"Eating to Lose Weight - Get your grocery list Right!"

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You wouldn’t believe it, but rather than going nuts trying out diet after diet (Zone, Atkins, Blood Group, you name it, they’ve invented it!) you could actually find effective, and PROVEN ways to fight hunger, boost your metabolism, kick your candy habit, and lose those extra kilos right around the corner in your neighborhood grocery store.


Green Tea - switch to greening means your body burns more fat faster, while also increasing your metabolism. All from the antioxidants it contains. Oh, and it also lowers (bad) LDL cholesterol.

Salad – Kick start your meals with a nice, big bowl of leafy green stuff. Not only does it fill you up so you don’t go overboard with the other foods, you also get your daily intake of vitamins (c and e) and other disease fighting nutrients.

Eggs – protein power at its best..substitute it for your toast and feel fuller longer

Olive Oil - one of the best cooking options you can find. And best of all, because it’s a monosaturated oil, it helps you burn fat (esp Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Cinnamon - one of the most effective ways to give you that extra lift during your afternoon snooze attack, this actually helps give you the energy you need without the extra calories! Just sprinkle a little pinch on multi-grain toast for your mid-afternoon snack.

Tofu - Although it may look deceptively light,this food actually contains an appitite reducing protein, ensuring that people who add it to their main meal, tend to be content eating smaller amounts.

Beans – good for fighting cholesterol, and keep blood sugar levels up warding off hunger pangs!

Soup – Again, this healthy (especially if you avoid adding cream to it) appetizer works to send the brain a signal saying that your tummy is full, ensuring that you eat moderate amounts of your main course.

Apples & Pears - these work GREAT for me as a mid-day snack when I’m kinda-sorta feeling a little puckish but don’t want to deal with the guilt of eating Khurkhure. Containing between 3 to 6 grams of fiber on average, both these fruits also fill you up and keep you going till your next meal.

So eat up, and enjoy!

"Kicking the Habit"

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So todays its all about getting fit, feeling good, and looking great! Everyone you know practically works out in the gym, has a power yoga class, follows the Zone diet, and maybe even attend Chanting or Meditation classes! Noticed how our focus has gradually shifted from the unhealthy junk food couch potato syndrome of the 90s to the organic eating-wii sports active lifestyle of the 2000s? Times have changed and so have our lifestyles. But…..and there is always a but, theres one HUGE vice we still havent managed to get out of our systems. Cigerettes. Those disgusting, smelly, cancer spreading sticks far too many of us still light up on a daily basis! And even worse, an alarming number of people are unwilling to quit for a reason wholly to do with vanity…can you guess what it is? They don’t want to put on weight!


Well I am here to tell you, that you can kick this nasty, disease spreading habit, and enjoy a happy, smoke-free life without adding inches to your waistline

First and foremost its important to face the facts. Fact: on average, people who quit smoking can put on about 4 kgs. Why? Well, you simply eat more. The act of putting that cigerette in your mouth is subsituted by putting food in the mouth. In addition, with each passing day of quitting, your taste buds get more sensitised, allowing you to enjoy the actual flavours of food much more. Additionally, nicotine increases the bodys metabolic rate. Therefore, when you stop smoking, your metabolic rate also slows down. But really, are these reasons enough not to try?? Its all about finding a surefire way to reduce your risk of weight gain and here are some I have personally tried and tested with success (now on my 7th smoke-free year!) If I can do it so can you!!!

1. Pump up the Exercise! Think about how much faster and longer you will be able to run when your lungs are clean and clear, its an amazing way to monitor your body getting stronger everyday you don’t smoke! Its also a healthy thing to do when you get a sudden craving and you are all alone at home. Instead of reaching for that smoke, grab those sneakers and get going!

2. Tank Up! Drink loads of water throughout the day. This works to distract you from the cravings, and also fills your stomach so you don’t end up grabbing that packet of potato chips! Meanwhile, your skin glows and everyones asking about you secret beauty regime….

3. Snack Smart! Be a super-nerd and stock up on plenty of healthy (think cucumbers, carrots, baked snacks, granola bars, sugar-free candy, gum) foods before you quit. This way, even when you do end up stuffing your face, its with carrots and not cheeseburgers!

4. Plan, plan plan! Pick a date, and stick to it. Mark it on your calendar. Tell all your friends/collegues/your dog. Ask for support. Avoid places you know are going to be dens of temptation for the first week or two or at least until you feel strong enough.



And lastly, always remember, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, and try again!