http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:57:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have a healthy granola bar recipe for you that could make a great “grab and go” breakfast or a filling midday snack. It’s easy to prepare and reasonably tasty. Honestly, if you choose granola or other food bars on the basis of taste alone, chances are good you’ve ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/124/healthy-granola-bar-recipe-low-calorie-too/ If only there were a safe AND easy way to quickly increase your metabolism. Trust me, there isn’t. The number of calories you burn at rest to keep the cells, tissues, and organs of your body working properly is fairly consistent and cannot be easily changed. ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/123/increase-your-metabolism-metabolism-part-three/ Today’s meal plan, the second in the latest weekly diet menu includes a couple of easy to prepare meals along with a frozen entree for dinner. I’ve included oatmeal for breakfast as I have for other menus in the past. However, with this menu I’m sharing a recipe for you ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/122/weekly-diet-menu-day-2/ If only it were simple. Knowing how many calories you need to succeed with weight loss and ultimately maintenance matters! However, the most accurate determination of your caloric needs would require sophisticated equipment and complicated calculations. That’s why scientists developed simplified equations to provide you with an easier way to ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/121/how-many-calories-per-day-do-i-need-metabolism-part-2/ It’s here! I have a new Diet Menu Plan for you. This week-long healthy menu is built around the ease of heating up a frozen entree for dinner each evening. A little while ago I shared recommendations for frozen meals when you either need or want to eat quickly. (Best ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/120/diet-menu-plan/ Just exactly what is metabolism? And how does it influence your ability to manage your weight? If you’re not sure, you are not alone. The word metabolism is often misunderstood and misused. On the other hand, if you’ve ever thought “it must be my metabolism” keeping me from losing weight. ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/119/it-must-be-my-metabolism-metabolism-part-one/ My latest 7-Day Menu Plan for 1200 to 1500 calories is almost finished! This plan is based around the ease of heating up a frozen entree for supper each evening. With all the possible frozen entrees available in today’s supermarkets how do you know what makes a healthy choice? Today ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/118/best-low-calorie-frozen-entrees/ Given my age and profession as a nutritionist you might think I have it all figured out with respect to staying healthy and managing weight. I know a lot but that doesn’t mean I always do what is best or that there isn’t something new to learn. Let me ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/117/top-5-challenges-for-weight-management-this-year-and-beyond/ Finally! I have Day 7 of the week long menu for 1200, 1300, 1400, or 1500 calories. I designed this menu plan to save you time. The menu for each day includes an easy to prepare or grab and go breakfast with a HEALTHY fast food meal for lunch. Suppers ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/116/week-long-low-calorie-menu-plan/ I’m pleased with Day 6 of the latest 7 Day Menu Plan for 1200 calories or more! Both the carbohydrate and fat count are on the low side of a healthy range and the protein count is a solid mid-range. Lunch for today is from Long John Silver’s to continue ... http://www.mindandbodymakeovers.com/115/day-6-sample-menu-plan/