I left my "Abs Diet Eating Right Every Time Guide" with my dad, so when I saw "the Abs Diet for Women" at Walmart, I snatched it up. It's even more wonderful than the Eating Guide, plus it has photos of the suggested workout. He says you can lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks following the plan, so I'm GOING FOR IT! And I decided to try and share some gems from the book every day. I have already posted the Abs Diet Power Foods in this post.
"A University of Tennessee study found that people who added three servings of yogurt a day to their diets lost 61 percent more body fat and 81 percent more stomach fat over 12 weeks than those who didn't eat yogurt. WOW! Researchers speculated that the calcium helps the body burn fat and limit the amount of new fat your body can make."
Oh, and favorite quote of the day "But almonds are like Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: They're the king of the nuts." Healthy information and HUMOR, too! ;-)
A big recommendation he makes is smoothies. And some of the recipes he gives include yogurt in the smoothie. These can be such a treat and I've made them a staple by having one for breakfast every day. This high protein start to my day gives me LOTS more energy than I've ever had in the past.
I did the week one workout today (took about 20 minutes) and my thighs are REALLY feeling it. And that's one main area I need to lose, so I'm liking this already. I just hope I can walk tomorrow. ;-)
If you really think my scale is broken, just compare the current picture to my goal weight picture. Especially compare the hips and thighs. Oh, yeah, my scale is working just fine. ;-) Take my word for it or I'll inflict on you a photo of me in spandex. LOL
Currently loosely using the Flat Belly Diet plan. A healthy way of eating for LIFE!
3 comments:
Thanks for posting about the book. I may have to check it out!
I would love to start drinking smoothies on my way into work. Do you have a particuliar protein powder that you add? I wouldn't even know where to begin to shop for that.
Thanks and have a great weekend-
Lisa Kay
The author of The Abs Diet recommends a whey protein powder. I've found some at Walmart and at the grocery store. You could also look at a health store. I use low-fat milk, protein powder, ground flaxseed powder (also found at Walmart), blend that well and then add frozen strawberries to make it thick and yummy.
Thanks - next time I'm at WM I'll pick some up!
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