* black bean and cheese burrito
* fresh tomatoes drizzled with olive oil, lemon, salt and cracked pepper
* bacon
* cantaloupe
* pomegranate and sunflower seeds
* pumpkin seeds
* cottage cheese
* cucumbers and tomatoes
* roasted green chile with fresh garlic and chips
* low carb tortilla or pita with hummus, olives and feta
* smoked sausage with melted cheese and kraut
* banana
* green tea with lemon and honey
* smoked Gouda
* tortilla with avocado and cheese
* oatmeal with walnuts
* handful of almonds
* Miso soup
* soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles) with green onions, white onions, soy, garlic and olive oil
* pieces of roasted or rotisserie chicken
* sliced apples
* two tacos (with carne asada, onion, cilantro, onion and tomatillo sauce)
* butter and garlic sauteed mushrooms
* caramelized onions
* shrimp scampi (usually leftover)
* pico de gallo with shrimp and avocado (SO good)
* crackers with cream cheese and salmon, olives, pepper and mozzarella
* crackers with cream cheese and orange marmalade
* leftover porkchop or chicken breast with small serving of couscous
* white tea with small almond or coconut cookies
* small piece of dark chocolate
* brown rice and stir fry
* mushroom baked with cheese and herb filling
* steamed veggies
I'm on a low-carb diet, so I eat very rich foods (normally these high fat items would lead to guilt, but now I just eat to enjoy my life). And I watch the foods high in carbs on this list, usually only allowing myself very small amounts. Most of these are snacks, but often they become meals, since I work a lot I never know if I'll get to take lunch so I eat a huge breakfast and keep my metabolism up with substantial snacks (not big portions, but big on flavor and fullness factor).
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Posted by Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:24am PDT
Report AbuseWOW 'SO SLY' what a great list of snacks, except the bacon, did you throw that in to see who was paying attention?
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Posted by Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:53am PDT
Report AbuseThis is not a secret or new. This has been written in the Zone diet almost 15 years ago. "Enter the Zone" sold over a million copies.
It's also in Muscle & Fitness magazine every month for the last 3 years ... I know ... my boyfriend keeps telling me about it.
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Posted by Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:19am PDT
Report AbuseThe workout secrets? It isn't rocket science. Exercise, eat healthy and don't eat so much.
If you're having trouble losing weight, take a step back and reflect on what you're doing wrong, if you are doing everything right, it could be a more serious problem. (Like a thyroid problem)
I work out on this: http://www.computersncs.com/rd_p?skipRedirect=1&p=191614&t=9544&a=20306-ablounge&gift=3070
I can tone my muffin without having a subscription to the gym.
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Posted by Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:36am PDT
Report AbuseMy favorite pre-workout snack is Laughing Cow's French Onion cheese with 6 salteen crackers!
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