For many of us, it has been a long snowy slog this winter. But the end is near, and spring is just around the corner. While it may not match the annual New Year’s resolution everyone makes, spring is also a time of renewal. The scent of flowers begins to fill the air, and we start shedding our layers of clothing… which reminds us that by hibernating for the winter, we now have a few extra unwanted pounds. 
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Do you have some extra weight that you need to shed before bathing suit season arrives? Then, it’s time to do some spring cleaning in your kitchen. Here are five ways that will shape up your eating habits, and your waistline: If it’s not in your kitchen, you won’t eat it. That may be a simple mantra, but its importance is profound. If you are even the least bit weak when buying snack foods, don’t shop for food when you are hungry. Better yet, go grocery shopping right after a meal. That may be a little difficult – who wants to grocery shop at 7 p.m. after a long day of work? But if you can do it, you may cut thousand of calories a month. You also need to think about how grocery stores arrange foods. Traditionally speaking, the healthiest foods are around the perimeter of the store. So, if you don’t mind the extra few minutes you may spend shopping, loop around the store for the more important items (produce, meats, dairy, etc.), then go through the center aisles. That way, you won’t get tired and distracted, and hit the check-out line before you get to the healthiest items. Not to mention, if you fill your cart with healthy stuff first, there will be less room for all the junk. 2. Liquidate Your High-Calorie Drinks One of quickest ways to rack up empty calories is to drink sweetened beverages. Sure, you can cut out the typical culprits, such as fully-sweetened soda. But, who needs reminded of that? The sneakier assailant is fruit juice. Even if they are 100 percent all-natural, they are still loaded with sugar, sometimes even more than your soda. A glass of fruit juice now and again is OK, but if you make it a regular occurrence, you are adding too many calories. Water is your savior. It makes up about 70-80 percent of your body, so naturally it’s important. You should always sneak in a few glasses of regular water every day. But, if you really find yourself missing the flavor in your drinks, sparkling water with a twist of lemon or lime is a refreshing alternative. Even the bottles that come in flavors, like strawberry or more exotic combinations, are an excellent no-calorie option. But, buyer beware: some manufacturers include sodium. Not only do they taste worse, they add to your daily sodium intake for no good reason. 3. Give Your Fruits and Veggies a Makeover 
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The same goes for raw vegetables. I usually don’t crave a stalk of celery. But, if I cut it up, mix in some radishes and a dash of balsamic vinegar, now we have a tastier low-calorie snack. 4. Put a “Closed” Sign in Your Kitchen When you get home in the evening, try coming up with a plan to establish “store hours” for you kitchen. For instance, you could make 9 p.m. the cut-off time for snacking. It’s not like waving a magic wand, but if you can get used to a time restriction, it may help keep you disciplined. 5. Use Your Oven Americans dine out more than we should. On top of that, our restaurants pride themselves on how big their heaping helpings are. Don’t let your oven collect dust, give it a regular workout. The more you cook, and the less take-out or dining-out you’ll do, and the less calories you will eat. Post from: Diets in Review Blog Lose Weight With a Kitchen Spring Cleaning
Hey, hey! Bernie Salazar here… I’m so excited to share this video blog with you on one of my favorite foods I’ve been eating since losing 130 pounds on The Biggest Loser, The Amazing Avocado! Watch me turn one of my old meals – burger and fries – into a delicious and nutritious Southwest Turkey Burger.
I love the creamy texture of avocados on my burger. Three slices have only 50 calories! Find out how else I incorporate avocados into my well-balanced eating plan in this video. Then, leave a comment and tell me how you like your avocado. Bernie and Rebecca have teamed up with Avocados from Mexico, which will be featured on the March 16 episode of Biggest Loser. Learn more by following @AmazingAvocado on Twitter, Facebook or visit the site for a chance to win the new Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You book. Post from: Diets in Review Blog Eat Like Bernie: Southwest Turkey Burger with Avocado March is National Nutrition Month and today, March 10, is Registered Dietitian Day. Even though we at DietsInReview.com focus on nutrition news, tips, and trends every day of the year, we wanted to take some time to bring some excellent content your way created by top dietitians. 
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Before I get to “the goods,” I want to explain why seeking advice from a dietitian is one of the best things you can do for your health. Dietitians are the health professionals that can help you make sensible changes to your eating habits. They can help you understand any medical-related nutritional changes you may need to make (from allergies to diabetes or a thyroid condition). Dietitians can help you finish your first 5K or Ironman competition and help you fuel for optimal performance. Dietitians can even help you shop and prepare healthy meals. RDs complete a minimum of four years of study in food and nutrition, and many have advanced degrees all the way to PhDs and some are MDs and professional chefs as well. After college, RDs must compete for coveted internships that last about a year. Then, it’s a board exam. Basically, it’s a lot of work. I should know! I’m a career changer from the IT field… leaving a cushy desk job to become a food and nutrition expert was the hardest (and best) thing I have ever done. I love my job. The best way to find an RD is to look one up in your area. You can visit www.eatright.org. Now, here are some of the best features and content on DietsInReview.com that comes from the food and nutrition experts – the registered dietitians! Cheryl Forberg, RD, chef, and dietitian for The Biggest Loser David Grotto, RD and author of 101 Optimal Life Foods David Grotto interview – Look for more great interviews the rest of this month on DietsInReview.com. Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT (a.k.a. The Nutrition Twins®) The Secret to Skinny Book Review Marlene Koch, RD Red velvet cupcakes recipe (diabetic friendly and delicious!) Check out all the recipes listed in our database! Elizabeth Ward, RD Seema Karnik, RD Rebecca Scritchfield, RD Here’s the link to my blogger archive for DietsInReview.com Post from: Diets in Review Blog Get the Nutrition Facts from Dietitians on DietsInReview.com One of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Biggest Loser contestants is what happens when they go home. The recent story of season three winner Erik Chopin regaining his weight has raised concerns that this is common for most. However, the truth is, most contestants continue to manage their weight loss long after the confetti falls. 
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Dan Evans, season 5 contestant, tells us that the maintenance is the hardest part, and that two years after his season’s finale, he still has to “work hard to maintain.” That’s why he, joined by former teammate and mom Jackie Evans, have decided to spend a week at the Biggest Loser Resort. Set in the southwestern, picturesque town of Ivins, Utah, the resort offers a fitness getaway unlike any other and allows guests to focus on their health for a week at a time or more. “It’s so awesome to me that there’s a place where people can go… and it’s as close to the experience as you can possibly get,” says Jackie about the Biggest Loser Resort. Saying that she and Dan were fortunate to be only two of 20 applicants selected for her season, out of 250,000, she’s glad that there’s an accessible place where others can reap all the benefits. Without the cameras! Listen now as Jackie and Dan tell us about their week at the Biggest Loser Resort, including what a day is like, what surprises them and what they like.
Shortly after leaving the Biggest Loser spotlight, Dan launched his country music career with his debut album “Goin’ All Out.” That means he spends a lot of time on the road, performing gigs and touring on the bus. Jackie, also his manager, says that while it’s not an excuse, it does make it difficult for them to eat right and exercise. “Pound by pound, bite by bite, you can slip back to where you were,” says Jackie. That’s why the mother-son duo steered the bus toward Ivins. Dan says they’re evil and just like to have their butts kicked, but confesses that getting back into a Biggest Loser-style household is exactly what they needed to get their minds back on track, remember what a real workout is and re-learn what an actual portion size looks like. 
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A day at the resort is jam-packed. The schedule even surprised Jackie. She says the gym opens at 6 a.m. and trainers are available. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m. Today they followed breakfast with a two-hour “challenging” hike in the mountains, then had the option to hit the pool or circuit training. “It was honestly the best pool workout since Jillian Michaels kicked my butt on the ranch,” says Dan. Next came lunch and then a class, for instance how to count calories or understanding emotional eating. Then they took on three hours of working out, which included a toning class and an interval class. And finally, dinner, which was vegetarian lasagna and chocolate-covered strawberries. As opposed to the ranch where contestants prepare their own meals, Jackie said the food experience was much better at the Biggest Loser Resort because the meals are served. Dan appreciates the openness of the Biggest Loser Resort because he says it’s a place for people who need to get started, and it’s also a place where you can come back and refresh even if your journey is already on its way. Post from: Diets in Review Blog Dan and Jackie Evans Visit the Biggest Loser Resort | ||||||||||||||||||
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