I just had a wonderful conversation with an old college buddy of mine, Jon Mendelsohn, and he shared his method for staying slim and trim. He’s always been a sharp guy, but I really liked his plan and I thought I’d share it with you. The “Mendelsohn Method” goes like this: Choose food that spoils. That means, Jon avoids processed foods in boxes, cans or bags which would be as good in nine months as they are now. Easy, right? Foods included in his “spoiler diet” are: raw fruits and veggies, lean meats, lean dairy and fresh whole grains. These choices are all naturally high in nutrition and low in fat.
The Mendelsohn Method doesn’t suggest you should never eat a cracker or open a can of soup, it just encourages you to make the move for “spoilers” most of the time. It clearly works for Mr. Mendelsohn. Thanks for the tip, Jon – I’m so happy we had the chance to catch up!
We’ve all got a bunch of odd things we do that may not make sense … but make us happier with our bodies. Well, Self Magazine has made a list of oddball tactics to get you leaner than you were before. Click here to see their list, and enjoy the few extra ideas I use to stay fit and trim as well below. Have some strange strategies too? Please share in the comment section!
Eat only one M&M at a time. Mindlessly tossing a handful of chocolate in your mouth is no more satisfying than enjoying one piece at a time. Trust me. Stick with this tactic and you’ll be satisfied with far fewer M&Ms thus consuming far fewer calories.
Destroy your dinner. If you’re truly satisfied after consuming the first half of your dinner or dessert, destroy (more…)
If you’re a parent or a grandparent, you probably already know that the things you teach those little kids of yours will last a lifetime. The thing is – are you teaching them habits that will benefit them for a LONG lifetime? Do you provide dessert every day? Seems harmless, cause they’re so cute and sweet and gee whiz, even thin right now! But a habit of dessert every day today will turn in to a habit of dessert every day in twenty years and that usually doesn’t turn out so good. Not only does it, of course, increase their chances of struggling with their weight … but it also increases their chances of incurring a variety of awful ailments and diseases, even premature death. (more…)
The Calorie King: Calorie Fat and Carbohydrate Counter 2010 is a tremendous resources for both dining in and dining out. Keep this tiny book in your bag at all times and you’ll always know what type of price you’ll be paying for everything you allow to cross your lips!
If you’re trying to lose weight or simply get your health in check, one of the most powerful moments in your journey is to get a clearer picture of what you’re putting in your mouth. It’s shocking how many people choose to blindly consume things they clearly do not understand and I’m hoping this little lesson will make you take a little pause before you take a bite.
I use the hot dog as a great example, because it’s contents, for most, are simply horrifying. Remember that show “Fear Factor”? I do. I remember the horror and nausea which overcame me each time the contestants sucked down plates of brains, testicles and intestines. The grand majority of us proclaimed we couldn’t do such a thing for all of the money in the world. But oddly, most people do. They do it often and they do it for free! Why? Did you know that most hot dogs are encased in the small intestines of sheep? Really? Really! And it’s probably a good time to remind you that the small intestines are the second to last portion of the gastrointestinal track, aka “the poo tube”,which leads to the large intestine and then out. Ew! How many poo tubes have you chewed? God only knows. (more…)
Grammy-nominated singer and actress, Christina Milian, is set to show off her hot and hard cheerleader body in the new Bring It On: Fight to the Finish!airing this Sunday, January 17th at 8:00 - 10:00pm ET/PT on ABC Family. She’s also set to give birth within a month and vows to earn back the perfectly fit body she shows off in Bring it On … in a hurry! Here she reveals how she trained for the film, how she’ll get fit post-pregnancy and her secret for looking 10 years younger!
November is here which means the Holidays have arrived! It’s good to be thankful now, but these Do’s and Don’ts will help you make it to January as a grateful girl or guy who enjoyed every last moment of this festive time without one major regret – weight gain!
Do remember that holidays are for family, faith, friends and fun.
Don’t put all of your emphasis on food. There are too many other fun things to do!
Do feel free to enjoy some turkey and one slice of pie on Thanksgiving Day.
Don’t enjoy indulgent leftovers for the rest of the week.
Do crank up your workouts throughout November and December. (more…)
Paula Deen didn’t know what she was in for when agreeing to appear on “The View” this past Tuesday to promote her new book, Paula Deen’s Cookbook for the Lunchbox Set. Clearly appalled by the fat and calorie laden recipes included as suggested meals for children … host Barbara Walters pulled no punches.
“This is a cookbook for kids. Obesity is the No. 1 problem for kids today. Everything you have here is enormously fattening … you tell kids to have cheesecake for breakfast. You tell them to have chocolate cake and meatloaf for lunch. And french fries! Doesn’t it bother you that you’re adding to this?” (more…)
