South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters recipe - 178 calories
Ingredients:
500 g cake flour
20 ml baking powder
2 eggs, beaten Read the rest of this entry »
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Yoga and Pilates are great for losing weight - they don’t just burn calories, they also improve your muscle tone and increase your metabolism in the long term!
I have used Yoga and Pilates for years, as I like the way it tones my body and keeps me slim. It also feels like less of a workout that other exercises! Read the rest of this entry »
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An often-neglected part of weight-loss programs is weight training. Its a great way to build your body’s metabolism so you can stay slim long after you finish your diet!
An intensive weight training session also elevates your metabolism in the immediate aftermath of the session - sometimes for as long as 36 hours afterwards! Read the rest of this entry »
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If you really want to lose weight, just dieting is not going to cut it! Any good diet should be combined with cardio exercise.
Besides simple lifestyle changes (see previous section), there are many different types of cardio exercise to follow. Its really up to you to find which exercise suits your body type, and which one you enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »
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Dietary fat plays an important role in maintaining optimal health. It is needed to maintain healthy skin and hair, provide insulation and regulate body temperature, hormones and cell membrane development. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Jenny Craig Diet has hit the headlines recently due to Kirstie Alley’s dramatic weight loss. Kirstie shed an amazing 75 pounds on the Jenny Craig Diet, all the while updating her blog and sharing each day with her online readers, then appeared on Oprah in just a bikini! Read the rest of this entry »
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In my experience, there are really only two ways to lose weight - you reduce your calorie intake, or you increase your body’s energy consumption. The Green Tea Diet follows both paths, and is perhaps the easiest diet on the market. With no carbs and no calories, it can also be used in conjunction with any other diet on this site. Read the rest of this entry »
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Women across the world can spend thousands of dollars on facials, skin creams and potions. However, what many people don’t realize is that your skin mirrors the health of your body on the inside. If you want to have a beautiful complexion, step one is to nourish your body with a balanced healthy diet. Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s no secret that France has created some of the world’s most talented artists, but they apparently also know something the rest of us don’t about enjoying food and staying fit without effort. The French Diet is not a fad diet like Atkins or The Zone, but rather a balanced lifestyle that has been developed and perfected by a nation of food lovers. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Atkins Diet has become the most widespread of all the ‘low-carb’ diets and is used by dieters all over the world, including celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker and Minnie Driver.
Equally popular with men and women, the Atkins diet can be found throughout the modeling and entertainment industry. I have used the Atkins Diet many times, and in fact even when not dieting strictly I always try to follow some of its basic rules, like cutting down on carbs. Read the rest of this entry »